I am – Hercules!!

An excerpt from a note we received from the creators of “Kings”:

We are excited to announce that the critically acclaimed drama KINGS will finally return to NBC this Saturday, June 13th at 8pm. The show's remaining seven episodes will continue to run weekly, through to the series' finale on July 25, wrapping up all major storylines. The episodes include more incredible work from IAN MCSHANE, CHRIS EGAN and the rest of the extraordinary Kings cast; as well as striking performances by guest stars MACAULAY CULKIN, BRIAN COX, LESLIE BIBB, LEE TURGESEN, and SAFFRON BURROWS. The episode airing June 20, "THE SABBATH QUEEN" also marks the directing debut of screenwriter/producer AKIVA GOLDSMAN. From the beginning, your support has been paramount to the show, and we thank you for your contribution to the overwhelmingly positive viewer (and reviewer) response. What success KINGS enjoyed was only made possible by your efforts in encouraging our viewership. We are very proud of every episode of KINGS. We hope you check it out. We hope you like it. Many thanks, Michael Green Francis Lawrence Erwin Stoff Executive Producers, KINGS

No mention of Eamonn Walker, who played Said on “Oz”! I love that guy! Was he killed off in the first seven episodes? And what about Dylan “The Lizard” Baker? Hopefully they’ll have a really robust “previously” recap at episode’s start, just before they fade in on the “Deadwood” guy flipping pancakes. 8 p.m. Saturday. NBC. Follow Herc on Twitter!

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