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Alice in Borderland (2020)

The SHORT Pill:

An unemployed video-game enthusiast suddenly discovered that almost everyone in Tokyo disappeared, except for himself and two of his friends. To survive, they must compete in games that may cost them their lives. They also met a young woman who went into the games by herself. Together, they tried to solve the mystery of the games to help them stay alive.

The Pharma 5 Watch Guide!

Best Time To Watch:

The violent games and the gory scenes are safer to watch at night when the kids are already asleep. But try not to watch it before going to bed to avoid getting nightmares.

Prescribed For:

All brave watchers who can stand bloody scenes. Newbies should watch it with caution, especially if they are not used to the sight of extreme violence. Veteran watchers may find this drama similar to other popular survival thrillers.

Love And Romance:

You will never find any hint of romance in this drama. But you may notice how the ML and FL cared for each other during the games.

Cast Chemistry:

The cast members did a great job portraying their challenging roles. You will feel their teamwork in every episode.

Addiction Level:

3 pills. You would never want to take your eyes off while watching the show. It is the perfect binge-worthy series on a lazy weekend.

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Original Network:

Netflix

Places To Watch:

Netflix

Episode Count:

8

The LONG PILL:

In a mysterious world, a jobless man who spends most of his time playing video games already accepted the fact that he is good for nothing. But a mysterious incident brought him to a different Tokyo, where the majority of the population vanished into thin air. He and the remaining people must fight for their survival in a series of strange games. Watching them struggle to stay alive will keep you on your toes throughout the drama.
Hard Pill to Swallow
There are plenty of trigger warnings in this drama, especially on how they portray the female characters. You will feel annoyed in one episode when the players were instructed to wear swimsuits for a water game. Instead of seeing everyone following the rules, only the women wore proper swimwear while the men got away wearing baggy shorts and shirts.

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MIXED INGREDIENTS:

ALL DONE? WHAT FUN!

Exam Results:

A+

Despite the gore, the cinematography and the exhilarating plot make this drama interesting.

Side Effects:

Expect to feel exhausted while watching the drama because of all the heart-stopping scenes. You need to have an antidote before sleeping if you want to avoid having bad dreams.

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