Netflix’s Squid Game has taken the world by storm, well on its way to becoming the streaming platform’s biggest show ever. If you haven’t yet watched this South Korean thriller, get out from under that rock and hit that Netflix play button! Meanwhile, here are 5 similar shows for the perfect follow-up binge to Squid Game.
1. Alice in Borderland
A 2020 Netflix original, this Japanese thriller takes viewers through the journey of Japanese adults and teens trapped in a dystopian video game-esque reality where they must play games for survival. Fans of Squid Game have often compared the two to be similar, so if you’re looking for something distinctly in the same genre as Squid Game, Alice In Borderland is your best bet.
2. Sweet Home
It’s no news that South Korea is obsessed with apocalyptic themes, and Sweet Home undeniably hits the jackpot in this genre. In a world where humans turn into savage monsters, residents of a certain locality must fight and survive through the dangers that unravel in this ten-episode drama. The series is a great follow-up to Squid Game if you’re keen on gore, science fiction, and smart instincts.
3. Extracurricular
Another Netflix original introduced in 2020, Extracurricular is a teen crime drama packed with suspense and drama. Portraying the life of a high school kid who turns to a life of crime in order to financially gain stability, Extracurricular is worth watching for its realistic plot, the young yet talented cast, and a whirlwind of twists that keeps viewers waiting to know what happens next.
4. Money Heist
Who hasn’t heard of the worldwide phenomenon that is this Spanish mega-hit? While the two may differ, this five-part series is no less of a gamble between life and death as a mastermind and his willing teammates take on the biggest heist in history. Facing the government, the military, loss, friendship, love, and much more, the show is a must-watch for the thrill that Squid Game provides.
5. Black Mirror
If you were Impressed by the social and economic reality that Squid Game cleverly shone a light on, be sure to add Black Mirror to your binge list. A Netflix Original, the show is notoriously known for exploring different societal themes of a dystopian future through individual episodes. There is gore, suspense, mystery, and an overall extremely captivating essence to the show that will definitely leave you wanting for more.
