kings on NBC

[disneyspy]

so it looks cool

[Knowledged_one]

Maybe

[Chimee]

It looks cool, but I'm afraid it will turn out to be another whiny teen drama show like whatever they put on the CW.

[realmenhatelife]

It's going to be weird when Ian McShane doesn't say cocksucker.

[TooLowBrow]

this show looks like it could either be really great or absolutely terrible

or maybe even a little bit of each

[Coach]

Hmm reminds me of the story of David from the Old Testament...

[KnoxHarrington]

McShane is the coolest in "Sexy Beast". The scene where he not only tells Gal that his cut of the caper will be 10 pounds, he makes Gal make change when all he has is a twenty is just brilliant.

[hammersavage]

It's on NBC. Name the last good drama they had. And if you say "Heroes", rethink your answer.

I'll watch it for Swearengen.

[TooLowBrow]

It's on NBC. Name the last good drama they had.

l.a. law?

[Knowledged_one]

It's on NBC. Name the last good drama they had. And if you say "Heroes", rethink your answer.

I'll watch it for Swearengen.

friday night lights

[hammersavage]

friday night lights

I'll actually give you that one. But its certainly not great. And no one watches. But good call.

[Slumbag]

It's on NBC. Name the last good drama they had. And if you say "Heroes", rethink your answer.

I'll watch it for Swearengen.

I actually enjoyed the three episodes of Black Donnollys that I watched.
It didn't last, but I enjoyed it.




And I have friends that have never seen Deadwood. I can't put across how awesome Iam McShane is as an actor.

[Chimee]

I actually enjoyed the three episodes of Black Donnollys that I watched.
It didn't last, but I enjoyed it.

I loved that show and wished it had a proper ending instead of a cliffhanger.

[ChrisTheCop]

And I have friends that have never seen Deadwood. I can't put across how awesome Iam McShane is as an actor.

I believe Dave would say he's the poor man's al pacino.

[WampusCrandle]

from what i hear, the show is based of the books of Kings from the Old Testament.

[hammersavage]

So Jews will love it?

[ChrisTheCop]

So Jews will love it?

It made it to broadcast, didnt it?

[Furtherman]

Oh this will do great because what American hasn't sat around and thought, "Man, I wish we were still under a monarchy! I wish we still had a king!"

[Recyclerz]

Oh this will do great because what American hasn't sat around and thought, "Man, I wish we were still under a monarchy! I wish we still had a king!"

http://texastester.com/elvis.jpg

sigh... Ain't it the truth Furtherman.

[nate1000]

I'll watch it for Swearengen.

What he said.





































Cocksucka.

[hammersavage]

We got King James.

[disneyspy]

bumped cuz its on in 25 minutes,im in cuz i dont want to be one of those people that jump on the bandwagon later

[hammersavage]

There will absolutely be no bandwagon.

I say 4 week run.

[cougarjake13]

just dvr'd it

[disneyspy]

what a cool start to this show,no way it can this good

[Chimee]

Yup, it probably peaked in the first 20 minutes.

[Tenbatsuzen]

It's on NBC.

Battlestar Galactica.































(and the first season was on during the summer a few years ago)

[Chimee]

David should return the queen's cellphone, then he'll be a real hero.

[extracheese]

Where is this supposed to take place. I already recognized the Time Warner building at Columbus circle, and The Apthorp (79th and Broadway)...

and it just started.

[disneyspy]

David should return the queen's cellphone, then he'll be a real hero.

HAHHAHAHAHAHHA!

[disneyspy]

Where is this supposed to take place. I already recognized the Time Warner building at Columbus circle, and The Apthorp (79th and Broadway)...

and it just started.

its america in a different reality i think,im diggin it

[PD]

its america in a different reality i think,im diggin it

not really america, but it is in a different reality.

As was mentioned before it is based on the Book of Kings in the old testament- the story of David & Goliath, and the king- Saul (and Sammuel, the prophet)

some of it was filmed in NY; the kings's palace is actually a museum Sands Point on Long Island.

I dvr'd it; I'm watching some of it now.

[STC-Dub]

Looking good so far though it is tough to watch it and lister to RBI at the same time.

[PD]

Looking good so far though it is tough to watch it and lister to RBI at the same time.

I'm glad you posted that; i had wanted to record that on the inno
(although i did hear this RBI when ronnie did it on the after show.)

summary of show
http://www.thrfeed.com/2008/06/nbcs-kings-scri.html
Very well written script by Michael Green (episodes of "Heroes," "Everwood") recasts the Biblical story of King David in modern times. Sort of. The “Kings” universe is essentially the United States, only ruled by a corporate-backed monarchy. This wildly fictional setting is the show’s greatest challenge -- to not let the strangeness of its parallel world distract viewers from its story and characters.

The casting of Ian McShane as the country's beloved ruler, King Silas, is perfect, and one wonders if some of his dialog was rewritten once he was brought on board.

"Speak in riddles, Reverend, you’re liable never to get your point across," Silas growls, and one can hear that regal "Deadwood" thug Al Swearengen.

The story (skip this graph to avoid general outline spoilers) tells of a noble young solider, David, who rescues the king’s son from captivity in a foreign land (slaying a high-tech Goliath is involved). Declared a hero, David is brought home to the king’s palace, falls for a goodhearted princess, alienates the king’s ambitious heir and is thrust into a web of rival agendas. Clearly, Green is keeping the story beats traditional here, which helps offset the oddness of the setting.

[STC-Dub]

Does this mean that dinosaurs and tanks existed at the same time according to Earl?

[ChrisTheCop]

I watched this last night, and surprisingly-- I liked it and am looking forward to the next ep.
It's not in my top 5 tivo requests, but it's definitely requested, mostly cuz I think if I miss an ep I'll be lost.

Loved McShane in Deadwood, and he doesnt disappoint here.

It takes ALOT of belief suspension, and the acting/writing is only so-so, but it's simply enjoyable and pretty watchable.

Aggie will like it.

[cougarjake13]

I watched this last night, and surprisingly-- I liked it and am looking forward to the next ep.


Loved McShane in Deadwood, and he doesnt disappoint here.



x2

[WampusCrandle]

watching the first episode now .... pretty interesting concept.

[MisterSmith]

I watched the pilot and first regular episode last night and today - so far I think this is a great show. Of course, I really like offbeat stuff like this as a general rule (alternate realities, retelling mythology, etc.).

Ian McShane is great as King Silas and Chris Egan does a solid job as David (even if he over-acts a touch now and then).

[WampusCrandle]

watched the second episode and i still like the show.

question: are we to assume that this empire is in the middle east/ israel area?

[MisterSmith]

watched the second episode and i still like the show.

question: are we to assume that this empire is in the middle east/ israel area?

I don't know where Gilboa is, but I don't think it is in the Middle East. The kingdom is supposed to be an analog for the United States and Shiloh is like New York. However, the use of Old Testament names for locations/nations makes it a little confusing.

I have been searching for info but so far I haven't found anything about geography or the planet in Kings. It could conceivably have different continents, weather, etc. and not be a direct representation of Earth as we know it.

I guess they will eventually reveal that stuff.

[WampusCrandle]

I don't know where Gilboa is, but I don't think it is in the Middle East. The kingdom is supposed to be an analog for the United States and Shiloh is like New York. However, the use of Old Testament names for locations/nations makes it a little confusing.

I have been searching for info but so far I haven't found anything about geography or the planet in Kings. It could conceivably have different continents, weather, etc. and not be a direct representation of Earth.

I guess they will eventually reveal that stuff.

i just really want to know, since i am in the midst of writing/ conceiving a project for my Old Testament class, and i would really like to tie the show into my project.

[disneyspy]

i think its northamerica with old testament themes for modern day. like that tank was a goliath that david slew. and add me to the list of people watchin this and think its pretty cool,i have a feelin it'll be my new LOST

[cougarjake13]

shit i missed an episode

[WampusCrandle]

shit i missed an episode

http://www.nbc.com/Kings/video/categories/season-1/1060605/

[disneyspy]

almost time

[WampusCrandle]

almost time

its time

[WampusCrandle]

it seems the prince is just gonna try his damn hardest to fuck Shepherd for the entire series

[disneyspy]

it seems the prince is just gonna try his damn hardest to fuck Shepherd for the entire series

well he does have a secret

[STC-Dub]

Dam, I was going to use that line...

[WampusCrandle]

i have a feelin it'll be my new LOST

your new lost should be Fringe

[Chimee]

Fringe doesn't quite hook me in as much as Lost does, but it's still a great show and I'll probably watch it as long as Fox keeps it on the air.

[WampusCrandle]

Fringe doesn't quite hook me in as much as Lost does, but it's still a great show and I'll probably watch it as long as Fox keeps it on the air.

i was never able to get into the X files like most, but Fringe keeps it more down to earth than X files

[disneyspy]

your new lost should be Fringe

ive watched fringe,does nuthin for me

[WampusCrandle]

ive watched fringe,does nuthin for me

it's unfortunate that we have nothing in common

[WampusCrandle]

new episode on now, it doesn't seem bad, but David is such a pushover and a pawn of the king, it's too noticeable. every seems to notice this, but David.

[WampusCrandle]

niceeeeeeee - a little revolution going on.

[WampusCrandle]

looks like Kings will be cancelled in the near future (http://www.dingorue.com/2009/04/07/kings-cancelled/): Kings being moved to Saturdays

[PD]

looks like Kings will be cancelled in the near future (http://www.dingorue.com/2009/04/07/kings-cancelled/): Kings being moved to Saturdays

I guess that explains why the printed tv paper from the newspaper had new show last night, but it wasn't on.

[STC-Dub]

I love Network TV.:thumbdown:

[cougarjake13]

they never give anything a chance anymore

[WampusCrandle]

they never give anything a chance anymore

it really pisses me off - why bother making however many episodes, if you don't plan on showing them? just leave the show at that time, the only thing that will happen is go down in the ratings. :furious:

[cougarjake13]

it really pisses me off - why bother making however many episodes, if you don't plan on showing them? just leave the show at that time, the only thing that will happen is go down in the ratings. :furious:

yeh


i was digging that show surface last yr or the yr before


and poof ... gone

[boonanas]

Those who are following this show should know that they pulled it from Saturday as well, and replaced it with fucking reruns of Law and Order. Supposedly they are going to play the rest in June but who knows if that will come to fruition. I was liking this show too.

[WampusCrandle]

Those who are following this show should know that they pulled it from Saturday as well, and replaced it with fucking reruns of Law and Order. Supposedly they are going to play the rest in June but who knows if that will come to fruition. I was liking this show too.

REALLY?!?! GOD DAMN IT! why even bother making new shows - just fucking play law and order: Rape Squad all day. :furious:

[STC-Dub]

All Law and Order and Dateline all the time.

[disneyspy]

i hate law AND order,i'm a rebel dottie

[led37zep]

i hate law AND order,

and you wonder why nobody made you a Tigers Sig? Well its out there now isn't it?

ISN'T IT?!?!?!?!

[disneyspy]

and you wonder why nobody made you a Tigers Sig? Well its out there now isn't it?

ISN'T IT?!?!?!?!

my new best friend fallon made me one,old best friend

[LordJezo]

Found about this show yesterday, watched the first episode, loved it, then read it has already been canceled.

Phooey.

[WampusCrandle]

Found about this show yesterday, watched the first episode, loved it, then read it has already been canceled.

Phooey.

yeah, it pisses me off. they will play the rest of the show in the summer, June.

[jessicaduh]

fringe is terrible. the acting, pathetic.

[MisterSmith]

and you wonder why nobody made you a Tigers Sig? Well its out there now isn't it?

ISN'T IT?!?!?!?!

No, that's a Tigger sig, Tigger. :laugh:

http://www.jkmribbon.com/wrights/disney/app/images/x1688.jpg

***And I am hoping maybe they will "transfer" Kings to Sci-Fi or USA. It's an outside shot, but maybe...

[WampusCrandle]

fringe is terrible. the acting, pathetic.

Fringe is interesting - you're dead to me.

[cougarjake13]

i was enjoying the show

[WampusCrandle]

i've said it before, but i don't care.

how can a network constantly make shows and not give the shows a chance to get a following? not every show is going to be a major hit right at the start. fuck, i hate networks.

[STC-Dub]

My logic is not diluted enough to give a decent explanation.

[cougarjake13]

i've said it before, but i don't care.

how can a network constantly make shows and not give the shows a chance to get a following? not every show is going to be a major hit right at the start. fuck, i hate networks.



we are living in an instant gratification soceity



like its been said on the board before

seinfeld would have never made it in todays system

[disneyspy]

its on tonight at 8!

[STC-Dub]

It was last week too. I have the DVR set, now I just need to watch. Sort of tough to watch a show when you know it won't last.

[PD]

It was last week too. I have the DVR set, now I just need to watch. Sort of tough to watch a show when you know it won't last.

yeah, my dvr caught it; its a shame they didn't even think to publicize that it would be back for a bit.

[WampusCrandle]

It was last week too. I have the DVR set, now I just need to watch. Sort of tough to watch a show when you know it won't last.

i agree, but, i have watched the rest of the show, so i must see how it ends. Hulu - here i come.

[STC-Dub]

The thing is, I am not sure it will have an ending. They pulled the plug and I doubt the episodes that they already had made had a complete story arc.

[PD]

I just watched this past weekend's episode, and it really is a shame; this show has been very good and if they didn't get a chance to give it a proper ending, it will be sad, in the way that Deadwood's cancellation was sad.

[STC-Dub]

I agree.

[disneyspy]

shit,i didnt realize i missed an episode,i like this show and it sucks that i never know when its on

[cougarjake13]

shit,i didnt realize i missed an episode,i like this show and it sucks that i never know when its on



yeh b/c tv guide, the internet, or just scrolling through the guide on the tv dont exist

[nate1000]

Anyone know the Kings and Deadwood connection?

First you have Swearengen and the style of speech, then you add Langriche and finally Silas Adams this week?

I can't see any crossovers on the writing/ directing/ casting side. Maybe the EP was a big fan?

Any ideas?

[PD]

Anyone know the Kings and Deadwood connection?

First you have Swearengen and the style of speech, then you add Langriche and finally Silas Adams this week?

I can't see any crossovers on the writing/ directing/ casting side. Maybe the EP was a big fan?

Any ideas?

I don't think there is any obvious crossovers, outside of maybe appreciating the same actors.

I just finished watching the 7/11 episode and more than ever I appreciate the quality of this series. Maybe it's just as well to look at it as a long miniseries. It seems that there is maybe 1 episode that was changed/pulled. The next 2 episodes will be the last-
The New King part 1 and 2.

http://www.courthistorian.com/assets_c/2009/07/KingPoster-thumb-570x760-2458.jpg


I see that this episode was directed by Clark Johnson, who was great in Homicide, and directed a number of episodes of The Shield.
Just another reason to like this show.
http://www.courthistorian.com/

[CruelCircus]

I finally caught up over the weekend.
The last three episodes have been tremendous.
Sad that the show didn't get a real chance, and there's just one left.

Wonder if we'll get a resolution to whether Silas, Jack, or Cross live or die?

[King Imp]

I gave up on this once I found out it was cancelled.

Out of curiosity though, did they ever explain what the daughter's secret was? I don't recall which episode it was, but there was a scene with Silas and the daughter and he basically implied to her that if she didn't stay away from David then it would be a shame if he found out about her secret.

[CruelCircus]

Yes.
She had a childhhod cancer that should have been terminal, but made a "miraculous" recovery after praying to god and promising all of her happiness and love only to him- ie, she'd never fall in love or marry.

[PD]

I finally caught up over the weekend.
The last three episodes have been tremendous.
Sad that the show didn't get a real chance, and there's just one left.

Wonder if we'll get a resolution to whether Silas, Jack, or Cross live or die?

yes, I agree that the last 3 episodes have been great.

For those who gave up on it, you should look at it as if it was a mini series.
the acting is still very good, and it is an interesting premise.

I do sometimes get tweaked though when it varies from the biblical line
(no daughter, Jonathan and David best "friends") but that is very very minor.

[Chimee]

yes, I agree that the last 3 episodes have been great.

For those who gave up on it, you should look at it as if it was a mini series.
the acting is still very good, and it is an interesting premise.

I do sometimes get tweaked though when it varies from the biblical line
(no daughter, Jonathan and David best "friends") but that is very very minor.

At least they're making it their own with the variations. If it was just a biblical retelling it probably wouldn't be as interesting.

[STC-Dub]

The more I watch, the more I am pissed that the show was canceled.

[LordJezo]

Watched 5 episodes of this over the weekend getting me up to #9.

Kings is really really good. It's a modern day fantasy with some wonderful acting. The only reason I can see for it doing so badly and being canceled is that it's just too fancy for regular network TV folks. Everything about it would turn people off. With all of the speeches given and the style of speaking they have it is just too much for the public to handle.

Good stuff.

How closely does the plot of the show parallel The Bible?

[PD]

How closely does the plot of the show parallel The Bible?

the main points of the bible story are King Saul (Silas), who god once favored, than no more. Sammuel is god's prophet. Saul's son in the bible is Jonathan, who befriends David, and David, rather than Jonathan, becomes king as is god's will.

in the TV story a lot follows this, except instead of Jonathan being the friend to David it is a daughter, while Jonathan/Jack in the tv story wants the power himself.

I watched the last episode, and again, I'm sad this is no more- especially since they basically set up for a 2nd season.