A few weeks ago I discovered the browse shows option on Hulu and found a few shows cancelled in their first season that should've gotten at least a second chance. The first i happened upon was Kings. It wasn't the concept that attracted me to this show rather the presence of Ian McShane as the primary character. After watching the HBO Deadwood series McShane has my full attention with anything he chooses to do.The characters he portrays are unbelievably good, full of passion and charm, but with the ability to cut your throat without hesitation.
The show's premise is simple: Modern society under the rule of a monarchy with challenges as large as battling the current war with a neighboring nation and as small as family disputes between the King and his wife and children. The show initially comes off a little soap opera-esque, but the linear storyline definitely keeps you interested with plot twists coming often and unexpectedly. My favorite aspect of the show was the strong theme of fate and it's hold on reality. There were many times in the storyline that a "sign" was revealed to lead a particular character through a conflict. It's a very attractive and unique concept when contrasted to the directionless reality we inhabit.
McShane is certainly the driving force of the show with younger actors following his lead and from my opinion they do a damn fine job. After the 13 episodes of it's first season i wanted there to be much more to delve into, but alas, NBC aborted and the show was lost forever. After doing a little research apparently most of the reason the show was cancelled was due to poor advertising leading up to the premier, which is certainly true from my perspective considering i hadn't heard of Kings until i stumbled upon it now, but i'm certiainly glad i did and would recommend it to anyone.
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