---
title: "Kingdom"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/kingdom-2014"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 61427
imdb_id: "tt3673794"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 3
episodes_count: 40
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 133
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Kingdom (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/kingdom-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Kingdom is a television drama series that aired from 2014 to 2017. Created by Byron Balasco, the show is set in Venice, California, and focuses on the world of Mixed Martial Arts. The narrative follows Alvey Kulina, a retired fighter who now works as a trainer and owner of the Navy St. MMA gym. He manages the business with the assistance of his girlfriend, Lisa Prince. Alvey is portrayed as a man willing to go to extraordinary lengths to ensure his fighters are supported, though this commitment often comes at a significant personal cost. Central to the drama are his complicated relationships with his two sons, Jay and Nate. Both sons struggle with their individual identities and their respective places within their father’s life and the gym environment. The series explores the challenges of maintaining a professional training facility while attempting to keep the family unit together. The cast includes Frank Grillo, Kiele Sanchez, Matt Lauria, and Jonathan Tucker.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A retired MMA fighter struggles to manage his gym and his complicated family in Venice, California."

### Why Watch
- compelling family dynamics
- authentic fight world depiction

### Caveats & Content Note
- heavy emotional themes
- intense character conflicts
- Tone & Suitability: The series features intense themes and depictions of violence related to mixed martial arts.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, intense, raw, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | 7plus | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (10 Episodes)
Kingdom is a television series set in Venice, California, centered around the world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). The series focuses on Alvey Kulina, who owns a gym called Navy St. Alvey struggles to keep the gym financially stable. His efforts are partly dependent on his younger son, Nate, who is an up-and-coming fighter. Additionally, Lisa Prince, Alvey's girlfriend, has a connection to Ryan Wheeler, her ex-fiancé and a former MMA champion, who has been released from prison on parole.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 40
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 5 (13%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 35 (88%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Byron Balasco
- **Networks / Studios**: Audience

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Frank Grillo** as *Alvey Kulina*
- **Jonathan Tucker** as *Jay Kulina*
- **Nick Jonas** as *Nate Kulina*
- **Matt Lauria** as *Ryan Wheeler*
- **Kiele Sanchez** as *Lisa Prince*
- **Juliette Jackson** as *Shelby*
- **Joanna Going** as *Christina Kulina*
- **Paul Walter Hauser** as *Keith*
- **Natalie Martinez** as *Alicia Mendez*
- **Levi Bowling** as *Navy Street MMA Fighter*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the setting of the series?
The show is set in Venice, California.

### Q: Who runs the gym?
Alvey Kulina owns Navy St. MMA with assistance from his girlfriend, Lisa Prince.

### Q: Who are the central family members?
The central family includes Alvey Kulina and his two sons, Jay and Nate.

### Q: What is the primary focus of the story?
The story focuses on the personal and professional struggles within a family involved in the MMA world.

### Q: Are the sons involved in the gym?
Yes, both Jay and Nate have complicated relationships with their father and their roles within the gym.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Kingdom — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/61427)
- [Kingdom (TV Series 2014–2017) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3673794/)
- [Kingdom (TV Series 2014-2017) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/61427-kingdom/cast)
- [Kingdom (South Korean TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_(South_Korean_TV_series))
- [Kingdom (2014-2017) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/kingdom/3FhjSUpb60ZQ3OK9C4gSV2/credits/)
- [Full cast of Kingdom (TV Show, 2014 - 2017) - MovieMeter.com](https://www.moviemeter.com/tv/drama/kingdom-2/cast)

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