The Devil's Plan
The Devil's Plan
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The Devil's Plan

"A whole new chapter of brain competition."

7.7
Yr 2023
Status Returning Series
Reality
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Series Brief

Overview

It's the ultimate showdown of wits, brains, strategy, and alliances for a chance to win 500 million won.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 76 /100

The Devil's Plan received generally positive responses from critics and reality television reviewers, who praised its emphasis on complex mental strategy over physical challenges. Commentators appreciated how the Korean competition series combines living together with high-stakes gameplay, pushing participants with mentally demanding puzzles and social dynamics.

Polygon offered high praise, noting that the series captures the strongest elements of classic competition shows like Survivor through compelling casting and strategic gameplay while adding a fresh layer of cooperation. Reviewers at Bryce Moore similarly commended the show for pushing its contestants far beyond standard game show tropes like basic mazes or word scrambles.

However, some critics expressed reservations regarding the execution. Outlets such as Digital Mafia Talkies and MyDramaList noted that while the show is watchable, it did not entirely fulfill its potential and could have been better structured. Common Sense Media also highlighted the show's intense competitive environment, noting its cutthroat mindset.

“The show replicates the best parts of Survivor: excellent casting, social strategizing, and competitive challenges.”

“The Devil’s Plan really (really) pushed people in a way other shows have not.”

“The Devil’s Plan is all right. It is watchable, but we are not sure if it will remain that way.”

“it was a decent watch that could be much better, if they handled some things properly.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Netflix
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CA • US • UK
Why fans love it

The Devil’s Plan strips away the typical theatrics of reality television to focus on the cold mechanics of human logic. Twelve contestants, including Orbit, navigate a series of high-stakes games where victory depends on calculation rather than luck. The environment prioritizes the preservation of intelligence as a resource, forcing players to weigh the ethics of their decisions against the necessity of survival in a confined setting.

Alliances shift with the precision of a clockwork mechanism as the group maneuvers toward a 500 million won prize. The tension stems not from loud confrontations, but from the quiet realization that every participant is constantly evaluating the perceived value of their peers. It creates a rhythm where strategy is the primary mode of communication, and social trust serves as both a weapon and a vulnerability.

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Keywords

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Details

First Aired
September 26, 2023
Status
Returning Series
Origin
KR
TMDB Votes
113