Following Season 1 of the acclaimed Biblical drama, House of David opens its doors for an encore this October. Arguably the greatest underdog story ever told, the tale of the humble shepherd David battling the enormous Goliath and overcoming the most unfavorable odds to defeat the giant has provided faith and inspiration for centuries. As such, it’s no surprise that the Prime Video original series was quickly renewed after the monumental viewership success.
Although Season 2 of House of David reduces its episode count from eight to five, showrunner Jon Erwin deserves credit for producing and releasing Season 2 just eight months after the series premiered on Prime Video. Hailed for its historical accuracy and sweeping cinematic grandeur, House of David is precisely the uplifting triumph that will appeal to believers and non-believers alike.
‘House of David’s Premise, Explained
House of David is an impeccably detailed Biblical historical drama created by Jon Erwin for Prime Video. The original series premiered with little marketing or fanfare in February 2025, featuring eight episodes in Season 1. An underdog parable for the ages, the story follows David (played by Michael Iskander), a humble shepherd from Bethlehem who rises to become King of Israel after King Saul (played by Ali Suliman) struggles with declining mental stability.
A poet and musician at heart, David is a soulful and moralistic do-gooder who is chosen by the prophet Samuel (played by Stephen Lang) to succeed King Saul. As David grapples with his newfound role as a leader and his desire to enjoy his youth by exploring and adventuring, he must grow up quickly and lead Israel to prominence. With King Saul’s sanity eroding by the day, David must also navigate palace intrigue, political conspiracies, and secret ulterior motives, proving that David has few people to trust outside his family.
As David comes of age, focuses on his new Kingship, and forges a path forward for Israel’s future, he is met with resistance every step of the way. His perilous path puts him on a collision course with Goliath (played by Martyn Ford), the Philistine giant depicted in the Book of Samuel. The phrase “David versus Goliath” has become a universal catch-all for a small underdog given almost zero chance to defeat an enemy with a much larger and heavier stature.
The intense showdown between David and Goliath in the Season 1 finale is alone worth adding House of David to Prime Video subscribers’ watch list. Given its lasting lore and metaphorical might, living up to the battle of David and Goliath is a seemingly impossible task that House of David nails with eye-popping splendor.
Underdog tales inspire hope, instill faith, and grant the meek a reason to persist with the utmost belief that success will follow. House of David excels at espousing such Biblical tenets, with high viewership and critical acclaim generating great anticipation for Season 2.
‘House of David’s Season 1 Reception
Despite seemingly coming out of nowhere, House of David‘s first season was incredibly successful for Prime Video. The Biblical series drew 22 million viewers in its first 17 days on the platform (via Deadline), which is one of the reasons Season 2 was made so quickly. Granted, Season 2 reduces the episode count from eight (technically seven, with a two-part finale) to five, but the demand proves the show’s popularity.
In addition to the strong viewership, House of David Season 1 garnered glowing reviews from critics and non-critics. The series holds a 71% Rotten Tomatoes score, with most critics lauding the show’s historical accuracy, grand-scale spectacle, committed performances, and well-woven follow-up to Prime Video’s The Chosen. Of course, Biblical dramas always run the risk of preaching to the converted and failing to generate new believers, but, for the most part, House of David has been praised for its spiritual upliftment and will surely welcome more viewers rather than turn them away.
Unsurprisingly, House of David has fared even better among non-critics. The series holds a 90% Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score and an 82 Metacritic user score, indicating higher favorability among general TV watchers. Despite knowing how the famous Bible tale ends, House of David excels at taking viewers on an epic journey rather than worrying about the surprise of the destination. For David, it’s about the means, not the ends, with Season 2 promising more epic action.
What To Expect in ‘House of David’ Season 2
House of David Season 2 premieres its first two episodes on Wonder Project on Prime Video on October 5, 2025. After that, the final three episodes will be released one week apart. In terms of the story, Season 2 will explore David’s newfound role as the King of Israel, the escalating politics in the king’s court, his family’s support and jealousy, and those conspiring to dethrone him. David’s budding romance with Mychal (Indy Lewis) is also expected to be expanded upon.
Another compelling plot point fans can look forward to in Season 2 is David’s bond with his best friend and trusted confidant, Prince Jonathan (played by Ethan Kai). In the Season 1 finale, Prince Jonathan helped convince King Saul to step down from the throne, allowing David to succeed him. Jonathan did so in exchange for his freedom granted by King Achish (played by Alexander Uloom), setting up an even more intriguing subplot in Season 2.
With larger cinematic spectacles on the horizon, House of David shines when balancing epic battles with intimate palace intrigue. As David leads Israel to prosperity in Season 2 of the underrated Prime Video show, he must keep a watchful eye on his family members and so-called allies who secretly harbor hidden agendas and attempt to seize the power of the throne.
For all those who feel crushed by the overwhelming hurdles the road to success is paved with, House of David is a reminder that with faith, honor, and bravery, the seemingly impossible can be achieved. House of David is available to stream on Prime Video.
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February 27, 2025
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Prime Video
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