If you loved
Kingdom
Kim Eun-hee · Series · 2019
If you loved Kingdom, you will find these stories masterfully balance high-stakes political rot with the visceral terror of survival.
Books on the same thread
Holly
Stephen King · Book · 2023
Explores: Missing Persons, Cults, Obsession.
Much like the corruption that plagues the Joseon dynasty in Kingdom, this thriller examines the pervasive nature of moral decay and the obsession required to uncover deep-seated societal secrets.
Joyland (Hard Case Crime)
Stephen King · Book · 2013
Explores: Carnivals, First Love, Grief.
While Kingdom focuses on the survival of a nation, this story offers a more intimate look at how individuals navigate dark, mysterious circumstances that test their personal character.
Under the Dome: A Novel
Stephen King · Book · 2009
Explores: Government Conspiracy, Isolation, Mass Hysteria.
You will recognize the claustrophobic tension of Kingdom here, as the sudden isolation of a small town forces ordinary people to confront government conspiracies and uncontrollable, terrifying forces.
The Queen's Fool
Philippa Gregory · Book · 2004
Shares 2 threads with Kingdom: Political Intrigue, Survival.
If the royal power struggles in Kingdom kept you watching, this historical account of dangerous courtly rivalries and treasonous conspiracies will provide that same sense of palace intrigue.
Films on the same thread
Train to Busan
Yeon Sang-ho · Film · 2016
Shares 2 threads with Kingdom: Social Class, Zombie Horror.
This film mirrors the relentless zombie intensity found in Kingdom, highlighting how government incompetence and social class disparities exacerbate the chaos when a civilization faces an immediate, lethal threat.
Exhuma
Jang Jae-hyun · Film · 2024
Explores: Ancestral Curse, Grave Robbing, Shamanism.
Just as Kingdom blends historical setting with supernatural dread, this film explores the consequences of disturbing ancient secrets, proving that ancestral curses are just as dangerous as political corruption.
Parasite
Bong Joon Ho · Film · 2019
Explores: Class Warfare, Social Commentary, Deception.
Kingdom uses the zombie plague to critique social class, a theme this film masterfully dissects through a tense, deceptive narrative about the volatile relationship between the desperate and wealthy.
The King
David Michôd · Film · 2019
Shares a thread with Kingdom: Political Intrigue.
The burden of leadership and the moral ambiguity of the crown prince in Kingdom find a direct parallel in this drama about a reluctant ruler navigating treacherous political waters.
Podcasts on the same thread
The White Vault
Fool and Scholar Productions · Podcast · 2026
The sense of dread and isolation that permeates Kingdom is mirrored here, as a group of people trapped in a hostile environment must survive against an unknown, lethal horror.
1619
The New York Times · Podcast · 2019
Explores: systemic racism, national identity, legacy of slavery.
Kingdom examines the systemic failure of a dynasty, and this documentary series provides a similar, grounded look at the foundational injustices that continue to define the structure of society.
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Common questions
Is Kingdom based on a specific time period in history?
Kingdom is set during the medieval Joseon dynasty in Korea. The narrative explores a fictionalized version of this era where the kingdom faces a mysterious plague and political corruption following rumors regarding the death of the king.
What is the primary conflict facing the crown prince in Kingdom?
The crown prince in Kingdom must navigate a dangerous conspiracy while attempting to protect his people. He embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind an evil scheme and a strange plague that turns the infected into flesh-hungry creatures.
What causes the spread of the plague in Kingdom?
The plague in Kingdom is described as a mysterious affliction that renders the infected immune to death and creates an insatiable hunger for flesh. This supernatural threat emerges against a backdrop of famine and corruption within the Joseon dynasty.
Does Kingdom feature zombies?
Kingdom features a plague that turns the infected into beings hungry for flesh who are immune to death. This zombie thriller follows the crown prince as he investigates the origins of this mysterious condition during the Joseon dynasty.