Kingdom (2019)
A gripping Korean historical zombie thriller where a crown prince fights plague, undead hordes, and palace treachery to save his dynasty.
Kingdom - Series Information
- Original Title: 킹덤
- First Air Year: 2019
- Last Air Year: 2020
- Created by: Kim Eun-hee, Kim Seong-hun
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Mystery
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Korean
- Spoken Languages: Korean
- First Air Date: January 25, 2019 (United States - TV-MA), January 25, 2019 (United Kingdom - 18), January 25, 2019 (Germany - 16), January 25, 2019 (France - 16), January 25, 2019 (Australia - MA15+), January 25, 2019 (Brazil - 16), January 25, 2019 (Spain - 16), January 25, 2019 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: Netflix
- Production Companies: AStory
- Production Countries: South Korea
- Alternative Titles: 李屍朝鮮 (TW), 李屍朝鮮 (HK), 尸战朝鲜 (CN), Koningrijk (NL), Kingdom (US)
Kingdom - Plot
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.
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Kingdom - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Kim Eun-hee
- Kim Seong-hun
Main Cast
- Ju Ji-hoon
- Ryu Seung-ryong
- Bae Doona
- Kim Sang-ho
- Kim Sung-kyu
- Jun Suk-ho
- Kim Hye-jun
- Huh Joon-ho
- Ahn Eun-jin
- Moon Dong-hyeok
Writers
- Kim Eun-hee
Executive Producers
- Lee Sang-baek
Kingdom - FAQs
What is Kingdom about?
Kingdom is a Korean historical zombie thriller set during the Joseon dynasty. Crown Prince Chang investigates a mysterious plague that turns the infected into flesh-hungry undead, while simultaneously uncovering a deadly political conspiracy orchestrated by the powerful Cho clan threatening the throne and the kingdom's survival.
Is Kingdom based on a true story or comic?
Kingdom is not based on a true story, but it is adapted from a webtoon. Writer Kim Eun-hee created the original webcomic 'The Kingdom of the Gods,' which served as the source material. The series blends fictional zombie horror with the real historical setting of Korea's Joseon dynasty.
Who are the main actors in Kingdom?
Kingdom stars Ju Ji-hoon as Crown Prince Chang, Bae Doona as the physician Seo-bi, Ryu Seung-ryong as the scheming Cho Hak-ju, Kim Sung-kyu as Yeong-sin, Kim Hye-jun as Queen Cho, and Huh Joon-ho as Ahn Hyeon, among other notable cast members.
Is Kingdom worth watching?
Kingdom is widely praised by critics and audiences alike. It holds strong scores on Rotten Tomatoes, celebrated for its lush cinematography, tense pacing, and intelligent blend of political intrigue with zombie horror. It is frequently cited as one of the finest Korean dramas and zombie series ever produced.
How many seasons and episodes does Kingdom have?
Kingdom consists of 2 seasons with a total of 12 episodes. Season 1 contains 6 episodes and premiered on January 25, 2019. Season 2 also contains 6 episodes and was released on March 13, 2020. Both seasons are available exclusively on Netflix.
Is Kingdom cancelled or has it ended?
Kingdom has officially ended after two seasons. The main series concluded in 2020, though Netflix released a standalone special episode titled 'Kingdom: Ashin of the North' in July 2021, which serves as a prequel expanding the lore of the plague introduced in the main series.
Where was Kingdom filmed?
Kingdom was filmed primarily in South Korea. Production made extensive use of historical locations and traditional Korean architecture to authentically recreate the Joseon dynasty period setting. Key filming locations included various heritage sites and purpose-built sets across the country.
Where can I watch Kingdom online?
Kingdom is available exclusively on Netflix, both as a standard subscription and through Netflix Standard with Ads. All 12 episodes across both seasons are available to stream. You can check current streaming availability and viewing options for your region via JustWatch.
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