Kings

Kings brings back an old leitmotif of war and regalia with a contemporary face. Imagine the epic drama of Sir Thomas Malory splicing with the modern monarchy headlines and then imagine the backdrop being a mesh of Americana and Britannia; this is Kings.

Like most females I'm easily lured and swept away by dramas with knights sweeping princesses away. However, I think it makes the deal a little sweeter when there is some treason, treachery and blood shed.

Chris Egan(Eragon, Resident Evil: Extinction) and Ian McShane(Deadwood, Deathrace, Coraline) bring a new face to the tale of David and Goliath. In a time where there is turmoil between modern thinking, tradition and the church the show mirrors some of the thoughts and questions that occupy our own minds.

Not only was the show thought provoking but the aesthetic value completely sucked me in. Cinematography, costuming and the depictions of battle were beautiful. This show will either take home some Emmy awards next year or it will fade into obscurity after a good first season and end up on DVD in time for Christmas this year.

I have high expectations for this show after a stunning debut. It has a fifty fifty chance of letting me down. Keeping a biblical tale entertaining and fresh takes talent. Heroes has kept me sucked in despite the ups and downs, hopefully Michael Green can sustain Kings with that same magic he breathed into Heroes.