Season 1 of the Korean Netflix original television series Kingdom premiered on 25 January 2019. It is comprised of six episodes. It is followed by Season 2, released on 13 March 2020.
Synopsis[]
Official synopsis of season 1 of Kingdom from Netflix:
- While strange rumors about their ill king grip a kingdom, the crown prince becomes their only hope against a mysterious plague overtaking the land.
Cast and characters[]
Starring:
- Ju Ji-hoon as Crown Prince Lee Chang
- Ryu Seung-ryong as Cho Hak-ju
- Bae Doo-na as Seo-bi
- Kim Sung-kyu as Yeong-shin
Recurring guest stars:
- Kim Sang-ho as Mu-yeong
- Heo Joon-ho as Ahn Hyeon
- Jeon Seok-ho as Cho Beom-pal
- Kim Hye-jun as Queen Consort Cho
- Jung Suk-won as Cho Beom-il
Episodes[]
| No. in season | No. overall | Synopsis | Directed by | Written by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 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. | Kim Seong-hun | Kim Eun-hee |
| 2 | 2 | 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. | Kim Seong-hun | Kim Eun-hee |
| 3 | 3 | 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. | Kim Seong-hun | Kim Eun-hee |
| 4 | 4 | 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. | Kim Seong-hun | Kim Eun-hee |
| 5 | 5 | 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. | Kim Seong-hun | Kim Eun-hee |
| 6 | 6 | 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. | Kim Seong-hun | Kim Eun-hee |
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