Unchosen

Critics generally found Unchosen to be a disappointing psychological thriller, praising the cast's efforts while largely panning the series' predictable writing. Although the premise explores the oppressive environment of a religious cult, reviewers noted that the narrative quickly loses momentum and succumbs to unintentionally soapy melodrama.

Much of the criticism was directed at the narrative trajectory and character development. Outlets like The Guardian lamented the series as a waste of a star-studded cast featuring Asa Butterfield, Christopher Eccleston, and Siobhan Finneran, arguing that the plot quickly goes downhill. Other reviewers similarly highlighted frustrating character turns and felt the cult dynamics failed to offer deeper insights than standard true-crime stories.

Despite the script's shortcomings, the performances earned consistent praise across reviews. Critics highlighted the strong ensemble cast for bringing the characters to life, with some noting that the show is at its best when grounded in personal emotional stakes and internal conflict.