'Kings' Synopsis:
The story of David and Goliath has been told in almost every conceivable way over the centuries, and NBC's version offers a modern twist to the tale. King Silas Benjamin rules the land of Gilboa, a beautiful country with a city that is nearly as perfect as Atlantis. When war erupts between Gilboa and its neighbor Gath, a handsome soldier crosses enemy lines to save his people, his life is forever changed when one of the POW turns out to be the King's son. Stay tuned to see whether or not good deeds can go unpunished.
Series Premiere:
March 15, 2009
When is it on?:
Sundays at 8pm EST on NBC (check local listings)
Cast:
Ian McShane as King Silas Benjamin
Chris Egan as David Shepherd
Allison Miller as Michelle Benjamin
Sebastian Stan as Jack Benjamin
Susanna Thompson as Queen Rose Benjamin
Wes Studi as General Linus Abner
Eamonn Walker as Reverend Ephram Samuels
Dylan Baker as William Cross
Chris Egan as David Shepherd
Allison Miller as Michelle Benjamin
Sebastian Stan as Jack Benjamin
Susanna Thompson as Queen Rose Benjamin
Wes Studi as General Linus Abner
Eamonn Walker as Reverend Ephram Samuels
Dylan Baker as William Cross
Trivia:
The series is entirely filmed in the state of New York. Some locations include the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Bryant Park, SoHo House and the New York Public Library.
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How NBC Describes 'Kings':
This series is an epic story of greed and power, war and romance, forbidden loves and secret alliances -- and a young hero who rises to power in a modern-day kingdom.
King Silas Benjamin is the well-entrenched king of Gilboa, whose flag bears a divine butterfly symbol. Gilboa has its capital in Shiloh, a clean new city that is unspoiled by time or litter. Silas must deal with the tensions rising between Gilboa and neighboring nation Gath.
When several prisoners of war are taken, a young soldier, David Shepherd, defies orders and crosses enemy lines to save them. Unknown to David, the soldier he saves is Jack Benjamin, the son of the king. From that day forth, David’s life will never be the same.
King Silas Benjamin is the well-entrenched king of Gilboa, whose flag bears a divine butterfly symbol. Gilboa has its capital in Shiloh, a clean new city that is unspoiled by time or litter. Silas must deal with the tensions rising between Gilboa and neighboring nation Gath.
When several prisoners of war are taken, a young soldier, David Shepherd, defies orders and crosses enemy lines to save them. Unknown to David, the soldier he saves is Jack Benjamin, the son of the king. From that day forth, David’s life will never be the same.
