on this easter. the series debuted on the history channel with almost 14 million viewers. kristen dahlgren takes a look at what's hyped the series' run away success. >> god warned me. he told me to build a boat. >> reporter: it's been called the greatest story ever told, and it seems "the bible" hasn't lost its touch. >> i think what this miniseries shows is that if you make it good and you make it appealing that the audience will show up to watch ruch religious-themed entertainment. >> reporter: an estimated 100 million people worldwide will have watched the history channel miniseries. some hosting viewing parties, using study guides, and tweeting. the actor who plays christ is trending under the #hotjesus. >> john, baptize me. >> reporter: for executive producers mark burnett and his