The Kingdom

The Kingdom is a Danish supernatural horror series created by Lars von Trier. It is set in the neurosurgical ward of Copenhagen's Rigshospitalet, a hospital nicknamed "Riget," meaning "the kingdom." The series explores bizarre and supernatural occurrences within the hospital, combining elements of mystery, melodrama, and dark humor. The show features a cast of eccentric characters, including doctors and patients, who navigate the hospital's eerie atmosphere as they confront inexplicable events. The series is notable for its unique blend of humor and horror, with a muted color scheme that adds to its surreal and unsettling ambiance. The Kingdom gained a cult following and inspired a U.S. adaptation, Kingdom Hospital, developed by Stephen King. The original series consists of two initial seasons released in 1994 and 1997, with a third season, The Kingdom: Exodus, released in 2022. It is praised for its original storytelling and groundbreaking cinematography, making it a standout in European television.