Series synopsis
House of David is an American drama television series that premiered on Prime Video on February 27, 2025. It was created by Jon Erwin. It stars Michael Iskander, Ali Suliman, Indy Lewis and Ethan Kai.
Tells the story of the ascent of the biblical figure, David, who becomes the most celebrated king of Israel. The series follows the once-mighty King Saul as he falls victim to his own pride. At the direction of God, the prophet Samuel anoints an unlikely, outcast teenager as the new king.
Premise
Tells the story of the ascent of the biblical figure, David, who becomes the most celebrated king of Israel. The series follows the once-mighty King Saul as he falls victim to his own pride. At the direction of God, the prophet Samuel anoints an unlikely, outcast teenager as the new king.
Premise: As one leader falls, another must rise.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Michael Iskander as David
- Ali Suliman as King Saul
- Indy Lewis as Mychal
- Ethan Kai as Jonathan
- Oded Fehr as Abner
- Yali Topol Margalith as Mirab
- Davood Ghadami as Eliab
- Ayelet Zurer as Queen Ahinoam
Supporting cast
- Aury Alby as Joab
- Naby Dakhli as Abinadab
- Rada Rae as Avva
- Raphael Korniets as Young David
- Aziz Dyab as Nathaneel
- Stefanos Vuksanovic as Odem
- Konstantinos Krommidas as Radai
- Louis Ferreira as Jesse
- Sam Otto as Eshbaal
- Inbar Saban as Kazia
- Stewart Scudamore as Adriel
- Paolo Luka Noé as Jordan
Guest cast
- Rada Rae as Avva
- Raphael Korniets as Young David
- Aziz Dyab as Nathaneel
- Stefanos Vuksanovic as Odem
- Konstantinos Krommidas as Radai
- Louis Ferreira as Jesse
- Sam Otto as Eshbaal
- Inbar Saban as Kazia
- Stewart Scudamore as Adriel
- Paolo Luka Noé as Jordan
- Alexander Uloom as King Achish
- Nimo Hochenberg as Silas
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | February 27, 2025 | April 3, 2025 |
| Season 2 | 8 | October 5, 2025 | November 16, 2025 |
| Season 3 | 8 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Shepard and a King One thousand years before Christ, Saul, the first King of Israel, loses God's grace and consequently also his own sanity. Meanwhile far away from the palace, the legendary seer Samuel becomes aware of a talented young shepherd named David. One of the greatest stories ever told is set in motion. |
February 27, 2025 |
| 2 |
Deep Calls to Deep Saul's family watches the King's deteriorating mental state with great concern, and is ready to do anything in their power to defend his reign. David is hungry for a life outside of his home, but what he finds beyond the hills of Bethlehem is danger beyond his wildest expectations. |
February 27, 2025 |
| 3 |
The Anointing The court must deal with the consequences of Saul's madness, Samuel is on the run from a sinister agent, and a nefarious shadow assembles a legendary ally in his plan to conquer Israel. Out in the fields of Bethlehem, David has an encounter that will change the course of history forever. |
February 27, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Tale of Two Swords Goliath has fallen. As the Philistine and Israelite armies clash, David is caught in the center of the storm. Jonathan fights through the chaos, while Saul confronts his demons and the princesses are left to survive alone. Amid the carnage, flashbacks reveal the fateful origins of Achish’s all-consuming pursuit for vengeance. What began as a battle for victory becomes a struggle for survival. |
October 5, 2025 |
| 2 |
A Journey Home Saul's army returns to Gibeah in triumph, but behind palace walls secrets stir and alliances shift. David, celebrated as the “giant slayer,” begins to capture the hearts of the people while deepening his bond with Jonathan. Ahinoam maneuvers for power, Mirab feels torn between family and love, and alliances begin to shift in ways that will shape Israel’s fragile future. |
October 5, 2025 |
| 3 |
The Middle Path Jonathan trains a troubled David for battle as tensions rise between Saul and Ahinoam. David’s growing influence unsettles the court. In Gath, Achish struggles to regain his strength. To repair his standing, Eshbaal weds a tribal leader’s daughter, opening new diplomacy for David. Mychal faces a painful truth, Joab gains favor, Abner’s loyalty falters, and Adriel brings news to the King. |
October 12, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | |
| 2 | Episode 2 | |
| 3 | Episode 3 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 27, 2025 |
| Last aired | November 16, 2025 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Sunday |