dylanemcgregor
01-26-2009, 10:42 AM
I had a chance to watch the pilot of this recently and just wanted to say it seems very promising and the one promo I've seen for it doesn't do it justice. The pilot has some slow moments, but definitely gets the building towards something bigger vibe down.
Quick summary of the basic plot. I'm putting spoilers on this for people who like to go in completely blind, but I don't think any of this is giving too much away.
It is supposed to be very loosely based on David and Goliath, but set in a modern day alternative universe. Ian McShane plays King Silas the ruler of one nation that is currently at war with the Gaths. David is a farmboy turned soldier in the army who ends up catching the attention of the King.
The shows tone reminds me a bit of BSG and to a lesser extent shows like Deadwood and Carnivale. I highly recommend checking it out.
Quick summary of the basic plot. I'm putting spoilers on this for people who like to go in completely blind, but I don't think any of this is giving too much away.
It is supposed to be very loosely based on David and Goliath, but set in a modern day alternative universe. Ian McShane plays King Silas the ruler of one nation that is currently at war with the Gaths. David is a farmboy turned soldier in the army who ends up catching the attention of the King.
The shows tone reminds me a bit of BSG and to a lesser extent shows like Deadwood and Carnivale. I highly recommend checking it out.