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03-15-2009, 02:01 AM
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Kings
New series premiering Sunday on NBC with Ian McShane cast as the lead character. That alone, is enough to make me check it out.
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03-15-2009, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by tigerlily
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Me, too. Love McShane.
How close is the show following the Biblical story? |
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03-15-2009, 10:19 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark S.
Me, too. Love McShane.
How close is the show following the Biblical story?
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From what I've read, the series is expected to closely follow the Old Testament so it will draw from the religious audience. It will also attract non-religious viewers because of epic style and dramatic fee |
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03-15-2009, 10:43 AM
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I am all for checking out a new drama series. I just hate when I really like something, then it is gone and replaced by the crappy reality stuff. Who keeps watching these bachelor shows, and model shows?
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03-15-2009, 08:55 PM
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From what I've read, the series is expected to closely follow the Old Testament so it will draw from the religious audience. It will also attract non-religious viewers because of epic style and dramatic fee
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The show followed the original story pretty closely in parts. In others, it was WAY different. I think they caught the spirit of David and Silas/Saul pretty well. Jack/Jonathan is COMPLETELY different. In the original story, David and Jonathan were blood-brothers. On Kings, they seem to be setting them up as rivals.
Anyway, I liked KINGS. Not the greatest show ever, but definitely one of the better shows on TV now. Ian McShane is definitely the best thing about the show. |
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03-16-2009, 06:54 AM
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Only watched the first hour then got bored but will give it a second try next week.  |
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03-16-2009, 10:37 AM
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I thought it was great, I am really looking forward to this.
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03-16-2009, 10:51 AM
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I watched it...my feeling was "meh"....
Haven't decided yet whether I will watch it again next week.
ETA - that Ian McShane is a cutie pie though!
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03-16-2009, 12:45 PM
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The Previews alone made it look over-hyped, and so I did not watch but a few minutes worth. I lost intrest very quickly.
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03-18-2009, 10:14 AM
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i dvrd it and finally watched it yesterday. i have to say. . .i liked it. its going to be nice not watching another reality show.
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