Bet is an adaptation of manga comic Kakegurui – Compulsive Gambler
Netflix has a bona fide hit on its hands with teen thriller Bet, the live-action adaptation of Homura Kawamoto and Tōru Naomura’s Japanese manga series.
With all 10 episodes now available to stream, fans of the show have been shouting about it from the social media rooftops.
“At a private school where gambling determines social status, a skilful new student with a mysterious past is shaking things up — and betting on revenge,” reads a synopsis, while the likes of Miku Martineau, Ayo Solanke and Eve Edwards are in the cast.
Judging by the reaction on X, Netflix will be considering Bet’s renewal for a second season.
“Y’all idk but the new show on Netflix ‘Bet’ is actually good I hope there is a season 2,” wrote @buffylipino, while a second user added: “Saying I loved the show is a true understatement. I loved it and my boyfriend loved it, genuinely a must-see! I am already eagerly waiting for season 2.”
“I started watching this with no expectations at all, as I just saw this was new on Netflix. What a surprise this show got me interested within about the first 5 minutes, so much so that I ended up seeing all 10 episodes in one sitting,” revealed another happy customer.
“If you separate it from the manga/anime then it’s worth the watch. I’ll admit some lines were cringe but it pays off with an interesting story and actors who were actually pretty good,” argued someone else.
Bet currently sits on a solid 70% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, too, yet its Westernised qualities didn’t please some reviewers.
“Unfortunately, there are many missteps in Bet. To start, this Americanised adaptation feels wholly unnecessary,” read Variety‘s assessment.
“The success of Kakegurui has already spawned an anime series, a live-action Japanese TV show (both of which can be seen on Netflix), two live-action films and several spinoffs. This 10-episode first season doesn’t add anything distinctive or worthwhile to Kawamoto’s manga and instead offers overly exaggerated renditions of the beloved characters that fans will likely struggle to connect with.”
Some viewers were critical of its lack of Japanese actors on screen, despite its story being rooted in the culture.
