The Kingdom
Created by Marcelo Piñeyro, Claudia Piñeiro
On Netflix
A dark political thriller examining corruption and hypocrisy at the intersection of faith and power, where a charismatic televangelist's ascent masks a web of deception and violence.
After his running mate's murder, a controversial televangelist becomes Argentina's presidential candidate. But nothing about him is as holy as he seems.
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Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Does The Kingdom leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 96% of series.
Is The Kingdom scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 93% of series.
Is The Kingdom violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Is The Kingdom easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is The Kingdom sad? Somewhat. More sad than 72% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like The Kingdom
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Kingdom
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Kingdom, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Kingdom, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Kingdom, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
