Where malevolence meets malpractice.
La serie nos presenta un hospital ficticio en Maine, sus empleados, pacientes y los sucesos paranormales que allí ocurren. La historia se centra principalmente en el doctor Hook y Peter Rickman. Bajo el hospital se encuentran las ruinas de un molino que durante la Guerra Civil ardió provocando la muerte de numerosos niños. El espíritu de Mary, una de esos niños, deambula por el hospital en compañía de un extraño oso hormiguero. Antes del Hospital Kingdom se había construido otro hospital que también quedó destruido como el molino y en el que contaban numerosas historias de fantasmas. El nuevo hospital ha heredado esas historias que son acentuadas por leves terremotos puntuales que solo son sentidos en el hospital.
"Stephen King's Kingdom Hospital" is a 2004 television miniseries that masterfully blends medical drama with supernatural horror, a signature of its creator, Stephen King. Produced by Sony Pictures Television and Mark Carliner Productions in the United States, the series is set in the fictional Kingdom Hospital, built over the site of a devastating mill explosion from the 19th century. The hospital's dark history intertwines with the present as patients and staff encounter eerie phenomena and ghostly apparitions, particularly the spirit of a young girl named Mary, who perished in the mill disaster. The narrative weaves together multiple storylines, each exploring the lives of the hospital's diverse characters, from the brilliant but troubled neurosurgeon Dr. Hook to the eccentric artist Peter Rickman, who possesses a unique ability to see and communicate with the spirits haunting the hospital. As the series progresses, these characters are drawn deeper into the mysteries of Kingdom Hospital, confronting their own fears and secrets along the way. The show's atmospheric tension is heightened by its setting, with the hospital's shadowy corridors and unsettling artwork contributing to a sense of pervasive dread. Stephen King's influence is evident throughout the series, not only in its supernatural elements but also in its exploration of human frailty and resilience. The show delves into themes of guilt, redemption, and the consequences of past actions, all hallmarks of King's storytelling. While "Kingdom Hospital" received mixed reviews upon its release, it remains a compelling watch for fans of King's work and those who appreciate a blend of medical drama and horror. In its brief run, "Kingdom Hospital" managed to capture the essence of Stephen King's storytelling prowess, delivering a chilling and thought-provoking series that lingers in the minds of its viewers. Despite its cancellation after one season, the show's unique blend of genres and its exploration of the supernatural within the confines of a medical setting make it a memorable addition to the Stephen King canon.
Año2004
Número de episodios13
Número de temporadas1
Duración del episodio
EstadoCanceled
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GénerosMisterioDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Países de producciónUnited States of America
