Based on the Old Testament narrative, the streaming series looks to bring this age-old tale into the spotlight.
But this isn’t the first time the story of David has been adapted for television.
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That’s not terribly surprising.
“Were going to go as far as we can,” Brancato admitted.
“This story is an Old Testament [one thats] violent [and] sex-drenched.
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The showrunner denied that the series was adding more sex and violence than what the stories already portrayed.
However, watching the pilot proves that statement untrue.Of Kings and Prophetshad no problem adding to the biblical tale.
Afterreceiving poor reviewsout of the gate, the show garnered a poor start.
This came off the heels of NBC’s cancelation ofA.D.
Here’s hoping that the legendary story of Saul and David can finally get the blockbuster adaptation it deserves.
