The new CBS TV show called “God Friended Me” was warmly received for its debut episode last Sunday, drawing more than 10 million viewers.
“God Friended Me,” which tells the story of an atheist who receives a friend request from God, is currently at a 1.4 rating between adults 18-49 with 10.45 million viewers, according to Deadline. It’s faring well compared to “Wisdom of the Crowd” which had its debut in the same time slot last year.
According to the series’ synopsis, “Miles is an outspoken atheist who, ironically, receives a friend request on social media from God. When he accepts it, Miles is led to Cara Bloom ⏤ an online journalist who also receives a friend request from the ‘God Account.’ This experience transforms Miles and Cara into agents of change in the lives of those around them.
Deep down, though, Miles is still convinced that the whole thing is an elaborate hoax. Until he can actually prove that, Miles is content with playing along and changing as many lives as he can.”
Miles’ father, a pastor, tries to convince his son to return to his Christian faith and stop pushing atheism on his radio program, which he says is leading people to have no hope in life.
The cast of the new CBS show says the series explores all sides of faith and science as the plot follows the young atheist whose beliefs begin to be challenged.
The new drama airs on Sundays at 8:30 p.m. EST.