Kingdom

8.2
201951m

In this zombie thriller set in Korea's medieval Joseon dynasty which has been defeated by corruption and famine, a mysterious rumor of the king’s death spreads, as does a strange plague that renders the infected immune to death and hungry for flesh. The crown prince, fallen victim to a conspiracy, sets out on a journey to unveil the evil scheme and save his people.

Production

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Trailers & Videos

Thumbnail for video: Kingdom | Official Trailer #2 [HD] | Netflix

Kingdom | Official Trailer #2 [HD] | Netflix

Thumbnail for video: Kingdom | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix

Kingdom | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix

Thumbnail for video: Kingdom | Official Teaser [HD] | Netflix

Kingdom | Official Teaser [HD] | Netflix

Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 2019

While strange rumors about their ill king grip a kingdom, the crown prince becomes their only hope against a mysterious plague overtaking the land.

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1. Episode 1

7.6

Officials find notices in Hanyang alleging the king is dead. Crown Prince Lee Chang tries to check on his father, but the young queen stands in his way.

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2. Episode 2

7.2

Prince Chang and Mu-yeong arrive at Jiyulheon, where they make a horrific discovery. Seo-bi’s story of what she saw eerily resonates with Prince Chang.

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3. Episode 3

7.5

Night leads to chaos in Dongnae. Cho Hak-ju and the queen oversee the king’s care. Prince Chang reaches a disquieting conclusion and vows to fight back.

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4. Episode 4

7.9

On his way to seek Lord Ahn Hyeon’s help, Prince Chang encounters a group of stranded survivors and leads them to Jiyulheon, following Seo-bi’s advice.

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5. Episode 5

7.9

Prince Chang’s group comes across a village that oddly seems to be well-fed. While taking refuge at Lord Ahn Hyeon’s, Seo-bi notes something peculiar.

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6. Episode 6

7.7

Cho Hak-ju has chilling words for the queen, who’s hiding a sinister secret. Prince Chang orders Sangju’s defenses, but Seo-bi senses something awry.

Cast

Photo of Ju Ji-hoon

Ju Ji-hoon

Crown Prince Chang

Photo of Ryu Seung-ryong

Ryu Seung-ryong

Cho Hak-ju

Photo of Bae Doona

Bae Doona

Seo-bi

Photo of Kim Sang-ho

Kim Sang-ho

Moo-yeong

Photo of Kim Sung-kyu

Kim Sung-kyu

Yeong-sin

Photo of Jun Suk-ho

Jun Suk-ho

Cho Beom-pal

Photo of Kim Hye-jun

Kim Hye-jun

Queen Cho

Photo of Park Byung-eun

Park Byung-eun

Min Chi-rok

Photo of Kim Tae-hun

Kim Tae-hun

Lee Kang-yoon

Photo of Huh Joon-ho

Huh Joon-ho

Ahn Hyeon

Photo of Ahn Eun-jin

Ahn Eun-jin

Moo Young’s wife

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Reviews

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ParkMin

5/10

I really liked their gradual introduction to the theme and the zombies but this kind of introduction felt too long and lasted for several episodes without any pieces moving in the story. It was a bit obvious this was done on purpose to delay progress for Season 2. Meanwhile, Season 2 took a step back and tried to develop its characters even though there was no room for that. Although Kingdom as a whole is relatively short but it needed a more precise cut to suit what we've been presented. Maybe cutting it down to 8 episodes in total would be ideal. The slow atmospheric shots with eerie background music were pleasant at first, but they quickly became overused to death and an abrupt change was needed but never happened. The movie Ashin of the North was an unnecessary addition that felt empty, out of place and was missing something to make us care. In traditional Netflix fashion, always make sure to lay the groundwork for endless possible future seasons/iterations at the end of every turn. Despicable greed!

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