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Kings
Kings title card
GenreSerial drama
Created byMichael Green
StarringChristopher Egan
Ian McShane
Allison Miller
Susanna Thompson
Macaulay Culkin
Sebastian Stan
Eamonn Walker
Dylan Baker
Wes Studi
Country of origin United States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13[1]; 5 aired (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersMichael Green
Francis Lawrence
Erwin Stoff
ProducersErik Oleson (supervisor/consulting)
Barry M. Berg (producer)
Margot Lulick (producer)
Kate Gordon (associate producer)
Dara Schnapper (associate producer)
John A. Smith (associate producer)
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseMarch 15, 2009 –
present

Kings is a television drama series airing on NBC and Citytv, based on the Biblical story of King David in a kingdom that culturally and technologically resembles the present-day United States. Advance showings received mostly positive critical reviews.[2] The March 15 premiere placed 4th in network television ratings for that evening, with 6.47 million viewers (1.6 rating / 4 share in the 18-49 demographic).[3] After only four episodes on the air, however, NBC announced it was pulling the series from its Sunday slot. The network scheduled the remaining eight episodes to air Saturdays.[4]

Plot

Kings is set in the nation of Gilboa, which technologically and culturally resembles the present-day United States; the government, however, is an absolute monarchy. Gilboa is ruled by King Silas Benjamin, who originally formed the kingdom two decades prior from three warring countries. He believes his power to be divine, often citing a day when a swarm of butterflies once landed on his head in the form of "a living crown".

All is not well for Silas: his policies and actions are being manipulated by his queen's brother, William Cross, who holds substantial control over the royal treasury; his heir, Prince Jack, is a closet homosexual, which could undermine the royal family; and Silas himself has a secret mistress as well as a young son by her. He abandons his covert little family because he believes it is the cost that God requires of him to keep his throne.

Events of the series are set into motion when young David Shepherd, a Gilboan soldier in a war against the kingdom of Gath, single-handedly rescues a group of captive soldiers from behind enemy lines. One of these captives is Prince Jack, and David not only becomes an instant star in the national media but earns the gratitude of King Silas as well, much to the chagrin of the disenfranchised Prince.

King Silas brings David into the capital city of Shiloh, where he is promoted to Captain and thrust into the position of military liaison to the media. He soon finds himself in the midst of royal court politics, currently with little awareness of the forces acting behind them. He also develops feelings for Silas's daughter, Princess Michelle, which she seems to reciprocate.

In the pilot episode David, too, is set upon by a living "crown" of butterflies as Silas witnesses the event from a discreet distance. Silas has already been told that God no longer supports his reign, and this then implies that David is the divine choice as his successor. This troubles the King so much that he initially plots to have David killed.

Cast

  • Christopher Egan as David Shepherd, a counterpart to the biblical David. [5][6] David is an idealistic young soldier who finds himself in the unfamiliar world of court intrigue.
  • Ian McShane as King Silas Benjamin, a counterpart to the biblical King Saul.[5][6] Silas has united the kingdom of Gilboa and built its capital city, Shiloh, but now fears that God has forsaken him.
  • Susanna Thompson as Queen Rose Benjamin, a counterpart to the biblical Ahinoam, is the wife of King Silas. The Queen claims to abhor politics, but manipulates court life from behind the scenes.[7]
  • Allison Miller as Princess Michelle Benjamin, a counterpart to the biblical Michal.[6] Silas' daughter and crusader for improving the kingdom's health care system, Michelle finds herself drawn towards David.
  • Sebastian Stan as Prince Jack Benjamin, a counterpart to the biblical Jonathan.[6][8] Jack is Silas's ambitious and frustrated son, who initially sees David as a rival at court. Jack plays the role of a dissolute, womanizing rake in front of the kingdom's press, but is secretly homosexual. The king is aware that Jack is gay, and has challenged him to restrain his desires if he wishes to become king.
  • Eamonn Walker as Rev. Ephram Samuels, a counterpart to the biblical prophet Samuel.[6][9] Reverend Samuels was instrumental in Silas' rise to power, but has recently withdrawn his support from the King (and claims that God has done the same).
  • Dylan Baker as William Cross, industrialist and brother to Queen Rose. William financed Silas' Royal Treasury, but withdrew his funds when, contrary to his wishes, Silas sought an end to the war with neighboring Gath.
  • Wes Studi as General Linus Abner, a counterpart to the biblical Abner, is the head of Gilboa's military.[10] Though completely loyal to the King, Abner has shown as of the episode "Insurrection", his loyalty has diminished as he believes the King has become too 'soft'.
  • Sarita Choudhury as Helen Pardis, King Silas' mistress and mother of his illegitimate son. As of the episode "First Night", Silas gave up his relationship with her as what he interpreted as a necessary sacrifice to God.

Minor characters

  • Fawkes, Minister of Energy
  • Damien Shaw (Mark Margolis), Premier of Gath
  • General Mallick (Miguel Ferrer), Head of Gath military
  • Chancellor Hanson (Michael Crane)
  • Vesper Abadon (Brian Cox), the former King of Carmel
  • Undersecretary Echarren
  • John Greenway, chief economist at Shiloh National Bank
  • Greg Harriman, a dockworker at the Prosperity River Shipyards
  • Press Minister Forsythe (Reed Birney)
  • Arthur Dalton, a personal valet to the royal family
  • Thomasina (Marlyne Afflack), the efficient palace secretary and aide-de-camp
  • Perry Straussler (Steve Rosen), court historian and biographer of King Silas
  • Joseph (Michael Arden), Jack's clandestine boyfriend
  • Katrina Ghent (Leslie Bibb), socialite and new Minister of Information
  • Klotz (Joel Garland) and Boyden (Jason Antoon), palace servants

Episode list

# Title Director(s) Writer(s) U.S. Viewers
(in millions) 		U.S. Ratings/Share Airdate
1"Goliath"Francis LawrenceMichael Green6.47 [11]1.6 / 4March 15, 2009
King Silas Benjamin (Ian McShane) confronts escalating tensions with a neighboring country in the premiere episode of this drama set in a modern-day monarchy. Meanwhile, a young soldier (Christopher Egan) inspires the nation after a bold rescue mission in which he unknowingly retrieved the king's son (Sebastian Stan) from an enemy camp.
2"Prosperity[12]"Francis LawrenceMichael Green4.62 [13]1.3 / 2March 22, 2009
Silas and Abner plot against David, whose absence from a treaty signing with Gath prompts concerns from Gath's leader. Meanwhile, William uses his power over the treasury to undermine Silas, and Jack goes on a shopping spree to spite his parents.
3"First Night[12]"Francis LawrenceMichael Green4.58 [14]1.3 / 3March 29, 2009
Silas ducks out of an event to be with his ailing illegitimate son. Elsewhere, Jack takes David out for a night on the town in hopes of tarnishing his image, and Reverend Samuels continues to clash with Silas.
4"Insurrection[12]"Adam DavidsonErik Oleson3.64 [15]1.1 / 3April 5, 2009
David's loyalties are tested after Silas leverages Port Prosperity during negotiations with Gath. Elsewhere, Michelle takes action when Gilboa's citizens rebel against Silas' decision, and William tries to persuade Jack to disobey his father.
5"Judgment Day[12]"Clark JohnsonTBA2.41 [16]0.6/2April 18, 2009
Silas presides over 10 cases during an annual tradition called Judgment Day. The event drives a wedge between David and Michelle, who compete against each other for the 10th case spot. Elsewhere, the king's nephew (Macaulay Culkin) returns from exile, and Jack and Katrina grow closer during their quest for power.
6"Brotherhood[12]"TBATBATBATBAApril 25, 2009
Jack and David go to Gath to shore up the peace treaty, which is threatened by Gath's dangerous request. Elsewhere, Michelle encounters problems stemming from her health-care bill, and Silas takes steps to prevent a plague from ravaging the city.
7"The Sabbath Queen[12]"TBATBATBATBAMay 2, 2009
King Silas' birthday celebration is interrupted by a citywide blackout that puts the royal family in danger. The blackout gives Michelle and David a chance to be alone, and provides Jack with an opportunity to engage in his secret double life without being noticed. Meanwhile, a decision from Silas' past catches up with him and threatens his future.
8"Pilgrimage[12]"TBATBATBATBATBA
King Silas goes on a pilgrimage and takes a surprised David with him. While out in the country, David is introduced to the king’s hidden life outside the palace walls. Meanwhile, Michelle and Jack’s secret love lives are under the threat of being exposed, forcing Queen Rose to take protective action.
9"Chapter One"TBATBATBATBATBA
King Silas sends David on a quest to recover a national treasure, the Charter of Gilboa. While on the mission, David discovers shocking information about his father’s death. Meanwhile, Jack’s engagement to Katrina brings grief from Queen Rose and generosity from Silas.
10"TBA"TBATBATBATBATBA
TBA
11"TBA"TBATBATBATBATBA
TBA
12"The New King (Part 1)"TBATBATBATBATBA
TBA
13"The New King (Part 2)"TBATBATBATBATBA
TBA

Development

On November 5, 2007, NBC ordered the two-hour pilot of Kings; the last pilot NBC ordered before the 2007 Writer's Strike. Michael Green (Heroes, Everwood) penned the script and Francis Lawrence (I Am Legend) was set to direct.[17] When Green pitched the series to NBC, he told them, "I want to take one of the classic stories that no one has ever retold and find a way to re-conceive it while still being faithful to the original material but at the same time exploring the themes, modernizing it in every way."[1] NBC officially ordered the show to series on May 19, 2008.[18] Green planned out the entire first season, which will consist of thirteen episodes.[1]

Kings was also the beneficiary of an unusual sponsorship arrangement; insurance company Liberty Mutual not only sponsored Kings with $5 million, but was involved in the show's creative development — including "the right to go over the show's scripts", and even "clean[ing] up dialogue".[19] Liberty Mutual had approached ABC and CBS about such an arrangement, but both networks were "unwilling to let the insurance company be involved in the development process".[19]

The series is filmed partially in New York City at the New York Public Library, the Time Warner Center, and the Apthorp building, on Broadway between 78th and 79th streets,[20][failed verification] the Brooklyn Museum, on Eastern Parkway and Washington Avenue,[21] as well as in and around the The Capitale Building in Downtown New York City on Grand Street and Elizabeth Street, and soundstages in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.[citation needed] Filming for the pilot was also done at Hempstead House, part of the former Guggenheim estate at Sands Point Preserve on Long Island.[22] The script for the first episode, "Goliath," was leaked some time prior to broadcast.[23]

NBC did not advertise Kings during its broadcast of the 2009 Super Bowl, although it did advertise several other programs.[24] In interviews with NBC executives Television Week described a three-phase marketing push on behalf of Kings, and stated that NBC was "going out of its way since November to market Kings to so-called cultural tastemakers, hoping they’ll help spread the word to the masses."[25]

Casting

The role for King Silas was originally written for Ian McShane, but Green thought that it would be unlikely to get him to play the lead. McShane was sent the script and enjoyed it, and was very open to returning to television after the critically acclaimed HBO series Deadwood.[1] "Probably two or three hundred" actors auditioned for the role of David Shepherd, before producers came across Chris Egan, "who was a real find," stated Lawrence.[26] Allison Miller was also cast late in the process, joining Sebastian Stan and Susanna Thompson.[26] Brian Cox will be joining the series in a recurring role, playing a rival to King Silas.[27] Macaulay Culkin will also appear in a multi-episode arc, playing King Silas's nephew, who was exiled for mysterious reasons.[28] Miguel Ferrer (Crossing Jordan), Michael Stahl-David (The Black Donnellys), and Leslie Bibb (Crossing Jordan) have also been booked for multi-episode arcs.[28]

Reception

An early review of Green's pilot script called the show "bold, bizarre, fun."[29] NBC pre-released the first four episodes of the series to critics and garnered mostly positive reviews.[30] Edward Douglas of ComingSoon.Net stated that "the writing is sharp and the acting is excellent, as Green has assembled a cast that's almost unprecedented for a television show. Ian McShane is as riveting in the role of King Silas as he was as Al Swearengen, giving the sort of loquacious speeches that he's great at giving."[31] Brian Ford Sullivan of The Futon Critic commented that "Kings is ultimately a show you're either going to dismiss as silly and pretentious or fall in love with because of its silliness and pretentiousness. I find myself in the latter category because I'm always a sucker for swing-for-fences serialized shows like this, especially when it looks ... and feels unlike anything on television right now."[32] In a glowing review of the series' pilot, Heather Havrilesky of Salon.com praised the series' themes, scope, art direction, cinematography and Ian McShane's performance, concluding: "The dialogue is just so artful and poetic, the characters are so appealing, the whole damn package is so original and daring and lovely, that after watching the first four hours, it's impossible not to feel inspired and cheered by the fact that a drama this ambitious and unique could make it onto network TV."[33] Young adult book author Brent Hartinger said, "The new NBC series Kings ... is top-notch television — smart, original, and thoroughly engrossing — and it will end up reshaping the television landscape in much the way fantasy-esque shows such as Lost and Buffy the Vampire Slayer did."[34] (However, writing for gay-themed website AfterElton.com, Hartinger argued that the show "de-gayed" the romantic aspect between David and Jack — David and Jonathan in the Biblical telling — as well as what they saw as turning Jack into a stereotypical villain.[8])

Other reviewers were less positive. In a scathing review, Ray Richmond of The Hollywood Reporter said that Kings "takes an utterly straight-faced and painfully earnest approach to the kind of broad nighttime soap opera that once fueled Dallas and (especially) Dynasty through the 1980s, but to watch something so anal-retentive and full of itself in the new century can't help but play as unintended farce."[35] Nancy deWolf Smith of The Wall Street Journal also compared the series unfavorably to the work of Aaron Spelling, and accused the series of "deadening pretentiousness" and "a failure of imagination".[36] However, many reviewers, while criticizing the drama's stylized dialogue[5][37] or calling its Biblical themes "pretentious"[37], praised Ian McShane's kingly performance and the show's ambitions.[9][37][5]

The March 15th, 2009 NBC premiere of Kings "was the lowest-rated program between 8 and 11 p.m. on a major broadcast network", garnering a 1.6 rating/4 share, below ABC, CBS, and Fox.[3] This was significantly lower than the ratings for NBC's programming on the previous Sunday, a Saturday Night Live clip show and a segment of Celebrity Apprentice.[30] Mediaweek magazine noted that "one year earlier in this block, the second half of a two-hour edition of Dateline and a repeat of Law & Order was considerably stronger at an average 6.3/10 in the overnights."[38] TV.com speculated that NBC underpromoted the show causing the lackluster pilot episode rating.[39]

Due to the unexpectedly rocky start, several media commentators predicted that Kings would be canceled[40] or have the already-filmed episodes "burned off" on another night, such as Saturday.[41] NBC Entertainment co-chairman Ben Silverman was optimistic about the series' prospects:

I’m hoping because intent [to view] went up and awareness went up after it aired, clearly people responded to it, and it grew over its two hours. That gives me some hope. It's just hard to launch things that are not obvious. We may get nailed for it, but I'm proud of the show, and we need to keep taking chances like that.[42]

However, commentators pointed out that Silverman's remarks about the audience growth were "misleading" [43] and noted that the show cost "$10 million [for] Sunday's two-hour debut and is [costing] another $4 million per episode, an extravagant sum for any show and especially so given the program drew only 6 million viewers overall."[44]

The first hour-long episode of the series was broadcast on March 22nd, 2009, and endured further degradation in the ratings (1.3 rating /3 share), "down another 19% in the 18-49 demo"[45] and "running a distant fourth among the [four] broadcast net[work]s".[46] Kings scored 0.60 on Bill Gorman's Renew/Cancel Index ratio, significantly below the 1.0 threshold for viability, prompting Gorman to speculate that Kings was "certain to be canceled".[47][48]

After airing only four episodes, Kings was officially pulled from NBC's Sunday schedule [4]. The remaining episodes will air on Saturday evening. On its first post-Kings Sunday, NBC aired a two-hour episode of Dateline NBC, enjoying an immediate near-doubling of their Sunday audience (from 3.6 million viewers to 6.4 million viewers).[49]

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  2. ^ "Reviews from Metacritic - Kings". March 19, 2009. Retrieved March 19, 2009.
  3. ^ a b Hibberd, James (March 16, 2009). "NBC's 'Kings' dethroned in ratings". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 16, 2009.
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  6. ^ a b c d e Tugend, Tom (March 13, 2009). "Yeshiva vet aims to make King David must-see TV". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved March 25, 2009.
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