Plot Synopsis

In a kingdom defeated by corruption and famine, a mysterious rumor of the king's death spreads, as does a strange plague that renders the infected immune to death and hungry for flesh. Crown Prince Lee Chang, fallen victim to a conspiracy, sets out on a journey to unveil the evil scheme and save his people. He's their only hope against a mysterious plague overtaking the land. The series opens with officials finding 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. 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. 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. On Friday, January 25, 2019 at 3:01am ET/12:01am PT, Netflix released the entire six-episode first season of KINGDOM, which is set in the Chosun Dynasty.

The six-episode second season of KINGDOM premiered on Friday, March 13, 2020 at 3:01am ET/12:01am PT. The outbreak leaves no one safe, but the infected are not the only monsters in Prince Chang's way as he fights to protect the kingdom. The season opens with an unexpected setback in Sangju, which poses new problems for Prince Chang and the others. Seo-bi and Cho Beom-pal seek safety with Cho Hak-ju. Then, after Prince Chang breaks into Mungyeong Saejae, a nightmare unfolds. Officials search the queen's home, suspecting she is hiding something.
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On Friday, July 23, 2021, Netflix released "Ashin of the North," a special 93-minute episode of KINGDOM. Tragedy, betrayal and a mysterious discovery fuel a woman's vengeance for the loss of her tribe and family. This bonus tale about an untold backstory stars Gianna Jun, Park Byung-eun, and Kim Si-a.