Kingdom
Season 1 2019
Set in Korea's joseon period, a few years after japanese invansion the first season depicts the story of Crown Prince Lee Chang who becomes embroiled in a coup/political conspiracy and is forced to embark upon a mission to investigate the spread of a mysterious undead plague that has beset the current king and the country's southern provinces. The story starts with a notice on a billboard, claiming the king of Joseon is dead and the crown prince should be crowned immediately as the new king. However, inside the palace, the king is known to be severely sick and has been secretly treated for the past 10 days. No one was allowed to visit the king, not even the crown prince himself.
Directors
Cast
... Crown Prince Chang
... Cho Hak-Joo
... Seo-Bi
... Moo-Young
... Queen Cho
... An Hyun
... Min Chi-rok
... Moon-su
... Won-yoo
6 Episodes
Kingdom: Season 1
Episode 1
25 Jan 2019
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.
Episode 2
25 Jan 2019
The Crown Prince and Mu-yeong arrive at Jiyulheon, where they make a horrific discovery. Seo-bi’s story of what she saw eerily resonates with the Crown Prince.
Episode 3
25 Jan 2019
Night leads to chaos in Dongnae. Cho Hak-ju and the Queen oversee the king’s care. The Crown Prince reaches a disquieting conclusion and vows to fight back.
Episode 4
25 Jan 2019
On his way to seek Lord Ahn Hyeon’s help, the Crown Prince encounters a group of stranded survivors and leads them to Jiyulheon, following Seo-bi’s advice.
Episode 5
25 Jan 2019
The Crown Prince’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.
Episode 6
25 Jan 2019
Cho Hak-ju has chilling words for the Queen, who’s hiding a sinister secret. The Crown Prince orders Sangju’s defenses, but Seo-bi senses something awry.