Kingdom

Drama2014TV-MA40 episodes3 seasonsScripted

Tagline: One of the strong

First aired: 2014-10-08

Synopsis

A raw family drama set against the world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in Venice, California. Alvey Kulina owns Navy St. MMA with the help of his girlfriend Lisa Prince. He is willing to go through extraordinary means to make sure his fighters are taken care of, but all of this responsibility comes at a steep price. He has complicated relationships with both of his sons, Jay and Nate, who are both struggling with their own identities and places within Alvey’s life and gym.

Creators

Byron Balasco

Casting

  • Frank Grillo
    Alvey Kulina
  • Kiele Sanchez
    Lisa Prince
  • Nick Jonas
    Nate Kulina
  • Joanna Going
    Christina Kulina
  • Matt Lauria
    Ryan Wheeler
  • Jonathan Tucker
    Jay Kulina
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Season 1

Alvey Kulina and his girlfriend Lisa Prince struggle with keeping their gym, Navy St., financially stable. Their best hopes are Alvey's younger son, Nate, an up an coming fighter, and Lisa's ex-fiance and former MMA champ, Ryan Wheeler, just released on parole from prison.

Number of episodes 10

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Season 2

Season two begins with Ryan “The Destroyer” Wheeler defending his title and Jay finding a new obsession. Alvey’s improved fortune has led to a bigger gym, but also a bigger appetite for risk. Lisa, the beautiful and fierce second in command at Navy St. MMA, focuses on managing Alicia, an impulsive but skilled female fighter. Nate's determination to get back in the cage causes rifts with his family and complicates his self-identity. Christina gets a taste of sober life while continuing to carry the burden of her sons’ struggles towards victory—with victory comes agony and a price.

Number of episodes 20

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Season 3

Season three is filled with relatable incidences - the battle for recognition, the exhilaration of victory, the humiliation of defeat and the memories of dreams shattered until a single moment introduces the possibility of a better or, at least different, future. Despite the hard punches inside the cage, the Navy St. MMA family never lose sight of their humanity, the strength of family bonds and battling demons in and out of the cage.

Number of episodes 10