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

Wonderful!

I didn't know much about this show before I watched it and I was pleasantly surprised. I soon caught the parallels between Kings and David and Saul.

The show is complex and very well done. It is early, but I can tell I am going to be a huge fan. I am about to say something that I never thought would cross my lips - "good job NBC!" I will be very interested to see how closely it follows the biblical model, because that is a great story.

Perhaps with the success of this show, producers will see that there is a market for Judeo-Christian based entertainment (though I know this isn't exactly that). Now if they would also produce something that I could watch with my 9 year old during prime time they would be on a roll.