Of Kings and Prophets: Season 1

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ABC | Season Premiere Date: March 8, 2016

Summary: The historical epic focuses on King Saul (Ray Winstone), the first ruler of of Israel and the young shepherd David (Oliver Rix), who will be his future successor.

Creator: Bill Collage

Genre(s): Drama

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E9. No King Is Saved
Air Date: November 30, -0001
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S1:E8. Broken Teeth of the Ungodly
Air Date: November 30, -0001
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S1:E7. Train My Hands for War
Air Date: November 30, -0001

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Mark A. Perigard

Mar 8, 2016

It’s bloody, grim, as overtly sexual as a commercial broadcast network can be, occasionally engrossing and only tangentially related to any serious inquiry into Christianity. Read full review

Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Mar 7, 2016

The story dawdles at times, despite efforts to spice things up with some of that good ol’ Old Testament iniquity. Read full review

Mitchel Broussard

Mar 8, 2016

There’s more potential to Of Kings And Prophets than in past cracks at such sword-and-sandal fare, but it’s not a very amiable prophecy when the show starts losing the reigns on even its most straightforward of story lines (David and Saul’s frenemy feud) so soon into its run. Read full review

Erik Adams

Mar 8, 2016

With its many moving parts never quite working in unison, Of Kings And Prophets plays the game of thrones and neither wins nor dies. Read full review

Ken Tucker

Mar 8, 2016

Watching, you feel as though its story is just familiar enough to seem inevitable whenever it’s not tedious, and its earnestness short-circuits any electrical charge of wit or sexiness. Read full review

Maureen Ryan

Mar 6, 2016

A scattered, superficial narrative that doesn’t gain much traction. Despite the efforts of the varied cast and the show’s directors, who come up with some memorable visuals, those looking for either biblical education or soapy thrills are likely to end up praying for deliverance. Read full review

Robert Bianco

Mar 7, 2016

You can be forgiven for not immediately recognizing the Biblical king, lost as he is in the muddled cheesefest that is ABC’s Of Kings and Prophets. Read full review

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subone38

Apr 4, 2016

I like this show, I find it interesting and better than most reality shows, to me it never started off slow it came right out of the gate ready to go. I will assume it probably will not be picked up and that will be a shame, I am 100% sure if it was given another season and broadcast-ed outI like this show, I find it interesting and better than most reality shows, to me it never started off slow it came right out of the gate ready to go. I will assume it probably will not be picked up and that will be a shame, I am 100% sure if it was given another season and broadcast-ed out there more so people actually knew about it, then it would really take off..
I say ABC has gotten it right, full of action, suspense and yes at times a little sexual but heck bring it, as above better than reality shows.. Keep this show going !!… Expand

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Chrisman26

Mar 9, 2016

watched the premeire of this show last night and gotta say that it seems abc has finally came up with a decent drama from this week it wasnt as sexual as some have said it completley keeps your intrest full of action suspence and drama i will most defenetly be watching agin i feel this couldwatched the premeire of this show last night and gotta say that it seems abc has finally came up with a decent drama from this week it wasnt as sexual as some have said it completley keeps your intrest full of action suspence and drama i will most defenetly be watching agin i feel this could be the start of something new and long awaited for abc the start of actual good drama not just comedy… Expand

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Kaleeshi

Mar 9, 2016

Why are bible productions always acted quasi Shakespearean with some kind of English accents that do not exist with Israelites sounding more like Indians. It is gorey, voiolent and lacks likeable characters and mostly does not convey any messages the books of Samuel are supposedly meant toWhy are bible productions always acted quasi Shakespearean with some kind of English accents that do not exist with Israelites sounding more like Indians. It is gorey, voiolent and lacks likeable characters and mostly does not convey any messages the books of Samuel are supposedly meant to do. Fingers crossed the producers are demanding a lot of changes.… Expand

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