From the plot to the cast, here are five things you need to know about the upcoming Kingdom: Ashin of the North special episode
Netflix's first original Korean series, Kingdom, premiered to critical and commercial success, prompting a second season and now a special episode that follows the origins of a new mysterious character, Ashin. Kingdom provided a refreshing take on both the historical and horror genres, highlighting political struggle set against the backdrop of zombies.
The highly anticipated special episode, which premieres on July 23, has been the talk of the town ever since Ashin made an appearance at the end of the second season and is set to provide an expansion of the Kingdom series. Curious to know more? Keep reading.
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1. The Plot
Towards the end of season two, Chang and Seo-bi find the resurrection plant near the Chinese border and are told by the villagers that someone from China is selling it. We see the final shot of a woman, Ashin, smiling mysteriously. It's theorised that Ashin is spreading the virus on purpose. But the question is: Why?
In this "sidequel", that question and many others will be answered as we follow the backstory of Ashin, who seems to know about the origins of the resurrection plant that brings people back from the dead. Ashin’s identity and the part she plays in the events that take place in the Kingdom series will also be explored.
In the short but tense teaser, the footage also shows a young Ashin holding a torch as she enters a dark, eerie cave. Inside, she discovers strange markings on a rock and the resurrection plant. An accompanying text reads, "To revive the dead, a price must be paid".
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