Picking up in the immediate aftermath of the first season’s startling cliffhanger, The Kingdom II sees the troubled hospital plagued by the rise of a greater evil. Masterfully harmonizing mordant humor and poignant pathos, Lars von Trier’s TV phenomenon scales new heights of white-knuckle suspense.

The hospital is rapidly deteriorating. What is happening in the deepest darkness of the Kingdom seems to be directly related to the neurosurgery department, and Mrs. Drusse draws closer to solving the riddle. Amidst his malpractice investigation, more skeletons emerge from Dr. Helmer’s closet.

After he poisons Krogshøj, Dr. Helmer fears another investigation will be launched so comes to his aid. Recovering from her surgery, Mrs. Drusse attends a meeting with the restless spirits, but not everyone’s presence is well received by them. Judith’s son continues to grow at an alarming pace.