Of Kings and Prophets

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Of Kings and Prophets
File:Of Kings And Prophets ABC.jpg
Genre Biblical Drama
Based on Bible, Books of Samuel
Developed by <templatestyles src="Plainlist/styles.css"/>
  • Adam Cooper
  • Bill Collage
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Composer(s) Trevor Morris
Mark Kilian
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 9 (list of episodes)
Production
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Producer(s) <templatestyles src="Plainlist/styles.css"/>
  • Tina Grewal
  • Vlokkie Gordon
  • Paul Eckstein
Production location(s) Cape Town, South Africa
Cinematography <templatestyles src="Plainlist/styles.css"/>
  • George Steel
  • Sidney Sidell
  • Michael Snyman
  • Trevor Michael Brown
Editor(s) Adam Bluming
Tim Mirkovich
Running time 42 minutes
Production company(s) <templatestyles src="Plainlist/styles.css"/>
  • ABC Studios
  • BoomGen Studios
  • Philotimo Factory
  • Jason T. Reed Productions
Distributor Disney-ABC Domestic Television
Release
Original network ABC
Picture format 720p (16:9 HDTV)
Original release March 8 –
15, 2016
External links
Website

Of Kings and Prophets is an American television drama based on the Biblical Books of Samuel that premiered on ABC.[1] The series follows an ensemble of characters including Saul and David, the successive Kings of Israel, their families, and their political rivals. Of Kings and Prophets is set in the Kingdom of Israel, but filmed in Cape Town, South Africa.[2]

The series was originally scheduled to premiere in late 2015. However, due to creative changes, it was moved to mid-season in the 2015–16 television season,[3][4] and premiered on March 8, 2016. Due to low ratings, ABC canceled the series after airing two episodes.[5] The fate of the remaining episodes is as of yet undetermined.

Cast and characters

Production

Writers Adam Cooper and Bill Collage said at the Television Critics Association press tour that they hope to push the envelope "as far as we can" in regards to the amount of sex and violence featured on the series.[8] Showrunner Chris Brancato later clarified "This story is an Old Testament [one that’s] violent [and] sex-drenched. It’s one of the world’s first soap operas. … You will watch a show that is tasteful but that also tells the story you can read if you want to pick up the Bible."[8] Then-ABC president Paul Lee (who was removed from the network before the show premiered) described the pilot episode simply as "muscular".[9]

Cooper suggested that if need be, some of the more graphic scenes on the series may be edited for public broadcast, and release the originally intended scenes for online viewing.[10]

Episodes

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers
(millions)
1 "Offerings of Blood" Michael Offer Adam Cooper & Bill Collage March 8, 2016 (2016-03-08) 3.33[11]
In order to defend his kingdom, King Saul of the Israelites arranges a strategic marriage for his daughter Merav to the Eitan of Judah's son Mattiyahu in hopes it will unify the 12 Israelite tribes against their enemies, the Philistines. In the midst of the wedding preparations, Prophet Samuel brings the king a message from God—to destroy the Amalekites. Meanwhile, after his flock of sheep was killed by a lion, the shepherd David travels to the king's palace in Gibeah to settle his family's debt. But when he can't afford his taxes, he must pay the penalty with a flogging. To settle the matter, he makes a deal with Ahinoam, the queen to either kill the beast or perish.
2 "Let the Wicked Be Ashamed" Duane Clark Theresa Rebeck March 15, 2016 (2016-03-15) 2.42[12]
3 "Lest I Sleep the Sleep of Death" Michael Robison Adam Cooper March 23, 2016 (2016-03-23)
(New Zealand)[citation needed]		 N/A
4 "Beasts of the Reeds" David Boyd Dan Dworkin & Jay Beattie March 30, 2016 (2016-03-30)
(New Zealand)[citation needed]		 N/A
5 "Little Lower than the Angels" Jean de Segonzac Janet Lin April 6, 2016 (2016-04-06)
(New Zealand)[citation needed]		 N/A
6 "Honor in the Dust" Romeo Tirone Theresa Rebeck April 13, 2016 (2016-04-13)
(New Zealand)[citation needed]		 N/A
7 "Train My Hands for War" Duane Clark Zach Calig April 20, 2016 (2016-04-20)
(New Zealand)[citation needed]		 N/A
8 "Broken Teeth of the Ungodly" Bobby Roth Dan Dworkin & Jay Beattie April 27, 2016 (2016-04-27)
(New Zealand)[citation needed]		 N/A
9 "No King is Saved" Ericson Core Paul Eckstein &
Angela LaManna		 May 4, 2016 (2016-05-04)
(New Zealand)[citation needed]		 N/A
10 TBA TBA TBA TBA TBD

Reception

Critical response

The show has received below average reviews from critics, with many critics[according to whom?] negatively comparing it to Game of Thrones. On Metacritic, the first season of Of Kings and Prophets received a score of 47/100 based on 16 media reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[13] On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 35% approval rating based on 18 media reviews with its critical consensus: "Of Kings and Prophets tries to add a Game of Thrones-inspired spin to the Old Testament, but ends up an aimless muddle."[14]

Reaction from parental groups

The Parents Television Council criticized the series for scenes of sex and violence, though it aired after the USA FCC's safe harbor except in the Central and Mountain time zones, and called for it to be removed from the network's schedule.[15][16] It compared the show's content to a "broadcast" version of Game of Thrones.[17]

Ratings

The first episode opened up to 3.32 million viewers. The second episode had lower ratings, having live viewing of 2.42 million viewers, assuring the show's cancellation. Beyond the Tank, which had aired several episodes in the fall and early winter in the same timeslot, returned for the remainder of the season.

References

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  13. ↑ Of Kings and Prophets at Metacritic
  14. ↑ Of Kings and Prophets at Rotten Tomatoes
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External links

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