Archives Episodes

Summary Chishiya recruits Arisu and Usagi to help him change the status quo. An unforeseen event rocks the fragile power dynamics of the Beach. Our Take A transition episode that sets up more than it delivers. Necessary, not thrilling.

Summary After Arisu and Usagi find their way to the Beach, the king of the so called utopian haven forces them to help gather the remaining playing cards. Our Take A mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. Alice in…

Summary Arisu is overwhelmed with guilt and ready to give up, but Usagi urges him to keep going. Next up is a game of endurance in an underground highway. Our Take A transition episode that sets up more than it…

Summary With Chota and Shibuki’s visas fast expiring, the four enter a vast botanical garden in Shinjuku, where they take part in a cruel game of betrayal. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character…

Summary Leaving an injured Chota, Arisu and Karube head out to gain more experience. They come to a sprawling apartment, where a deadly game of tag awaits. Our Take Fine. Just fine. Alice in Borderland has better hours than this…

Summary Arisu and his friends run into a public bathroom to hide from the police, but when they reemerge, the streets of Tokyo are suddenly completely empty. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and…

Summary A psychedelic battle between past and present, light and dark and life and death plays out in the haunted psyche of an Imperial trooper who is on the cusp of defeat. Our Take An off episode. Even great shows…

Summary After she is blinded in battle, a hot headed Jedi padawan must undergo a series of spiritual trials in order to overcome the temptation of the Dark Side. Our Take Middle of the road. Watchable, but you’ll forget the…

Summary A smuggler, final option for a quick payday, agrees to take on a job to bring a wanted young prince to safety as the Empire pursues. Our Take A transition episode that sets up more than it delivers. Necessary,…

Summary After assisting refugees escape a natural disaster, an incognito F is forced to confront the ghosts of her past when their refugee ship is intercepted by the Empire. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel…