Alice in Borderland season 3 has received its Rotten Tomatoes score, and it brings to an end one of the show’s enduring trends. The Japanese sci-fi thriller is based on the manga of the same name, and sees citizens trapped in an alternate version of Tokyo, where they are forced to compete in a series of sadistic games.
The show has earned comparisons with Netflix’s dystopian survival thriller Squid Games, and has earned acclaim since its debut in 2020. Featuring an ensemble Japanese cast, and a selection of diverse, flawed and interesting characters. Alice in Borderland has received acclaim during its run, and is considered one of Netflix’s best shows.
Per review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, which tracks critics’ ratings of movies and TV shows, Alice in Borderland season 3 currently has a critics’ score of 60%, certifying it just on the right side of Fresh. This ends the stellar performance from the show so far, with season 1 scoring 82%, and season 2 scoring 91%.
What This Means For Alice In Borderland’s Future
While the show is still certified fresh, Alice in Borderland season 3 has not been received as its predecessors, which may result in the season being the last one. However, there are some factors that could have resulted in a lower score, such as the three-year gap between season 2 and season 3, which could have negatively impacted the flow of the show, and interest in it.
The lower score for the season could have an impact on the show’s future, and fan expectations, with many potentially feeling that further installments will need to regain the critical acclaim of the earlier seasons. While the latest season has not had the acclaim of previous seasons, it still ensures that the series remains one of the strongest modern shows on Rotten Tomatoes.
Our Take On Alice in Borderland Season 3
While Alice in Borderland season 4 hasn’t been renewed yet, the ending to season 3 suggests there could be at least one more season before the show concludes. The fact season 3 has been less well received could also be because it only dropped two days ago, and more critical scores are still due to come in, which could change the rating.
There is plenty that works well this season though, and a brand-new set of deadly games makes for compelling and drama-filled viewing. With other reviews still to drop, there is a good chance the Rotten Tomatoes score will improve over time, and there’s also the chance that Alice in Borderland could see a return to critical acclaim with further seasons.
- Release Date
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December 10, 2020
- Network
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Netflix
- Directors
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Shinsuke Sato
- Writers
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Yasuko Kuramitsu
