Kingdom2019
Created by Kim Eun-hee, Kim Seong-hun
The premise
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.
Horror Vault's take
Set against the crumbling grandeur of Korea's Joseon dynasty, Kingdom weaves political treachery and flesh-hungry horror into a single, relentless narrative. When a devastating plague begins turning the infected into something far worse than the dying, a crown prince caught in a web of conspiracy must race to uncover the truth before his kingdom collapses entirely. Rich period detail and genuinely terrifying creature sequences elevate this far beyond standard zombie fare, delivering a prestige horror experience unlike anything else on screen.
Content: Graphic Violence, Gore, Depictions Of Famine And Suffering, Mass Death Sequences
Episode Guide
S1.E1 · Episode 1Premiere7.6Jan 25, 2019 · 57 min
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.
S1.E2 · Episode 27.4Jan 25, 2019 · 55 min
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.
S1.E3 · Episode 37.6Jan 25, 2019 · 56 min
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.
S1.E4 · Episode 47.9Jan 25, 2019 · 47 min
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.
S1.E5 · Episode 57.9Jan 25, 2019 · 53 min
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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