Blog 85: A Week Away: The Series

Hey fam! It’s your girl, Sarai, back with another Word Wednesday!
Today’s topic: A Week Away: The Series.

Have you seen the Christian musical A Week Away? Well, earlier this month a spinoff series dropped—and whew, I have thoughts.

I laughed, I worshipped, I rolled my eyes at Max (a LOT), and yes—I died during the bloopers. From green baptism water (yep, that happened) to Lennie’s faith-filled optimism, this show had me hooked.

So three… two… one… let’s go!

First up: the cast. Antonio Cipriano plays Max, a foster kid who isn’t too thrilled about being at a Christian summer camp. His only goal? Survive the week without getting sucked in. On the other side, we’ve got Cozi Zuehlsdorff as Lennie—a counselor and former camper who actually found her faith at Camp Aweegaway. When the show begins, Max and Lennie are basically just acquaintances. But things heat up quickly when Max makes it crystal clear: he doesn’t believe God is real, and he thinks Christianity is just another way people get hurt. Lennie, though—a sweet, bold, faith-filled blonde—isn’t backing down.

Now let’s talk about the music in this spinoff!

The songs carry the same camp-fire energy as the movie—fun, worshipful, and honestly stuck in my head for days. And don’t even get me started on the camp teasing! When the boys started chanting about Max and Lennie—“K-I-S-S-I-N-G, first comes marriage, then comes the baby carriage”—I was DONE. I legit died laughing.

Honestly, none of the scenes feel cheesy or forced—every moment feels genuinely Spirit-driven. The cast lineup is stacked: Sacha Carlson as Jake (a camp counselor), Haven Greene as Rowe (a foster kid), and Luke Concepcion as Charlie—Max’s brother from the foster home.

One of the most powerful early moments? Charlie’s baptism. He gets swept up by the Spirit (and the camp vibes), and it’s such a moving scene. But Max—definitely not into it—literally turns the baptismal water green. That clash between faith and doubt makes the story feel raw and real.

And listen—right after Charlie rose out of the water, green as Shrek, one of the actors belted Cynthia Erivo’s iconic Defying Gravity riff from the Wicked trailer. I was hollering. Then, when the bloopers rolled at the end of the episode, I completely lost it. Someone off-set (I’m guessing a director or producer) asked if anyone could hit the note, and when dude nailed it? I applauded in my movie room.

What I also love about this series is how it balances faith with real-world drama. Characters like Miss Ava Jean (Savannah, Karla’s determined daughter) bring that extra edge of tension to the camp story, keeping it grounded and layered.

Lastly, let’s talk about Max’s spiritual journey.

It never felt rushed. Every scene of questioning, doubt, and wondering came across so real that I felt honored to witness those vulnerable, intimate moments on screen.

And let me just say—I love my girl Lennie. Lowkey, I wish I could step into her world for a minute. She loved God to her core. Sure, she was optimistic, but it wasn’t shallow. She understood the pain of the world—she just didn’t let it cloud her vision. That’s the kind of faith I admire.

I also really appreciate how the creators gave even the extras their moment to shine. They got their own songs, their own stories, their own testimonies. Honestly, I didn’t even think about it at first while watching, but it hit me—every camper had something meaningful to contribute. It made the whole show feel full of love, not just for the main characters, but for everyone.

Overall, I’m beyond impressed with this series. 9/10 for real—only reason it’s not a 10? I need those last two episodes already! I’ve been dying for them!

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