Name: Kings
Genre: Drama
Released: 15 March 2009
Cast: Ian McShane, Chris Egan, Susanna Thompson, Allison Miller, Eamonn Walker

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Seasons

12. The New King, Part 2

July 25, 2009

The season 1 finale finds Jack preparing to take over the throne. However, when Silas shows up alive, David rushes to warn him about the plot against him.

11. The New King, Part 1

July 18, 2009

With Jack and David jailed for treason, Silas continues with his plot to relinquish Port Prosperity to Gath. Meanwhile, Michelle searches for a way to set David free.

10. Javelin

July 11, 2009

David finds out where his true loyalties lie when he goes on trial for treason.

9. Chapter One

July 4, 2009

David goes on a mission to recover the Charter of Gilboa and learns new information about his dad's death. Elsewhere, Rose and Silas react differently to the news of Jack's engagement to Katrina.

8. Pilgrimage

June 27, 2009

Silas and David go to the country, where Silas reveals parts of his life outside the palace. Elsewhere, Rose tries to keep secrets about Michelle and Jack under wraps.

7. The Sabbath Queen

June 20, 2009

Michelle and David take advantage of a massive blackout that could endanger the royal family. Meanwhile, Jack uses the outage to camouflage his double life, and Silas must deal with a decision from his past that threatens his future.

6. Brotherhood

April 25, 2009

While Jack (Sebastian Stan) and David (Christopher Egan) embark on a dangerous mission to Gath, King Silas (Ian McShane) acts quickly to prevent the outbreak of a deadly plague.

5. Judgment Day

April 18, 2009

When David's brother Ethan is sentenced to death for treason, David is asked to betray King Silas to save him from the gallows.

4. Insurrection

April 5, 2009

Silas leverages Port Prosperity during negotiations with Gath, testing David's loyalties. Elsewhere, Gilboa's citizens rebel against Silas' decision, causing Michelle to take action, and William tries to convince Jack to disobey his father.

3. First Night

March 29, 2009

As Queen Rose gets the mansion ready for the Gath military, King Silas and General Abner begin to plot against David Shepherd. However, when David is not at the peace treaty signing, the Gath leaders begin to queston the ceremony. Meanwhile, William works to weaken the King's power; and Jack, angry about his parents' treatment, goes on a shopping spree.

2. Prosperity

March 22, 2009

After David Shepherd saves the life of a soldier, he soon learns the soldier is Jack Benjamin, the son of King Silas Benjamin. From that point on, David's life is forever changed as the king works to thank him for saving his son's life.

1. Goliath

March 15, 2009

In this special two hour premiere episode, battles between the neighboring nations of Gilboa and Gath rage. One soldier named David Shepherd, takes action when he sees prisoners of war taken. After crossing enemy lines to rescue them, he is told he just saved the king of Gilboa's son. His life forever changes in that moment.

Description

Kings is a unique and ambitious television series that aired on NBC in 2009, intertwining a modern-day political drama with rich allegorical references to the biblical story of King David. Crafted by Michael Green, who is known for his work on television series like Heroes, Kings stands out for its innovative storytelling, complex characters, and striking visual style. The show offers a captivating blend of political intrigue, personal struggle, and themes of power, faith, and morality, all set against the backdrop of the fictional kingdom of Gilboa.

At the center of Kings is the character of David Shephard, portrayed by Chris Egan. David is a young man who becomes an unwitting hero in Gilboa, where he works as a mechanic and struggles to support his family. His life dramatically changes when he saves the life of Prince Jack Benjamin, played by Sebastian Stan, during a tense military encounter with the neighboring kingdom of Gath. This brave act catapults David into the limelight, earning him both fame and a place within the royal court.

The kingdom of Gilboa itself is a character in its own right

Kings is a series that ran for 1 seasons (12 episodes) between March 15, 2009 and on NBC

Where to Watch Kings

Kings is available for streaming on the NBC website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Kings on demand at Amazon, Fandango at Home, Microsoft Movies & TV, Google Play, Apple TV and Vudu Free.

Genres

Drama
Cast

Ian McShane, Chris Egan, Susanna Thompson, Allison Miller, Eamonn Walker
Channel

NBC

Premiere Date

March 15, 2009
IMDB Rating

8.1 (8,815)

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