House of Gods

Charismatic Sheikh Mohammad is elected head cleric of The Messenger mosque, catapulting his family into a world of power, politics and privilege. But behind the Sheikh’s election lies a dark secret – a secret that could destroy the Sheikh and his family should it ever be discovered. A tale of faith, family, secrets and lies, House of Gods takes audiences behind the walls of an imam’s family and the community he leads, exploring the personal cost of power and ambition.

Our take

In a powerful story constructed like a classical tragedy, this series draws on Shakespeare to relate the sibling rivalries and reformist changes of contemporary Islam. We are plunged into an Iraqi family in Australia, torn between tradition and modernism, loyalty and individuality, where the fascinating characters are on the edge of a precipice.