Kingdom (2019) and its prequel, Kingdom: Ashin of the North (2021), are based on the webtoon series “The Kingdom of the Gods”. A Netflix Original, Kingdom has 2 seasons, 6 episodes each, for a total of 12 episodes. Kingdom: Ashin of the North is a “Special”, technically considered the 13th episode. Both are categorized as historical period fiction, costume and period drama, political drama, thriller, and horror. This Korean Drama TV Series is about flesh-eating zombies during the Joseon Era, 17th century, three years after the end of the Imjin War. Most zombies are the result of demonic possession or alien parasites invading the body. But did you know there is something called a “resurrection plant”? It’s not from outer space. This plant grows on planet earth. Don’t be fooled by its beauty because looks can be deceiving. WARNING! Do NOT grow them in your garden! ♦♦ HISTORICAL BACKGROUND AND INSPIRATION: Inspiration for the storyline for both “Kingdom” and “Kingdom: Ashin of the North” and possibly the webtoon, appear to
