It's impossible not to compare The 8 Show to Squid Game: Both are twisted K-dramas on Netflix centered on brutal survival shows that push a group of desperate people to their physical and mental limits. Luckily, the new Korean series that dropped on May 17 is a worthy successor to the mega-hit that redefined Korean dramas.
Based on the webtoons Money Game and Pie Game by Bae Jin-soo, The 8 Show follows eight people in serious financial trouble who agree to join a mysterious reality competition show where time is literally money. Once they move into a peculiar apartment building, the participants can earn fortunes—as long as their clandestine audience stays entertained. However, the group eventually devolves into chaos while facing the show's harsh rules, which mirror the inherent inequality of the outside world.
