House of David lands third season at Prime Video after 40 million debut
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Prime Video has officially renewed its biblical drama House of David for a third season, confirming the future of the Wonder Project and Amazon MGM Studios series that stars Michael Iskander as the title character. The renewal signals continued backing for the streamer's faith-based programming, even as its other Wonder Project drama, It's Not Like That, starring Scott Foley and Erinn Hayes, has been cancelled after a single season.
Season 1 of House of David drew 40 million viewers worldwide on Prime Video, according to Amazon, while Season 2 — noted for its extensive use of AI in visual effects — premiered first on the Wonder Project subscription add-on in November before a wider Prime Video release in late March. Season 3 will follow David's journey from hunted outlaw in exile to his destiny as King, exploring the sacrifices demanded of him before he takes the throne. Created and executive produced by Jon Erwin and Jon Gunn, the series also stars Ali Suliman as King Saul, Ayelet Zurer as Queen Ahinoam and Stephen Lang as Samuel, and is produced in association with Nomadic Pictures, Argonauts, Kingdom Story Company and Lionsgate Television.
- Prime Video renews biblical drama House of David for a third season.
- Season 1 drew 40 million viewers worldwide, per Amazon.
- Fellow Wonder Project drama It's Not Like That cancelled after one season.
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House of David centres on the biblical story of David, telling how he rises from an unlikely young shepherd to become King of Israel, at a time when the reigning King Saul is losing his grip on power. It is a big-budget drama from Amazon MGM Studios and the Wonder Project, a faith-focused content venture, with Michael Iskander playing David alongside Ali Suliman as Saul and other cast members in supporting roles.
The show has become a notable success for Amazon, with its first season reportedly reaching 40 million viewers worldwide, part of a wider push by streaming services to invest in faith-based programming aimed at audiences who feel underserved by mainstream television. Its second season also drew attention for its heavy use of artificial intelligence in creating visual effects, an approach that has sparked debate within the entertainment industry.
The Wonder Project itself is a newer venture within Amazon's streaming operation, offering both a standalone subscription add-on and wider distribution through Prime Video, and House of David has been its flagship title so far, even as other shows under the same banner have struggled to find an audience.
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- Variety — u2018House of Davidu2019 Renewed for Season 3 at Amazon
- The Hollywood Reporter — u2018House of Davidu2019 Renewed by Prime Video for Season 3
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Originally published by Deadline as “‘House Of David’ Renewed For Season 3 By Prime Video”.