The 8 Show

A real Dark Comedy in its true sense! In the first go, looks similar to Squid Game but quite a different Korean series. Story explores the portrayal of Capitalism Vs Humanity. Entire series does have only 8 characters. Definitely does offer lots of intense emotions, thrill, excitement, frustration n keeps you completely hooked up. Though starts on lines of innocence, it ends up getting very violent. If you are only into very sober series, avoid it but if you know what exactly a dark series n like them, then definitely must watch on those terms. A limited series of 8 episodes with an average time of 40 mins each. Available in Hindi too. My ratings 7/10!

The premise of the show might give Squid Game like impressions (Koreans playing money game for a big cash prize.) However, the 8 Show is nothing like Squid Game.

Instead, the show is more thought provoking and it is even more precise and harsher criticism on the society we live in, with much more humor than Squid Game. Each episode is filled with very interesting and brilliant ideas. The structure of the show is very thought-out. The acting is amazing. The cinematography and music are also perfect. However, the best part of the show is in the message. Behind its ruthless depiction of the the social structure, the show makes us question about our common misconception of "justice" and "fairness" in a very original way. After all, we are all born into random social classes just like the characters in the 8 show.

It's a good idea / concept that starts really strong, but falls flat unless you drink the kool aid.

It attempts to provide some criticism and mockery of social hierarchy, along with some very "squid game" style presentation and theatrics.

But where it falls flat, is in the action of the characters themselves, you really need to have a strong suspension of disbelief to buy in to what the characters do, the way they act and their emotional responses.

All of them behave as cartoon characters, don't follow logic or reason and just do whatever the plot requires of them. The actors don't do a bad job, but are just given horrible dialogues and the script hurts them.

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.

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.