Hand of God: Season 1

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Amazon Instant Video | AMAZON | Season Premiere Date: September 4, 2015

Summary: Judge Pernell Harris (Ron Perlman) suffers a breakdown and believing he is receiving messages from God, seeks vengeance against the rapist who destroyed his family.

Creator: Ben Watkins

Genre(s): Drama

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. The Tie That Binds
Air Date: September 4, 2015
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S1:E9. A Flower That Bees Prefer
Air Date: September 4, 2015
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S1:E8. One Saved Message
Air Date: September 4, 2015

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Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Sep 8, 2015

Hand of God’s strengths are its elongated scenes, enabling the characters ample time to play off one another.... The wheels keep turning but can take too long to get rolling while the plot hits some ruts in the road. Read full review

Rob Owen

Sep 3, 2015

There are enough flourishes surrounding Pernell’s visions to maintain viewer interest, but after a while the pilot feels like a slog. Read full review

Ellen Gray

Sep 4, 2015

Four episodes in, I can't say I've warmed to Watkins' dark and not always coherent vision. But there's a crackling electricity between his characters that's kept me watching. Read full review

Josh Bell

Sep 2, 2015

Hand of God’s bleakness doesn’t serve any greater purpose, and all the bluster says nothing about the nature of faith or revenge. Like its main character, the show ostentatiously wallows in sin and then tries to pass it off as genuine redemption. Read full review

David Sims

Sep 25, 2015

There’s a much more entertaining but less intensely violent show buried in Hand of God somewhere. Read full review

Matthew Gilbert

Sep 3, 2015

Very little that happens is done subtly, and more often than not, the scenes build to a physically and/or emotionally violent crescendo. It’s not boring.... But it’s awfully wearing, like having your nose rubbed in malevolence and turgidity, without offering up enough character drama to make it worthwhile. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Brian Tallerico

Sep 2, 2015

It looks good. Sadly, that polished exterior hides a filthy, vile interior. Read full review

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ENT123

Sep 12, 2015

Pearlman and Delany were great! Fabulous series - I couldn't stop watching, far better than a lot of the drivel on TV these days. I'm not sure if it's expected to continue on with a second season or if episode 10 is the series finale but I would love to see more.

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Kaleeshi

Nov 12, 2015

Excellent. Smart. Many levels. You have to see it a couple of times if you don't want to miss that treat . And a special treat it is as tv series are often pretty straight foreward. This one isn't. Excellent.

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KasaethaN

Oct 5, 2017

Well, I really don't understand the critics to this show. It is by far one of the best series I have ever watched. I am not a fan of any religion but I love the approach this script has into it. Every episode has hit and kept my attention with no drops and after 1st episode I was alreadyWell, I really don't understand the critics to this show. It is by far one of the best series I have ever watched. I am not a fan of any religion but I love the approach this script has into it. Every episode has hit and kept my attention with no drops and after 1st episode I was already hooked up. Both Season 1&2 are equally thrilling and extremely well performed. Please don't get confused; this is drama, but also action. And the main message is something we should all think over. I give it a deserved 10.… Expand

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ChrisMattar

Jun 10, 2017

Amazing, cannot stop watching this. Finally an awesome show.
I'd binge watch 100 episodes of this. Absolutely fantastic.
I cannot believe nor understand why this would get bad reviews or why it would get cancelled, this speaks of how unrefined, superficial and dumb people have become.

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EludiumQ36

Nov 7, 2017

What a surprisingly engaging series! The actors are top notch in their character portrayals. Ron Perlman brings that "large", dominating presence to each scene. Production values are great as is the direction. The truly amazing thing is how the creators/writers walk such a fine line with theWhat a surprisingly engaging series! The actors are top notch in their character portrayals. Ron Perlman brings that "large", dominating presence to each scene. Production values are great as is the direction. The truly amazing thing is how the creators/writers walk such a fine line with the religious aspects of the show. It's all vague/ambiguous enough that it's really left to the viewer to interpret what unfolds, they don't lead you by the nose. And this series has it all, rape, murder, tight bonds, betrayal, prostitution (classy though), pure politics, office politics, mysterious backgrounds, questionable motivations, etc etc. You will NOT be bored - there is literally a dramatic flavor for every viewer. Finally, the episodes are very well engineered. I'm the type that will FF through boring, useless portions but not "Hand of God", every scene has a nugget of value you need to capture and remember because there are threads that you need to follow even into season 2.… Expand

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dabeast

Oct 13, 2015

This series pulled me into its world and never let me go. The characters and story were both intriguing - I hope Amazon gives us a second season, as I would love to know what happens next!

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DianaBr

Oct 30, 2015

This is a show I looked forward to and watched 3 episodes before deciding it stinks. Everything from the plot to the acting is disappointing. I give it a zero.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: March 10, 2017
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 4, 2015
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  S1:E10. The Tie That Binds
  Air Date: September 4, 2015
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  S1:E9. A Flower That Bees Prefer
  Air Date: September 4, 2015
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  S1:E8. One Saved Message
  Air Date: September 4, 2015
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  S1:E7. A Bird in Hand
  Air Date: September 4, 2015
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  S1:E6. For the Rain to Gather
  Air Date: September 4, 2015
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  S1:E5. Welcome the Stranger
  Air Date: September 4, 2015
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  S1:E4. He So Loved
  Air Date: September 4, 2015
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  S1:E3. Contemplating the Body
  Air Date: September 4, 2015
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  S1:E2. Inside Voice
  Air Date: September 4, 2015
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: August 28, 2014