Earlier this week, we reported ABC has cancelled Of Kings and Prophets after two episodes. Now, some of the series’ producers have reacted to the biblical drama’s swift cancellation.
Of Kings and Prophets starred Ray Winstone, Olly Rix, and Simone Kessell in stories based on the Biblical Books of Samuel.
On their Facebook page, producers Reza Aslan and Mahyad Tousi expressed disappointment with ABC’s decision but sounded hopeful about the series getting picked up somewhere else:
We feel confident that ABC Studios will find a new home for our show so that the millions of you who have tuned in to see it will get an opportunity to see the rest of this tale, and that millions more will have the opportunity to see it.”
As of now, ABC is not airing the drama’s remaining eight episodes.
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What do you think? Did you watch Of Kings and Prophets? Do you think it should’ve been cancelled? Do you think another network should pick up the series?
I loved the show and am upset it was taken off. I think it may have been a little too explicit for the ABC channel but it should definitely be picked by another new or like hbo, cinemax, showtime, Tmc, starz, encore, epix, amc, syfy etc…
The only reason the show was cancelled is because it pertains to the bible,,,,, why haven’t empire been cancelled with there gay sex seens why haven’t lucifer been cancelled with it’s promoting evil seens,,,, so called parent bias group,,,,,, the fact of the matter is that you hate the bible !!!!!!
Preach!!!
Should be picked up by another network. The two episodes were fantastic. None of it was diabolically explicit and ‘never been on screen before’. After reading of the cancellation, I went back and read Samuel. Great job by ALL. It will soon be back on our screens!!!
I am dumbfounded as to how ABC would cancel this show after only 2 episodes. I thought it was one of the best new shows on and was so waiting for each new episode. I’m done with ABC!! They only want to air shows that have gay content it seems. Surely another network will pick this show up. Great actors and directing. I am so mad. Screw ABC!!!!
So very upset! This was a great show. The few who complained about violence and sex, it came on at ten kids should be asleep. I don’t see them complaining about soap operas that are on during the day time. Or the cop and law shows that play at night. They can get quite graphic. If you don’t like it turn the channel.
This series was somewhat educational, perhaps it can be shown through PBS, DISCOVERY CHANNEL, HISTORY CHANNEL, or even on TBN, Daystar, etc for it’s religious content.
I am so disappointed. I have actually seen and heard worse on regular TV but yet it has not been cancelled. Was so looking forward to it all week. Please do something to bring the program back. Thank you.
I am VERY disappointed! Hopefully, ABC will sell it to Amazon Prime or Netflix or even send it over to On Demand through Cable TV, so that those of us that really enjoyed the show could see the rest of the episodes.
It’s very sad to see how ABC cancelled a show that was outstanding and depicted all ethnicities and well played out biblical drama. I ran home to make sure I was able watch it. Kudos to the writers and actors/actresses and The Most High will open a greater door to see the rest of the series and hopefully others to follow.
Blessings
Disappointed. Here was a series that was presenting the story in a realistic manner, not the sugarcoated version that is often used in movies covering these topics. The characters were presented as real people, not gods. Hope that it is broadcast at some point by ABC or another network.
This is foolery…I liked the show..they take shows like this off aire but the show shows like scandal.modern family and how to get away with murder Where there’s lebisian and gays kissing and sleeping together…talk about God and the bible and the show is cancelled
So disappointed that the show was cancelled; was looking forward to third one tonight; never heard of a ten- episode program just stopping after airing only two episodes; please reconsider- show us the other 8!
Please bring it back my mom and i are so sadd : ( not sure why they can keep the show LUCIFER but they cant keep a show about JESUS times. I will pray that they can bring this show back soon. I had it ready to recording and ready for today i was wondering why it did show up today.soo said.
I am so very disappointed and heartbroken to hear of the cancellation of this show. I was so looking forward to watching tonight’s episode. I watched the first two episodes and during each program, I experienced raw feelings, connections and emotions like never before. If I could have watched the entire series in one night, one after the other, I would of. During this Holy Week I would have Never expected the cancellation of such a Powerful show, especially during times like these. The content and message of this show filled a large void in network television. I can only… Read more »
Dammit!