The network has officially confirmed the return of the series to the broadcast schedule. Your dedication ensured that this perspective was recognized by those in power. We should monitor the upcoming promotional materials to ensure the integrity of the original vision remains intact.
July 29, 2016
Final supporters
This Epic Many Series is the most accurate bible story of Kings Saul, David, Prophets Samuel and Nathan. I remember the feeling of excitement when the trailer came on. My first reaction was, "finally a Christian show airs on regular TV prime time." I am a Born Again Christian that would catch a nap so I can be up at 10 pm Eastern Standard Time with my bible on hand to watch. I believe it was an excellent teaching tool for my kids understanding. Of Kings and Prophets was very tangible for all audiences.
Many sources said the show was cancelled due to amount of elicit material. However, it can't be any more elicit than Scandal, Empire, Lucifer, Soap Operas, and the likes. When we read the pages of Scriptures, what was aired was not far from biblical text. Unfortunately Of Kings and Prophet‘s downward ratings trajectory was similar to that of Wicked City, which was cancelled after dropping to a 0.4 — a record low for a Big 4 telecast this season — in Week 3. (ABC again used Beyond the Tank as a fill-in when Wicked City was yanked.)
Writers Adam Cooper and Bill Collage said at the Television Critics Association press tour that they hope to push the envelope "as far as we can" in regards to the amount of sex and violence featured on the series. Showrunner Chris Brancato later clarified "This story is an Old Testament [one that’s] violent [and] sex-drenched. It’s one of the world’s first soap operas. … You will watch a show that is tasteful but that also tells the story you can read if you want to pick up the Bible."Then-ABC president Paul Lee (who was removed from the network before the show premiered) described the pilot episode simply as "muscular". Cooper suggested that if need be, some of the more graphic scenes on the series may be edited for public broadcast, and release the originally intended scenes for online viewing.
I encourage every Christian to watch this video, and do sign this petition requesting Of Kings and Prophets return to ABC. We need 8 million people to show support for this biblical series. That's twice the amount of its first episode's ratings. Let us make this petition go viral. It will be heard by ABC and other news stations. Let us make a loud enough voice for this cause.
Thank you so very much. Sign and Share.
God bless you all.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
June 29, 2016
April 14, 2016
The feedback I continue to receive reminds me that many viewers still value the potential this series held as an educational resource. I am currently organizing the arguments presented in your comments to prepare a formal inquiry for the network executives. Your dedication to this cause remains a vital component of our effort to be heard.
Reached 100 supporters
March 26, 2016
March 26, 2016
The campaign is approaching one hundred signatures. Please circulate this petition among your networks to ensure we reach this milestone before the next review. Your engagement remains vital to the success of this objective.
319 Comments
This was great TV, and I don't even care about the biblical aspect of it. It was well done - like Vikings (from the History Channel). I was shocked and impressed that ABC produced a show of such quality.
An excellent and exciting show, cut off and no good reason. It was well written, well produced, just an all around good show. It's a shame it was cancelled, and it really should be brought back. If ABC won't run it, sell the show to Showtime or Starz so it can be as realistic as possible.
Show was under advertised, and not given a fair chance.....biggest upset replaced with "Shark Tank" people trying to get investors for their creations, what was their ratings, we'll neverknow.
Loved this show! Thought it was well done and not cheesy like a lot of Bible based shows have been in the past. I want to see the rest of this epic retelling of the life of King David and Saul. Please bring it back!
Bring back the show! It was awesome, well acted, well written, and those who claim that it was inaccurate forget that there was much death, sex, and violence in the bible itself. As a religious person, I still enjoyed it.
We want this show back
We want this show back
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The network has officially confirmed the return of the series to the broadcast schedule. Your dedication ensured that this perspective was recognized by those in power. We should monitor the upcoming promotional materials to ensure the integrity of the original vision remains intact.
July 29, 2016
Final supporters
This Epic Many Series is the most accurate bible story of Kings Saul, David, Prophets Samuel and Nathan. I remember the feeling of excitement when the trailer came on. My first reaction was, "finally a Christian show airs on regular TV prime time." I am a Born Again Christian that would catch a nap so I can be up at 10 pm Eastern Standard Time with my bible on hand to watch. I believe it was an excellent teaching tool for my kids understanding. Of Kings and Prophets was very tangible for all audiences.
Many sources said the show was cancelled due to amount of elicit material. However, it can't be any more elicit than Scandal, Empire, Lucifer, Soap Operas, and the likes. When we read the pages of Scriptures, what was aired was not far from biblical text. Unfortunately Of Kings and Prophet‘s downward ratings trajectory was similar to that of Wicked City, which was cancelled after dropping to a 0.4 — a record low for a Big 4 telecast this season — in Week 3. (ABC again used Beyond the Tank as a fill-in when Wicked City was yanked.)
Writers Adam Cooper and Bill Collage said at the Television Critics Association press tour that they hope to push the envelope "as far as we can" in regards to the amount of sex and violence featured on the series. Showrunner Chris Brancato later clarified "This story is an Old Testament [one that’s] violent [and] sex-drenched. It’s one of the world’s first soap operas. … You will watch a show that is tasteful but that also tells the story you can read if you want to pick up the Bible."Then-ABC president Paul Lee (who was removed from the network before the show premiered) described the pilot episode simply as "muscular". Cooper suggested that if need be, some of the more graphic scenes on the series may be edited for public broadcast, and release the originally intended scenes for online viewing.
I encourage every Christian to watch this video, and do sign this petition requesting Of Kings and Prophets return to ABC. We need 8 million people to show support for this biblical series. That's twice the amount of its first episode's ratings. Let us make this petition go viral. It will be heard by ABC and other news stations. Let us make a loud enough voice for this cause.
Thank you so very much. Sign and Share.
God bless you all.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
June 29, 2016
April 14, 2016
The feedback I continue to receive reminds me that many viewers still value the potential this series held as an educational resource. I am currently organizing the arguments presented in your comments to prepare a formal inquiry for the network executives. Your dedication to this cause remains a vital component of our effort to be heard.
Reached 100 supporters
March 26, 2016
March 26, 2016
The campaign is approaching one hundred signatures. Please circulate this petition among your networks to ensure we reach this milestone before the next review. Your engagement remains vital to the success of this objective.
319 Comments
Bring the show back! Had it been promoted as much as other shows people would have known about it. I found out about the show on hulu and then I found out it was cancelled. Totally unfair. Bring the show back!
This was great TV, and I don't even care about the biblical aspect of it. It was well done - like Vikings (from the History Channel). I was shocked and impressed that ABC produced a show of such quality.
An excellent and exciting show, cut off and no good reason. It was well written, well produced, just an all around good show. It's a shame it was cancelled, and it really should be brought back. If ABC won't run it, sell the show to Showtime or Starz so it can be as realistic as possible.
Show was under advertised, and not given a fair chance.....biggest upset replaced with "Shark Tank" people trying to get investors for their creations, what was their ratings, we'll neverknow.
Loved this show! Thought it was well done and not cheesy like a lot of Bible based shows have been in the past. I want to see the rest of this epic retelling of the life of King David and Saul. Please bring it back!
Bring back the show! It was awesome, well acted, well written, and those who claim that it was inaccurate forget that there was much death, sex, and violence in the bible itself. As a religious person, I still enjoyed it.
We want this show back
We want this show back
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Bring the show back! Had it been promoted as much as other shows people would have known about it. I found out about the show on hulu and then I found out it was cancelled. Totally unfair. Bring the show back!