Plenty of Old Testament stories fall under the heading of Too Hot For TV. The Bible verses that inspire “House of David” have several, including one preordained romance between its titular hero (played by Michael Iskander) and Mychal (Indy Lewis), the youngest daughter of King Saul (Ali Suliman).
To reward David for slaying Goliath, Saul offers the recently promoted sheepherder the hand of his eldest, Mirab (Yali Topol Margalith). When David refuses, insisting on marrying his true love, the king demands a disgusting bride price.
