Season 1 • Episode 2
LatestThe life of Saint Peter, a reluctant but passionate leader, from the crucifixion of Jesus to his own.
Acting
Omar Sharif's weathered gravitas in his final major role.
Production
Authentic Roman locations on a TV budget that somehow works.
Creator
Giulio Base
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Omar Sharif's final lead performance before his 2015 death — he reportedly took the role to reconnect with his Coptic Christian roots.
Produced by Italian state broadcaster RAI during a wave of 2000s biblical television, riding the Da Vinci Code religious curiosity wave without the conspiracy.
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