[Viaplay] The restored version manages to maintain the ocher tonality and a certain graininess, which is appreciated. Between the parody of hospital soap operas and the terrifying tales of places built on dark pasts, the S1 finale simultaneously manages to offers answers and raise more questions towards the second season, with that overwhelmingly terrifying and funny introduction to the character of Udo Kier.
I love Lars Von Trier, but I found this incredibly dull. I'm pretty much just watching this and season two to see the upcoming season three. I much prefer what Von Trier is doing now to what he was doing in this era. I'll take The House That Jack Built over Breaking the Waves any day.
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Although I used to be an ardent enthusiast of “The Kingdom” in my youthful hipster days, it’s worth mentioning that it requires prior knowledge of its esteemed cult status to survive beyond the first episode.
Commencing as a poorly shot soap opera, the narrative weaves supernatural mysteries on top of the medical drama as a pretext to explore the bizarre behaviors exhibited by the hospital’s staff. In this regard, it’s easy to draw parallels to “Twin Peaks”. The comparisons to “The Office” for the documentary-alike camerawork are also understandable, especially when employed to accentuate the deadpan comedy.
While the premise initially appeared dull and fragmented, the series gradually gains momentum, culminating in an absurd ending that alone justifies the time invested.