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on February 24, 2026
Despite the dip in critical reception that season 3 brought about, its status as Number 1 for the second week in a row means plenty of audience members are still enjoying the direction of the series. Seasons 1 and 2 getting bumped onto the charts is also a good sign for the show, signaling a new audience is being captu
Alice in Borderland season 3 didn't have to exist, but I'm glad it does. Even though this was the shortest season of Alice in Borderland , it offered a great deal of character development for both Arisu and Us
**Alice in Borderland ** has achieved a rare streaming feat on Netflix with season 3, speaking to the popularity of the live-action manga adaptation. The sci-fi thriller is adapted from Haro Asō's manga of the same name, focusing on Ryōhei Arisu and his friends becoming part of a series of death games in an alternate version of Tokyo, Ja
With all three seasons of _Alice in Borderland _ getting high viewership on Netflix, this rare achievement seems to be a good sign for the show's future. Depending on how many tuning into seasons 1 and 2 are new viewers, season 3 might see even more traction in the week to come as more people catch up on the s
Alice in Borderland season 3 was released on September 25, 2025, quickly becoming the Number 1 show on the platform during its week of release. This is despite the show earning the lowest critical ratings of all three seasons, getting a 63% on Rotten Tomatoes. Even so, the series proved itself successful, something echoed in a new, rare achievement it's ear
There was only one problem – Retry was too short. Anyone who read it knew that it would be impossible for Netflix to turn Alice in Borderland: Retry into a full season of television, meaning they would have to incorporate original ideas in order to bring the show b
Having the same addictive quality, its dense loot system, and gameplay loop that works wonderfully thanks to each class' depth and the sheer amount of content, it's the kind of game that , once it hooks you , won't let go until you play its sequel and repeat the proce
Chishiya and the other players do not play a significant role in Alice in Borderland season 3's overarching story, but their return towards the end instills a sense of nostalgia. From a narrative standpoint, it also makes sense that they did not return for the new set of games. The show's season 3 primarily focuses on Arisu and Usagi and gives them a solid reason to return to the ga
I must admit that my first time playing Dark Souls felt like a horror game, as I was terrified of losing my souls or encountering a boss that would finally make me quit, so I had to play it a second time almost immediat
According to Netflix, all three seasons of Alice in Borderland hold places on Netflix's Top 10 Non-English TV Shows for the week of September 29 to October 5, 2025. Season 3 is Number 1 with 46.3 million hours viewed. Season 1 is Number 8, holding 13.Borderlands 3 Challenges|Https://Borderlands3Mix.Com/ million hours, while Season 2 comes in at Number 9 with 12.7 million ho
Alice in Borderland: Released in 2020, Alice in Borderland follows a young man obsessed with video games and his two friends who find themselves transported to a mysterious version of Tokyo. They must participate in perilous games to survive and navigate the challenges of this alternate real
It's quite rare for a TV series on Netflix to have three or more seasons and see them all in the Top 10 at the same time. While acclaimed series such as Bridgerton have achieved this before, Alice in Borderland season 3's success isn't as large-scale as some of the more popular shows on the platf
Nijiro Murakami's Chishiya has always been one of the most admired characters in **Alice in Borderland ** , which is why it is not surprising that many viewers were hoping he would return in the show's season 3. Audiences anticipating his appearance in the Japanese live-action Netflix show 's season 3 are in for an interesting surpr
However, it soon becomes evident that the Man in the Hat's prediction is coming true. Multiple earthquakes hit Japan before Arisu learns from the news that significant shifts in the tectonic plates have been noticed all over the world. With this, the show's ending scene seemingly unfolds in California, hinting that the story ahead may have players from across the gl
This achievement may also be a strong sendoff for the series: Alice in Borderland season 4 hasn't been confirmed as of writing. However, Alice in Borderland season 3 ended with a game-changing cliffhanger, one that could signal a very intriguing new chapter of the story. The full series' success makes it more likely the show will get the cha
Surprisingly, Chishiya is not the only supporting character from Alice in Borderland 's seasons 1 and 2 who shows up in season 3's ending moments. The season's ending arc walks through a series of scenes where Arisu counsels his clients and asks them what makes their lives worth liv