I didn't love it. It felt slow and repetitive of themes. I loved the actors, Ian McShane is brilliant as always. Sebastian Stan plays a perfect in the closet gay man in his typical bad boy, brooding, damaged character. I didn't even make it to the last episode because it was too slow moving for me. I felt like the family dynamic was predictable and I could tell the relationships were not going to go well from the first couple episodes. I am not gonna lie, I watched this soley for Sebastian Stan. He could be taped eating cake and I would most likely watch it. Hes a great actor, but he got stuck being type casted into these particular roles.

Definitely, a good watching both for Christians and other folks concerned with such matters as destiny, karma, God, signs, calling, etc.I first rated the show 10 because got so excited about the plot but then had to downgrade to 8 because of some flaws with characters due to the secularism of the script authors. If not the Biblical story and characters behind this show, it would come 6 out of 10. But it's just amazing how inspiring and even edifying a show becomes once you insert the Scripture. Also, the contemporary wrappings (our times and things look like America) make it more appealing and relevant. The authors did alter story lines and only the general figures of the account from the books of Samuel and Kings were preserved. I guess that even helped the show. Otherwise, things would be too predictable. It's nice that some authentic spiritual principles were represented - signs from God were treated properly, matters of sacrifice and character, great deal of grace/mercy on the part of God who is still the judge, etc. Another possibly positive factor is that the producers are not hardcore Protestants who would inevitably make the product sterile and merely black and white. On the other side, the spiritual side is somewhat shallow and obviously lacks the understanding of how men and God interact and communicate. Those who biblically are men of faith - here, sometimes appear merely as doubting liberals, always confused and ignorant of the ways of God. Some totally unreligious Hollywood films once in a while come up with characters way too deeper and stronger in faith. Still, thoroughly enjoyed the first season and looking forward to the second one if it ever is produced.

This was a great series and I have no idea why networks are pulling shows before they even get started. Kings was original and captivating. The acting was good and the script well written. NBC had canceled this show before it could even get it's feet off of the ground. I don't know where they are getting their information from but maybe it is time they look into a new form of receiving viewer input.It has been said that this series was based on the Bible story of David and Goliath. Sure that is possible but if you aren't a believer you wouldn't even notice. The modern day stance on a monarchy is truly unique. Especially if it isn't set in the UK. If you get a chance, check this series out.

Where is God in television these days? The TV world has gone way down the drain the past twenty years and has not really been producing anything very edifying for the soul, but Kings has brought us a great story. Based off of the Book of Kings in the Bible, which has turned out to be one of the greatest themes for a TV show. Kings is about David, who defeats one of the great tanks of the enemy army, a Goliath, and is proclaimed a hero, and soon it unwinds just like in the book of Kings, into a marvelous story! The king Silas or Saul in the book of Kings, is a border-line tyrant whose only goal it seems at points is to obtain glory for himself. David the peasant boy rises, though, in the charts of the people even higher than the king himself. It seems at times in the show that the king hates David and at others, loves him. So I highly recommend the show it is on Saturday nights. Watch it now! There is a rumor that it is going to be removed from TV after this season! -Duke