Really enjoyed this one. Being a period drama is what lured me in, and I don't wish to call it a zombie series nor compare it to TWD. The show is more than just a plagued medieval country and the fight against the diseased. Looking forward to the next season.
LIKE TRAIN TO BUSAN BEFORE THERE WERE TRAINS.
Game of Thrones in Korean way
I'm not really a fan of the zombie genre and for me to say this it's because it truly amazed me
Kingdom is by far the best series of the genre
I had low expectations of this series but I wanted to give it a chance, I have not regretted it.
Story told in great detail, excellently acted and the setting is simply extraordinary.
It made me reevaluate this genre.
This show did remind and gave me some GOT's vibe :smirk::
1) the zombies (white walkers) :zombie:
2) zombies that only came during cold temperature (winter is coming) :cold_face:
3) the Haewon Cho clan (the Lannister)
4) the crown prince (Jon Snow)
its enjoyable :love_you_gesture:
Refreshing take on the zombie-genre that, unlike other zombie shows, retains the tension and dread for the full season. There's little to no interpersonal drama in this show and the drama there is is more political intrigue than anything else.
The stakes are high from the first moment and what is used as shock in western zombie flicks and series is simply something that happens here... and that makes it all the more shocking.
Can't wait for season 2 as the plot-twist at the end is sure to allow for interesting storylines.
Definitely worth watching! It's inevitable to compare to walking dead, in my opinion (although we are still at the first season) this is better on any sense. The zombies are more aggressive and the disease spread faster allowing for more tense situations, no plot holes for the moment, being in something like 500 b.c. (i may be wrong here) makes everything more realistic (you will never wonder how come they have infinite gas or gunpowder like in TWD).
I can't wait to see the next seasons, the premises are exciting!
I want more!! Come on!! Only 6 episodes? Ya killing me here!!
This show has everything. The scenography is awesome! I believe the cultural aspects are respected too, though i am not an expert at all, just a feeling. Most importantly: THE PLOT. Is not some sort of shitty plot like: there's zombies, let's do stuff (yeah TWD). The plot is consistent, there are zombies and there is a reason, also their strenghts/weaknesses are defined, and we discover them with the characters. Is not 100% clear yet, but there is a sense of progress of the plot, not just a repetition of the same stupid mistakes and dumb characters. Every character here has his own story and personality and as of now, you'll be surprised, IT MAKES SENSE. This show literally saved the zombie genre! Must watch.
I loved the show. It popped up on my recommendations screen and instantly had me hooked. What I didn't know was that I'd be much more than hooked with this show: I love it. I am not a huge fan of gore and zombies but after watching this, I am rethinking my preferences. The fantastic graphics and props added to the terribly mind-blowing acting and made it an awesome combo! Still I regret watching it all in a day because now I'll have to wait a year for the next season.
Never mind, anything for preference and quality shows :pleading_face::wink:
I fell in love with the show, weak start with amazing finish.
Pretty good. Some things don't make sense but the dead walking doesn't make sense so it's fine. Keep it simple and don't try to delve too much into the personal drama and it should stay good for a while. Fast zombies are much scarier then slow zombies any day.
They fight against the walking dead before the sunrise, then fight with the living people during the day.
Following a filmography can take you down some dark paths. Following Bae Doo-na (Doona), I found myself in a Zombie series, not my cup of tea, but I persevered. The cult infatuation for creatures resurrected to follow their bloodlust for human flesh is a mystery to me. But, like the child in a room of manure, I went looking for the pony. What did Doona see in this series that lead her to sign on? Her character doesn’t rise from the background until the last couple of episodes in season 1 and becomes pivotal in season 2. Besides a zombie project, this series stretches to be a socio-political history project with moral lessons about responsible governance. I appreciated the political drama pieces and would rate them as 7 (good) but the zombie-centric episodes did not speak to me at all 5 (meh). The zombie/horror enthusiasts are rating this 9 and 10, (cross between GAME OF THRONES and THE WALKING DEAD). I can see their respect for special effects and historical setting. The gore and fascination with revived dead doesn’t click with me so I can’t rate it above a 6 (hidden quality) out of 10. [Horror Period Political Drama]
Brilliant show. I loved this. I wish that netflix didn't cancel thid
I've enjoyed this show very much. intriguing from the beginning until the end
This is how you do the zombie genre!
As expected, Netflix axes its best shows, and funds silly dating series.
Great show. Has a much better underlying story than TWD. That underlying story reminds me of Game of Thrones. Put those two things together and there is a lot to like here! 8 out of 10.
This show was fantastic! This is like what Game of Thrones should of been and Walking dead should of been. Can't recommend it enough
A series between 'The Walking Dead' and 'Game of Thrones'.
I totally recommend it!
KINGDOM (2013) REVIEW
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:scroll: Plot: 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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:man:⚖ Review : If you love zombies and are on the hunt for something fresh, you cannot go wrong with Kingdom.
Kingdom is a Netflix Original South Korean horror series written by Kim Eun-hee. The series is based on the book Land of the Gods, which was also written by Kim Eun-hee. First arriving in 2019, the horror series has since become one of the most popular non-English titles available to stream on Netflix.
Beautifully presented and dripping in Asian culture, zombie action-thriller Kingdom is quite the thrill ride. With a exceptional screenplay and beautiful production value this show has all the indegrients for an engrossing binge watch.
The zombies are appropriately inexorable, and resemble Train to Busan in terms of falling over themselves while chasing the living. These are not sluggish walkers of The Walking Dead. The visual style is unique, and makeup effects are also good. The gore looks pretty much real, and there is oodles of it here.
Season 1:
Split across six hour-long episodes, Kingdom effortlessly blends political drama with a thrilling action plot, full of beautifully shot set pieces. Brutal action sequences, engaging drama and horrifying zombies make this show a must watch. Brilliant Direction and Extraordinary Performances by the Cast makes it extremely worth your time.
Season 2:
Season 2 raises the bar more and is bigger and better. Proves the mettle of Korean storytelling in this genre.
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:thumbsup:Goods :
1. Brilliant Production Value
2. Rich in Thrills and Horrors
3. Outstanding Performances
4. Extremely Engaging Mysteries
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:fire: Final Rating : S01 - 8m5 and S02 9/10
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:white_check_mark: Verdict : Just Watch This Now.
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A beautiful collaboration between Netflix and South Korea's film industry! I love the idea to have the zombie's topic sent in the 16th century and mixed with political drama!
I love it and I hope to see the 3rd season soon!
This show is so overrated...Maybe most of the people liking Korean drama and watching this show have never watched Game of Thrones or Walking Dead...Boring cliche political fight, even more boring about the zombies
the special effect makeup of this drama is incredible. looking forward to the next season, can't wait to see what's going on next and what's the secret about the plant.
While season one didn't make much sense to me, season two explained everything. Best season so far. Overall amazing show.
Im just waiting for the season two im excited and ready to watch and ready to surprice
2019-02-16 the script is too plain; the tempo is too slow.
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This is a show that proves there's still life in zombies (pardon the pun). Kingdom proudly wears the horror badge, and it's undoubtedly deserved. In a time where the genre got stale and is plagued with jump scares, this little Korean gem manages to get under your skin and make you afraid to turn off the lights. I lost all my fingernails watching this...
It you're into horror, this is a must watch!