Oh no!

I don't watch near as much television as I used to; then again, I spend a lot of time on my computer blogging! But this past season I enjoyed not only the concept, but the writing on the NBC show Kings. It was designed to be a modern-day retelling of the Biblical story of King David. I enjoyed the cool military uniforms--the protagonist was David Shepherd, a soldier--and the tales of palace intrigue.

I won't be enjoying the show anymore.

Update, 5/22/09: Here's a better synopsis of the show.

Created by executive producer Michael Green ("Heroes"), NBC's drama "Kings" retold the timeless tale of David and Goliath. The epic story's young hero inadvertently rose to power amidst war, greed, power, and romance. Instantly, viewers were welcomed to the Kingdom of Gilboa, a modern-day monarchy led by the well entrenched King Silas Benjamin (Ian McShane, "Deadwood"). Gilboa was at war with the neighboring Gath and on the battlefield was where young soldier David Shepherd (Chris Egan) emerged as Gilboa's symbol of bravery. King Silas invited David into the capital city of Shiloh, but soon realized that David may very well take over his throne. After airing four episodes in the Sunday 8pm timeslot, NBC relegated the drama to Saturday nights and allowed it to air its remaining eight episodes. "Kings" is a show that never really had a chance, which is quite a shame because it boasted a strong cast, the concept was unique, and the production quality was breathtaking. Regardless, the ratings dipped week after week, and with such low ratings it never stood a chance.