Kings

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 15, 2009
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 166 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 149 out of 166
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 166
  3. Negative: 12 out of 166
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  1. marcusk.
    Jul 21, 2009
    10
    What a great and cerebral show. I haven't enjoyed TV this much in years. It's not surprising that they now are canceling the show. Shame on NBC.
  2. DomminiqueW
    Apr 8, 2009
    10
    Excellent, I am a christian and I amazed that we have stepped it up to have a great show such as this on television. I will pray that it stays on.
  3. ParkerH
    Aug 4, 2009
    10
    Absolutely inspiring. NBC please dont make the same mistake FOX made with Family Guy. Bring it back soon!
  4. TravisL
    Aug 6, 2009
    10
    This was one of the better TV shows I have seen. No other show has gotten me to sit down on a specific night to watch in a very long while. Ian McShane is an awesome actor to watch. He sucked me in with Deadwood a while back, now I just look for that guy to entertain.
  5. H.Cole
    Jan 3, 2010
    10
    The reason for failure is because it is on NBC which is in severe decline. If NBC sold the rights to the FOX network (like '24') it would go to the sky in ratings. 'Kings' is the only program we have viewed on NBC in years. I happened on it in the iTunes lineup and downloaded the season. Even our 15yr. old son and 13 yr. old daughter were locked in on the show. We are The reason for failure is because it is on NBC which is in severe decline. If NBC sold the rights to the FOX network (like '24') it would go to the sky in ratings. 'Kings' is the only program we have viewed on NBC in years. I happened on it in the iTunes lineup and downloaded the season. Even our 15yr. old son and 13 yr. old daughter were locked in on the show. We are all hoping to see it again...soon!… Expand
  6. MelissaL
    Mar 15, 2009
    10
    This show is so great!!! I can't wait to see what happens next! There's nothing like this at all on television now. The show has so much substance, intrigue, and drama, and keeps me glued to my seat in anticipation. I can't imagine anyone could be bored with this series. It's the best show on prime time, without a doubt.
  7. LeeAdama
    Mar 23, 2009
    10
    Best. Show. Ever.
  8. AndyS
    Mar 23, 2009
    10
    I thoroughly enjoyed the premiere and commend NBC for doing something so noteworthy and bold. They really went out of the ordinary here and invested in some creative teams and actors. Hopefully the ratings will increase, because I would like to see this show to the end... not the near end mind you.
  9. DonnyB
    Mar 23, 2009
    10
    I love this show - so far. I have to suspend my usual cynicism, but I enjoy the Shakespearean script & amazing architecture (think NY plus castles. . .) I hope it stays on long enough to build a base!
  10. GabeD
    Mar 30, 2009
    10
    Fantastic, just what Sunday night needed.
  11. NatalieC.
    Apr 12, 2009
    10
    I really like this show it was something different for a change beside reality tv, and dr shows and crime shows. The cinematography on the show is suburb. And I liked the story line. I just can't believe its getting canceled stupid network. Lets put more news on. My tv is off more then on and I'm tired of the same old show. This was different.
  12. PhilS
    Apr 27, 2009
    10
    Compared to the average network fare an obvious 10. Since I loved it from the start I was sure it was ultimately doomed. If NBC could be so "daring" as to initiate it, why couldn't they have the guts to stick with it to let it find an audience.
  13. DougJ
    May 10, 2009
    10
    Great Show, they need to show them back to back before they start up again and do a little advertising for it. The show rocks it would suck to see it get canceled.
  14. PaulineK
    May 4, 2009
    10
    I love this show. It is one of the few shows I would re-arrange my schedule to watch.
  15. WarrenZ
    May 5, 2009
    10
    I enjoyed the show. I thought it was truly daring to take a story for Biblical history and give it a modern day twist. I will watch the remaining episodes. Perhaps the professional critics will read about Saul and David during the hiatus, andcome understand what the series is about.
  16. DennisR
    Jul 19, 2009
    10
    This is one of the best shows I've seen in a long time. People have called this show melodramatic in a negative way. Do not believe that, it is drama.. High intelligent drama at it's best. The show really stands alone and is not to be missed. Most of television can only dream of reaching towards an epic and amazing story-line like KIngs has introduced. I really wish more shows This is one of the best shows I've seen in a long time. People have called this show melodramatic in a negative way. Do not believe that, it is drama.. High intelligent drama at it's best. The show really stands alone and is not to be missed. Most of television can only dream of reaching towards an epic and amazing story-line like KIngs has introduced. I really wish more shows would have this much originality and substance. We need to throw away generic television and promote shows that don't recycle every concept a thousand times. Like Kings.… Expand
  17. sarahr
    Jul 21, 2009
    10
    This is the smartest show I have seen in a long while -- historic yet pertinent, sophisticated yet generally appealing. If in fact it gets cancelled -- I vote for a feature length film. Make it an indie film so those who find the subject matter to be lofty of confusing wont be compelled to view it.
  18. ZebG
    Jul 5, 2009
    10
    This show is like watching graduate level programming when most tv nowadays feels like middle school.
  19. ShannaS
    Jul 6, 2009
    10
    Excellent show. I hope NBC changes its mind about canceling.
  20. AnaD
    Aug 2, 2009
    10
    I recently watched the entire season 1. Please bring it back. This a such a different show. I am hooked. I happened to watch a few minute of the last episode and immediately went to NBC to see the whole season. NBC please don't disappoint your viewers. Ana.
  21. HiroshiN
    Mar 16, 2009
    10
    Very imaginative and creative.
  22. maryw.
    Mar 16, 2009
    10
    This show is great. Very intriguing.
  23. MichaelR
    Mar 23, 2009
    10
    Brilliant, ballsy, and thoughtful - you know, the kind of TV that you don't see anymore - and if you do, is gone before you know it. NBC has a shot with a real winner here - keep this show going!
  24. ColetteG
    Mar 29, 2009
    10
    I am really enjoying this show. You don't have to keep it cleaner than the Bible, outside of Utah, anyway. Here in the Boston area we enjoy a good political parable. So far the male characters are more interesting or is that just me? I hope that the show will continue!
  25. jessicak
    Apr 16, 2009
    10
    I really enjoyed watching this show it actually makes you think and not just stare at the screen. It has great character and actually meaning into it.
  26. DH
    Apr 27, 2009
    10
    War. Palace intrigue. Romance. Treachery. This is so much more entertaining than cheap "reality" shows. The fact that it is good means it will probably be canceled before it has the chance to build an audience.
  27. Josh
    Jun 14, 2009
    10
    It's being canceled because it flies right over the head of most Americans, including the Executives at NBC who are doing their best to kill the show by sticking it in terrible timeslots. Shame it's being taken off the air.
  28. KathyU
    Jul 14, 2009
    10
    Best and Smartest show I have ever seen. Acting is beautiful.
  29. RaymondB.
    Jul 18, 2009
    10
    Excellent acting and the locations are breath taking. Like a lot of the viewers who have taken time to watch this show I'm not religious yet all the references did not offend in any way. Once again however the TV execs in all their wisdom killed off another good show. Back to the Discovery for me, at least till they decide to get rid of reality and cop shows.
  30. ShannonR.
    Jul 21, 2009
    10
    I cannot understand why NBC would cancel such a remarkable show such as this one. I have not stopped watching the episodes for three days. We have not had a show on the air like this one in a long time.
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#20 Most Shared TV Season of 2009

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 27
  3. Negative: 4 out of 27
  1. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: David Zurawik
    30
    If only Green had not made such a cold, bland stew of such rich and tasty ingredients.
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  2. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    70
    Kings does dip in and out of predictability, when familiar Spelling soap operatics and political machinations break through the show's unique surface. But it still is a fascinating effort.
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  3. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    75
    Happily, this generally well-told tale of a modern-day king and his restive court has more going for it than a charismatic performance from the dependably wonderful “Deadwood” star.
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