(10-09-2025, 06:54 PM)Irish Aris Wrote: After finishing the very good Korean reality/competition show The Devil's Plan, I decided to stay on the Asian theme with 2 TV series that have been on my list for years now: Squid Game and Alice in Borderland.
I started them simultaneously as I read that there are similarities on their approach.
Three episodes in, this type of show is generally not my cup of tea, but there is enough going on to keep me interested. I like the production design in both, great use of spaces.
So far, if I had to pick one, I would be more inclined towards Alice in Borderland: it set the tone of the parallel universe Tokyo smoothly and quickly and the story flows greatly after that. I also find the characters a tad more interesting and likeable, Squid Game started a bit more abstractly (for lack of a better word), but it feels like it builds towards something big.
Alice In Borderland is amazing - easily one of my favourite shows in recent years. Season 3 drops on the 24th and I can't wait. Actually, I think coming off the back of watching The Devil's Plan you're in a good mindset for it.
I like Squid Game too, and its well worth watching, but Alice In Borderland is far superior.
The FoGie Formerly Known As Rachel Stevens On A Pogo Stick & Also Starring LeVar Burton
