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Share 0 Comments. It’s here where we’re introduced to Crown King Lee Chang who, upon noticing letters up around the City declaring his Father’s dead, is refused entry to see him courtesy of the cold, calculated Queen. It was a really fresh idea to place zombies during the Korean middle ages(Joseon era) a direct contrast to most zombie films we see today, located at the modern urban landscape. The Netflix series takes the classic concept of an undead outbreak and transplants it into 16th century Korea, hundreds of years before the time of automobiles, pump-action shotguns, and chainsaws that are so common in zombie media. And if you have watched some of the biggest hit movies from South Korea, then you also know her from The Host and The Tunnel. People in cool hats (all the costumes are amazing). Split across six hour-long episodes, Kingdom effortlessly blends political drama with a thrilling action plot, full of beautifully shot set pieces. Posted by Karina "ScreamQueen" Adelgaard | Jan 25, 2019 | Read Time 4 min. Or rather, people trying to stop a zombie outbreak from becoming an apocalypse. If the Queen Consort could give birth to a new prince and get rid of the rightful son and heir Crown Prince Lee Chang (Ju Ji-hoon) before the state of the king is revealed, she and her family could seize the throne. Can't wait already for Season 2! Review: Six episodes don't feel like enough of this intelligent, beautifully shot period drama from South Korea. Add to that a historical setting with many subplots and subtext, and you get an idea of what kind of complete package this series is.

The few plot twists they had in season one were definitely unexpected to say the least. For example, he has the glorious line “What about the beef pancakes?” which comes at a very indelicate time! And it does it well. Starring Frank Grillo, Jonathan Tucker, Nick Jonas, and Matt Lauria, the series is a rich drama about the complicated nature of … Very few movies from South Korea have a runtime under two hours due to this. Just want to clarify that they’re not samurai swords that are used- a very important cultural difference as Joseon and Japan were at war. Beautifully presented and dripping in Asian culture, zombie action-thriller Kingdom is quite the thrill ride. However, those inside the palace claim the king is not dead, merely sick, but his affliction has turned him into something monstrous. Great directing, writing, and acting; overall cinematography is 10/10. External Reviews Starring Frank Grillo, Jonathan Tucker, Nick Jonas, and Matt Lauria, the series is a rich drama about the complicated nature of … Powered by its own proprietary technology, Mashable is the go-to source for tech, digital culture and entertainment content for its dedicated and influential audience around the globe. Mashable, Inc. All Rights Reserved. He keeps the ailing king alive with a mysterious medicine that also seems to have turned him into an undead monster ... that feeds on human flesh.

I think this is one of the best zombie thing of the last few years because it talks about now, truly folllowing Romero's path. Even though this is a zombie show, the zombies don’t really make an appearance until the very end of episode 1. The brilliance of the show is no surprise: the talents behind Kingdom include ace Korean director Kim Seong-hun of hit 2016 film Tunnel, and Kim Eun-hee, who wrote 2016's police procedural Signal, one of South Korea's highest-rated dramas. WE the non-American viewers are sick and tired from hollywood's films that shows Americans trying to save the planet all the time.

As my title suggested I am amazed at the successful combination of different genres so to speak. The beautiful setting of 1500s Korea is also a breath of fresh air.

I think it was George A. Romero, who once said that Horror was a way for him to make a social statement and guess this series somehow delivers that in a great way (in one episode there's a strange- and quite actual- discussion on what to do with the bodies of working and high society people). Park Chan-wook also made the vampire movie Thirst and the original Oldboy, so he’s definitely no stranger to the horror genre in Korean filmmaking. But please, do yourself a favor and watch it in the original language. The money they invested into this show definitely shows with each episode costing a tad more than 1.78 million dollars.

Ju Ji-hoon plays the crown prince who must save his people from zombies. The cinematography is to die for literally lol. ©2020

And, yes, the show is subtitled, but don't let that deter you. But Netflix's new show Kingdom, a six-episode saga set in 15th-century Korea, had me hooked from the get-go. The first season of Kingdom, Netflix's first original Korean series, debuted in January of last year and quickly gained a small cult following hungry for more of its gruesome charms. It also means that there's no better time to start binge-watching a heady Korean feudal drama about a kingdom beset by corrupt queens, giant armies, and zombies that stalk the night. A retired MMA fighter turned trainer juggles keeping his mixed martial arts gym running and keeping his family united. In fact, he’s pretty much the master of it!

Failure would mean he's sentenced to death. Oh, and I should also mention that, of course, you can watch Kingdom dubbed in English on Netflix. With Frank Grillo, Kiele Sanchez, Matt Lauria, Jonathan Tucker. The 6 episodes of Kingdom is actually a period piece which lends a very different feeling to the overall story. Amazing Allegorical Era Zombie Horror Series, Definitely one of the best horror shows ever made. More and more is revealed as the show digs into the pasts and unsure futures of all the characters, touching on class, privilege, and the failings of the powerful to round out everyone into a complete person that is in some way a product of the Joseon kingdom. ), Latest posts by Karina "ScreamQueen" Adelgaard, Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes (5/5).

It's more than just a zombie show, though: at its core, Kingdom is much more interested in picking apart systems of power, and how stubbornness and an unwillingness to see the truth can lead to catastrophe. Chang discovers this secret for himself and sets out on an adventure with his sword and bodyguard/pal Mu-yeong (Kim Sang-ho) to figure out how his dad became a monster and why this crucial detail was being held from him. Then Netflix came knocking, and the rest is TV history. In a really good way. Horror done right. Plus, the zombies in Kingdom are actually scary -- mostly because they're quite different from the kind of zombies we're familiar with. Some truly gross undead special effects. … The cliffhanger ending is a bit of a gut punch but despite that, there’s enough here to keep you hooked throughout and eager to sink your teeth into the inevitable second season. The script was written by Kim Eun-hee and is based on “Kingdom of the Gods”. It’s a perfect watch this month for anyone looking for a thriller that really feels unique. The basic premise is that this is the story of a zombie apocalypse. However, the two first episodes really do spend a lot of time just setting the stage. The best zombie show I have seen, personally. Season 1 Review: It’s to the credit of all concerned, frankly, that Kingdom is more compelling than it sounds, conjuring a gritty atmosphere (you can practically smell the gym through the TV) around its fractured family ties, along with familiar questions regarding redemption and second chances. There's also the long and neverending question between slow and fast zombies. I love psychological horror, survival horror and kick-ass women. It’s not too bad, but it does require its viewers to pay attention. A hilarious one-sided romance.

Here is my review. The MMA drama Kingdom is finally streaming on Netflix. It’s here where the story kicks into gear as they make a horrific discovery together, learning the dead are coming back to life and mercilessly hunting the living.

Still, Kingdom has a lot going for it and alongside the tense action and well written plot, the characterisation for our core group are well-developed. There are elements of political maneuvering with the Queen and the revealed fate of the King but for the most part the central focus is on our group. She had key roles in both The Wachowskis’ movie Cloud Atlas and their Netflix series Sense8. Kingdom Seasons 1-2 are now streaming on Netflix. Can't wait for season two! I had already finished the 6 episodes without break! Then to my pleasant surprise South Korea dishes up a series set in a Korean dynastic kingdom in 1897 where a crown prince tries to save his land from the horror. This happened before the news of Kingdom came, but they’re starting with this zombie drama. I only checked this out of curiosity but got pleasantly surprised how good it was and ended up bingeing. As "Kingdom" closes the doors to … Kingdom – Netflix Season 1 Review. Also, I have a huge soft spot for a good horror-comedy. What we know about the Disney+ streaming service: It's getting ready to rival Netflix. Black Friday Walmart deals available now: $100 Wi-Fi robot vac, $48 Roku Ultra, $15 Magic Bullet blender and more, Xbox Series X availability: Check inventory at Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy and more, Black Friday 2020 ad scans: See the best deals and sales at Walmart, Best Buy, GameStop and more, Discuss: Netflix series Kingdom a must-see even if you're not into zombie shows, What we know about the Disney+ streaming service.

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