I was only able to catch the first hour of this (I'm totally obsessed with Big Love, and that comes on at 9!) but I agree with your reaction. I adore Ian McShane, but while he was predictably intriguing to watch, his character just didn't seem to be all that I'd hoped for (i.e. Hsu in Swearengen's body! *g*). David pretty much bored me, though my friend and I had a giggle-fit over the fact that he caused us to exclaim "poor man's Matt Damon!" at almost the exact same moment.

I find the biblical spin very interesting, but I'd hoped, on first hearing about the show, that it could be biblically-inspired without being preachy (or even particularly dominated by religion!). I really don't have a feel for which way it's going yet. I'll have to see if the episode is on On Demand, because I think I'd need to watch the whole thing before I decide whether to try again this Sunday.

The thing Kings did best, honestly, was make me yearn for Deadwood and Al something fierce!