Univision Has Yet Another Impressive Biblical Epic in "Rey David"

The series is written by Vivian De Oliveira Josamp233 de Egipto Los Diez Mandamientos and produced under the mantle of RecordTV which is owned by Brazilian evangelical leader and media mogul Edir Macedo Bezerra amp160As with their previous series RecordTV aims for quality authenticity and scale with their bible epics from massive sets and lavish costumes to shooting on location in deserts and sweeping landscapesThe premiere episode opens with narration over extensive battle scenes and illustrious scenery filling in the audience on the recent history of Egypt leading up to Davidamp8217s young adulthood amp160When the twelve tribes of Israel are slowly being taken over by their enemy King Saul strategizes with his military leaders and is accused of no longer amp8220listening to Godamp8221 who put him on this path to poweramp160 Meanwhile young shepherd David fights off a bear that threatens his familyamp8217s sheep and his brothers soon return from battle amp160David is much like Joseph the titular character of Josamp233 de Egipto in the sense that both are often envied by others particularly their older siblings amp160David tends to his brothers as they have dinner but his father scolds him for bothering them amp160His mother Edna reassures him that kindness courage and bravery will soon lead him to greatnessOne of King Saulamp8217s generals is ambushed by bandits and his daughter is taken amidst the scuffle amp160David sees whatamp8217s happening and intervenes rescuing the young womanamp160 There is evident amp8220love at first sightamp8221 between the two amp160The great prophet Samuel who was given the order by God to anoint Saul as king many years ago pays Saul a visit saying that God has a new mission for himDuring a massive battle Saulamp8217s son Jonathan corners their greatest enemy Agag and is ready to strike but Saul intervenes amp160Jonathan implores his father to let him continue saying that Samuelamp8217s orders from God were very clear to which Saul responds amp8220I am the Kingamp8221 amp160Samuel senses his disobedience and is heartbroken that Saul has once again disobeyed Godamp8217s ordersSamuel then visits King Saul to remove him from the throne for his actions and claims that God has already chosen a new king one that has the heart and courage to obey Him amp160Then Samuel goes to Jesseamp8217s home saying that one of his sons has been chosen as the new king and after meeting all of the older siblings he knows that David is the one God has chosenLeandro Leo pictured at top who plays the young David deserves recognition for his role as the shepherdturnedking amp160He brings a warm boyish charm to the role while adding a sense of bravery and heart amp160Gracindo Junior who portrays King Saul depicts the fallen king with a stoic yet commanding presence particularly in the battle scenes amp160Isaac Bardavid brings as much emotion as he does authority and assertiveness to his role as Samuel the prophet whose two books in the Bible are what the series is based onThe production values continue to astound with massive sets depicting town squares and marketplaces as well as the lavish tents and temples where King Saul and Samuel reside amp160Filming on location in various mountain and desert settings adds a sense of authenticity and realness that period series on other networks donamp8217t always have often opting for green screen or fabricated locations amp160The battle scenes in particular feel like they were ripped from the pages of history from the costumes and props to the intense fight sequences with well over a hundred extras clashing swordsThere are many other biblical miniseries and dramas that RecordTV has produced in recent years that Univision has its eyes set on bringing to their massive Hispanic audiences amp160Rey David joins my personal favorites along with Josamp233 de Egipto and Los Diez MandamientosRey Davidamp160is telecast Monday through Friday at 8 pm on UnivisionClick the social buttons above or below to share this content with your friends and colleaguesThe opinions and points of view expressed in this content are exclusively the views of the author andor subjects and do not necessarily represent the views of MediaVillagecomMyersBizNet Inc management or associated writersamp160

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