Forget Squid Games: This 24 episode thriller will blow your mind, is trending on Netflix, the series is...

Forget Squid Games: This 24 episode thriller will blow your mind, is trending on Netflix, the series is...
In the ever-evolving world of cinema, content is overflowing with an array of options available on OTT and every Friday release in theatres. However, in today's landscape, where the audience is spoilt for choice, they have a limited period; hence, they are always looking for something new and refreshing that can catch them off guard and provoke them to think. Amidst all the predictable thrillers and clichéd drama, one intense series has stood out that wouldn't just entertain the audience, but also make them think in a different direction.
The series that we are talking about is none other than Netflix's new release, 'The Devil's Plan'. This is a Korean reality show that's currently making waves for its mind-boggling plot, which will provoke the audience to think and test their brain's thinking capacity.
The first season of The Devil came in the year 2023. In this season, there were 12 contestants, each from a different professional background, like YouTubers, actors, singers, and logic game champions, who were locked inside a controlled space. Season two, released in May 2025, had 14 players and an even darker twist: The Devil's Plan: Death Room. In the series, human thinking capacity, morality, and cleverness are tested. This series is a psychological battlefield wrapped in gripping entertainment.
The series is directed by a known name, Jung Jong-yeon. He is known for his other infamous series, like The Genius and The Great Escape. This mysterious series is set in the landscape of an old monastery-like space, where every wall tells a secret, and the audience gets to witness the unpredictable behaviour of players, keeping them hooked.
The first season received a remarkable 8.3/10 on IMDb and praise for its game mechanics and player strategies. Though the second season received slightly mixed reactions — some viewers felt the team-based tasks hid individual strengths — it still dominated Netflix charts. It ranked No. 1 in South Korea and secured top-10 positions in 23 countries.
With 24 episodes (12 in each season), and each running about 90 minutes, this series isn't one you'll casually watch. Once you start, there's a high chance you'll binge through it all. It's clever, unpredictable, and totally addictive.
So if you thought Squid Game was unbeatable, think again. The Devil's Plan just might blow your mind and hijack your weekend.

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