Kings (2009– )

A modern day, alternate-reality drama about a hero who rises to become the King of his nation, based on the biblical story of King David.

Creator:

Michael Green

Stars:

Ian McShane, Christopher Egan, Susanna Thompson

1 nomination.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Ian McShane	...	King Silas Benjamin (12 episodes, 2009)
Christopher Egan	...	Capt. David Shepherd (12 episodes, 2009)
Susanna Thompson	...	Queen Rose Benjamin (12 episodes, 2009)
Allison Miller	...	Michelle Benjamin (12 episodes, 2009)
Eamonn Walker	...	Rev. Ephram Samuels (12 episodes, 2009)
Sebastian Stan	...	Jack Benjamin (12 episodes, 2009)
Dylan Baker	...	William Cross (12 episodes, 2009)
Marlyne Barrett	...	Thomasina (11 episodes, 2009)
Michael Patrick Crane	...	Chancellor Hanson (11 episodes, 2009)
Jason Antoon	...	Boyden (10 episodes, 2009)
Joel Garland	...	Klotz (10 episodes, 2009)
Wes Studi	...	Gen. Linus Abner (7 episodes, 2009)
Becky Ann Baker	...	Jessie Shepherd (7 episodes, 2009)
Steve Rosen	...	Perry Straussler (7 episodes, 2009)
Sarita Choudhury	...	Helen (6 episodes, 2009)
Macaulay Culkin	...	Andrew Cross (5 episodes, 2009)
Kathleen Mealia	...	Lucinda Wolfson (5 episodes, 2009)
Hisham Tawfiq	...	Serviceman Walter (5 episodes, 2009)
Darce Florio	...	2009 (5 episodes, 2009)

Storyline

King Silas Benjamin came to power in a mythical battle against the rival neighbor republic of Gath, capitalizing brilliantly and ruthlessly on his near-godly image. Farm-boy David Shepherd performs as well, saving Silas's crown prince in another epic battle, but is too noble and naive to aspire personal benefit rather then devoutly serve king and country. Nevertheless, after Silas decides to abuse David's legend, the hero is drawn into palace intrigues culminating into coup plans against Silas.

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Plot Keywords:

king | royalty | fictional war | chosen one | one word title | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

A királyság

Filming Locations:

Broadway Stages, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

J. A. Green Construction, 3 Arts Entertainment, Universal Media Studios (UMS)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The military vehicles used by the Gilboa army are Swedish Army vehicles - most notably the Volvo C300-series - with original paint schemes and license plates.

User Reviews

Spectacular show

I really enjoy watching this show. It's an odd, but wonderful, mixture of present day modernities and old world thoughts of kings and kingdoms. It's really unlike anything I've ever seen before and you really have to appreciate that kind of originality. I don't know so much about the biblical story behind the show, and I don't much care. I see the show as more of a kind of fantasy, with the historical definitions of kings being "gods" and "chosen by god". I guess what I'm trying to say is, you don't need to be religious to watch it, it's just a really good show whether you are or aren't, just don't expect the show to be fully realistic. I hope to see many more episodes and many more seasons if the show sticks to the quality of these first 3 episodes.