I judge a TV show by whether or not I "can't wait for the next one". From the moment the Kings pilot ended, I couldn't wait for the next installment.

I think this show is AWESOME. Of course it'll get cancelled, because all the TV shows I like get cancelled. "Everyone" else watches American Idol, Survivor, and whatever other reality shlock that clogs up our prime time.

Sadly, the good, original dramas that do not involve cops, lawyers, doctors and CSI agents rarely make it past Season 1.

Kudos to NBC for airing this...but will they have the balls to keep it on the air? I hope so, I hope so...

@Shana: Speaking of awesome music, the score playing through the first scene (Silas screaming at the clouds) caught me by surprise. Wow, that sounded cool.

This show is absolutely fantastic. I love the grand scale of it all. The characters are all interesting, and we're only just beginning to meet and understand them. Since it's available on hulu, I have been pushing everyone I know to watch it. That said, this feels awfully close to another case of "America just doesn't get it". I sincerely hope I am incorrect!

I found it quite interesting to see the "fallen" king Silas has hidden away in a cellar, and the odd exchange with Michelle later must have led others to also wonder if she was in that photograph?

I agree that the title sequence is lame, but the music was awesome and triumphant/motivating, if I recall correctly. New Amsterdam, Mad Men: now THERE are some title sequences. (And I still dance to Without A Trace if ever I catch the first few minutes of that show.)

I really liked this second episode for some reason. It seemed to flow really well and the darker moments with McShane were very well-played. I found myself wanting to keep watching the way I do with BSG, or Lost, or season 1 or Heroes. (Alas, I felt a bit spoiled by the pilot, 'cause this one seemed too short!)

@Ziggy: Yeah, what was up with that? I rather liked the minimalistic title card from the pilot.

I'm enjoying it while I can. This one looks like a quick exit; it got beat like a drum in the ratings again.

There were yet again nice little twists in the show. I loved the reveal that Silas has had quite a big ace up his sleeve all these years and knows how to milk it quite well. The queen's iron fist in a velvet glove turn with her brother was also entertaining and promising at the same time.

I'd love for the show to succeed, but I suspect that what others have said may be right. This would have done better as a mini or maxi series.

Love this show. I don't know what it is specifically, but there is just something moving - an stirring - about the themes running through the episodes: war, love, betrayal, secrets... all wrapped up with a pseudo-fantasy element.

I will miss Battlestar, but Kings gives me hope that there is something else out there I can watch, and enjoy, and it not feel like a cheap guilty pleasure.

Kudos to NBC... for now.

"Kings is about to go old testament on your ass. "

I think that might be a better catch phrase than, "Don't make me throw an Iraqi shoe at you."
I'm going to have to remember it. :D

I tried my best to like the show, but it's just not working. i find the over-the-top theatrical dialogues are less annoying now, but the miscast young actors are distracting. the darker moments with veteran actors are great, and they kept me interested. But, those good-looking bunch from Gossip Girl and plot right out of Dirty Sexy Money are not working at all. those young actors are so not in the same league as the otherwise superb older cast that they should have hire more mature actors to play those younger parts, even the lead, and especially the king's daughter. sometimes looking pretty on screen just isn't enough when you're acting with much better talents.

Another fantastic episode, to bad it was slightly brought down by a horrendous title sequence. The titles were like a cheap soap opera. I expected more!

pirates marked this ep S01E03 so you should follow, eh? what's the point of using these markings otherwise? :)