‘House Of David’ Renewed For Season 2 By Prime Video

Just three weeks after its Season 1 premiere, Prime Video has ordered a second season of biblical drama House of David.

The series, which launched with three episodes on February 27, drew 22 million viewers in the first 17 days and is among its Top 10 new series debuts in the U.S. to date, according to the streamer. New episodes will be released weekly, leading up to the season finale on April 3.

House of David, which hails from Wonder Project’s Jon Erwin (Jesus RevolutionAmerican Underdog) and Jon Gunn (Ordinary Angels), tells the story of the ascent of the biblical figure, David, played by Michael Iskander, who eventually becomes the most renowned and celebrated king of Israel.

The series, based on an idea from Erwin, follows the once-mighty King Saul as he falls victim to his own pride. At the direction of God, the

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