Fans argue Netflix original Alice in Borderland is better than Squid Game

Thriller fans have flocked to social media to urge Netflix viewers to dive into a series they claim is “better” than uber-popular Korean drama Squid Game.

WARNING: Squid Game spoilers below.

The fictional Squid Game may not actually be afoot, but there’s another battle the show is waging in the real world.

Fans of the series are taking to social media to debate which Netflix Original is better: Squid Game, or Alice in Borderland? It’s a tight competition, and we’re here to unpack all the takes.

Both mystery-drama series present similar premises. While this year’s Korean hit Squid Game follows a group of strangers competing in deathly children’s games for a major cash prize, the 2020 Japanese series Alice in Borderland follows a group of gamer friends competing in games in an empty version of Tokyo to stay alive.

Squid Game has taken the world by storm. Picture: Netflix.

Both Netflix Original series have grown massive fanbases online, and while there’s a lot of overlap, the fanbases have begun a debate as two which is better.

More than anything, Alice in Borderland fans are simply upset that Squid Game is receiving way more love than the other series.

… But Alice in Borderland fans say there’s a better offering from the streaming service. Picture: Netflix

Recently, Netflix announced the show is even on track to dethrone Bridgerton as the streamer’s most popular series of all time.

In fact, the show is so popular that it’s actually clogging up internet traffic in Korea, resulting in a lawsuit against Netflix.

“The best part about squid game blowing up is that people are finally watching alice in borderland,” one Twitter user wrote.

The best part about squid game blowing up is that people are finally watching alice in borderland pic.twitter.com/jesMlhoWfC

— mariana | BAD LOVE (@fl0weryun) September 27, 2021

Alice in Borderland walked so Squid games could run!!!

— Foxxy Cleonaptra (@hoelottawoman) September 29, 2021

alice in borderland fans cuz squid game is getting 10x more international hype pic.twitter.com/ILvBDGsx42

— 🚸 (@vokuroz) September 29, 2021

Fans are especially comparing two tragic episodes – spoiler alert for those of you who haven’t seen both shows – involving the deaths of Ji-yeong in Squid Game Episode 6 and the three major deaths in Alice in Borderland Episode 3.

“People crying over ep 6 of squid game clearly haven’t seen ep 3 of alice in borderland,” one user shared. “That sh*t still traumatised me till this day.”

different scenes, same feeling 💔#AliceinBorderland#SquidGamepic.twitter.com/qHerjVMB1m

— ☾ Kate⁷ #SquidGame (@ildramas) September 26, 2021

And what about the games themselves? On Twitter, fans debated which game they’d rather participate in.

“Squid game ruins you mentally, but physically you still have a chance,” one user hypothesised.

“Alice in Borderland ruins you both mentally and physically, but it’s tougher than squid game physically.”

Squid game ruins you mentally, but physically you still have a chance. Alice in Borderland ruins you both mentally and physically, but it's tougher than squid game physically so I'd d word waaaaaay sooner there lmao https://t.co/xiaoHrryqa

— tikki🌙 (@hesperusloki) September 30, 2021

squid game looks cute next to Alice in borderland. not that I would survive any of them but ESPECIALLY NOT AIB. so I'd participate in squid game ....chances of survival are simply higher. you see .. if I see a panther running at me I'm OUT I'd be saying my last prayer https://t.co/fcodGO1w0r

— Bâš¡SKZTOBER (@leeknowsabs) September 30, 2021

Bruh I’m dying in both. Ain’t no way lol https://t.co/bfnLQyUiDO

— Shred Flanders (@slackmcnasty) October 1, 2021

I feel like I got a better chance in Alice in borderland bcuz I run the red light everyday https://t.co/cgD0djcQKd

— NJ (@NJ_0517) October 1, 2021

Both series’ are available to stream now on Netflix.

This article originally appeared on Decider and was reproduced with permission