A Television Break–Kings

So I’ve taken to watching Kings, NBC’s new show on Sundays. All I keep thinking is, “How has this not been done before?????” The whole alternate reality is very cool. It is “present day” but the people are governed by a monarchy, and a religious one at that.

Occasionally all the godspeak turns me off but overall it’s developing very well. King Silas often refers to himself in the third person (as all good kings should do), which is fun. Apparently he rose from a regular foot soldier to the place of King. I’m sure this will become more specific as the show continues. Also, I thought there was an interesting spark between the Queen and her brother, instantly making me think of Cersei and Jaime Lannister

The only character I’m not crazy about is Jack, the King’s son. His expression can only be described as “pouty” and he just kind of flits about looking high all the time. So far he’s proven to be one dimensional–but again, it’s still early in the season!

Anyway, it’s a fun watch on a Sunday night–it seems like the kind of thing HBO or SHOWTIME would pick up, not NBC. Either way, I’m enjoying it! Find the premiere on Hulu.com or watch it above.