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Kings

TV·2009–2009·1 season, 13 episodes·NBC·Drama, Science-Fiction·1h·8.0·Created by Michael Green

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Kings is a modern variation on the David-and-Goliath story, David Shepherd, a brave warrior in a city under siege, wins the gratitude of his king by rescuing the prince from enemy territory. His ensuing fame and rise through the ranks earns him the affection of the king's daughter, but David begins to realize it's getting harder and harder to tell his allies from his enemies. Although the series is loosely based on the Biblical story of King David, it is set in a kingdom that is culturally and technologically similar to the present-day United States.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Kings S01E11JavelinS01E11 · 8.3David is arrested for treason and Silas puts the trial in Jack's hands. Meanwhile, an unexpected medical condition pulls Michelle away from David's trial and brings her closer to Rose.
  2. 02Kings S01E13The New King: Part 2S01E13 · 8.3Jack and William make plans for Jack to take his father's place as King of Gilboa. To everyone's surprise, Silas is alive and David escapes Shiloh to warn Silas about the chaos to come.
  3. 03Kings S01E08The Sabbath QueenS01E08 · 7.6King 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.

Cast

Ian McShaneIan McShaneKing Silas BenjaminChristopher EganChristopher EganDavid ShepherdSebastian StanSebastian StanJack BenjaminSusanna ThompsonSusanna ThompsonQueen Rose BenjaminAllison MillerAllison MillerMichelle BenjaminEamonn WalkerEamonn WalkerReverend Ephram SamuelsDylan BakerDylan BakerWilliam CrossWes StudiWes StudiGeneral Linus Abner

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode13Episodes2009Aired 6.9Season avg
  1. S01E01Kings S01E01Goliath: Part 1March 15, 2009 6.6King Silas Benjamin is the well-entrenched king of Gilboa, whose flag bears a divine butterfly symbol. Gilboa has its capital in Shiloh, a c
  2. S01E02Goliath: Part 2March 15, 2009 6.4King Silas Benjamin is the well-entrenched king of Gilboa, whose flag bears a divine butterfly symbol. Gilboa has its capital in Shiloh, a c
  3. S01E03Kings S01E03ProsperityMarch 22, 2009 6.3As Queen Rose prepares the mansion for the arrival of the Gath military, King Silas and General Abner plot against David Shepherd. David's n
  4. S01E04Kings S01E04First NightMarch 29, 2009 6.6Unbeknownst to Queen Rose, King Silas steals away from her first royal ballet event to rush to the bedside of his ailing illegitimate son. W
  5. S01E05Kings S01E05InsurrectionApril 5, 2009 6.0King Silas uses Port Prosperity to negotiate peace with Gath, forcing David to choose between his King and his family. When citizens begin t
  6. S01E06Kings S01E06Judgment DayApril 18, 2009 7.3The kingdom prepares for Judgment Day, an annual event where ten cases are chosen for King Silas to preside over. When Michelle and David ar
  7. S01E07Kings S01E07BrotherhoodJune 13, 2009 6.8King Silas sends Jack and David to Gath to reinforce the peace agreement. David quickly learns that the trip is much more than just a diplom
  8. S01E08Kings S01E08The Sabbath QueenJune 20, 2009 7.6King Silas' birthday celebration is interrupted by a citywide blackout that puts the royal family in danger. The blackout gives Michelle and
  9. S01E09Kings S01E09PilgrimageJune 27, 2009 6.4King 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 lif
  10. S01E10Kings S01E10Chapter OneJuly 4, 2009 6.4King Silas sends David on a quest to recover a national treasure, the Charter of Gilboa. While on the mission, David discovers shocking info
  11. S01E11Kings S01E11Season's bestJavelinJuly 11, 2009 8.3David is arrested for treason and Silas puts the trial in Jack's hands. Meanwhile, an unexpected medical condition pulls Michelle away from
  12. S01E12Kings S01E12The New King: Part 1July 18, 2009 6.8After imprisoning Jack and David for treason, Silas continues with his plan to hand over Port Prosperity to long-time enemy Gath. Meanwhile,
  13. S01E13Kings S01E13The New King: Part 2July 25, 2009 8.3Jack and William make plans for Jack to take his father's place as King of Gilboa. To everyone's surprise, Silas is alive and David escapes

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