I've been devouring my fair share of Easter-themed content lately, from Journey to Bethlehem and Jesus Revolution to Seong-ho Jang's recent animated film, King of Kings. But there's one inspiring title that seems to have slipped under the radar, even though it drew 22 million viewers in less than three weeks, soared to the second spot on Prime Video's most-watched list and quickly got renewed for season two.
Allow me to introduce House of David, which refers to the lineage through which Jesus of Nazareth descended. Set in 1000 BC, the historical drama depicts the story of a young shepherd and outcast who goes up against a Philistine giant and eventually becomes the king of ancient Israel. It's compelling, thought-provoking and easily one of the most riveting adaptations I've ever seen.
Now, I ought to mention that this is not an accurate historical account, and the show makes this clear from the beginning. A lot (and I mean a lot) of creative liberties are taken and backstories are fabricated for added drama and suspense. So, if you're looking for a biblical narrative that stays true to all the facts, you won't find that here. However, those who know the full story will appreciate many aspects that do reflect what truly happened, and those who are unfamiliar will be thoroughly entertained. Here's why you should consider adding this show to your Easter playlist.
