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Kings
- Metascore58
- 2009-2009
- 1 season
- NBC
- Drama, Science Fiction
- TV-14
From executive producer Michael Green (NBC’s "Heroes") comes a riveting new drama about a modern day monarchy. "Kings" is a contemporary re-telling of the timeless tale of David and Goliath. This series is an epic story of greed and power, war and romance, forbidden loves and secret alliances -- and a young hero who rises to power in a modern-day kingdom.
- Metascore58
- 2009-2009
- 1 season
- NBC
- Drama, Science Fiction
- TV-14
From executive producer Michael Green (NBC’s "Heroes") comes a riveting new drama about a modern day monarchy. "Kings" is a contemporary re-telling of the timeless tale of David and Goliath. This series is an epic story of greed and power, war and romance, forbidden loves and secret alliances -- and a young hero who rises to power in a modern-day kingdom.
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Kings' Allison Miller Travels to Terra Nova
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Spring TV Progress Report: The Pros and Cons of 10 New Shows
Can ABC's Better Off Ted produce laughs as well as far-out inventions? Is Parks and Recreation worthy of Amy Poehler's talents? Does Harper's Island slay us? Now that TV's new spring shows have had a few weeks to strut their stuff, TVGuide.com's senior editors gauge their areas of excellence — and how they can improve.
Ratings: Edie's Farewell, Prison Break's Return and More
Sunday's ratings summary: 7 pm/ETNBC's coverage of the Miss USA Pageant averaged nearly 5 million viewers over its two-hour run. 8 pmThe Amazing Race topped the hour with 10.4 million total viewers, followed by a repeat of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (7.56 mil). Fox's Sit Down, Shut Up premiered to 5.2 mil, fumbling 20 percent of lead-in The Simpsons' audience. 9 pmAn audience of 13.65 million turned up for Desperate Housewife Edie's final hurrah, a 7 percent drop from the show's last fresh outing. CBS/Hallmark's The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler placed second, averaging 9.82 mil over its two-hour run. (Watch my video Q&A with Anna Paquin here, fourth item down.) Celebrity Apprentice's double-elimination drew 8.32 mil, a three-week high. 10 pmBrothers & Sisters topped the demos but was matched in total viewers (9.63 mil) by Irena Sendler; in fact, CBS' TV movie pulled ahead of the ABC serial by the end of the night. Other ratings mentions:• On Friday, Prison Break returned to an audience of 3.38 mil, plunging 32 percent from its winter finale.• NBC's Kings, in its first Saturday-night showcase, delivered 2.41 mil, down 33 percent from its most recent Sunday outing.
Kings Moved to Saturdays
By royal (NBC) decree: Let it hereby be known — from the halls of Shiloh to the hills of Port Prosperity — that Kings ain't doing so well in the ratings. As a result, the network has bumped the show from its Sunday time slot and is moving it to Saturdays at 8 pm/ET beginning April 18. An extra hour of Dateline will take over Kings' Sunday spot. While a move to Saturday is never a good sign for a show's longterm health, an NBC rep confirmed that the network plans to air the series' eight remaining episodes. As for a second season, don't bet the kingdom on it. As Ian McShane's Deadwood character might say: Motherf---er!
Is Kings' Monarchy Built to Last?
We applaud NBC for trying something different with Kings, a modern-day take on David and Goliath that's much more layered and character-driven than many of the slick and pretty one-hour shows the network's gotten behind lately. We love the brilliant, corrupt and slightly paranoid King Silas, and we're rooting for the handsome, emotional, war-hero David Shepherd. So why hasn't the rest of the Sunday night TV audience gotten hooked?The series plummeted 24 percent from its premiere in the ratings this week, garnering only 4.58 million viewers. Is this a case of a great show being on the wrong network? Is it just a bad time slot? Or are people uninterested in the characters and story revolving an unfamiliar, modern monarchy?Did you tune in to Kings? What do you think of the show and its future? Weigh in after the jump!
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Every week, senior editors Matt Mitovich, Mickey O'Connor and Tim Molloy satisfy your need for TV scoop. Send all questions to megascoop@tvguide.com. I miss seeing Jack and Juliet together on Lost. Is there anything to look forward to? — MariaMATT: It's a good thing spring has sprung, because, I am sad to say, it looks like you won't have any "Jacket" to keep you warm. When I asked Elizabeth Mitchell about what's ahead for Juliet and Jack, she said, "We very rarely have anything to do together anymore, but we do have a few moments, and they are very rich and full." So get while the getting is good, 'shippers. Are CSI's Wendy and Hodges ever going to get more face time? Together? — AngelicTIM: They will indeed. In a Battlestar-studded April episode, as they investigate a murder at a sci-fi convention, Wendy and Hodges discover their mutual love ...
Mega Buzz on Battlestar, Grey's, CSI, Dollhouse, 24 & More
Every week, senior editors Matt Mitovich, Mickey O'Connor and Tim Molloy satisfy your need for TV scoop. Send all questions to megascoop@tvguide.com. Who at TVGuide.com attended the Battlestar Galactica press screening on Monday night? And what's the frakkin' word? — DannyMICKEY: I am in Florida, exploring an unfamiliar civilization of a different sort (the retirement community), so we sent TVGuide.com Nerd High Priestess Erin Fox. Once Doc Cottle revived her with smelling salts, she said this: "The first hour-and-a-half of the finale is so intense, you'll find it difficult to breathe. So many questions will be answered — including some you probably thought wouldn't be addressed due to time constraints. Also, if Mary McDonnell isn't recognized by the Emmys this year, it'll be a frakkin' shame. She had the crowd in tears more than once with her brilliant performance." Erin then hugged her Cylon toaster to her chest, placed a paper bag over her mouth and nose and breathed gently until it was safe to stand again. (P.S. Share your favorite BSG moments here.) The best part of Grey's Anatomy for me this season has been the sexy pairing of Lexie and Mark. What's ahead for the sizzling duo? — KellyMATT: More sexy. More pairing. More ...
Ratings: Did Kings Rule ... or Get Crowned?
Sunday's ratings summery: 8 pm/ETThe Amazing Race led the pack with an audience of 10.43 million total viewers, up 210K week-to-week. Extreme Makeover followed with 9.48 mil. The first hour of NBC's Kings premiered to 6.4 mil, which was enough to best Fox's The Simpsons (5.97 mil) and King of the Hill (5.38 mil). 9 pmDesperate Housewives' girl-on-girl action drew the prurient interest of 14.43 million viewers, up 930K. Cold Case claimed the No. 2 spot with 12.92 mil, gaining 360 thou week-to-week. In its second hour, NBC's Kings (5.6 mil) unfortunately got crowned by Fox's Family Guy (7.2 mil) and American Dad (5.82 mil). 10 pmThe Unit surged 16 percent to command first place with a season-high audience of 10.92 million viewers. Brothers & Sisters settled for second, with 10.58 mil. Celebrity Apprentice plunged another 12 percent, to 6.7 mil.
Tonight's TV Hot List for Sunday, March 15, 2009
NCAA Basketball Championship Selection Show6 pm/ET CBSWhile some folks point to robins, daffodils and the Masters, it's hard to imagine a truer harbinger of spring than a fresh NCAA tourney pool on your desk when you arrive at work in the morning. March Madness perennials include some carping from the handful of teams who will have their bubbles burst when the 65-team field is announced and the annual debate concerning the team with the toughest route to the Final Four.Read on for previews of Kings, Big Love, Roast of Larry the Cable Guy and Brothers & Sisters.
Southland to Snag ER's Slot; Kings on Sunday
Kings has been dethroned by cops.NBC is expected plug in John Wells' new police drama Southland in the Thursday 10 pm /ET slot following the finale of the 15th season of the Wells-produced medical drama ER, according to The Hollywood Reporter.The heavily promoted (butterflies everywhere!) new drama Kings, starring Deadwood's Ian McShane, was originally scheduled to air...
Mega Buzz on Grey's, Brothers & Sisters, Supernatural and More!
Senior editors Matt Mitovich, Mickey O'Connor and Tim Molloy answer your questions ... this week a couple of days early, for the holidays. Drop us a line at megascoop@tvguide.com. I heard a rumor that Sara Ramirez has been offered a TV show in which she will star. While I question the reliability of the source, I hope this is true. She is a talented actress who does not get any recognition or decent writing for her Grey's Anatomy character. — MichelleMATT: "Que sera, Sara?" you ask? Ramirez's rep tells the Buzz, "We haven't heard that rumor" about her being courted for a series of her own. In the meantime, I'm told that Grey's' bi-curious Callie will pick up where she and Erica left off, this time with the pediatric surgeon being played by Jessica Capshaw beginning Jan. 8. But contrary to what you may have heard elsewhere, these two ...
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Brian Cox Snags Two Roles on NBC
Emmy winner Brian Cox has landed two major roles on NBC: the first to co-star opposite Katee Sackhoff on Dick Wolf-produced drama pilot Lost and Found, and the second is a juicy four-episode arc on the midseason drama series Kings. As TVGuide.com reported previously, Lost and Found centers on Sackhoff's character...
Royal Life vs. Hollywood: A Kings Star Compares
You may recognize Sebastian Stan from his stint as Carter Baizen on Gossip Girl, or maybe from his dark turn in 2006's The Covenant. For Stan newbies, though, the pensive actor might come as a pleasant surprise on NBC's Kings this fall as the self-destructive heir to the throne. Stan chatted with TVGuide.com during Comic-Con about his new role, sharing who he modeled it after and how the royal lifestyle compares to life in Hollywood — ie, under a constant spotlight:
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