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Kings S1E12 — The New King: Part 1

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Kings•Season 1•Episode 12

The New King: Part 1

8.6/10 · 144 votesJul 18, 200943 min

Ranked #1 of 13 in Season 1•+0.5 vs season avg

After imprisoning Jack and David for treason, Silas continues with his plan to hand over Port Prosperity to long-time enemy Gath. Meanwhile, Michelle seeks a way to keep David alive.

Directed byEd Bianchi

Written byKara Lee Corthron

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Seasons1

Season 1 Episodes13

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Goliath (1)

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Goliath (2)

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Prosperity

First Night still

First Night

Insurrection still

Insurrection

Judgment Day still

Judgment Day

Brotherhood still

Brotherhood

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The Sabbath Queen

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Pilgrimage

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Chapter One

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Javelin

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The New King: Part 1

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The New King: Part 2

Cast7

Ian McShane

Ian McShane

King Silas Benjamin

Christopher Egan

Christopher Egan

David Shepherd

Susanna Thompson

Susanna Thompson

Queen Rose Benjamin

Allison Miller

Allison Miller

Michelle Benjamin

Eamonn Walker

Eamonn Walker

Reverend Ephram Samuels

Sebastian Stan

Sebastian Stan

Jack Benjamin

Dylan Baker

Dylan Baker

William Cross

Crew3

Ed Bianchi

Ed Bianchi

Director

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Kara Lee Corthron

Writer

Julie Martin

Julie Martin

Co-Executive Producer

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Episode Summary

"The New King: Part 1" is episode 12 of Kings season 1. It scored 8.6/10 from 144 votes, ranking #1 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Ed Bianchi and written by Kara Lee Corthron, it aired on July 18, 2009.

Next: E13 · The New King: Part 2 Best of Season 1