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Season 1 – If Wishes Could Kill

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A mysterious app promises wishes — then starts a countdown to death. As a group of teens becomes entangled, they must break the deadly chain to survive.
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If Wishes Could Kill — Season 1

Critics Reviews

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Jenny Nixon Common Sense Media May 12, 2026
3/5
If you're expecting Train to Busan-level intensity, forget it, but this is still a pretty well-made entry into the "cursed technological object" genre. Go to Full Review Archi Sengupta LeisureByte.com May 7, 2026
3.5/5
If Wishes Could Kill turns a simple wish into a deadly gamble. This YA horror blends teen drama with occult mystery, exploring desire, consequences, and the terrifying cost of getting everything you want. Go to Full Review Chris Joyce Movies and Munchies (YouTube) May 2, 2026
4/5
The pacing can become distracted at times, but the story doesn’t continue to be hampered by these difficulties and regains its momentum, leading to a cautionary tale that will make you second-guess your next birthday wish. Go to Full Review Puja Talwar Hindustan Times May 1, 2026
3/5
With frequent headlines around phone addiction and its consequences, If Wishes Could Kill taps into the fear—and the strange resonance—of the unseen and the unknown, where the line between the real and the imagined begins to blur. Go to Full Review Sarah Musnicky But Why Tho? May 1, 2026
7/10
If Wishes Could Kill takes a familiar premise and makes it fresh with its infusion of shamanism and exploration of toxic friendships. With some tighter edits to the story and maybe a couple more questions answered, it could have had further impact. Go to Full Review Karina Adelgaard Heaven of Horror Apr 29, 2026
3/5
If the plot sounds intriguing and you like K-Pop and K-Drama, then do check it out. If you’re a fan of the intense and brilliant South Korean genre productions, then lower your expectations and give it a shot. Just don’t expect too much from it. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Hotma Fani H @RT55323325 4 days ago If Wishes Could Kill has a killer premise: a mysterious app grants wishes while a countdown hangs over its users. The problem is that the show has more confidence in its concept than in the storytelling surrounding it. The atmosphere is solid, and the supernatural mystery keeps things moving. The young cast also gives the drama enough energy to survive some of the weaker material. But the series occasionally leans too hard into familiar teen-horror melodrama, and several twists feel less clever than the show clearly thinks they are. The biggest issue is pacing. Eight episodes should be enough to tell this story efficiently, yet the middle stretch spends too much time circling its own mystery. By the time the mythology starts coming together, I was less desperate for answers and more desperate for the characters to stop explaining things to each other. See more diogo13 T @Tua_mera Jul 22, 2026 It doesn't have a sophisticated script or major thrills, but it fulfills its purpose of entertaining. See more Tygari D @RT50516022 Jul 8, 2026 I really enjoyed this show. It kept me on edge the entire time. But there were times the story slowed and just crept along. Still, it is a good story and jumps around from various points of view of the cast to tell everything. The writers did a good job overall and it is quite entertaining. See more David D @David2026 Jul 3, 2026 Now this is how to do a horror high school TV series. Good script, good acting, good production values and a story that makes sense. Not only that its not trying to pump any nonsense down your throat. I'm starting to think that Netflix could kill the US produced equivalents. See more sangeetha R @RT02082938 Jun 19, 2026 An absolute must see 5 stars not enough See more Hesara J @Hesara Jun 1, 2026 Watching a one of best horror series after a long time. Good concept and waiting for the season 2 See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Jeon So-young

Yoo Se-ah

Kang Mi-na

Im Na-ri

Baek Sun-ho

Kim Geon-woo

Hyun Woo-seok

Kang Ha-joon

Lee Hyo-je

Choi Hyeong-wook

Roh Jae-won

Bangwool

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 24, 2026 After Girigo grants Choi Hyeong-wook a wish, he introduces the app to his friends, who brush him off; his behavior grows concerning. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 24, 2026 After a sudden tragedy, Yoo Se-ah realizes Kim Geon-woo may be next and rallies her friends to find a solution; Girigo proves too sinister to stop. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 24, 2026 Seeking to cast out evil, Kang Ha-joon takes Se-ah to his shaman sister, sending her to a cursed space filled with fear, trauma and abandonment. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 24, 2026 Ha-joon, Se-ah and Bangwool investigate Girigo's origins, chasing an online friend of Hyeong-wook's; they discover a house that may hold clues. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 24, 2026 After a wild night out, Lim Na-ri discovers a terrifying truth; her jealousy takes hold of her as she navigates her feelings for Geon-woo. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 24, 2026 Born from innocence, Kwon Si-won's friendship with Do Hye-ryung, steeped in jealousy, resentment and revenge, gives rise to Girigo and the curse. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 24, 2026 Facing sabotage from spirits, the group hunts for the original phone; as they close in on their goal, danger and darkness lurk at every turn. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 24, 2026 On the brink of defeat, Se-ah confronts the evil behind the curse; can she stop the unending deaths once and for all? Details

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Season Info

Director
Park Yoon-seo
Screenwriter
Park Jung-seop
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Horror
Original Language
Korean
Release Date
Apr 24, 2026
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