Preacher (2016)

Overview

"Preacher" is a supernatural adventure drama with elements of black comedy, based on the comic book of the same name by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon. The main character, Jesse Custer (Dominic Cooper), is a former criminal who returns to his hometown in Texas to become a preacher. After being possessed by a supernatural entity named Genesis, Jesse gains the ability to bend people to his will. Together with his ex-girlfriend Tulip (Ruth Negga) and an alcoholic vampire named Cassidy (Joseph Gilgun), he embarks on a journey across America to find God, who has abandoned heaven, and make Him answer for His actions. Along the way, the heroes encounter angels, demons, the immortal Saint of Killers (Graham McTavish), and other dangerous forces. The series explores themes of faith, redemption, and human weaknesses in a chaotic, violent, and grotesque world.

Franchise chronology

• Season 1 (2016) — Jesse Custer receives the power of Genesis and begins his search for God, while angels and the Saint of Killers hunt him.
• Season 2 (2017) — The heroes continue their journey, facing new enemies and uncovering secrets of the past.
• Season 3 (2018) — Jesse returns to his past to save Tulip and comes into conflict with a powerful organization.
• Season 4 (2019) — The final season, in which the heroes approach an apocalyptic resolution and a decisive meeting with God.