In the sitcom , the story follows Chip Curry , a modern-day film critic in Brooklyn who finds himself at a major crossroads. The Catalyst
: He identifies his smartphone as a "false idol" and smashes it, forcing him to navigate the city using old-school maps and compasses.
The series, based on the book The Year of Living Biblically by A.J. Jacobs, explores whether ancient principles can still offer a roadmap for a "better, more moral life" in the 21st century. Living Biblically (TV Series 2018)
: The season concludes with Chip taking a "David vs. Goliath" stand against his corporate bosses after being fired for trying to help a colleague.
6 Mar 2018 — Chip stops using his smartphone when Father Gene and Rabbi Gil point out that his phone addiction is his modern-day false idol. 7.
: A wise but sometimes skeptical Catholic priest.