A spin-off of the magnificent Kingdom franchise that got me new more excited for what's to come. Ashin of the North's story is blatantly simple, but one that is executed magnificently. In 90 minutes, in typical Kingdom fashion there are enough plot twists to keep anyone entertained and does the IP justice. On top of all that, the cinematography is magnificent and every scene is shot beautifully, on par with GOT production level (except for the awkward CGI). The spin-off adds a little deeper depth into the overall lore and introduces a character that is easy for us to love in the new season, a win win situation and shows the value of services like Netflix, where publishers have more control and ability to distribute content and make something better, sort of like a video game DLC.