King's Crossing
King's Crossing is an American nighttime soap opera which aired on ABC from January 16, 1982 to February 27, 1982 on Saturday Night at 8:00pm for seven episodes. Its roots can be found in the 1980 drama Secrets of Midland Heights, which aired on CBS for eight episodes. When that show was canceled, Lorimar Productions announced it would return in a retooled format; King's Crossing was a completely different show, but employed several actors who had also appeared in the earlier drama. The show centered around the Hollister family relocating to King's Crossing, California. The father, Paul, was a recovering alcoholic who was hoping for a fresh start with his family and career as an English professor at the town's college. His long-suffering wife Nan was also trying to reestablish a connection with her cold and distant Aunt Louisa Beauchamp, who had never approved of Paul. Nan and Paul had two teenage daughters: Lauren, an aspiring pianist who fell into an affair with her piano teacher, symphony conductor Jonathan Hadary, and Carey, a student curious about Aunt Louisa and family secrets. One of those secrets involved a mysterious person hidden away in an attic room; that person turned out to be their crippled cousin Jillian. Carey tried to restore Jillian's confidence and draw her further into the family, much to Aunt Louisa's consternation. Louisa's attempts to hide family secrets and the true story behind Jillian's accident were not revealed before the show was canceled.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy and powerful man, Arthur King, is at the center of a complex web of familial and professional relationships. As he navigates his own desires and the expectations placed upon him, the film explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and the corrupting influence of power within a sprawling estate. The narrative delves into the intricate dynamics of the King family and their dealings, revealing hidden secrets and motivations.
Critical Reception
King's Crossing was met with generally negative reviews from critics, who often found its plot convoluted and its characters underdeveloped. While some acknowledged the performances, the film struggled to find a significant audience or critical acclaim upon its release.
What Reviewers Say
- The film's narrative is often seen as overly complicated and difficult to follow.
- Characters are frequently criticized for lacking depth and believable motivations.
- The dramatic elements are often perceived as melodramatic rather than genuinely compelling.
Google audience: Audience reception for King's Crossing is not widely documented, with limited available data on Google. Those opinions that are present tend to reflect a similar sentiment to critical reviews, highlighting a lack of engagement with the story and characters.
Fun Fact
The film was one of the last theatrical releases for veteran actor Richard Harris before his death in 2002.
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