The essential episodes of Kingdom
Watch these 12 in order and you've got Kingdom — each pick states its reason.
- 01
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.
- 02
Prince Chang and Mu-yeong arrive at Jiyulheon, where they make a horrific discovery. Seo-bi’s story of what she saw eerily resonates with Prince Chang.
- 03
Night leads to chaos in Dongnae. Cho Hak-ju and the queen oversee the king’s care. Prince Chang reaches a disquieting conclusion and vows to fight back.
- 04
On his way to seek Lord Ahn Hyeon’s help, Prince Chang encounters a group of stranded survivors and leads them to Jiyulheon, following Seo-bi’s advice.
- 05
Prince Chang’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.
- 06
Cho Hak-ju has chilling words for the queen, who’s hiding a sinister secret. Prince Chang orders Sangju’s defenses, but Seo-bi senses something awry.
- 07
An unexpected setback in Sangju poses new problems for Prince Chang and the others. Seo-bi and Cho Beom-pal seek safety with Cho Hak-ju.
- 08
After Prince Chang breaks into Mungyeong Saejae, a nightmare unfolds. Officials search the queen's home, suspecting she is hiding something.
- 09
When Cho Hak-ju is taken from his custody, Prince Chang goes after him. Seo-bi looks for a way to treat the disease. The queen awaits her prince.
- 10
Seo-bi shares a critical discovery with Prince Chang, who has a favor to ask of her. Cho Hak-ju visits the queen and demands she tell him the truth.
- 11
To save innocent lives, Prince Chang and his men take over Hanyang. The queen determines that if she can't have the throne, no one can.
- 12
With the palace painted red with blood, Prince Chang is forced to pursue a risky strategy. Seo-bi takes the baby and hides.
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