Kings

King Silas Benjamin (Golden Globe winner Ian McShane, "Deadwood") is the well-entrenched king of Gilboa, whose flag bears a divine butterfly symbol. Gilboa has its capital in Shiloh, a clean new city that is unspoiled by time or litter. Silas must deal with the tensions rising between Gilboa and neighboring nation Gath. When several prisoners of war are taken, a young soldier, David Shepherd (Chris Egan, "Eragon"), defies orders and crosses enemy lines to save them. Unknown to David, the soldier he saves is Jack Benjamin (Sebastian Stan, "The Covenant"), the son of the king. From that day forth, David’s life will never be the same. Also starring Susanna Thompson, Allison Miller, Wes Studi, Eamonn Walker and Dylan Baker.

As Queen Rose (Susanna Thompson) prepares the mansion for the arrival of the Gath military, King Silas (Ian McShane) and General Abner (Wes Studi) plot against David Shepherd (Chris Egan). David's noticeable absence at the peace treaty signing is called into question by Gath's leader, ultimately impeding the ceremony. Meanwhile, William (Dylan Baker) plans to assert his power over the treasury in an attempt to weaken the King. Jack (Sebastian Stan), outraged over his parents’ dismissive treatment decides to go on an impromptu shopping spree. Allison Miller and Eamonn Walker also star.

Unbeknownst to Queen Rose (Susanna Thompson), King Silas (Ian McShane) steals away from her first royal ballet event to rush to the bedside of his ailing illegitimate son. While Rose and Jack (Sebastian Stan) scheme to tarnish David's (Christopher Egan) heroic public image with a night out on the town, Reverend Samuels (Eamonn Walker) and the King remain at odds. Allison Miller and Wes Studi also star.

King Silas (Ian McShane) uses Port Prosperity to negotiate peace with Gath, forcing David (Christopher Egan) to choose between his King and his family. When citizens begin to rebel against Silas’ decision, Michelle (Allison Miller) gets involved and further complicates the situation. Jack (Sebastian Stan) faces a difficult decision when his uncle, William Cross (Dylan Baker), tries to persuade him to defy his father. Susanna Thompson, Eamonn Walker and Wes Studi also star.

The kingdom prepares for Judgment Day, an annual event where ten cases are chosen for King Silas (Ian McShane) to preside over. When Michelle (Allison Miller) and David (Chris Egan) are forced to compete for the tenth case, their relationship becomes strained. Jack (Sebastian Stan) and Katrina's (guest star Leslie Bibb) relationship intensifies as they conspire to attain more power. The king and queen's nephew Andrew Cross (guest star Macaulay Culkin) returns to the kingdom after years in exile, stirring up old conflicts within the royal family. Susanna Thompson, Eamonn Walker and Dylan Baker also star.

King Silas (Ian McShane) sends Jack (Sebastian Stan) and David (Christopher Egan) to Gath to reinforce the peace agreement. David quickly learns that the trip is much more than just a diplomatic tour when Gath asks for an unusual and dangerous favor. Michelle (Allison Miller) discovers that her health care bill may have created more problems than it solved. Meanwhile, Silas faces the potential crisis of a deadly plague entering his city. Also stars Eamonn Walker, Susanna Thompson, Dylan Baker, and Wes Studi.