In the Temple, Antiochus sets up an idol of Zeus ... Mattathias soon dies, but appoints his son, Judas Maccabeus, to take command of the military forces they have gathered (2:66).

Is Nathan Fielder trying to be God, Judah Maccabee, Queen Esther or just a maniacal artist? Episode 5 suggests that all might be true. Spoiler alert: This piece contains plot details about HBO’s ...