The story of the rise of the biblical figure David, who ultimately became Israel's most famous king. The series focuses on the once-mighty King Saul, whose hubris led to his downfall. Guided by God, the prophet Samuel anoints a young man of humble origins and outcasts as the new king. As Saul slowly loses his grip on the kingdom, David embarks on a journey to discover and fulfill his own destiny, experiencing love, loss, and violence in the court of the king he is destined to replace. The rise of one leader means the fall of another.