Kings (2009)

Kings portrays Prince Jack Benjamin's secret gay identity and his relationship with Joseph with significant depth and empathy. While his story is ultimately tragic due to societal and familial pressures, the narrative consistently affirms the worth of his identity and love, framing external intolerance as the source of his suffering. The show critiques the oppressive environment rather than the character's queer identity.

The character of Reverend Ephram Samuels, based on the biblical prophet Samuel (an ancient Israelite figure), is portrayed by a Black actor, Eamonn Walker. This constitutes a change in the character's established racial depiction from the source material.

The show, a modern retelling of the Old Testament, portrays core Judeo-Christian themes such as divine right, prophecy, and the struggle between faith and secular power. It generally affirms the reality of divine guidance and the moral strength derived from sincere faith, with characters like the prophet Silas Benjamin and David embodying these principles positively.

Drawing directly from the Hebrew Bible, the series explores foundational Jewish narratives and theological concepts, including divine anointing, covenant, and the role of prophets. The narrative treats these themes with respect, affirming the existence of a divine plan and the moral imperative of faith, as exemplified by characters like David.