This 16 episode survival thriller will make you shiver with fear, beats suspsene of Squid Game, has 8.1 IMdb rating, series is..., lead actors are...

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08-05-2025

OTT series like Squid Game, Hellbound, Black Mirror and more have always been loved by the audience. The intriguing storyline and edge-of-the-seat scenes make these series a hit. For such series, the initial one or two episodes are slow, where one may feel that the story is not doing justice to the thriller category. However, the actual pace is picked up just after the third episode, with nail-biting terror of what happens next. Once you start watching such shows, it is for sure that you will end up binge-watching all the episodes and even seasons. If you like Squid Game, then today, we will tell you about a series on the same lines but with more chilling scenes and an unbelievably intriguing storyline.
The series we are talking about is filled with suspense. The story of the series is about a bunch of different people who get stuck in different worlds. From there, they are asked to play the game of death, during which they have to look for an escape. This survival thriller series is not Korean but has double the suspense, fear, horror and everything in between. If you are wondering which series we are discussing, then it is the Japanese survival thriller Alice in Borderland.
Alice in Borderland was directed by Shinsuke Sato and it is an adaptation of the same-name manga series. The Japanese one released on Netflix features Kenji Sakuraguchi, Keita Machida and Nijiro Murakami in lead roles. Plot of Alice in Borderland
The story of this series revolves around a boy who spends most of his time playing computer games. He and his friends suddenly get trapped in a strange and mysterious world. To escape from there, they have to play many dangerous and deadly games. To win every game, they have to use their cleverness, courage and strength. This series keeps the audience engaged from beginning till the very end. Alice in Borderland Seasons and Episodes
The series has a total of two seasons. While Alice in Borderland Season 1 has 8 episodes, the second also has the same – 8 episodes. With the second season of the series ending on an open note, fans were eagerly waiting for Alice in Borderland Season 3. View this post on Instagram
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To finally put an end to fans' wait, reports claim that Alice in Borderland Season 3 will release on Netflix in September 2025. Meanwhile, Netflix is yet to officially announce its release date.
Both the seasons of Alice in Borderland were loved by the audience, and it has got an 8.1 IMDb rating.