David Farnor | On 02, Jan 2018

Netflix is kicking off the New Year with a trip to Korea, and a new trailer gives us a look at the impressive result in the form of zombie thriller Kingdom.

The show, produced by prominent Korean Drama production company Astory, is an eight-episode series set in Korea’s medieval Joseon period, where a crown prince is sent on a suicide mission to investigate a mysterious plague that spreads, turning the infected into monsters. In a kingdom defeated by corruption and famine, the crown prince, framed for treason and desperate to save his people, sets out on a journey to unveil what evil lurks in the dark.

Promising stylish visuals and intense horror, Kingdom is shaping up to be one of January’s most intriguing TV releases. It arrives on Netflix on Friday 25th January.

Here’s the trailer:

 

Kingdom: Season 1 is available on Netflix UK, as part of an £9.99 monthly subscription.

 

Kingdom: Netflix Korean zombie series unleashes a trailer

18th December 2018

Zombies are headed to Netflix, but not as we know them, as the streaming giant prepares to unleash new Korean series Kingdom.

The show, produced by prominent Korean Drama production company Astory, is an eight-episode series set in Korea’s medieval Joseon period, where a crown prince is sent on a suicide mission to investigate a mysterious plague that spreads, turning the infected into monsters. In a kingdom defeated by corruption and famine, the crown prince, framed for treason and desperate to save his people, sets out on a journey to unveil what evil lurks in the dark.

The series premieres worldwide on Friday 25th January. Here’s the trailer:

 

History vs. zombies: Netflix announces second Korean original series

6th March 2017

Netflix is teaming up with Kim Seong-hun and writer Kim Eun-hee for its second Korean original series.

Kingdom, produced by prominent Korean Drama production company Astory, is an eight-episode series set in Korea’s medieval Joseon period, where a crown prince is sent on a suicide mission to investigate a mysterious outbreak that leads him to a brutal truth that threatens the kingdom.

Kingdom breaks new ground by combining two popular genres in one series: historical period drama and zombie action-thriller. It follows director Kim Seong-hun’s success with Tunnel, which was a top five movie in the Korean box office last year, and writer Kim Eun-hee’s series Signal, which was one of the top K-dramas in 2016.

“I am thrilled about partnering with an eminent writer like Kim Eun-hee. Kingdom presents the opportunity to work on long-form television at its most ambitious and on a truly cinematic scale because of the unparalleled creative freedom that Netflix as a global internet television network provides,” says Seong-hun.

“I have been working on Kingdom since 2011,” adds Eun-Hee. “I wanted to write a story that reflects the fears and anxiety of modern times but explored through the lens of a romantic fascination of the historical Joseon period. Working with Netflix helps us to unlock this creative vision for Kingdom and I am excited to further build this unique story with the director for whom I have tremendous respect.”

“Kingdom captured our imaginations from the moment we read the script with its visual feast of historical drama blended with supernatural fantasy,” comments Erik Barmack, VP of international originals, Netflix. “We are incredibly honored by this rare opportunity of pairing two premier creative minds in Korea.”

All eight episodes will premiere exclusively on Netflix worldwide in 2018.

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