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Season 2 – 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 2

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Critics Consensus

Alice in Borderland season two shoots for the stars and successfully returns with higher stakes, sharper game designs, and bloody thrills.

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Steve Greene IndieWire 12/22/2022
Like a dream you try to remember the next morning, it doesn’t always make sense. When you’re deep in it, though, there’s nothing else that’s quite like it. Go to Full Review
Archi Sengupta LeisureByte.com 07/09/2024
4.5/5
Alice in Borderland Season 2 is, once again, a treat to watch and leaves audiences hanging with a shocking ending. Go to Full Review
Aditya Mani Jha Firstpost 12/20/2023
The second season of Netflix's popular Japanese thriller series cements its status as an engaging, allusive 'survivalist' thriller. Go to Full Review
James Field Pajiba 01/05/2023
Alice in Borderland’s second season is a thrilling battle for survival with a surprising amount of humor, considering its bleak setting and a first season devoid of laughs. Go to Full Review
Austin Burke Austin Burke/Flick Fan Nation 12/23/2022
8.5
Season two continues the trend of creativity and hard-hitting emotions. Our characters are out for answers, and the obstacles they face are beyond entertaining. Fans will be satisfied. Go to Full Review
James Marsh South China Morning Post 12/23/2022
3/5
Sold on being action-packed and high concept, the action fizzles out as the angry young protagonists learn the importance of engaging with society. A perspective to be encouraged, of course, but a letdown for viewers who have come this far. Go to Full Review
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Luke E. @AuLukey Feb 15 Tons of action and great acting 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 Axel G @Alexis917 Dec 31 Es una serie maravillosa y execelente See more bettyfruitcake f @bettyfruitcake Dec 3 Wow, amazing! I love everything about season 2. See more Ry N @RyGuy Nov 3 Arisu and his crew got all the numbered cards, now they're taking on the face card challenges while being hunted by the King of Spades to decide if they want permanent residency of Borderland or to go home. I thought this season was better than the first, I liked that each game has a challenger. See more Veronica K @RT12409913 Oct 30 This season was just as great as the first one. Each game was very interesting and exciting. Also some scenes were very heartfelt and left me teary. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Dec 22, 2022 Episode 1 Arisu, Usagi, Kuina, and Chishiya have been waiting for over an hour in Shibuya crossing for the next stage to start, but nothing seems to be happening. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 22, 2022 Episode 2 Now that the King of Clubs has revealed himself in his full glory, the game finally begins; much to Arisu's surprise, things are going pretty well. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 22, 2022 Episode 3 With only a few minutes left in the game, the results for each team seem fixed; Arisu approaches Kyuma and asks to shake his hand. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 22, 2022 Episode 4 There are a handful of players left, and Chishiya is the only one without a partner; the next round may very well the last of the game. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 22, 2022 Episode 5 Aguni sets out to find and kill the King of Spades; he's joined by Arisu and a determined high schooler named Akane Heiya. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 22, 2022 Episode 6 Usagi will have to change the hearts and minds of the cynical players on the Queen's team; at the Supreme Court, Chishiya meets the King of Diamonds. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 22, 2022 Episode 7 In the middle of an overgrown Shibuya crossing, Niragi challenges Arisu and Chishiya to a game; then, the King of Spades arrives. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 22, 2022 Episode 8 For their final game, the players will need to survive three rounds of croquet, but before they can get very far, the Queen asks them to sit down for some tea. Details
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Season Info

Director
Shinsuke Sato
Executive Producer
Kaata Sakamoto
Screenwriter
Yoshiki Watabe
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date
Dec 22, 2022
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