Kingdom: Season 1
2019 · 6 episodes · ★ 7.5
What Season 1 of Kingdom
In 1601, three years after the Imjin War, the king of a fictional Joseon, corresponding to present-day Korea, falls victim to a strange illness. Rumors about his health spread through the court. His son, the crown prince Lee Chang, played by Ju Ji-hoon, decides to investigate what is happening to his father and uncovers an epidemic that brings the dead back to life. As he tries to stop the plague, he must confront the political rivals who are plotting to seize the throne. Created by Kim Eun-hee for Netflix, the series blends political thriller with zombie horror. Lee Chang faces a double threat: saving the kingdom and keeping the crown out of the wrong hands.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 Episode 1
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.
Starring: Jung Suk-won, Yoon Se-woong, Kim Jong-soo
1x02 Episode 2
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.
Starring: Yoo Seung-mok, Jung Suk-won, Kim Jong-soo
1x03 Episode 3
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.
Starring: Yoo Seung-mok, Yoon Se-woong, Kim Jong-soo
1x04 Episode 4
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.
Starring: Yoo Seung-mok, Yoon Se-woong, Kim Jong-soo
1x05 Episode 5
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.
Starring: Jeong Gyu-su, Jin Sun-kyu
1x06 Episode 6 Season Finale
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.
Starring: Jeong Gyu-su, Jin Sun-kyu
Season 1 Cast
Ju Ji-hoonCrown Prince Chang6 episodes
Ryu Seung-ryongCho Hak-ju6 episodes
Kim Sung-kyuYeong-sin6 episodes
Kim Hye-junQueen Cho6 episodes
Ahn Eun-jinMoo Young’s wife6 episodes
Moon Dong-hyeokYu Saeng6 episodes
Ha MinQueen Chief Court Lady6 episodes
Kim Jong-sooKim Soon4 episodes
Yoon Se-woongKing3 episodes
Jeong Gyu-suSangju mayor2 episodes
Jin Sun-kyuDuck-sung2 episodesWhere to Watch Season 1 of Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Episodes Does Kingdom Season 1 Have?
Kingdom Season 1 has 6 episodes.
When Did Kingdom Season 1 Premiere?
Released January 25, 2019.
Where to Watch Kingdom Season 1?
Available by subscription on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the TMDB audience score, episode 1x04, «Episode 4», has a 7.7.