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      Season 1 – Kingdom

      2019 Horror Action List
      94% 17 Reviews Tomatometer 96% 500+ Ratings Audience Score The deceased king rises and a mysterious plague begins to spread; the prince must face a new breed of enemies to unveil the evil scheme and save his people. Read More Read Less

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      Kingdom — Season 1

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      Kingdom — Season 1

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      Critics Consensus

      An enthralling blend of blood, terror, and political intrigue, Kingdom is a refreshing addition to the zombie landscape.

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      Audience Reviews

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      Weighty Connected L This show is really well-written, told, acted, and directed. What a worthwhile watch! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/25/24 Full Review noah g insanely goated zombie show, maybe one of the best ever Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/29/24 Full Review Phil H Although I am not a fan of horror movies, "Kingdom" is one of the best productions I've seen in a while. With a cast of very well-written characters, it tells an awfully relatable story about a disease getting out of control. It perfectly shows, how quickly an already terrible situation get several times worse. And despite all this, it gives hope that even in the worst case scenario, there are still things we can do to resolve even the most difficult crisis. I'm currently watching season 2, and can hardly wait to see how it unfolds. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/30/23 Full Review AaA a It's a travel to ancient Korea and a zombie movie. Mystery, suspens, emotion and blablabla. It is just a really good show. You should really watch it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/12/23 Full Review Lukas-Jeremie K Without a doubt, "Kingdom" can be praised on many counts. The biggest point is probably the sets - it's amazing what great sets have been built for this series that aren't extremely detailed either. The costumes, like the sets, are extremely detailed and look amazing. The make-up of the series is also commendable. The zombies actually look like zombies would probably look like if a zombie apocalypse suddenly broke out. Unfortunately, there are still a few points that I have to criticize. A big point of criticism on my part is the story, which is just too simple and predictable for me. There wasn't a single plot twist in the entire series that wasn't predictable. In my opinion, the series only works in its original sound. In synchro, the whole thing sometimes seems really overly dramatic and almost ridiculous. The same scenes work very well in Korean ones though. Korean acting is often very emotional. Therefore it is best to watch in the original sound with subtitles. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/15/23 Full Review Justin A The best show you are not watching. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/09/22 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Episodes

      Episode 1 Aired Jan 25, 2019 Episode 1 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. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 25, 2019 Episode 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. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 25, 2019 Episode 3 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. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 25, 2019 Episode 4 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. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 25, 2019 Episode 5 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. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 25, 2019 Episode 6 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. Details

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      Critics Reviews

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      Matt Zoller Seitz New York Magazine/Vulture As the epidemic widens in scope, unleashing tsunamis of sprinting zombies on the land, Kingdom turns into a mordantly funny epic about how large-scale governmental mismanagement is amplified by class inequities. Mar 15, 2019 Full Review Jae-Ha Kim Jae-Ha Kim "Kingdom" was released well before the coronavirus outbreak cause pandemonium worldwide. It's a sociopolitical series disguised as a zombie horror thriller. Rated: 3.5/4 Jul 28, 2023 Full Review Michael Cuby them. One of Kingdom’s key vessels for this exploration is Jonas’ Nate, the family’s youngest son, whose difficult coming-out process is amplified tenfold thanks to its incompatibility with the identity he had built... Oct 3, 2022 Full Review Dev Shea 1428 Elm The acting is amazing, it’s intense and scary, the story is engaging and the show’s quality is superb Sep 15, 2022 Full Review Erik Kain Forbes It's one of the best zombie shows I've ever seen, and a refreshing change after writing about The Walking Dead for so many years. Mar 13, 2020 Full Review Aloysius Low CNET The scares build slowly, but the drawn-out scenes add to the suspense -- even if you see what's coming in the end. Mar 13, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

      Season Info

      Director
      Kim Seong-hun, In-je Park
      Screenwriter
      Kim Eun-Hee
      Network
      Netflix
      Rating
      TV-MA
      Genre
      Horror, Action
      Original Language
      Korean
      Release Date
      Jan 25, 2019
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