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Kings

2009Show1 season13 episodesTV-14

Drama
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic587.8Rotten Tomatoes–100%

A tense, romantic drama series about everyday modern life and politics.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for comfort, laughs or warmth.

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Episodes

1 season · 13 episodes · best: S1E12 "The New King: Part One" 8.7

Episodes

8.1

Story

A riveting drama about a modern day monarchy, a contemporary re-telling of the timeless tale of David and Goliath. 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.

Feels like

  • Modern-Day Biblical Drama
  • Political Power Struggle
  • Gang Warfare Allegory
  • Complex Family Dynamics
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Tragic Hero's Journey
  • Intricate Plotting

Cast

24 of 98 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Francis Lawrence, Adam Davidson, Clark Johnson
Written by
Michael Green, David Schulner, Julie Martin
Produced by
Michael Green, J. J. Philbin

Everyone

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Facts

March 15, 2009 · July 25, 2009 · Ended

First aired
March 15, 2009
Last aired
July 25, 2009
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Villainous Breakdown, General Ripper, Good Shepherd +9

  • Villainous Breakdown
  • General Ripper
  • Good Shepherd
  • The Un-Reveal
  • Screw Destiny
  • Ascended to a Higher Plane of Existence
  • Deal with the Devil
  • Royals Who Actually Do Something
  • No Bisexuals
  • Wicked Cultured
  • What You Are in the Dark
  • Culture Chop Suey

12 of 111 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Kings?"

Questions about Kings

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kings?

The Roku

In the United States, Kings is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Kings worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 8.1 and Metacritic 58). Audiences rate it higher (86 out of 100) than critics (58).

Is Kings okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageSexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Kings?

13 h

About 13 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2009 to 2009.

Is Kings good for date night?

and 1 morePartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Kings use?

Villainous BreakdownGeneral RipperGood ShepherdThe Un-RevealScrew DestinyAscended to a Higher Plane of ExistenceDeal with the DevilRoyals Who Actually Do SomethingNo BisexualsWicked CulturedWhat You Are in the DarkCulture Chop Sueyand 99 more

TV Tropes lists 111 tropes for it, including Villainous Breakdown, General Ripper, and Good Shepherd.