Instead of marking the return of the main characters from seasons 1 and 2,
Alice in Borderland season 3 introduces a new roster that includes some incredibly likable players along with a few not-so-admirable o
Between not having a proper source material to follow and potentially having to move away from Chishiya, Kuina, and the others, Alice in Borderland season 3 was a huge risk. I was very concerned about what the show's plans were, but I was excited to find
Unfortunately, his final act of heroism is not enough to fully erase his previous morally questionable decisions. Owing to this, he arguably comes off as the worst new character in Alice in Borderland seaso
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
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
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
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 13.3 million hours, while Season 2 comes in at Number 9 with 12.7 million ho
For a lot of characters, such as Chishiya and Kuina, returning from the Borderland meant a fresh start. However, for characters like Tetsu and Sachiko, there were still things in the real world that they needed to fight against or run from. Not everyone was fully healed yet, which made them easy targets for Ba
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
Nijiro Murakami's character barely has a screen time of a minute or two towards the ending moments of Alice in Borderland season Https://Borderlands3Mix.Com/. In the scene, he interacts with Arisu, who's a therapist. Both characters discuss what gives them a reason to live, and Chishiya embraces how not having any reason is also a reason in its
While Banda's role in the story left a lot to be desired and led to some plot holes, I loved the idea of him recruiting back previous players by using their fears against them. It was a clever way to justify why Arisu and Usagi would be b
I've played through the game four times, each time with a different philosophical approach to dialogue and decisions and a different mechanical approach to gameplay, and they truly felt like four separate video games , which is the biggest testament to Deus Ex: Human Revolution 's mast
Netflix’s Alice in Borderland _ quickly proved it was more than a mere survival thriller. With its intricate puzzles, harrowing stakes, and emotional core, the series built a reputation that set it apart from competitors like _Squid Game . Now, with season 3 out on Netflix, it is clear why this franchise resonates so strongly with audiences worldw
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
One of the most striking features of Alice in Borderland is the way its games intertwine with personal stories. Director Shinsuke Sato has emphasized that every challenge goes beyond survival. Each game forces characters to confront their past traumas, testing not only their strategy but also their emotional endura
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
This character-driven storytelling is the series’ greatest strength. By focusing on growth rather than shock value, Alice in Borderland _ ensures that viewers return not just for the games, but to witness the emotional journeys of characters they care deeply about. It is this human-centered approach that allows the show to surpass _Squid Game in both scope and he