Fans have been desperate for another season of Alice in Borderland since the second season was released in 2022. Now, Netflix has finally confirmed that the show is returning, with this new offering potentially set to open up new storylines to explore in future seasons.
There has been a rise in excellent Asian offerings on the streaming service in recent years, and Alice in Borderland is up there with them. For anyone feeling a sense of emptiness after the ending of Squid Game, this could be the series to turn to.
Long-Awaited Return of Dystopian Thriller
It has been officially confirmed that Alice in Borderland will hit Netflix in September this year. The adaptation of Haro Aso’s manga series has become a global phenomenon, and its return is likely to be a smash hit. It will be interesting to see what direction it takes this time around, as it appeared that the main characters had returned to the real world at the end of the second season.
With Alice in Borderland’s return, the protagonists will be drawn back into the nightmarish alternate reality and will have to compete in even more brutal games. There’s a chance for this return to bring about new twists on the original format, along with a cast of fresh faces to mix things up.
One of Many Unique Adaptations for Carrol’s Work
Alice in Borderland is one of the most unique and innovative adaptations of Lewis Carrol’s famous work, but there are loads of others that bring their own unique twist to story as well.
Indeed, Carrol’s ideas can be found beyond television as well, with options in the gaming industry paying homage to the 1865 novel. For example, one of the most popular related offerings is Adventures Beyond Wonderland live. This is a live action jackpot wheel with various whacky and wonderful themes. Thanks to the notoriety of Carrol’s story, players see the name and know they’re in for something quirky.
There have been other instances where the influences of Carrol’s novel have been used more subtly. For instance, the Matrix famously used themes from the classic, with references to following the white rabbit and falling down the rabbit hole. There was also the British offering Malice in Wonderland in 2009 with Danny Dyer, which was a modern day take on the original.
One Of Many Excellent Recent Asian Series
Since the unprecedented success of Squid Game in 2021, there has been a massive surge in interest in Asian survival and dystopian thrillers. Alice in Borderland was initially released before the Korean offering, but the success of Squid Game drew more viewers to the Japanese title.
There are plenty of other great Asian offerings with check out for people who enjoy offerings like Squid Game and Alice in Borderland. All of Us Are Dead is an interesting take on the zombie genre, and Girl From Nowhere is a mysterious exploration of the concept of karma.
When the new season of Alice in Borderland drops this year, it is likely to attract new and old fans to the series. People will be keen to see another Asian thriller after Squid Game’s success, and there could potentially be many more seasons of the Japanese offering in the future.
