Netflix’s new psychological drama, Unchosen, follows the story of ‘Rosie’ and ‘Adam’, a married couple living inside the Fellowship of the Divine, a secluded religious sect where strict rules govern behaviour, intimacy, and punishment. The latter has recently been promoted to ‘elder’, putting him in a position of authority. However, things take a turn when ‘Sam’, an escaped prisoner, enters their lives after saving their daughter, ‘Grace’, from drowning. ‘Sam’ exploits the emotional gaps and vulnerabilities, testing the limits not just of the family but Fellowship’s internal structure.
‘Sam’s’ manipulates his way into the lives of ‘Rosie’ and ‘Adam’
‘Sam’ systematically makes himself the centre of ‘Rosie’ and ‘Adam’s’ lives. He establishes a sexual and emotional connection that sharply contrasts with her marriage. Their bond seems spontaneous and loving, which is the opposite of her mechanical intimacy with ‘Adam’, creating a sense of attachment that allows ‘Sam’ to influence her decisions without resistance. Meanwhile, the manipulation with ‘Adam’ is more calculated as he engineers a sexual encounter between himself and ‘Adam’, which he secretly records. ‘Sam’ is not afraid of removing obstacles, especially in the case of ‘Isacc’, whom he killed after he became suspicious of him.
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