Set Yourself on Fire

"You're angry, man. I fucking get it. Don't set yourself on fire like I did."

- Ryan Wheeler to Jay Kulina

"Set Yourself on Fire" is the first episode of Season 1, the first episode overall, and the series premiere of Kingdom.

Synopsis
Alvey and Lisa are struggling to keep their MMA gym financially viable in Venice, CA. While Alvey's youngest son Nate prepares for an upcoming fight, his older son Jay is a distraction. Lisa's ex-boyfriend Ryan is a well-known professional fighter out on parole looking to get his life back together. Alvey knows Ryan can bring much-needed prestige to his struggling Navy St. gym. All of these characters are fighting to improve their lives in the best way they know how... and none of them can afford to lose.