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Summary There are just a handful of players left, and Chishiya’s the only one without a partner. The next round may very well be the last of the game. Our Take This one earns its reputation: tight writing, real stakes,…

Summary With only a few minutes left in the game, the results for each team seems fixed. Arisu approaches Kyuma, and asks to shake his hand. Our Take A classic for the ages. If you sample one episode of Alice…

Summary 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. Our Take The King of Clubs game kicks into gear and the show…

Summary 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. Our Take A top shelf classic. If you sample one episode of…

Summary Tensions inside the resort reach a boiling point. As the game clock nears zero, those who’ve survived the onslaught now face an uncertain future. Our Take A claustrophobic hour built almost entirely on suspicion, as survivors turn on each…

Summary Once a safe haven, the Beach becomes the arena for the next stage, where an epic witch hunt turns everyone against each other in a hostile showdown. Our Take The Beach finally stops being a place to lounge around…

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 This is a slow-burn hour where the scheming finally pays off, even if Chishiya’s…

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 The Beach arc starts here, and it’s a mixed bag.…

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 The tunnel endurance game is a solid change of…

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…