Season 2 of House of David picks up in the triumphant wake of Saul's army returning to Gibeah after the iconic battle with Goliath, where young shepherd David emerges as the celebrated "giant slayer." As Israel's fragile kingdom teeters on the brink of collapse under King Saul's faltering rule, David—torn between fierce loyalty to his mentor Jonathan and the weight of his divine destiny—rises from humble warrior to a figure who captivates the people's hearts. Amid palace intrigue, fracturing family ties, forbidden romances, and shifting alliances, the season explores the dawn of the Iron Age's brutal warfare, spiritual reckonings, and the high cost of power. Created by Jon Erwin and Jon Gunn, this eight-episode biblical epic blends sweeping historical drama, intense betrayals, and profound questions of faith, loyalty, and leadership, transforming ancient scripture into a riveting saga of human frailty and divine purpose.

Series Details (Season 2)

• Title: House of David
• Season 2 Overview: Premiered October 5, 2025 (Prime Video via Wonder Project subscription); 8 episodes; weekly releases on Sundays starting with Episodes 1-2 at midnight PT, followed by one new episode per week (e.g., Episode 3 on October 12, finale on November 23); focuses on post-Goliath palace politics, David's training under Jonathan, Saul's unraveling court, and emerging threats from Philistine lords like Achish.
• Creators/Executive Producers: Jon Erwin, Jon Gunn
• Genre: Biblical Drama, Historical Epic
• Language: English (with Hebrew and Aramaic elements)
• Runtime per Episode: 45-55 minutes
• Network/Platform: Prime Video (exclusive via Wonder Project subscription, $5.99/month add-on; not available on standard Prime)
• Cast (Core for Season 2; returning from S1 with additions):
  • Michael Iskander as David
  • Ali Suliman as King Saul
  • Ayelet Zurer as Ahinoam (Saul's wife)
  • Stephen Lang as Goliath (flashbacks/recurring impact)
  • Indy Lewis as Michal
  • Yali Topol Margalith as Jonathan
  • Ethan Kai as Joab
  • Sam Otto as Abner
  • Oded Fehr as Achish
  • Louis Ferreira as Samuel
  • Davood Ghadami as Eshbaal
  • Ashraf Barhom as Doeg
  • Alexander Uloom as Eliab
  • Additional Recurring: Colin Salmon, Lara Wollington, and new guest roles for tribal leaders and diplomats
• Production Company: Wonder Project, Amazon MGM Studios
• Filming Location: Greece (Utopia Studios) and Morocco (standing in for ancient Israel)
• Reception: Built on S1's 44 million global viewers and #1 Prime Video ranking; early buzz praises intensified action and emotional depth (IMDb overall series 7.8/10); lauded for diverse casting and thematic relevance to modern leadership struggles but noted for occasional historical liberties.
• Notable: Renewed mid-S1 production in March 2025 after 22 million viewers in 17 days; emphasizes Iron Age innovations like chariots and iron weapons; Wonder Project's flagship series, curating faith-based content IMDb Page Prime Video Season 2 Forbes Release Schedule PRIMETIMER Cast Guide The Wrap Episode Details Hollywood Reporter Renewal Wonder Project Site JustWatch Streaming Christian Film Blog Update The Futon Critic News