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Season 1 – Alice in Borderland

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Arisu—a listless, jobless and video-game-obsessed young man—suddenly finds himself in a strange, emptied-out version of Tokyo in which he and his friends must compete in dangerous games in order to survive. In this strange world, Arisu meets Usagi, a young woman who’s navigating the games alone. Together, they set out to unravel one mystery after another as they risk their lives and confront what it means to live.
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Alice in Borderland — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Alice in Borderland plays in the arena of sensational bloodletting, delivering genuine characters, hard-hitting action, and well-written genre fare.

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Melanie McFarland Salon.com 12/29/2020
Watching under-resourced and outgunned heroes overcome the odds is eternally satisfying -- and as Arisu insists, every game has a solution. Go to Full Review
Archi Sengupta LeisureByte.com 07/09/2024
5/5
Alice in Borderland is an extremely enjoyable and binge-worthy show that keeps you on the edge of the seat while also making you emotional! Go to Full Review
Andrew Heskins easternKicks.com 02/28/2023
4/5
Players in a deadly game for their lives, the Netflix series before Squid Game that deserved the accolades more. Go to Full Review
Charles Hartford But Why Tho? 01/22/2023
9/10
Alice in Borderland is an excellently delivered story. It is filled with memorable characters and gut-wrenching moments. Go to Full Review
Ty'Kira Smalls Common Sense Media 09/19/2022
3/5
Depressed gamer plays for survival in violent drama. Go to Full Review
Mikel Zorrilla Espinof 11/16/2021
There is a sense of urgency that limits its emotional reach ... And besides, it comes down to it too quickly. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
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Alexander B @RT36625204 Aug 14 There are some intriguing ideas like gamifying surviving in a potentially virtual existence. I’ve been seeing more shows like this. The issue with this show is the writing and acting, it falls flat on its face. There are too many plot holes and everything seems so forced. In one episode they spent so much time to give the backstory of what seems like a ninja in the show, which failed to show how this person has such extraordinary martial arts skills, only to kill this person off immediately. I learned more about this character than I’ve learned from some of the protagonists. There is also this one character that always has his hands in his pockets, really bad form. See more diogo13 T @Tua_mera Jul 14 Uma adaptação viciante que brilha na criatividade dos seus jogos mortais e no suspense constante. A direção consegue criar uma Tóquio deserta impressionante e a violência brutal mantém a tensão lá no alto a cada episódio. O argumento perde alguma força e cai em alguns clichés de anime na segunda metade da temporada, mas a energia e os mistérios deste mundo bizarro garantem uma maratona excelente. See more Lilla Roxna D @RT39444121 Jun 23 Absolutely love it, the concept and everything is amazing. It just touches a subject not many if any movies/series have ever done. Love the characters and the creators for not being afraid of killing off characters you grow attached to/sympathies with in the beginning. Probably one of my favorite series. See more Prasad K @Prasadk226 May 22 I really loved Alice in Borderland. The games were really interesting and kept me excited in every episode. The suspense, survival challenges and unexpected twists made the season even more enjoyable. I also liked how the emotional moments and character development were balanced with action and mystery. Overall it was a thrilling season to watch from start to finish. See more Luke E. @AuLukey Feb 15 Definitely worth the watch. Quite emotional during parts, it really gets to you. See more Jose N @soyjosenieves Jan 7 La trama es intrigante y brutal, con juegos bien construidos que mantienen la tensión constante. El apartado visual es decente, los personajes son interesantes y evolucionan a lo largo de la historia. Es una serie que no teme ser oscura y logra enganchar de principio a fin, convirtiéndose en una de las propuestas más impactantes de Netflix. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Dec 10, 2020 Episode 1 Arisu and his friends hide from the police in a public restroom, but when they reemerge, the Tokyo streets are completely empty. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 10, 2020 Episode 2 Leaving behind an injured Chota, Arisu and Karube head to a sprawling apartment complex where a deadly game of tag awaits. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 10, 2020 Episode 3 With Chota and Shibuki's visas expiring, the four enter a Shinjuku botanical garden where they take part in a cruel game of betrayal. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 10, 2020 Episode 4 Overwhelmed with guilt, Arisu is ready to give up, but Usagi urges him to keep going; next up is a game of endurance in an underground highway. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 10, 2020 Episode 5 After Arisu and Usagi make their way to the Beach, the king of the utopian haven forces them to help gather the remaining playing cards. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 10, 2020 Episode 6 Chishiya recruits Arisu and Usagi to help him change the status quo; an unforeseen event rocks the brittle power dynamics of the Beach. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 10, 2020 Episode 7 Once a safe haven, the Beach becomes the arena for the next stage during which an epic witch hunt turns everyone against each other. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 10, 2020 Episode 8 Tensions inside the resort reach a boiling point; as the game clock winds down, the survivors face an uncertain future. Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
Kaata Sakamoto
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date
Dec 10, 2020
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