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Kingdom
Kim Eun-hee · Series · 2019
What hooked you in Kingdom was the way high-stakes political rot violently collides with the desperate, visceral struggle for human survival.
Books on the same thread
The Starless Crown
James Rollins · Book · 2022
Much like the crown prince in Kingdom, you will find yourself immersed in a sprawling quest where ancient secrets and apocalyptic threats force unlikely alliances to save a dying world.
The Lunar Chronicles: Cinder
Marissa Meyer · Book · 2012
This story mirrors the plague-stricken intensity of Kingdom by pairing a royal conspiracy and class conflict with a terrifying, fast-moving epidemic that threatens the very foundation of society.
Brimstone
Callie Hart · Book · 2025
If the burden of the crown in Kingdom captured your interest, you will appreciate this exploration of a queen navigating the lethal, high-stakes politics of a treacherous royal court.
Doctor Sleep: A Novel
Stephen King · Book · 2013
The relentless sense of pursuit found in Kingdom is echoed here as characters face a predatory, supernatural threat that forces them to fight for survival against all odds.
Films on the same thread
Train to Busan
Yeon Sang-ho · Film · 2016
This film shares the claustrophobic, survival-focused energy of Kingdom, showing how societal collapse and government incompetence force ordinary people to make impossible sacrifices amidst a sudden zombie outbreak.
World War Z
Marc Forster · Film · 2013
The global scale of the pandemic in this film reflects the overwhelming sense of dread in Kingdom, where a race against time is the only way to prevent total extinction.
Exhuma
Jang Jae-hyun · Film · 2024
Just as Kingdom blends historical setting with horror, this film delves into the dark consequences of ancestral secrets and supernatural curses that plague the living with terrifying, visceral results.
The King
David Michôd · Film · 2019
If the political intrigue of Kingdom kept you watching, you will be drawn to this portrayal of a reluctant leader forced to navigate the moral ambiguity of a royal throne.
Podcasts on the same thread
S-Town
Serial Productions · Podcast · 2024
The deep investigation into a family's dark legacy echoes the way characters in Kingdom must peel back layers of corruption to uncover the truth behind a hidden, festering evil.
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
Much like the investigative journey in Kingdom, this podcast uncovers historical mysteries and buried truths, demonstrating how a singular focus on justice can reveal the rot beneath a community.
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Common questions
Is Kingdom based on a specific time period in history?
Kingdom is set during Korea's medieval Joseon dynasty. The series blends this historical backdrop with a fictional narrative involving a mysterious plague and a crown prince investigating a conspiracy amidst a time of famine and corruption.
What is the primary conflict for the crown prince in Kingdom?
The crown prince in Kingdom faces a dual threat. He must navigate a dangerous political conspiracy surrounding the king's death while simultaneously battling a strange plague that turns the infected into flesh-hungry creatures, threatening the survival of his people.
Does Kingdom feature supernatural elements?
Yes, Kingdom features supernatural elements centered on a mysterious plague. This affliction renders the infected immune to death and creates a state of insatiable hunger for flesh, which serves as the primary horror component of this Joseon dynasty thriller.
What causes the spread of the plague in Kingdom?
The plague in Kingdom emerges during a period of famine and corruption within the Joseon dynasty. It is linked to a mysterious rumor regarding the king's death, eventually spreading throughout the land and creating an army of the infected who hunger for human flesh.