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The 8 Show

"Irresistible but brutal."

TV Show TV-MA 2024 7.2 /10 Ended
Netflix A Netflix Original
Created by Han Jae-rim, Bae Jin-soo, 이현지

Eight strangers wake inside a towering, unwelcoming building that seems to run by its own rules. Each floor hides a different test, temptation, or trap, all framed as part of a glossy show promising real money as time ticks away. The contestants must decide who to trust and what price family,... Read more

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About The 8 Show

Eight strangers wake inside a towering, unwelcoming building that seems to run by its own rules. Each floor hides a different test, temptation, or trap, all framed as part of a glossy show promising real money as time ticks away. The contestants must decide who to trust and what price family, dignity, or safety will command. Alliances form and crumble as minutes slip into hours, and every choice carries risk beyond the prize. The more they uncover about the game and its host, the clearer it becomes that the line between entertainment and danger is thin. Yet the price of entry may be far greater than cash. This isn't just a game show it's a test of nerve and morality.

Created by Han Jae-rim, Bae Jin-soo and 이현지, The 8 Show frames a high concept drama about power and peril that blends prestige storytelling with a dangerous premise. It arrived in 2024 with a cinematic feel and a prestigious cast.

The show holds a 7.237 out of 10 from 298 votes, indicating solid audience interest. Critics note the tight pacing and the ethical tensions that arise as money and time awaken envy, fear, and loyalty inside a claustrophobic environment. It also tests how loyalty dissolves under pressure.

As a concept show it invites viewers to reflect on how time and money frame decision making. If the tone catches on it could shape conversations about ethics in entertainment and the pressure people feel under televised scrutiny, offering a subtle social critique.

Details

Release Date
May 17, 2024
Rating
TV-MA
User Ratings
302 votes
Type
TV Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
8
Network
Netflix
Status
Ended
Genres
Drama, Mystery
Country
South Korea
Studio
Studio N +2 more
External Links
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Cast

Ryu Jun-yeol

Ryu Jun-yeol

Jin-soo / 3F

Chun Woo-hee

Chun Woo-hee

Se-ra / 8F

Park Jeong-min

Park Jeong-min

Phillip / 7F

Lee Yul-eum

Lee Yul-eum

Yang / 4F

Park Hae-joon

Park Hae-joon

Tae-seok / 6F

Lee Zoo-young

Lee Zoo-young

Chun-ja / 2F

Moon Jeong-hee

Moon Jeong-hee

Moon-jeong / 5F

Bae Sung-woo

Bae Sung-woo

Sang-guk / 1F

Created by: Han Jae-rim, Bae Jin-soo, 이현지

Seasons (1 season, 8 episodes)

Limited Series

Limited Series

8 episodes - 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

The 8 Show is available to stream on Netflix.

Yes, The 8 Show is available to stream on Netflix.

The 8 Show has 1 season with a total of 8 episodes.

With a rating of 7.2/10 from 302 viewers, The 8 Show is well-regarded and recommended by viewers.

Eight strangers wake inside a towering, unwelcoming building that seems to run by its own rules. Each floor hides a different test, temptation, or trap, all framed as part of a glossy show promising real money as time ticks away. The contestants must decide who to trust and what price family, dig...

The 8 Show stars Ryu Jun-yeol, Chun Woo-hee, Park Jeong-min, Lee Yul-eum, and Park Hae-joon.

The 8 Show was created by Han Jae-rim, Bae Jin-soo, and 이현지.

The 8 Show was released on May 17, 2024.

The 8 Show is a Drama and Mystery series.

The 8 Show has 1 season with 8 episodes. The series has ended, so there is currently no season 2.

Ryu Jun-yeol plays Jin-soo in The 8 Show. Jin-soo is one of the eight contestants trapped in the building.

Chun Woo-hee plays Se-ra in The 8 Show. Se-ra is one of the eight contestants navigating the dangerous show.

The 8 Show is rated TV-MA, indicating it's for mature audiences. It should be watched by adults.