Miss GoT's Early Season Vibes? Check Out This Korean Show on Netflix

Yes, we know it's 2025, but the void left by the final season of Game of Thrones is still here for some of us. And if you're one of those people, you're in for a treat.

Over the years, there have been countless attempts to replicate the triumph of the early seasons of GoT. Some have been successful, some not so much. Yet, amidst them all, there's one that you might've missed (but if you didn't, we think it's a great time for a rewatch).

We're talking about a show that doesn't really need dragons to set our screens on fire. Instead, it gives us horror with a mix of political intrigue along the way. And yes, it brings zombies, in a way that feels both familiar and entirely new.

Kingdom (2019-2020): Horror & Politics

If you were drawn to the early seasons of Game of Thrones for its character-driven drama, Kingdom will feel like coming home.

Set in Korea's Joseon period, Kingdom tells the story of a prince facing a crisis when a mysterious plague begins turning people into the undead. But we have to stop right there: if you're worried that this is going to be your typical zombie story, don't be. Kingdom is so much more than that. It has everything we could ask for, and it masterfully tells a story without being too pretentious or preachy.

Kingdom has thrilling action sequences, as well as enough plot twists to keep even the most seasoned TV enthusiasts on their toes.

What makes it even more brilliant (aside from the excellent acting, of course) is that beneath the surface-level thrills lies a skillfully curated story about class struggle and human nature.

Why Game of Thrones Fans Will Enjoy Kingdom

The show captures that same sense of growing dread and inevitable conflict that made early GoT so compelling.

As Pete Keeley (The Hollywood Reporter) wrote:

"It was escapist fantasy of the best kind, with a Game of Thrones-esque combination of high political intrigue, supernatural threats and insanely elaborate textiles."

And trust us, that is not an exaggeration. We really do get that Game of Thrones feel, just in a different setting.

So, for those of you story-hungry folks who miss the complex characters and storylines that aren’t so easy to predict, Kingdom is your way to go. It'll have you binge-watching until dawn.

You can start your journey with Kingdom on Netflix right now.