‘The Promised Land’ Finds Humor in the Wilderness

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Mitch Hudson’s evolving series “The Promised Land” recently rolled out its newest episodes, exploring the Exodus narrative through a laid‑back, mockumentary lens. Joined by a creative team with roots in “The Chosen,” Hudson steers the show away from bombast — leaning into everyday absurdities in the wilderness rather than sweeping spectacle.

In interviews, Hudson notes he doesn’t try to force humor into serious stories:

“When we get to serious stories in the Bible, we’re going to treat them seriously … there are some of the details … that … that’s where I find some of the humor.”

Across the new episodes, tensions between Moses and his people are filtered through personal complaints, awkward family dynamics, and small moments of irony — a bitter water dispute and a musically ambitious Miriam among them. Hudson hopes such relatability will draw viewers back to Scripture:

“I hope that when they watch it, there is something … that makes them think, ‘Man, I should reread these stories.’”

Shot partly in Southern Utah, the episodes allow the desert landscape to feel lived in — not epic but grounded. If you’re curious about a new, modestly paced take on familiar biblical ground, these episodes make for a calm but engaging watch.