NBC's 'A.D.' Leads Easter Sunday But Can't Match 'The Bible'

NBC scored on Easter Sunday with the premiere of “A.D. The Bible Continues,” which was the night's top-rated program even if it wasn't as strong as the 2013 version of “The Bible” on cable network History. It was slower going, though, for the net's

Sunday, April 5, 2015 ratings — New episodes: Dateline NBC, American Odyssey, AD: The Bible Continues, 60 Minutes, Madam Secretary, The Good Wife, and Battle.

Alissa's Note: A.D. The Bible Continues begins airing on Easter Sunday, and during its run, each week Peter Chattaway will be writing recaps of each episode as they air. Recaps involve spoilers, especially if you're not 

Set in Ancient Rome immediately after Jesus' crucifixion, A.D. tells the story of how Peter (Adam Levy) and the rest of Jesus' disciples continued to spread his message after his death, in the face of political persecution from Roman Governor Pontius

Debuting on Easter Sunday, the 12-episode A.D. The Bible Continues centers on the Crucifixion, the Resurrection and the aftermath.