Plot Synopsis

Narrated by Ewan McGregor, JERUSALEM: CITY OF FAITH AND FURY is a six-part docuseries that tells the story of one of the most controversial cities in history through six epic conflicts and rivalries that shaped and defined it. Spanning from Biblical times to the Roman Empire to the Cold War, this series brings the "City of God" to life. Episodes include:

"The Kingdom" (Sunday, July 18, 2021): The series opener tracks how King David conquered and claimed Jerusalem from the Jebusites as the capital for the United Kingdom of Israel, setting the stage for centuries of conflict to come. Upon his death, David's son ascends to the throne but proves to be a different ruler.

"A Clash of Empires" (Sunday, July 25, 2021): When King Herod claims Jerusalem from the Hasmoneans, he angers Cleopatra, who wants to reclaim Judea. Despite this conflict, Herod the Great manages to modernize the ancient city, revolutionizing the city of God forever.

"Holy War" (Sunday, August 1, 2021): Tension reaches a climax during the epic battle between Saladin and Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusade. As these two prominent military strategists go to war, the fate of the holy city hangs in their balance.

"Modern City, Ancient Conflict " (Sunday, August 8, 2021): World War I finds Jerusalem under Ottoman rule. Prince Faisal leads an Arab revolt, aided and encouraged by Britain. The war ends with the British in control, declaring the Crusades over and setting in train the city's next great conflict.

"Independence & Catastrophe " (Sunday, August 15, 2021): While World War II rages, Palestinian Arabs feel trapped. The British Mandate ends and the state of Israel is declared. War breaks out, ending in Israel's independence. The Holy City lies divided a no-man's land of barbed wires.

"Capital for All and None " (Sunday, August 22, 2021): Israel and its Arab neighbors are at war again on the streets of the Old City itself. While Israel emerges victorious, its control on territory ear-marked for a Palestinian state, creates the dilemma plaguing the Holy Land to this day.