Of Kings And Prophets

Of Kings and Prophets is an American television drama based on the Biblical Books of Samuel that premiered on ABC. The series follows an ensemble of characters including Saul and David, the successive kings of Israel, their families, and their political rivals. Of Kings and Prophets is filmed in Cape Town, South Africa. The series was originally scheduled to premiere in late 2015. However, due to creative changes; it was moved to mid-season in the 2015-16 television season, and premiered on March 8, 2016. Due to low ratings; ABC canceled the series after airing two episodes. As of 2023, all nine episodes were available for rent or purchase on Amazon Prime, Google Play, iTunes, Vudu and YouTube. Cast Main characters Ray Winstone as Saul, the king of Israel. Olly Rix as David, a shepherd and the future king of Israel. Simone Kessell as Ahinoam, the queen of Israel and Saul's wife. James Floyd as Ishbaal, the younger son of Saul and Ahinoam. Haaz Sleiman as Jonathan, the elder son of Saul and Ahinoam. Maisie Richardson-Sellers as Michal, the younger daughter of Saul and a Kushite concubine. Jeanine Mason as Merav, the elder daughter of Saul and Ahinoam. Mohammad Bakri as Samuel, the prophet of Israel. David Walmsley as Yoab, the nephew of David. Nathaniel Parker as Achish, the king of Philistine.