Intense and meticulously crafted in a fashion fit for cinema, it's almost a shame that Kingdom will mostly be watched on our smartphones or laptop screens Image via Netflix A cross between Train to Busan and Game of Thrones, the Korean zombie thriller has received critical acclaim from both critics and viewers alike, with some calling it a "breath of fresh air" for the zombie genre, since premiering on Netflix on 25 January.

Amongst the sea of praise for the six-episode epic, many were particularly impressed by its A+ cinematography and gorgeous scenery Image via Netflix

Feast your eyes on some of the most cinematic shots from Kingdom we couldn't resist pausing to look a little closer at: Warning: There may be mild spoilers ahead.

1. Crown Prince Lee Chang cuts a lonely figure outside his father's private chambers Image via Netflix

2. The queen arrives Image via Netflix

3. The prince takes a minute to brood in near darkness Image via Netflix

4. In a scene from the trailer, villagers unveil a horrific sight Image via Netflix

5. Beautiful on the surface... Image via Netflix

6. ... Terrifying and gruesome underneath Image via Netflix

7. You can almost anticipate the horrors to come in this silhouette shot Image via Netflix

8. It all begins with the king... Image via Netflix

9. A rare moment of calm in the zombie's awakening Image via Netflix

10. Watch how the focus shifts from the shoulder to the tip of the sword Image via Netflix

11. The prince and his bodyguard begin their quest for truth Image via Netflix

12. The duo contemplates braving the rocky, frozen terrain Image via Netflix

13. Lee Chang grows into his role as the people's leader in this majestic pose Image via Netflix

14. The prince tries to escape from sinister forces at his tail Image via Netflix

15. No amount of makeup is gonna fix that, honey Image via Netflix

16. The queen's makeup table is #beautygoals Image via Netflix

17. A sneak peek into the royal dressing room Image via Netflix

18. The queen gets dressed for an audience with the royal court Image via Netflix

19. A clandestine meeting by the pond Image via Netflix

20. "Infected" bodies are dragged out for further examination Image via Netflix

21. A closer look at the zombies of Jiyulheon Image via Netflix

22. When the sun sets... Image via Netflix

22. ... the horrors of the night comes to life Image via Netflix

23. This zoom-in through the crack is one of the most jaw-dropping shots in the show Image via Netflix

24. An undead wearing a mask shows his true face Image via Netflix

25. The mysterious Yeong-sin visits the ghosts of his past Image via Netflix

26. Survivors from far and wide try to seek refuge from the spreading epidemic Image via Netflix

27. A ship makes its escape Image via Netflix

28. A preemptive measure to curb the zombie apocalypse Image via Netflix

29. A ship is mysteriously stranded by the shore Image via Netflix

30. Men and women hold their weapons high... Image via Netflix

31. ... As they brace themselves for yet another zombie attack Image via Netflix

BONUS: A super kan cheong scene, shot in the perspective of a prisoner who finds himself locked onto a fellow prisoner who's turned into a zombie If every episode of Kingdom is as intense as this clip, then I'm absolutely gonna lose it. All episodes of Kingdom are now streaming. pic.twitter.com/CWMlXMTnCz — NX (@NXOnNetflix) January 25, 2019