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Fox Greenlights Biblical Drama 'The Faithful' for Spring 2026

The six-episode series reimagines stories of five women from Genesis through a female-driven lens, marking Fox's expansion into faith-based programming.

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Mary Magdalene (Elizabeth Tabish) on 'The Chosen.'

Overview

  • The Faithful will air over three weeks during Easter and Passover in 2026, aligning with key religious observances.
  • The series focuses on Sarah, Hagar, Rebekah, Leah, and Rachel, exploring themes like love, marriage, faith, and family struggles.
  • Carol Mendelsohn, Julie Weitz, and Rene Echevarria lead production, with Echevarria also serving as showrunner and pilot writer.
  • The project stems from Mendelsohn's first-look deal with Fox and is produced by Fox Entertainment Studios, with global distribution by Fox Entertainment Global.
  • The Faithful builds on Fox's growing slate of faith-based content, following the success of The Chosen and other religious programming.