Testament: The Story of Moses — release date, trailer and everything we know about the docudrama

By Terrell Smith
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A three-episode story showcasing the remarkable journey of Moses.

Avi Azulay as Moses holding stone tablets in Testament: The Story of Moses
Avi Azulay, Testament: The Story of Moses (Image credit: Netflix)

Moses is one of the most revered men in both Judaism and Christianity, and his tale again comes to life in the new series, Testament: The Story of Moses. 

Now if you’re someone who grew up watching the Oscar-winning (for Best Effects) Ten Commandments every spring featuring Charlton Heston, or you’re of a younger generation who grew up watching the animated movie The Prince of Egypt, allow us to prepare you as Testament: The Story of Moses is a bit different. Not only is it a three-episodes series and not a movie, but it’s also a docudrama, mixing in commentary as the journey of Moses is told. So what else should you know about it? 

Here’s what we know about Testament: The Story of Moses. 

Testament: The Story of Moses release date

Testament: The Story of Moses premieres on Wednesday, March 27 on Netflix. 

If you’re interested in watching the series, you’ll need a subscription to Netflix. The streaming service currently offers a few different options for would-be subscribers. By the way, check what else is coming to Netflix this month. 

Testament: The Story of Moses plot

Here is the official synopsis for the series: 

"Testament: The Story of Moses is an epic three-episode series exploring the life of Moses and his rise from outcast and murderer to prophet and liberator of the Hebrews. From the banks of the Nile to Mount Sinai to the Red Sea, Testament seamlessly interweaves gripping docudrama and expert interviews, revealing Moses’ intensely personal quest for redemption—setting in motion some of the most inspiring and iconic events in the Bible, Qur’an and Torah."

Avi Azulay as Moses in front of a crowd in Testament: The Story of Moses

Avi Azulay, Testament: The Story of Moses (Image credit: Netflix)

Testament: The Story of Moses cast

Helping to bring the story of Moses to life in the series are Charles Dance, Clarke Peters and Avi Azulay. Dance is a familiar face from his days playing Tywin Lannister in Game of Thrones and was recently spotted in Rabbit Hole; Peters starred as Detective Freamon on The Wire and was recently seen in Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody; and Azulay, who portrays Moses in Testament: The Story of Moses, previously appeared in Manayek and East Side. 

Testament: The Story of Moses trailer

Take a look at the trailer for the series below. 

Terrell Smith
Terrell Smith

Terrell Smith has a diverse writing background having penned material for a wide array of clients including the federal government and Bravo television personalities.  When he’s not writing as Terrell, he’s writing under his pseudonym Tavion Scott, creating scripts for his audio drama podcasts. Terrell is a huge fan of great storytelling when it comes to television and film. Some of his favorite shows include The Crown, WandaVision, Abbot Elementary and Godfather of Harlem. And a fun fact is he's completely dialed into the TLC 90 Day Fiancé universe.