The WORST episodes of Inside North Korea's Dynasty

Every episode of Inside North Korea's Dynasty ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Inside North Korea's Dynasty!

National Geographic's four-part documentary explores the Kim family's dark and surreal story and provides a fresh perspective on the strange history of Kim family and the creation of North Korea.

Last Updated: 5/3/2026Network: National GeographicStatus: Ended

7.46

28 votes

#1 - Kingdom of the Kims

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/11/2018

For decades, Korea and its people labor under Japanese imperialist rule. But in 1912, in a small town outside Pyongyang, a child is born, Kim Il Sung, coinciding with an omen of imperialism’s doom.

Watch Now:Apple TV

7.54

26 votes

#2 - The Son of God

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/11/2018

Unpacking the unique Kim father-son relationship further, “Son of God” tracks the decline of Kim Il Sung and the rise of his son, Kim Jong Il.

7.63

24 votes

#3 - Nuclear Family

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/18/2018

“A Nuclear Family” begins as the Cold War ends — and North Korea has lost Soviet patronage, and with it, the security it guarantees and the economic support that has sustained the country for nearly half a century.

Watch Now:Amazon

7.83

23 votes

#4 - Rocket Man

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/18/2018

The final episode starts with the death of Kim Jong Il and the rise of the new leader of North Korea — his son, Kim Jong Un, taking power at the age of 28.