So is the story, which thus far is a retelling of King Saul and his successor David. This puts Kings in the fine tradition of Richard III (real King, Shakespearean historical character, appearing as a circa World War II character in the riveting 1995 movie). King Silas rules like a Biblical king - no parliament - in a state that seems like Israel, in terms of size 
and proximity to its enemies (Gath, in this case). David is a hero who stands up, literally to a Goliath tank, and saves the King's son. He's brought to the capital, lionized, and is falling in love with the King's daughter Michelle.Fine acting all around - especially Ian McShane (of Deadwood fame) as King Silas, and Christopher Egan as David, who looks like a young Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio, and a touch of Heath Ledger. Allison Miller as Michelle was also appealing.
So we've got some attractive, compelling ingredients and possibilities in this blend of political intrigue, soap opera, alternate history, not to mention a third major character on television with the last name of Shepherd, joining Dr. Jack on Lost and Derek on Grey's, though David comes by it naturally given that the Biblical David was a shepherd. I'm looking forward to more.
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Paul, I too, thoroughly enjoyed the first episode of "Kings". I was really surprised by the low ratings, but I guess Americans still like their reality TV over scripted, well-directed shows.
What impressed me where definitely the Biblical allusions (definitely a tough playground for any writer to play in), but I loved the many hints of dark undertones. Who was this other woman Kings Silas (Saul) went to see and had a son with?
Definitely, will continue to watch.
Yeah, the mix of ancient and current is a difficult pyramid skyscraper to climb ...
If Shiloh feels like New York, that's because it is. Ian McShane appeared on The Daily Show to promote Kings, and revealed all the scenes in Shiloh were shot in New York City (in fact I'm preety sure that is Central Park in the courtroom scenes)and Ian said that he thinks of Shiloh as a "parallel New York City." Also, the show is awesome. I like the fact that it's the princess that is dutiful in involved in her country's politics, and the prince is the child who parties.
Agreed about Shiloh as NYC. I saw the interview. Also, I agree with your comment about the Princess. It looks like many storylines will flow out of that.
I love this show so much that if it were a human being I would marry it. I know it's doomed on NBC, but I keep praying (to Rev. Samuels) for a miracle. Like maybe getting picked up by the Sci-Fi Channel for a second season.
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