Kingdom: Ashin of the North (2021)
Story overview
Kingdom: Ashin of the North is a 2021 Korean drama-fantasy-thriller special episode that serves as a prequel to the Kingdom series. Set in historical Joseon-era Korea, it explores the origins of a mysterious plague that reanimates the dead. The story follows Ashin, a woman from a northern tribe, as she uncovers dark secrets and seeks vengeance. This standalone episode blends political intrigue with supernatural horror elements in a period setting.
Parent Guide
This TV-MA rated special contains strong horror violence, disturbing imagery, and mature themes. It is not suitable for children or younger teens.
Content breakdown
Contains intense combat with weapons, graphic zombie attacks, bloody injuries, and scenes of mass death. Characters face constant peril from both human enemies and supernatural threats.
Features frightening zombie creatures, disturbing body horror, unsettling supernatural elements, and dark atmospheric tension throughout. The overall tone is grim and ominous.
May include some period-appropriate strong language or threats, but not a primary focus. The intensity comes more from visual content than dialogue.
May include some suggestive themes or brief non-explicit content typical of the genre, but not a significant element. Focus is on horror and drama rather than sexual content.
No significant depiction of substance use. The historical setting doesn't emphasize this aspect.
Deals with heavy themes of loss, betrayal, revenge, and suffering. Characters experience significant trauma and emotional distress. The overall mood is dark and intense.
Parent tips
This TV-MA rated special contains intense violence, horror elements, and mature themes that make it unsuitable for children and younger teens. Parents should be aware that it includes graphic depictions of zombie-like creatures, bloody combat, and disturbing scenes of death and suffering. The narrative deals with themes of revenge, betrayal, and loss that may be emotionally challenging for younger viewers. Due to its dark tone and frightening content, this is best reserved for mature audiences who can handle horror-thriller material.
Parent chat guide
Parent follow-up questions
- What was your favorite part of the story?
- How did the characters help each other?
- What would you do if you saw something scary?
- What makes a good friend in the story?
- What colors did you see in the movie?
- What did you think about the main character's journey?
- How did the setting affect the story?
- What would you have done differently in the character's situation?
- What lessons about family did you notice?
- How did the music make you feel during different scenes?
- What themes about justice did you notice in the story?
- How did the historical setting influence the characters' choices?
- What did you think about the balance between fantasy and reality?
- How did the characters show courage in difficult situations?
- What questions did the story leave you with about the world?
- How does this special expand on the themes of the main Kingdom series?
- What commentary does the story make about power and corruption?
- How effective were the horror elements in serving the narrative?
- What did you think about the portrayal of revenge and its consequences?
- How does the historical fantasy genre allow for exploration of contemporary issues?
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