Most people know the story of David and Goliath. It’s an epic tale of a shepherd boy vanquishing a giant with nothing more than a pebble and sling, putting him on a path to become the most famous king of Israel. The story has war, politics, fracturing kingdoms, powerful seers, an underdog hero, and of course, a giant—making the biblical story akin to “Lord of the Rings” or “Game of Thrones.”
It’s no doubt that Amazon had the same thoughts when it debuted its new series “House of David” in February.
At a glance, the series trailer might trigger sour memories of “Rings of Power” and “Wheel of Time.” Both shows received substantial criticism from their intended fan bases—accusations of “woke” politics and a blatant disregard for the source material being the primary complaints. Seeing Amazon take on a revered Bible story would understandably…
