Kingdom (previously titled Navy St.) is an American drama television series created by Byron Balasco. The series premiered on October 8, 2014 on the Audience Network and concluded on August 2, 2017. It stars Frank Grillo, Kiele Sanchez, Matt Lauria, Jonathan Tucker, Nick Jonas, and Joanna Going. Season one consists of ten episodes.
On October 17, 2014, DirecTV announced that the series was renewed for an additional 20 episodes, 10 of which aired in 2014 & 10 in 2015. On July 7, 2016, it was renewed for a third season which premiered on May 31, 2017. On April 1, 2017, it was announced that the third season would be the final season of the series.
Summary
Alvey Kulina owns and operates a mixed martial arts gym called Navy St. Gym in Venice, California, with his girlfriend, Lisa. He helps people work out and trains fighters along with his sons, Nate and Jay. Jay has a drug and alcohol problem, but puts it aside to start fighting again and Nate is dealing with personal issues as well. Ryan Wheeler used to be a great fighter who left Alvey when he got big until he was sent to prison after brutally assaulting his father. After Ryan's release, Alvey wants him to fight again and be his trainer as it would be good publicity for the gym. Lisa is initially opposed to this, as she and Ryan used to be engaged, but eventually accepts it for the sake of the gym. Alvey's estranged ex-wife, Christina, is a drug addict and sex worker, with sporadic contact with Kulina and her sons. Fighting is a way of life in this family both in and out of the ring.
Cast
Main cast
Frank Grillo as Alvey Kulina, Jay and Nate's father. Owner of the gym Navy St., he's a retired MMA fighter who now trains MMA fighters at his gym. Kiele Sanchez as Lisa Prince, Ryan's ex-fiancée and Alvey's girlfriend, She runs the business side of the gym and also manages Jay as a fighter. Matt Lauria as Ryan Wheeler, an ex-convict who starts training to be a fighter again after being released from prison. He used to be engaged to Lisa and is still in love with her. Jonathan Tucker as Jay Kulina, Alvey and Christina's older son and Nate's older brother. Seen as the screw up in the family by Alvey. Starts fighting again when Lisa begins to manage him. Jay is the loud mouth, obnoxious, but protective Kulina brother. Nick Jonas as Nathaniel "Nate" Kulina, Alvey and Christina's younger son, an upcoming fighter who after an attack is put on the backbench. He is also a closeted gay man. Joanna Going as Christina Kulina, Alvey's ex-wife and the mother of Jay and Nate. She's a former drug addict and sex worker, which has a negative impact on Jay. Natalie Martinez as Alicia Mendez, an upcoming fighter and Lisa's new client (season 2).
Recurring cast
Juliette Jackson as Shelby, Lisa's friend who runs the front desk at Navy St. Gym (seasons 1–3) Paul Walter Hauser as Keith, Ryan's friend and roommate at the half-way house turned housemate after Ryan moves into Keith's home (seasons 1–3) Mac Brandt as Mac Sullivan, nurse and personal friend and drug supplier of the Kulinas (seasons 1–3) Jamie Harris as Terry, Christina's pimp, later former (seasons 1–3) Bryan Callen as Garo Kassabian, fight promoter (seasons 1–3) Joe Stevenson as Fight Coach "Daddy" (seasons 1–3) Phil Abrams as Dr. Kramer, Alvey's therapist (seasons 1–3) M. C. Gainey as Rick, Ryan's father who is in a wheelchair (seasons 1–2) Bruce Davison as Ron Prince, Lisa's father (seasons 1–2) Zuleikha Robinson as Allison (season 1) Ronnie Gene Blevins as Michael, bully at the half-way house with Ryan and Keith (season 1) Mario Perez as Carlos, a gang member that's involved with Nate's beating (season 1) Meaghan Rath as Tatiana, Nate's physical therapist (season 1) Jai Rodriguez as Diego Diaz, Nate's physical therapist after Tatiana resigns (season 1) Jamie Kennedy as Bucky DeMarco, a fight promoter (season 1) Jessica Szohr as Laura Melvin, a professional photographer who was briefly Jay's girlfriend after photographing him on the beach (season 2) Mark Consuelos as Sean Chapas, a friend of Alvey's and ex-fighter turned businessman (season 2) Andre Royo as the owner of the Sunset Hawaiian (season 2) Lina Esco as Ava Flores (season 2) Wendy Moniz as Roxanne (season 2) Jeff Ross as a promoter (season 2) Paul Ben-Victor as Bob (season 2) Billy Lush as Jason (season 2) Kirk Acevedo as Dominick Ramos (season 3) Talia Shire as Annette Kulina, Alvey's mother (season 3) Patrick Fischler as Dan (season 3) Zach Gilford as Tim (season 3)