House of David

A sweeping, earnest biblical epic that blends palace intrigue with desert grit, asking for patience as it builds toward mythic confrontations.

Created by

Jon Erwin

Genres

Drama

Starring

Michael Iskander, Ali Suliman, Indy Lewis

Tagline

As one leader falls, another must rise.

Overview

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.

How it feels

Earnest, tense, dark and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Power, faith, ambition, betrayal

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and sexual content. No swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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