Preacher

Jesse Custer is a small town preacher stuck in a murky place between faith and desperation. His life changes when a mysterious power called Genesis flows through him, giving him the ability to command almost anyone to do his will. Joined by Cassidy, a sharp-witted Irish vampire, and Tulip O'Hare, a fearless friend from his past, he sets out with a blunt aim to force the creator who abandoned humanity to answer for his deeds. What follows is a road trip filled with danger, otherworldly beings, and a question that looms over everything: can belief survive when the divine turns into a question mark and the world fights back?

The series premiered on AMC in 2016, developed by Sam Catlin and based on Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon's comic, with producers including Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. It blends dark humor, violence, and mythic elements as it expands the comic's world.

The show drew attention from genre and television award circuits, earning nominations for acting and writing across critics' groups and specialty ceremonies. While it did not dominate the prestige podium, the nods underscored the cast's chemistry and the adaptation's bold tone, and they helped the series reach a dedicated audience.

Cultural impact ripples beyond its fan base, as the show fused horror with sly humor and religious satire in a way that sparked conversation about faith on television. Its fearless visuals and outrageous set pieces became talking points in pop culture.

Reception was generally favorable, with critics praising performances especially Dominic Cooper and Ruth Negga, the show's energy, and how it balanced brutal action with intimate character drama. Central themes include power, belief, loyalty, and what happens when humanity challenges divine authority. Overall, audiences responded to its daring approach, even as some critics felt the premise pressed its limits.