Kingdom
Seen it?2014 | 3 seasons | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.9 out of 10 from audiences and a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: expect drug use.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A raw family drama set against the world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in Venice, California. Alvey Kulina owns Navy St. MMA with the help of his girlfriend Lisa Prince. He is willing to go through extraordinary means to make sure his fighters are taken care of, but all of this responsibility comes at a steep price. He has complicated relationships with both of his sons, Jay and Nate, who are both struggling with their own identities and places within Alvey’s life and gym.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 143K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
- Season 12014 · 10 episodes · 7.3 out of 10Sunday
- Season 22015 · 20 episodes · 7.3 out of 10Sunday
Season 32017 · 10 episodes · 5.9 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
Created by Byron Balasco
- Frank GrilloAlvey Kulina
- Jonathan TuckerJay Kulina
- Nick JonasNate Kulina
- Matt LauriaRyan Wheeler
- Kiele SanchezLisa Prince
- Joanna GoingChristina Kulina