House of David

House of David

As one leader falls, another must rise.

Created by Jon Erwin

On Prime Video, Wonder Project

2025–2 seasons16 episodes8.4 / 10

A biblical epic centered on divine providence and the rise of an unlikely king, balancing spiritual weight with historical grandeur and the moral complexity of power.

Tells the story of the ascent of the biblical figure, David, who becomes the most celebrated king of Israel. The series follows the once-mighty King Saul as he falls victim to his own pride. At the direction of God, the prophet Samuel anoints an unlikely, outcast teenager as the new king.

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Questions people ask

  • Is House of David one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 97% of series.

  • Is House of David violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.

  • Does House of David leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.

  • Is House of David sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.

  • Is House of David scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is House of David easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

64/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity94

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise44

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love58

How much audiences actually like it

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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like House of David, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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