King David

Our story begins in Bethlehem, an Israelite territory, in the year 1045 B.C. David is 10 years old and is preparing to herd his father Jesse’s flock of sheep. Being the youngest of seven brothers, David is tasked with being the household servant. He’s been relegated beneath his brothers because they all have the honor of being brave warriors for King Saul.

King David (2012) is a Brazilian historical drama series created by Vivian de Oliveira for Record. Leonardo Brício plays David, the youngest of seven brothers in Bethlehem, who is kept as a household servant and tending his father Jesse's flock while his brothers serve as warriors for King Saul. Renata Dominguez plays Bate-Seba, Maria Ribeiro plays Mical and Gracindo Júnior plays Saul, whose court becomes the arena where David's ambition, faith and loyalties are tested. The engine of the series is a young man's climb through jealousy, rivalry and political danger toward a throne he was never expected to hold, with each episode weaving court maneuvering and personal entanglements into a single continuing story. Told across one season of thirty episodes, it carries the grand, earnest register of a Brazilian telenovela, with melodramatic romance, lavish costume spectacle and reverent religious weight. Its atmosphere is that of ancient Israel rendered in sun-bleached stone, tents and palaces. Fans of The Bible and Joseph will find resonance in its blend of scripture, royal intrigue and sweeping faith-driven drama.

Audiences rated the series negatively, with its biblical-epic treatment of David's rise drawing a lukewarm response.

• The Bible (2013)biblical epic drama, royal court intrigue, faith and power
• Romatelenovela melodrama, sweeping historical romance and court rivalry
• Joseph (2014)biblical period drama, royal succession and divine favor

Created by

Vivian de Oliveira

Release Date

2012-01-24

Rating

5.4 / 10 (344)

What is King David about?

A young shepherd boy in ancient Israel is passed over by his family and rises through King Saul's court toward a destined throne.

What is King David like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of King David as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is King David violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in King David as moderate.

What did critics think of King David?

Audiences rated the series negatively, with its biblical-epic treatment of David's rise drawing a lukewarm response.

Which shows are like King David?

Shows with a similar feel include The Bible (2013), Roma, and Joseph (2014).

How long is King David?

King David: 1 season, 30 episodes.

Is King David still running?

No, King David has ended.