What is God Friended Me (TV) About?
God Friended Me is an American television series created by Steven Lilien and Bryan Wynbrandt. The show revolves around the life of Miles Finer, a young and outspoken atheist living in New York City. Miles, played by Brandon Michael Hall, has his life turned upside down when he receives a friend request on social media from an account named 'God'. Intrigued by the mysterious online presence, Miles reluctantly accepts the request and begins receiving friend suggestions from 'God' with names, faces, and locations of people in need of help. Although skeptical at first, Miles starts to assist these individuals and finds himself on a path of self-discovery and unexpected connections. Alongside his best friend Rakesh (played by Suraj Sharma) and journalist Cara (played by Violett Beane), Miles embarks on a journey to uncover the true identity of 'God' while navigating through life's challenges and questioning the boundaries of faith, friendship, and destiny. With its thought-provoking storyline and engaging characters, God Friended Me explores the power of human connection, the complexities of belief, and the impact of kindness in a modern world driven by technology.
The first episode of God Friended Me aired on September 30, 2018 and the most recent episode to air was on April 26, 2020.