Michael Iskander in “House of David” Season 1, Episode 8.
The hit Prime Video biblical series House of David wrapped up its first season with Episode 8 last week. Is another season on the way?
Created by Jon Erwin and directed by Erwin, Jon Gunn, Alexandra La Roche and Michael Nankin, House of David debuted on Prime Video on Feb. 27 with a three-episode premiere.
The official summary for the series reads, “House of David tells the story of the ascent of the biblical figure, David, who eventually becomes the most renowned and 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.
“As Saul loses his power over his kingdom, David finds himself on a journey to discover and fulfill his destiny, navigating love, loss, and violence in the court of the very man he’s destined to replace. As one leader falls, another must rise.”
House of David stars Michael Iskander as David, Ali Suliman as King Saul, Stephen Lang as Samuel and Ayelet Zurer as Queen Ahinoman.
With the success of the series, viewers are likely wondering if there will be a House of David Season 2. Luckily Prime Video didn’t wait until the House of David Season 1 finale to give fans their answer.
In a press release issued by Prime Video on March 18, Amazon MGM Studios Head of Television Vernon Sanders said, “Jon Erwin and Jon Gunn’s compelling creative vision has solidified our belief in the series and we are excited to deliver more of the story to our customers. We look forward to a continued journey with Wonder Project as we further expand our slate to encompass faith-based series.”
Erwin and Gunn also expressed their gratitude in the Prime Video press release, saying, “We are humbled by the extraordinary reaction this show has earned from the faith audience worldwide. Thanks to them and our partners at Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, Wonder Project will bring more of the Bible and this epic saga to a global audience. Congratulations to our incredible cast and crew.”
How Did Audiences And Critics Receive ‘House of David’?
Per Prime Video, House of David had 22 million viewers in its first 17 days on the streaming platform following the three-episode premiere of the Feb. 27 premiere of the series.
As of this publication, House of David is the No. 2 most-watch series on Prime Video in the U.S. behind the streamer’s new series The Bondsman starring Kevin Bacon and ahead of Alan Ritchson’s Reacher Season 3 which is No. 3.
House of David Season 1 earned a 71% “fresh” rating from Rotten Tomatoes critics based on seven reviews, while audiences gave the series a 90% “fresh” score based on 250-plus verified user ratings.
While the release date for House of David is yet to be announced, Jon Erwin and Jon Gunn are already revealing details of what fans can expect with Season 2, starting with the place in time it will pick up after Season 1.
“We pick up literally the very second we leave off from Season 1,” Gunn told Variety. “The first episode of Season 2 will be in the entirety of that battle.”
Erwin also detailed what’s ahead for the title character.
“In Season 2, David becomes the warrior, and learns to be careful what you wish for. Destiny comes at a cost,” Erwin explained to Variety. “Fame and success are complex things to navigate, and as this character continues his rise, all those screws of intensity and drama tighten as the truth comes closer and closer to this character and a truth that threatens to unravel everything. Season 1 really does set up Season 2, and I think all the intention just heightens.”
If the series’ creatives get their way, there will be much more House of David after Season 2.
“Six seasons would be amazing,” Erwin told Variety.
All eight episodes of House of David are streaming exclusively on Prime Video.
