The 8 Show

I was fine up until characters had to be incredibly stupid, morons just for the plot to go in certain directions. They also don't do certain things, logical decisions, because then it wouldn't be "entertaining".

The premise is not bad, a lot of things could have been done with this ideea, but they had to have some lunatics and idiots to drive the story.

There are to many concepts, to many things stuffed in just to impress, to shock. It tries, for no reason at all, to be artistic, but only manages to be very annoying and a cheap attempt.

The 7th episode is a test, it wants to know how much nonsense you can handle.

"The 8 Show" on Netflix starts off with great promise but ultimately disappoints. The first episode reels you into the realities of life with a compelling narrative that hooks you instantly. It sets a high bar, making you eager for more. The second episode builds on this by exploring a fantasy of immense wealth, sparking dreams of how such riches could solve one's problems. The third episode introduces the intricacies and wit of the characters, adding depth and complexity that keeps you engaged.

However, by the fourth episode, the show begins to falter. The characters start making irrational decisions that undermine the story's credibility. This shift is jarring, considering the initial promise of a smart, well-crafted narrative. Despite my growing frustration, I gave the fifth episode a chance, hoping it would redeem the show. Unfortunately, it didn't. The plot continued to unravel, and the characters' actions remained inconsistent and poorly justified.

I had high hopes for "The 8 Show" because the beginning hinted at a series with substantial wit and logical sense. The early episodes suggested a thought-provoking storyline with clever characters, but these elements quickly dissolved as the show progressed. The initial intrigue and promise faded, leaving behind a series that struggled to maintain its early momentum and coherence.

Ultimately, I decided it was not worth continuing. The potential for a great show was there, but it was squandered by a lack of consistent character development and logical storytelling. I wish the series had stayed true to the sharp wit and logical foundation it initially presented. While "The 8 Show" starts strong, it unfortunately loses its way, making it a frustrating watch for those looking for a series that maintains its quality throughout.

While the design and style of the new Korean Netflix series definitely seems inspired by squid game, the story itself is based on a Webtoon called "Pi Game".

Which was released throughout 2020~2021.

I'd say this is a Great, and even a Better adaptation of the original.

It has lots of Humor, Violence, and a sharp, deep insight in modern social structures...

Though it shares lots of similarities with Squid game, The platform, etc... The 8 show feels different and new. And clever.

While it does have some flaws, If you are a fan of survival game genre, This series is for you.

Enjoy the show.

The show started pretty strong, peaked at around 3-4 episode and it was all downhill after that. The characters have made illogical decisions which really makes you cringe and questions the intelligence of viewer. I would have loved if the show went slow and steady no need to create unnecessary drama by making illogical decisions, a bit less drama but with logical sequence would have been much appreciated.

To be honest after episode 7 I was totally fed up and did not watch the last episode. I watched episode 7 just in hope they will make at least some sense but I was wrong, Episode 7 was worse than 6, 6 was worse than 5, 5 was worse than 4.

Not sure what the other reviews saying it's not similar to Squid Game are referring to. It's definitely not similar in quality , but its message and theme are identical. The game makers have essentially preyed upon people in difficult life circumstances to play a game for their amusement. Just like Squid Game it was inevitable that would involve strategic deception between the characters and violence.

Many of the ideas used with the games within the show are interesting , but ultimately end up feeling underwhelming. Further, while you do end up feeling some connection to the characters by the end of the series it pales in comparison to those in Squid Game.

If another season was made I'd probably still watch it, but also won't be spending any time hoping for a season 2.