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Mar. 17th, 2009 08:59 pmSo this is a new icon...featuring a new show I'm crazy about and a character I'm about to talk about in a vacuum because no one probably cares, but hey, what else is a journal for if not empty preaching?
Kings is the modern adaptation of the King David story from the Old Testament and it's a very pretty show with generally awesome acting (Dude from Deadwood!) and so much potential. (Do not worry if you are not familiar/not into the Bible story: you don't really need it).
Anyways, if you have ever scrolled through fanfiction.net's Bible section (it's okay, I won't judge) or maybe happened upon a Bible fiction in Yuletide (those are generally better), then you may have seen a David/Jonathan story. David, the chosen king, and Jonathan, the current king's son, are even thought by some scholars to have been lovers. But you know what, validation is not needed; subtext is a major source of inspiration for any fandom; especially the slash one. But what is true is that whole 'friend that sticks closer than a brother thing'--totally about David and Jonathan.
After watching the premiere of Kings, I have to say that the actor (and the writers, just a little) will have to put in some work to get to that wonderful friendship. But I'm not upset about it because I kind of like David and Jonathan not getting off to BFFhood from the beginning. Really, I think the negativity Jack shows toward David is understandable but more like a product of anger towards his father/situation that he can't show. While the setting of Kings does not have a right by blood to rule, I'm sure Jack was raised to believe the throne would be his--especially with his kind of mother (stage mom level INFINITY). So with David coming around and now getting everything Jack wants, but can't get, mostly due to his own nature; I would expect some jealousy. Sebastian Stan?, the actor playing Jack, was kind of flat for me throughout the show except for that awesome scene on the stairs with King Silas. Really, if you only watch one scene: watch that one. Granted he gets some good material and the actor steps up his game; I could see Jack being an awesome character. (But knowing how the David-Jonathan thing plays out makes this story ultimately sad)
But Jack wasn't the only one to not shine: Everyone except for Reverend Samuels, King Silas, and David kind of faded out at different points of the show.
If you only watch two scenes (because the Stairs is a MUST SEE): also watch the scene with David and his brother, leading up to David pleading for peace between Gilboa and Gatha. If David doesn't use Be Brave Now in a speech later, I'll be a little disappointed.
Did I mention the women: okay they have not been the strongest yet but there is potential. I don't think they've been given great material yet and I hope them to have a stronger showing in later episodes, especially Queen Rose.
Why you should watch the show: Potentially epic story telling; Multi-layered relationships, Complex characters, tragedy, canon gay that doesn't seem stereotypical, gorgeous sets (for now).
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Kings is the modern adaptation of the King David story from the Old Testament and it's a very pretty show with generally awesome acting (Dude from Deadwood!) and so much potential. (Do not worry if you are not familiar/not into the Bible story: you don't really need it).
Anyways, if you have ever scrolled through fanfiction.net's Bible section (it's okay, I won't judge) or maybe happened upon a Bible fiction in Yuletide (those are generally better), then you may have seen a David/Jonathan story. David, the chosen king, and Jonathan, the current king's son, are even thought by some scholars to have been lovers. But you know what, validation is not needed; subtext is a major source of inspiration for any fandom; especially the slash one. But what is true is that whole 'friend that sticks closer than a brother thing'--totally about David and Jonathan.
After watching the premiere of Kings, I have to say that the actor (and the writers, just a little) will have to put in some work to get to that wonderful friendship. But I'm not upset about it because I kind of like David and Jonathan not getting off to BFFhood from the beginning. Really, I think the negativity Jack shows toward David is understandable but more like a product of anger towards his father/situation that he can't show. While the setting of Kings does not have a right by blood to rule, I'm sure Jack was raised to believe the throne would be his--especially with his kind of mother (stage mom level INFINITY). So with David coming around and now getting everything Jack wants, but can't get, mostly due to his own nature; I would expect some jealousy. Sebastian Stan?, the actor playing Jack, was kind of flat for me throughout the show except for that awesome scene on the stairs with King Silas. Really, if you only watch one scene: watch that one. Granted he gets some good material and the actor steps up his game; I could see Jack being an awesome character. (But knowing how the David-Jonathan thing plays out makes this story ultimately sad)
But Jack wasn't the only one to not shine: Everyone except for Reverend Samuels, King Silas, and David kind of faded out at different points of the show.
If you only watch two scenes (because the Stairs is a MUST SEE): also watch the scene with David and his brother, leading up to David pleading for peace between Gilboa and Gatha. If David doesn't use Be Brave Now in a speech later, I'll be a little disappointed.
Did I mention the women: okay they have not been the strongest yet but there is potential. I don't think they've been given great material yet and I hope them to have a stronger showing in later episodes, especially Queen Rose.
Why you should watch the show: Potentially epic story telling; Multi-layered relationships, Complex characters, tragedy, canon gay that doesn't seem stereotypical, gorgeous sets (for now).
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