I first saw a teaser for NBC’s Kings in December of 2008. I was suffering from severe LOST withdrawal amidst perusing the deepest depths of the internet for a new show or two to excite me in the time being. This teaser I saw could hardly even be classified as a teaser – it was roughly ten ominous seconds of an orange flag waving across the screen. On this flag was a butterfly. Later I’d discover that this was the flag of mighty Gilboa, the same flag that embodied the spiritual revelation that King Silas (Ian McShane) experiences in the beginning of the show. On this teaser there was no premiere date. In fact, there was no information of any kind. All I distinctly remember it saying was “Follow the butterfly.” I shrugged and continued my search for new shows, quickly forgetting what I had just witnessed. A few months later Kings would air its pilot and receive critical acclaim. But I had no idea it was on. Nor did anyone else.
Forgive the ridiculous analogy, but NBC treated this new unique show like an ugly step sister. It was doomed to fail from the start. Despite everything that made it such an interesting television experience, it never had any hope. It was marketed to the completely wrong audience (it wasn’t actually marketed much at all) at a horrific time (the pilot aired in March). But all of this is beside the point. NBC failed miserably, but in their failures another network has the opportunity to prosper off this incredible show. Here are five reasons why it deserves a fresh start with a company that will treat it with the proper care:
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I couldn't agree with you more, Adam.nbsp; Kings was such a surprise, cause none of us knew anything about it until it aired, and such a fantastic show.nbsp; I knew almost the moment I saw it that NBC was the wrong place for it.nbsp; I also felt like it represented the perfect replacement on Syfy for BSG.nbsp; It had a similar feel to it, for me, though I definitely appreciate the Lost connection as well.nbsp; Great article!
I couldn’t agree with you more, Adam.nbsp; Kings was such a surprise, cause none of us knew anything about it until it aired, and such a fantastic show.nbsp; I knew almost the moment I saw it that NBC was the wrong place for it.nbsp; I also felt like it represented the perfect replacement on Syfy for BSG.nbsp; It had a similar feel to it, for me, though I definitely appreciate the Lost connection as well.nbsp; Great article!
So true. Someone is not minding the store over there! This is like canceling West Wing in it's first season, utter madness! I also think the viral campaign to keep this show alive was also abysmal. Would someone please wake up?
So true. Someone is not minding the store over there! This is like canceling West Wing in it’s first season, utter madness! I also think the viral campaign to keep this show alive was also abysmal. Would someone please wake up?
Adam, I agree with every word you said about Kings, and is very sad that they let go of such wonderful work without a blink.
I had just signed the petition on http://tvseriesfinale.com/articles/kings-petition… and wrote a long letter to NBC expressing my thoughts upon the show and the cancelation. Have you done the same? I think your explination is very well organized andeloquent, if you tell them what you have to say here, the idea will definately go through.
Adam, I agree with every word you said about Kings, and is very sad that they let go of such wonderful work without a blink.
I had just signed the petition on http://tvseriesfinale.com/articles/kings-petition… and wrote a long letter to NBC expressing my thoughts upon the show and the cancelation. Have you done the same? I think your explination is very well organized andeloquent, if you tell them what you have to say here, the idea will definately go through.
[...] This week’s shoutout goes to TVOverMind’s article on 5 Reasons Why Kings Needs Another Chance. [...]
Adam, I agree with you with every ounce of my being.nbsp; I just finished watching the monumentous season finale, and I immediatly began searching the internet for any sign of a second season.nbsp; However, now that I find out that there will be no continuation, I'm amazingly put-off.nbsp; This show is one of the few moving series that still exist, and you are completely correct; it was so original!nbsp; I've grown completely bored with the same cop/doctor show being played over and over and over.nbsp; This was a true breath of life into a failing NBC lineup.nbsp; Instead it seems as though they're just spurting out new ideas every day, and ignoring the fact that they've passed over a miracle of a series.nbsp; I spent every moment of this first season hanging on every move of Silas and David, and now to know they're not coming back is an abomination.nbsp; NBC should hang their heads in shame at dismissing such a masterpiece.
Adam, I agree with you with every ounce of my being.nbsp; I just finished watching the monumentous season finale, and I immediatly began searching the internet for any sign of a second season.nbsp; However, now that I find out that there will be no continuation, I’m amazingly put-off.nbsp; This show is one of the few moving series that still exist, and you are completely correct; it was so original!nbsp; I’ve grown completely bored with the same cop/doctor show being played over and over and over.nbsp; This was a true breath of life into a failing NBC lineup.nbsp; Instead it seems as though they’re just spurting out new ideas every day, and ignoring the fact that they’ve passed over a miracle of a series.nbsp; I spent every moment of this first season hanging on every move of Silas and David, and now to know they’re not coming back is an abomination.nbsp; NBC should hang their heads in shame at dismissing such a masterpiece.
You have put into writing what I've been thinking about Kings all along.nbsp; It stands out in all aspects, and I want it to continue.nbsp; I also have written to NBC and signed several petitions.nbsp; I want to put my voice everywhere it can be heard.nbsp; I myself feel a little like David vs. Goliath in trying to get this show put back on the air.nbsp; I will try my hardest to get the word out there.nbsp; This show deserves more.
You have put into writing what I’ve been thinking about Kings all along.nbsp; It stands out in all aspects, and I want it to continue.nbsp; I also have written to NBC and signed several petitions.nbsp; I want to put my voice everywhere it can be heard.nbsp; I myself feel a little like David vs. Goliath in trying to get this show put back on the air.nbsp; I will try my hardest to get the word out there.nbsp; This show deserves more.