'Kingdom': Netflix diving into the zombie genre with a medieval drama is the best thing ever

'Kingdom,' tells the story of a zombie apocalypse set in the medieval period, thus providing for an unexpected style of the genre, something that has worked in favor of Netflix
PUBLISHED JAN 1, 2019

Apart from growing more diverse and global with its international dramas for a while now, the second-best strategy Netflix has incorporated is venturing into new genres with a fun plays and twists on authentic elements. Having dipped its toe in almost everything ranging from true crime stories to mushy on-screen adaptations of young adult novels, and of course, a satirical spin on the dystopian world, Netflix is now gearing up to dive into the sensational and gory zombie genre of horror, and as usual, it is no stereotypical watch.

Its upcoming show 'Kingdom,' tells the story of a zombie apocalypse set in the medieval period, thus providing for an unexpected style of the genre, something that has worked in favor of the streaming giant.

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