Reality TV
Four hundred fifty-six players face relentless, high-octane challenges for a life-changing prize in this gritty competition.
Tense and suspenseful. A full-attention watch at full speed. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on Netflix.
Nothing past what a TV-14 promises: no sex or nudity and some strong language.
Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated TV-14.
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In this reality competition show inspired by "Squid Game," 456 players put their skills to the ultimate test for a life-changing $4.56 million prize.
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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