After its release on Netflix on May 17th, The 8 Show quickly captured the attention of viewers, climbing straight into the platform’s top 5 at number two. A nice performance for a series that hasn’t gotten any traction in the ever-growing landscape of streaming series.
Between unexpected twists and colorful characters, the series was able to arouse curiosity among subscribers who could not wait to share their impressions on social networks. From over-the-top enthusiasm to scathing criticism, the tweets have no shortage of spice.
To remind you, The 8 Show follows eight people who are trapped in a mysterious eight-story building. They all participate in a tempting but dangerous reality TV game in which their winnings increase over time. But the clock counts the hours. And to save time, you have to entertain the audience… no matter what it costs!
What do subscribers think of The 8 Show?
#The8Show This Kdrama is a kind of violent fable about inequality in South Korean society and around the world. We think of The Squid Game and other shows of the same genre, but this one is deeper and sometimes poetic. With excellent casting and direction. pic.twitter.com/vtGT61gacq
โ ๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธDjoulf ๐งก (@witch_drama) May 19, 2024
#The8Show But what a great drama: don’t miss it!!
I’m having fun, it’s a scary and weird game, but as a parallel to society, it’s absolutely crazy, but I can’t put it down ๐ฅฐ pic.twitter.com/kPVcki4N95
โ ADRY (@adrysukii) May 19, 2024
I watched the first series #The8Show @NetflixFR And it’s crazy how it’s a very distorted reflection of capitalism with these floors where the apartment is spacious when you’re at the top and vice versa when you’re on the top floor of this decor where everything is fake๐จ๐จ๐จ pic.twitter.com/CQYBE3cA3r
โ Fatoch5 (@Fatoch51) May 20, 2024
Number 8, I love it so much ๐ญ๐๐
He really is totally crazy ๐ญ #The8Show pic.twitter.com/GunGCFYQAl– Puppet Master (@Jah_Yann) May 18, 2024
I cry Koreans, they are really the best in the series, really respected #The8Show
โ Isagi (@Nk_Igoboss) May 21, 2024
#The8Show How good is this series!!! pic.twitter.com/veoZ3Ln8Zs
โ Cleopatra ๐๐ (@PharaonCleo) May 19, 2024
Koreans create the best series about human nature #The8Show
I’m not even surprised how things turned out because of the money.– Machine (@Mrsfreespiritus) May 17, 2024
We go through all emotions… from laughter to tears, including discomfort, disgust and hatred…
Another masterpiece: #The8Show
โ Anthony Guihur – also ๐ฆท (@AnthonyGuihur) May 18, 2024
This series is crazy… This is a game that really reflects our sick society where money and games PV, submission, manipulation,… drive people crazy, some abuse PV + on the weak, have no courage. Rebellion, everything comes down to money… #The8Show
โ LA (@BlitzBoy1984) May 21, 2024
This series is simply incredible! It seemed funny at first, but it’s very dark #The8Show
โ #STOPBOPDA (@Ivana_Ononino) May 19, 2024
Just one bad word
crazy!!! madness#The8Showโ Rose (@roseca275) May 18, 2024
Who didn’t like it
Damn that was bad #The8ShowAn imitation of the Squid Game, which here calls out all that is most vile in South Korean society, and morals have fallen to the ground like no other. pic.twitter.com/DJ7rncTdQP
โ Alex (@BeeboLoves) May 20, 2024
I just finished #The8Show I’m very confused about the series, I don’t know if I liked it or not
โ ๐ต๐๐๐ต๐ตโค๏ธ๐๐ค (@littlerchoco) May 19, 2024
Well, I didn’t expect anything better #The8Show pic.twitter.com/OQ86ENb88o
โ KC SidJKL ๐ฉ๐ฟ (@sidJKL) May 19, 2024
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