Kingdom

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2019-01-25

Last Air Date: 2020-03-13

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 12

Created By: Kim Eun-hee, Kim Seong-hun

Networks: Netflix

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Top Cast

Ju Ji-hoon as Crown Prince Chang
Ryu Seung-ryong as Cho Hak-ju
Bae Doona as Seo-bi
Kim Sang-ho as Moo-yeong
Kim Sung-kyu as Yeong-sin
Jun Suk-ho as Cho Beom-pal
Kim Hye-jun as Queen Cho
Huh Joon-ho as Ahn Hyeon
Ahn Eun-jin as Moo Young’s wife
Moon Dong-hyeok as Yu Saeng

Seasons

Season 1 (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.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2019-01-25)

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.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2019-01-25)

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.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2019-01-25)

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.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2019-01-25)

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.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (2019-01-25)

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.
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (2019-01-25)

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.