Such a fun reimagining of the zombie genre! I love the idea of setting a zombie apocalypse (of a sort) in a historical period because it increases the sense of unknowable and unimaginable horror. There are no medical or scientific explanations available to break down what is happening, and it can't be summarized by the characters as a viral epidemic, etc. I'm not saying those types of zombie movies don't have their own strengths, but I really enjoyed seeing the historical Korean monarchy paired with zombies, it was scary in a way I hadn't been expecting.

The cast is great. I don't think that the acting is necessarily the biggest draw here (Historical. Zombies.) but I think that they do a good job of making you care about the people involved. Of course, Bae Doona is her usual awesome self.

The writing and directing is very good, keeping a breakneck pace while also keeping the stakes digestible enough that it feels personal. The survival of this specific group of people is the focus of the first season, which gives room for the scope to be expanded in season two. I think that the twist is very well done, the zombies are well done (their strengths and limitations are well matched to the show, they're not TOO powerful and do have some weaknesses, but they also very much feel like a threat).

Overall, a well-made and enjoyable horror tv show that will be entertaining for people that like gore, action, some horror and also a solid historical setting. Definitely worth checking out. It may sound gimmicky to pair zombies and period dramas (some Pride and Prejudice and Zombies type shit), but actual I think that the setting is used really smartly to actual increase tension and horror, while still feeling like it's speaking to modern issues.