Are we getting a third full series of Netflix's horror smash Kingdom?

Martin Macdonald - 2 August 2025, 08:30 Share

Kingdom is one of the highest-rated series on Netlifx and viewers have been clamouring for a full third season.

The horror stars Ju Ji-hoon, Bae Doona, Ryu Seung-ryong, Kim Sung-yu, Jeon Seok-ho, Kim Hye-jun, Kim Sang-ho, Huh Joon-ho, Jun Ji-hyun, Park Byung-hwan, Koo Kyo-hwan and Kim Roi-ha.

Kingdom ran for two series from 2019 to 2020 and also aired a special episode in 2021, 'Ashin of the North'.

Impressively, it has a score of 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and 3.96 on MovieMeter which makes it the highest-rated horror series on Netflix as rated by our community.

Kingdom takes place in the 17th century within the Kingdom of Joseon, as Crown Prince Lee Chang must deal not only with those desperate to take his throne, but also a plague of flesh-eating zombies hellbent on swarming over the region.

Will there be a third series of Kingdom?

Writer Kim Eun-hee previously claimed that she has enough ideas to run the show for TEN series.

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"Strangely enough, Kingdom is a series that gives me more energy the more I write it," she told The Hollywood Repporter.

"The cast and crew all have great chemistry, and there's so much more to tell. If viewers allow, I would love to see it develop even up to season 10."

Unfortunately, as of July 2025 there has been no official confirmation for a third series despite the show's popularity.

Reviews of Kingdom

Here are some of the MovieMeter and critics reviews of Kingdom:

"Nice series. What a nice mix of zombies, political power games and intrigue in a foreign medieval setting. The sets and landscapes are amazing and the costumes and hats make it a real visual spectacle." - MovieMeter user Flat Eric.

"Sublime South Korean spectacle, an original cross between historical epic and horror film. Both aspects work superbly, with an artful balance between drama and suspense. It is all beautifully portrayed and in terms of sets and costumes, the series is finger-licking good. The characters and intrigue are excellently developed and the horror elements are artfully incorporated into the whole. Starts well and then only gets better." MovieMeter user james_cameron_mm.

"Kingdom makes even bolder sociopolitical statements than The Walking Dead does. Sure, the AMC series waxes on about class and elitism, but Kingdom wades deep into governance and the divide between the rulers and the suffering populace." - Renaldo Mataldeen of Comic Book Resources.

"This series is risky programming for people who appreciate the unusual, gory, but imaginative, things in life. Considering the over-saturated state of the market, it is refreshing to see Netflix taking chances." Jonathan Christian of The Playlist.

"Kingdom dares to show that zombies aren't just a 20th and 21st-century phenomenon, and we applaud that kind of creative storytelling." - Joel Keller of News.Au.

"Kingdom is by far one of the most compelling works to come out of the zombie genre. Thanks to strong acting, gripping action and drama, gruesome visuals, and an overall powerful narrative, Kingdom is a must watch for horror fans." - Michael Pementel of Bloody Disgusting.

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