The way they eased viewers into the central concept and the zombie element worked well initially, but that extended introduction felt drawn out, stretching over numerous episodes without any significant developments occurring. It seemed clear this was a deliberate tactic to postpone plot progression until Season 2. Subsequently, Season 2 attempted character development, despite there not being adequate space for it. While *Kingdom* isn’t particularly lengthy overall, tighter editing would have better served the material presented. Reducing the total number of episodes to around eight might have been preferable. The deliberate, atmospheric visuals accompanied by unsettling music were initially enjoyable, but they soon became repetitive and a shift in approach was necessary—a change that never materialized. *Ashin of the North* felt like an extraneous addition; it lacked substance, seemed misplaced, and failed to generate any emotional investment. True to Netflix’s standard practice, there's always groundwork laid for potential future seasons or continuations at every opportunity. It’s just plain greedy!

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