Series synopsis
Of Kings and Prophets is an American drama television series that premiered on ABC on March 8, 2016. It ended on May 4, 2016. It was created by David Boyd, Duane Clark. It stars Ray Winstone, Oliver Rix, Simone Kessell and Nathaniel Parker.
An epic biblical saga of faith, ambition and betrayal as told through the eyes of the battle-weary King Saul, the resentful prophet Samuel and the resourceful young shepherd David—all on a collision course with destiny that will change the world. One thousand years before Christ, the first king of the Israelites, Saul, struggles to unify the 12 Israelite tribes and defend his fledgling nation against savage enemy attacks. The prophet Samuel relays a message from God to King Saul that he must des ...
Premise
An epic biblical saga of faith, ambition and betrayal as told through the eyes of the battle-weary King Saul, the resentful prophet Samuel and the resourceful young shepherd David—all on a collision course with destiny that will change the world. One thousand years before Christ, the first king of the Israelites, Saul, struggles to unify the 12 Israelite tribes and defend his fledgling nation against savage enemy attacks. The prophet Samuel relays a message from God to King Saul that he must destroy one of Israel's ancient enemies. But when Saul defies that message, Samuel prophesies that the Lord will tear the kingdom of Israel from him and choose another in his place. In time, Saul comes to realize that his greatest threat will not come from his enemies, but from the shepherd, David.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ray Winstone as King Saul
- Oliver Rix as David
- Simone Kessell as Ahinoam
- Nathaniel Parker as King Achish
- Haaz Sleiman as Jonathan
- James Floyd as Ishbaal
- Maisie Richardson-Sellers as Michal
- Jeanine Mason as Merav
Supporting cast
- David Walmsley as Joab
- Mohammad Bakri as Samuel
Guest cast
- Christina Chong as Rizpah
- Matt Whelan as Mattiyahu
- Danny Keogh as Jesse
- Rowena King as Zaphra
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 9 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | March 8, 2016 | May 4, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Offerings of Blood King Saul attempts to defend his kingdom by offering a strategic marriage for his daughter, Merav. Samuel gives Saul a message from God. |
March 8, 2016 |
| 2 |
Let the Wicked Be Ashamed Saul confides his worries in David. Ishbaal hires an assassin to kill the prophet. Ahinoam, in an effort to unite the tribes of Israel, proposes a strategic marriage. A traitor is exposed. David returns home, where he receives life-altering news from a surprise visitor. |
March 15, 2016 |
| 3 |
Lest I Sleep The Sleep Of Death Saul offers any man who beats Goliath a bounty and the hand of his daughter in marriage and, to everyone's surprise, David accepts the challenge. Michal escapes Gibeah, believing her place is by her father's side at the battlefield. Rizpah's true origins are revealed. David's older brother, Eliab, inadvertently helps David realize his destiny. |
March 22, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 8, 2016 |
| Last aired | May 4, 2016 |
| Runtime | 44 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 22:00:00 |