Few things hit harder than the ache of unfinished stories, especially with regards to a show that’s not only good but nearly perfect. Kingdom – the South Korean horror series that’s been haunting Netflix queues and fan forums since 2019. With a jaw-dropping 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s clear this isn’t your average zombie fare. That is high-stakes, high-quality storytelling with a historical twist.
Zombies Meet Political Intrigue
The show made its mark quickly, unleashing its first two seasons back-to-back in 2019 and 2020, followed by a tantalizing special episode, Ashin of the North, in 2021. But now it has turn out to be an entire MIA for which fans are understandably growing restless.
The Kingdom, set in a plague-ridden Joseon dynasty, centers around a kingdom in chaos and a crown prince fighting to guard his people from an outbreak much more sinister than it seems. The suspense, politics, undead, and, yes, the unforgettable traditional hats have all combined to show casual viewers into obsessed evangelists.
The series, which starred heavyweights like Ju Ji-hoon, Bae Doona, and Kim Hye-jun, blended wealthy character development with nail-biting tension. It’s no wonder fans are begging for more, flooding social media with demands for a 3rd season.
No Green Light For Kingdom
Critics and fans alike praised its tight storytelling and compelling characters. One viewer wrote on Reddit, “I believe they pulled the plug quietly. Shame. It was special amongst other zombie titles. Really great show. I recently read that Black Summer got canceled, which can be disappointing. It was actually decent; quite great at times. I believe Hollywood is beginning to notice that the zombie fandom is weathering away.”
One other said, “Just finished season 2 episode 2. Wtf how is there not one other season. This show is incredible!!!!.” A 3rd echoed, “Guys let’s just spam the netflix Korea channel with kingdom season 3 requests lol.”
One other penned, “I watched this show for the primary time and just finished it tonight. I’m so beyond sad it’s not being renewed 😭 it’s so amazing.”
Is there really not gonna be a third season?
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Behind the Curtain: Pressure on the Creators
The creators haven’t ruled out a return, though they’ve been candid concerning the pressure of delivering something that may live as much as such high expectations. Author Kim Eun-hee has spoken concerning the challenge of pleasing everyone when the bar has been set this high. “I can be lying if there’s no pressure. Pressure is inevitable at this point. Nevertheless, I do feel that it is almost unimaginable to create something that, if you happen to show the content to 100 people, all of them like it,” she said, per Unilad.
And really, who could blame her? The horror genre doesn’t often get this type of praise, let alone in a period piece format.
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