# Kingdom (2019–2020) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/kingdom-2019/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 88% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 96/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 92% |
| Metascore | 82/100 |
| IMDb | 8.3/10 |
| Fan Score | 90% |
| Creator | Kim Eun-hee |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Horror, Thriller, History |
| Seasons | 2 (12 episodes) |
| Language | Korean |
| Country | South Korea |

## Quick answer

Kingdom (2019–2020) is a Horror, Thriller, History series created by Kim Eun-hee, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 88% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (96%), Metascore (82/100), IMDb (8.3/10), TMDB fan (90%) across 2 seasons. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 92%.

## Celluloid verdict

A sumptuous fusion of period political drama and visceral zombie horror — gorgeously mounted and genuinely terrifying, it set a new bar for Korean genre television.

## Synopsis

In Korea's Joseon era, a crown prince investigating a mysterious plague uncovers a zombie outbreak spreading from the palace outward — a lavish, politically charged period horror that fuses courtly intrigue with relentless undead dread.

## Cast

Ju Ji-hoon, Ryu Seung-ryong, Bae Doona, Kim Sang-ho

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Kingdom worth watching?**
Yes — Kingdom earns a 88% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 96%, Metascore 82/100, IMDb 8.3/10, TMDB fan 90%. Audience snapshot is separate (92%). A sumptuous fusion of period political drama and visceral zombie horror — gorgeously mounted and genuinely terrifying, it set a new bar for Korean genre television.

**Why is Kingdom so highly rated?**
Kingdom scores 88% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 96/100, Metacritic 82/100, IMDb 8.3/10 and TMDB fan rating 90%. The separate audience snapshot is 92%. A sumptuous fusion of period political drama and visceral zombie horror — gorgeously mounted and genuinely terrifying, it set a new bar for Korean genre television. See the full breakdown on the Kingdom series page.

**Is Kingdom on Prime Video?**
No — Kingdom is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is Kingdom on Netflix?**
Yes — Kingdom is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did Kingdom come out?**
Kingdom first aired in 2019 and ran through 2020 (2019–2020). Created by Kim Eun-hee; it streams on Netflix today.

**How many seasons of Kingdom are there?**
Kingdom has 2 seasons across 12 episodes (2019–2020). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Kingdom?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Kingdom’s 12 episodes take around 9 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Kingdom?**
Kingdom streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Kingdom?**
Kingdom stars Ju Ji-hoon, Ryu Seung-ryong, Bae Doona, Kim Sang-ho. Created by Kim Eun-hee.

**How many episodes are in Kingdom?**
Kingdom has 12 episodes across 2 seasons (2019–2020).

**What is Kingdom about?**
In Korea's Joseon era, a crown prince investigating a mysterious plague uncovers a zombie outbreak spreading from the palace outward — a lavish, politically charged period horror that fuses courtly intrigue with relentless undead dread.

**Who created Kingdom?**
Kingdom was created by Kim Eun-hee. It is a horror, thriller, history series from South Korea, primarily in Korean.

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