NPR’s John Ridley asks the question I bellow at the TV after every showing of the NBC drama “Kings”: Why isn’t America watching this show?
“Kings” is a modern day retelling of the Biblical story of David. It combines the political intrigue that fans of the West Wing would like, the philosophical questions that “Lost” fans might like, and the Christian-based moral compass that fans of the “Left Behind” series should respond to. That all means nothing because it’s just been me and a few other people watching. “Kings” is a fully unique program that combines genres in an original way. The episodes are entertaining and thought-provoking. The acting is extraordinary. I’m not what you would consider a “frequent attendee of church” so, believe me, this is not some overly preachy thing here.
There’s only one show left (NBC Saturday at 7 p.m. — the death slot) before the show is in all likelihood cancelled. Check it out. Better yet, as Ridley recommends, Hulu that thing and watch “Kings” from the beginning.
Conservatives, let’s get together on this! Wouldn’t it be nice to be on the same side for once?
It seems that networks are so busy promoting their reality shows that they don’t promote their good shows. I bugged everyone I knew to start watching “Friday Night Lights.” Why that show isn’t a huge hit is hard for me to understand. I hate watching tv shows on the computer, but I love Netflix for starting a series from the beginning. If it makes it to dvd, I’ll put it in my queue.
I’m still mad that ABC cancelled “Sports Night” several years ago. That was during the time when they thought we wanted to watch five nights of “Who Wants to be a Millionaire.”
Shari
“Kings is a modern day retelling of the Biblical story of David.”
I think that answers your question of why no one is watching it.
Philistine.