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House of David
As one leader falls, another must rise.
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
Michael Iskander
David
24 eps
Ali Suliman
King Saul
24 eps
Indy Lewis
Mychal
24 eps
Ethan Kai
Jonathan
24 eps
Oded Fehr
Abner
24 eps
Yali Topol Margalith
Mirab
24 eps
Davood Ghadami
Eliab
24 eps
Ayelet Zurer
Queen Ahinoam
12 eps
Aury Alby
Joab
15 eps
Naby Dakhli
Abinadab
14 eps
Rada Rae
Avva
9 eps
Raphael Korniets
Young David
5 eps
Aziz Dyab
Nathaneel
7 eps
Stefanos Vuksanovic
Odem
9 eps
Konstantinos Krommidas
Radai
9 eps
Louis Ferreira
Jesse
10 eps
Sam Otto
Eshbaal
11 eps
Inbar Saban
Kazia
14 eps
Stewart Scudamore
Adriel
13 eps
Paolo Luka Noé
Jordan
9 eps
Alexander Uloom
King Achish
13 eps
Nimo Hochenberg
Silas
3 eps
Martyn Ford
Goliath
5 eps
Stephen Lang
Samuel
10 eps
Raresh DiMofte
Lahmi
3 eps
Teym Joseph
Reuben
3 eps
Jeremy Xido
Agag
6 eps
Andreas Alevizos
Ishbi
2 eps
Christos Villanakis
Benob
3 eps
Vasilis Tsigristaris
Drunk Veteran
1 eps
Bernardo Tuccillo
Ezra
1 eps
Darien Martin
Joezer
1 eps
Aaliya Ali
Child
1 eps
Michael D'Cruze
Tribal Leader #1
1 eps
Ashraf Barhom
Doeg
11 eps
Luzian Gupta
Josiah
2 eps
Alex Anlos
Azor
5 eps
Dimitris Zaikas
Ahimelech
4 eps
Haydar Köyel
Ashkelon
3 eps
Yannis Anastasakis
Ashdod
3 eps
The Nutevio profile
TV DNA
How House of David actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.
Signature profile
House of David reads strongest on Character Depth, Bingeability and Emotional Weight.
How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.
How hard it is to stop after one episode.
How much the series is designed to affect you.
How much each hour depends on the one before it.
How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.
The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.
Visual ambition — scale, craft and set-piece filmmaking.
The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.
How often the series is genuinely funny, by design.
The story
What it's about
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.
The run
Seasons
3 seasons · 16 episodes.
Season 1 · Complete
Season 1
20258 episodes
8.0IMDbBest episode · S01E08 David and Goliath (2)
Season 2 · Complete
Season 2
20258 episodes
8.7IMDbIn Season 2, Israel nears collapse as Saul's reign falters. David rises from shepherd to warrior, caught between loyalty and destiny, while the Age of Iron transforms warfare. As families fracture, forbidden loves spark, and alliances shift, faith and power collide in a struggle that will decide Israel’s future.
Best episode · S02E01 A Tale of Two Swords
- Poster unavailableSeason 3
Season 3 · Unannounced
Season 3
8 episodes
Where the series peaks
Best Episodes
The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.
S02E01
A Tale of Two Swords
Goliath has fallen. As the Philistine and Israelite armies clash, David is caught in the center of the storm. Jonathan fights through the chaos, while Saul confronts his demons and the princesses are left to survive alone. Amid the carnage, flashbacks reveal the fateful origins of Achish’s all-consuming pursuit for vengeance. What began as a battle for victory becomes a struggle for survival.
- Directed by Jon Erwin
S01E08
David and Goliath (2)
An epic clash of forces puts a prophecy to a test. One of the most legendary battles in the history of mankind impends and the heroes must face their deadliest and mightiest foes yet. How will the monumental story unfold? Who will be victorious in the struggle for the kingdom?
- Written by Jonathan Walker, Nathan Andrew Jacobs
S02E08
The Truth Revealed
Saul’s paranoia erupts into open war with David, tearing through palace walls and family bonds. Mychal is forced to choose between love and loyalty, while Jonathan risks everything to protect his friend. As fire and betrayal spread across Israel, prophecy and power collide in a finale that will change the kingdom forever.
S02E06
Forged in Fire
As Saul grows paranoid of David’s power, Ahinoam plants a dangerous idea to end his troubles for good. To prove his loyalty and earn Mychal’s hand, Saul orders David to destroy a Philistine forge and personally kill one hundred of their enemies. Meanwhile, Jonathan reckons with a future where he’ll never be king. Achish is given an opportunity. A royal feast turns sour when Saul goes too far.
- Directed by Lynsey Miller
S02E04
Road to Atonement
The royal caravan travels to Tabernacle for the Day of Atonement as Saul prepares for a public confrontation with Samuel. On the road, a nearby village is attacked by the Philistines and David’s skills as a commander are put to the test. Eliab faces an impossible choice when he and Joab embark on a secret mission for the King. Samuel performs a traditional ceremony and holds his ground.
- Directed by Jeff T. Thomas
S02E05
God of Swords
David reunites with Jonathan after several seasons of battle, tensions mount when Abner leads them to Endor in search of forbidden knowledge—where an enigmatic blacksmith and the feared Witch of Endor offer dangerous tools and darker truths that could shift the balance of power forever.
- Directed by Jeff T. Thomas
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
Jon Erwin
Showrunner
Michael Frislev
Executive producer
Jonathan Walker
Executive producer
Jon Gunn
Executive producer
Chad Oakes
Executive producer
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Justin Rosenblatt
Executive producer
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N.D. Wilson
Writer
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Nathan Andrew Jacobs
Writer
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Bekah Hubbell
Writer
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Laura Kenar
Writer
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Michael FrislevExecutive Producer
- Jonathan WalkerExecutive Producer
- Jon GunnExecutive Producer
- Chad OakesExecutive Producer
- Justin RosenblattExecutive Producer
- Jon ErwinExecutive Producer
Writing
- N.D. WilsonWriter
- Jonathan WalkerWriter
- Jon GunnWriter
- Nathan Andrew JacobsWriter
- Bekah HubbellWriter
- Laura KenarWriter
Direction
- Jon GunnDirector
- Jeff T. ThomasDirector
- Lynsey MillerDirector
- Jon ErwinDirector
Where to watch
Streaming
Availability verified against regional listings.
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