I was excited to watch this when I heard about it, although I confess the first episode did not engage me right away. I wanted to like it & didn't want to miss something unique so after several days watched the second episode & then was hooked. Good fun & an original idea that you could almost imagine happening.
10 Reviews
Better than expected, hoping for season 2
osman-a8917 December 2018
The trailer for this one almost discouraged me from watching. I'm glad I gave it a shot for 1-2 episodes, cause it turned out to be one of those shows that keeps you hooked and makes you finish it in one go.
The story shines through character development, some things go as you'd expect, others take you by surprise. The acting was partially what amazed me the most. Some actors just felt very authentic in their roles, while others seemed out of place.
Nonetheless, highly recommended if you don't get hung up on details.
The story shines through character development, some things go as you'd expect, others take you by surprise. The acting was partially what amazed me the most. Some actors just felt very authentic in their roles, while others seemed out of place.
Nonetheless, highly recommended if you don't get hung up on details.
Unsure exactly what to expect...
capnjim2813 November 2018
I've only watched the first episode thus far and it's obvious this will something of a slow burn (when it comes to putting all pieces together). My biggest question is: Is this meant to be a bit OTT? Sorta like Dynasty meets Battle Royal? Some of the acting seems to be almost formulaic (in the sense the acting in primetime soaps, cop/detective buddy shows in the 80s, A-Team) but not in a negative tone, the way so many military/forensic US shows can be or that dreadful Under the Dome. The setup and premise is great and I hope it holds up through the end.
Worst tv show ever
lw-6899916 November 2018
An Illegal Game Thriller/Drama That Will Hook You In
virginiacottrell17 November 2018
If you read the one liner plot about this show it doesn't do this justice, as its hard to say what to expect without giving it away. It is a clever take on a dangerous reality show 'style' game but thats not completely the best way to describe it. If I did I would give too much away. It reminded me a bit of 'The Game' with Michael Douglas in a way.
It's an illegal game, a costly entertainment, that is held once a year in an exclusive casino where only rich and powerful play.
I was hesitant to watch and didn't know what to expect but glad I did as it exceeded my expectations. First episode seemed cheesy, and it is, and there is an over the top storyline, but its got something that kept me watching and then I was caught and reeled in to watch the whole season in one go.
Definitely worth a watch and I would be interested to see how a follow up season would go as I thought the end would be obvious but the screenwriters didn't take the easy way out which I liked. Recommended
It's an illegal game, a costly entertainment, that is held once a year in an exclusive casino where only rich and powerful play.
I was hesitant to watch and didn't know what to expect but glad I did as it exceeded my expectations. First episode seemed cheesy, and it is, and there is an over the top storyline, but its got something that kept me watching and then I was caught and reeled in to watch the whole season in one go.
Definitely worth a watch and I would be interested to see how a follow up season would go as I thought the end would be obvious but the screenwriters didn't take the easy way out which I liked. Recommended
Trash
solomonsolomonjr4 January 2020
Intriguing Series with lots of action and twists and turns
niceguyrsm19 January 2021
This series will have you hooked after you watch the first 2 episodes that follow people put into a game of life and death with rich people betting on who will win. The story takes you all over the streets of Moscow and slowly provides you with the story behind all of the contestants, some of whom are connected for various reasons.
It will have you on the edge of your seat right up until the ending.
If you are looking for final closure in the ending you may be disappointed as i was. I am guessing they are setting things up for a sequel series.
Other than that it is an intriguing story with very believable acting for the most part.
If you are looking for final closure in the ending you may be disappointed as i was. I am guessing they are setting things up for a sequel series.
Other than that it is an intriguing story with very believable acting for the most part.
Hunger Games for adults
gkangchs29 January 2021
A majority of the cast did a fantastic job (I won't name names, but some performances were laughable). It's basically "The Hunger Games", but with a TV-MA rating, but I appreciate. I came to the show for Dylan Everett, just to see him swear-I mean, REALLY swear-stayed for the intriguing plot.
5.5 lol, ya no, top notch but not for everyone
finlay-ace29 August 2021
Best mini series I've ever watched. Walked into not expecting much and was hooked from the start/the whole way. Marathoned it in 24 hours/rewatched it twice/ran several dnd sessions located there lol, great stuff/you won't regret watching it if you are into thrillers/action movies. Not for the faint of heart/those that don't want to see the underbelly of life but awesome stuff/highly recommend.
7.5 for the darkest binge watch show I've seen
magguilmot3 January 2019
If you find the concept of watching people bet on life and death is entirely too perverse for you, pass ! A woman who just lost her husband in suspicious circumstances goes where he was supposed to go and discovers HE bet on a girl in an insane game for rich people. Players, pawns, really, have all received an injection which will kill them if they fall asleep, a watching device placed in their eye and another that locates them near their ear to be listened to and to communicate with others. They're condemned to kill the others until one remains to get the andidote.
The first episode explains the game and puts the wife as an unwilling participant and witness, we understand that some pawns are hardened criminals (and know why they're here) while others are not. But it doesn't really hook you up. if you binge-watch, it's okay.
It is not 13 Tzameti extended, who could watch that for several episodes (13 Tzameti : it's a young guy who unwittingly gets into a game of Russian roulette), but the same ambiance permeates the series at times. It is rapidly compelling because each episode gives you a backstory. The widow tries to understand what her husband has done but is barely allowed to get out of the screen -room to work with her husband's mistress, of all people, who tells her husband was on the verge of losing everything (also indicted and all). So it falls to you the viewer to try and understand what the hell is going on.
If you Sherlock Homes your way around it, Marina (the widow) or a player might, and they might stop the game. Meanwhile each player has to kill the others. That's what's so compelling. Could YOU stop the game ?It's like Cluedo...
The first episode explains the game and puts the wife as an unwilling participant and witness, we understand that some pawns are hardened criminals (and know why they're here) while others are not. But it doesn't really hook you up. if you binge-watch, it's okay.
It is not 13 Tzameti extended, who could watch that for several episodes (13 Tzameti : it's a young guy who unwittingly gets into a game of Russian roulette), but the same ambiance permeates the series at times. It is rapidly compelling because each episode gives you a backstory. The widow tries to understand what her husband has done but is barely allowed to get out of the screen -room to work with her husband's mistress, of all people, who tells her husband was on the verge of losing everything (also indicted and all). So it falls to you the viewer to try and understand what the hell is going on.
If you Sherlock Homes your way around it, Marina (the widow) or a player might, and they might stop the game. Meanwhile each player has to kill the others. That's what's so compelling. Could YOU stop the game ?It's like Cluedo...
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