THE CHOSEN IN THE WILD WITH BEAR GRYLLS: Episode 1.4: “Noah James”

Yes. Bear Grylls continues the adventure by taking viewers behind the scenes with the actors who play the leads in the hit biblical drama THE CHOSEN. This time, Noah James, who plays Andrew in the series, tackles the survival challenge. The scenery earns attention with its own beauty. Grylls and James confront Utah's rugged wilderness, and the wide-open landscape raises the stakes.

James steals the episode when he shares his Jewish upbringing and acknowledges that his years on THE CHOSEN have not provided easy answers about Jesus. In fact, these experiences deepen his questions. That honesty drives the whole episode. Viewers feel it more than they hear it, especially once the situation becomes challenging in the wilderness.

Cliff descents and bug meals push Grylls and James beyond small talk into genuine conversation. Viewers watch both men meet physical strain and personal doubt with grace. The episode rewards their honesty more than it rewards bravado.

Noah James, who plays Andrew on THE CHOSEN, joins Bear Grylls for an adventure above the Colorado River in Utah. The episode opens with a blend of physical challenge and personal conversation, giving viewers a glimpse into Noah’s upbringing, his work as a performer, and his life beyond acting, including his passion for music.

As the journey begins, Grylls teaches James about the landscape and edible plants while they prepare for the challenges ahead. Their adventure balances survival, vulnerability, and conversation, allowing Noah to reflect on his Jewish heritage and his experience portraying an important biblical figure.

Three stars feels right here. The episode moves at a smart pace, balances physical challenge against real conversation, and never lingers on scenery to show off. Noah James makes the episode easy to stay invested in, especially once he opens up about his background and his faith.

Grylls brings the experience and energy the survival side needs. Parents should know about one bleeped curse word and a few genuinely tense cliff sequences that could rattle younger viewers.

The wilderness backdrop does real work too. Utah's rugged terrain doesn't just look impressive; it points straight back to the Creator behind it, and the climbs and hikes give the episode real stakes instead of manufactured drama. Believers and reality TV fans alike will find plenty to enjoy here.

This episode features a moral and biblical worldview. Grylls and James talk about faith as they move through God's creation, and the episode builds itself around one idea: real faith holds honest questions rather than fake certainty.

James doesn't hide his Jewish upbringing or how years on THE CHOSEN, where he plays Andrew, changed the way he thinks about Jesus. He treats those questions with respect instead of a rehearsed answer.

The episode also treats creation itself as something to honor, not just use. When James kills a bug to eat, he doesn't shrug it off. He feels genuine guilt, and the episode doesn't play that for a joke. That small moment says a lot.

The wilderness carries just as much of the episode's meaning as the conversation does. Grylls teaches James which plants he can eat safely, and the two men hike through the canyon and rappel down cliffs to survive.

Those moments show both the beauty and the danger of the natural world, and they ask something of James beyond physical strength: trust and courage. He struggles with real fear on the cliffs, but he pushes forward anyway. 

Families who love the outdoors, a good challenge, and a little adventure will find plenty to enjoy here. The stunning Utah wilderness showcases the beauty of God's creation, while the physical challenges and honest conversations dig into faith, doubt, and reverence for life. Noah James's openness about his Jewish upbringing and his unanswered questions about Jesus adds real weight. Fans of THE CHOSEN will walk away with something to think about.