House of David – A Christian Review of Amazon’s King David Series Ep. 1-5

After exploring my thoughts on episodes 1-5 of The House of David, I’ve also reviewed episodes 6-8, diving into their biblical accuracy and faith themes. You can check out that review here to see how the series progresses!

Amazon Prime’s House of David attempts to bring the biblical story of King David to life, tracing his rise from shepherd to warrior and future king of Israel. The series boasts high production value, strong performances, and compelling storytelling—yet it also takes major creative liberties (fictionalized backstories, altered dynamics, historically inaccurate events). For accuracy-minded Christians, some choices frustrate; while certain scenes mirror 1 Samuel, others reshape characters and timelines in ways that contradict Scripture.

Engaging as historical fiction, but it strays often enough to require discernment. Use it as a springboard to read 1 Samuel 15–31 directly; measure the show’s portrayals (David’s faith, Saul’s decline, Jonathan’s loyalty) against Scripture rather than taking the series as doctrine.

High production values and compelling pacing at times, but heavy creative license (invented backstories, early Witch of Endor thread, anachronistic dialogue) creates uneven tone. Moments that closely follow 1 Samuel land; others feel sensationalized, undercutting biblical focus.

Strong ensemble work, but characterizations diverge from Scripture: David is framed as rebellious/uncertain (vs. biblically faithful and courageous); Saul’s unraveling is accelerated; Samuel is kept onstage longer than the text; Michal is reworked into a pre-Goliath romance; Ahinoam becomes a scheming villain.

Best for teens/adults who can treat it as dramatized historical fiction and compare with Scripture. Useful for group discussions; accuracy-focused viewers may be frustrated by deviations.