House of David – Season 1
Director: Jon Erwin, Jon Gunn, Alexandra La Roche, and Michael Nankin
Cast: Michael Iskander, Ali Suliman, Ayelet Zurer, Stephen Lang, Indy Lewis, Ethan Kai, Martyn Ford
House of David is a sweeping biblical historical‑drama series created by Jon Erwin, premiered on Amazon Prime Video in February 2025. The first season tracks the rise of David (Michael Iskander)—the youngest son of Jesse and an outcast shepherd—who is unexpectedly anointed by Samuel (Stephen Lang) to succeed the faltering King Saul (Ali Suliman) in ancient Israel around 1000 BC Wikipedia+11Wikipedia+11The Gospel Coalition+11.
Over eight episodes, the series unfolds David’s journey: from uncertain shepherd to celebrated court musician, to Israel’s destined hero facing the formidable Goliath (Martyn Ford). Through trials of faith, grief, rivalry, and rising leadership, David must learn the cost of obedience and humility in the face of divine calling The Gospel Coalition+1The Scottish Sun+1.
The show is praised for its high production values, epic battle cinematography (shot in Greece 2024), and a richly textured narrative that layers political intrigue with spiritual themes. Music composed by Kevin, Sean & Deana Kiner further elevates the tone, weaving contemporary orchestration with traditional Middle Eastern textures Wikipedia.
Critics offered mostly positive reviews: Rotten Tomatoes reports 71% Tomatometer based on 7 critic reviews and a strong 90% audience score, reflecting its broad appeal The Scottish Sun+3Rotten Tomatoes+3Wikipedia+3. According to The Gospel Coalition, the series “does a commendable job of being both narratively interesting and biblically faithful” despite occasional creative liberties Wikipedia+2The Gospel Coalition+2Rotten Tomatoes+2.
Viewer response on Reddit was enthusiastic:
“Great writing… Really strong acting… Perfect pace… Fidelity to the source material is solid” Reddit+1The Wall Street Journal+1Reddit
Although some scenes—like David’s romantic subplot—were critiqued for modern sensibility, the overall storytelling impressed audiences through its emotional resonance and spiritual gravity YouTube+13The Gospel Coalition+13Rotten Tomatoes+13.
The first season built a strong following, drawing 22 million viewers in the first 17 days and being renewed for Season 2, which is expected to debut in mid‑2026
House of David is a sweeping biblical historical‑drama series created by Jon Erwin, premiered on Amazon Prime Video in February 2025. The first season tracks the rise of David (Michael Iskander)—the youngest son of Jesse and an outcast shepherd—who is unexpectedly anointed by Samuel (Stephen Lang) to succeed the faltering King Saul (Ali Suliman) in ancient Israel around 1000 BC Wikipedia+11Wikipedia+11The Gospel Coalition+11.
Over eight episodes, the series unfolds David’s journey: from uncertain shepherd to celebrated court musician, to Israel’s destined hero facing the formidable Goliath (Martyn Ford). Through trials of faith, grief, rivalry, and rising leadership, David must learn the cost of obedience and humility in the face of divine calling The Gospel Coalition+1The Scottish Sun+1.
The show is praised for its high production values, epic battle cinematography (shot in Greece 2024), and a richly textured narrative that layers political intrigue with spiritual themes. Music composed by Kevin, Sean & Deana Kiner further elevates the tone, weaving contemporary orchestration with traditional Middle Eastern textures Wikipedia.
Critics offered mostly positive reviews: Rotten Tomatoes reports 71% Tomatometer based on 7 critic reviews and a strong 90% audience score, reflecting its broad appeal The Scottish Sun+3Rotten Tomatoes+3Wikipedia+3. According to The Gospel Coalition, the series “does a commendable job of being both narratively interesting and biblically faithful” despite occasional creative liberties Wikipedia+2The Gospel Coalition+2Rotten Tomatoes+2.
Viewer response on Reddit was enthusiastic:
“Great writing… Really strong acting… Perfect pace… Fidelity to the source material is solid” Reddit+1The Wall Street Journal+1Reddit
Although some scenes—like David’s romantic subplot—were critiqued for modern sensibility, the overall storytelling impressed audiences through its emotional resonance and spiritual gravity YouTube+13The Gospel Coalition+13Rotten Tomatoes+13.
The first season built a strong following, drawing 22 million viewers in the first 17 days and being renewed for Season 2, which is expected to debut in mid‑2026