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Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Netflix's Wild Teen Gambling Drama 'Bet' Is Coming Back for Season 2
Netflix has officially gone all-in on Bet, its hot show with a 60 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Deadline reported that the streamer announced it has renewed the live-action thriller for a second season, bringing back the high-stakes world of underground gambling at an elite boarding school. Based on the Japanese manga Kakegurui, Bet follows the twisted social hierarchy at St. Dominic's, where status isn't earned through grades or athletic ability, but through strategic, high-risk gambling. The arrival of Yumeko, a mysterious transfer student played by Miku Martineau, quickly turns the school on its head. Her uncanny skill at games of chance and her hidden agenda set her on a collision course with the powerful student council. The show's first season drew global buzz, landing in Netflix's Top 10 English-language series for three straight weeks. Fans were quick to embrace its chaotic energy, stylized aesthetic, and the psychological warfare that played out in every hand dealt. "I'm extremely happy for our amazing Bet fans from all over the world, who get to enjoy another season," said showrunner and director Simon Barry. "And for this incredible cast and crew to return to St. Dominic's for more gambling and general madness." Season 2 will feature 10 new episodes, each running 30 minutes, and promises to ramp up the psychological tension. The ensemble cast also includes Ayo Solanke, Eve Edwards, Clara Alexandrova, Hunter Cardinal, Anwen O'Driscoll, Aviva Mongillo, Laura Afelskie, Dorian Giordano, Emma Elle Paterson, Ryan Sutherland, and Peter Outerbridge. Behind the scenes, Bet is produced by Boat Rocker, with Barry joined by executive producers Jeff F. King, David Fortier, Ivan Schneeberg, Jon Rutherford, and Nick Nantell. With its mix of elite privilege, cutthroat gamesmanship, and revenge-fueled drama, Bet has carved out a unique space in Netflix's teen thriller lineup. And if the first season is any indication, viewers can expect season two to double down on the Wild Teen Gambling Drama 'Bet' Is Coming Back for Season 2 first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 25, 2025
Metro
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Netflix's controversial new thriller watched 2,400,000 times gets second season
Netflix has officially confirmed the live-action manga series Bet will be back for a second season after millions tuned in to the first. Based on the Japanese manga Kakegurui (which translates to 'compulsive gambler'), the new Netflix adaptation raked in 2.4 million views in its first week on the streamer and spent three weeks on the global top 10 list of English-speaking shows. Starring Miku Martineau, Ayo Solanke and Eve Edwards, the drama sees Japanese teen Yumeko start at the exclusive boarding school St Dominic's, where gambling is a way of life. Literally. Students forgo traditional curriculum, instead playing various games and gambling huge sums of money to rise up the school's social hierarchy. As students wager their parents' cash, Yumeko uncovers her hidden knack with a deck of cards which soon morphs into an obsession. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. The show will return for a second season of 10 episodes at 30 minutes a piece, following a similar format to the first installment. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Bet showrunner and Warrior Nun creator Simon Barry confirmed the news in a statement, saying: 'I'm extremely happy for our amazing Bet fans from all over the world, who get to enjoy another season, and for this incredible cast and crew to return to St. Dominic's for more gambling and general madness.' Live-action adaptations of a manga can be a tricky business, given it's hard to please both existing fans and newcomers who haven't read the comic books – prompting some mixed reactions online. Certain viewers leapt to the show's defence on X, praising the adaptation which currently holds a 60% score on Rotten Tomatoes. @ite0luwakiishi shared: 'I actually liked the 'bet' series on Netflix…' while @mxxnlitt added: 'People complaining about the bet series on Netflix but I'm eating it up idc I get entertained by anything.' @buffylipino posted: 'Y'all idk but the new show on Netflix Bet is actually good I hope there is a season 2.' Elsewhere, the bulk of the criticism for the show surrounded unfavourable comparisons of the Americanised adaptation to the live-action Japanese TV show, which is also on Netflix. More Trending Taking to Google reviews to voice their misgivings, Ole Smenes wrote: 'Sooo an American version of the Japanese TV show. The Korean version is waaay better the drama is darker. This is just a baaad copy of them.' Mery Onghad had a similar opinion, writing: 'The Japanese version may have been over the top at times, but it still delivered an exciting plot. In contrast, the American version falls flat. There's surprisingly little focus on gambling and far too much on a side plot about a girl trying to avenge her parents. View More » 'The characters in the US adaptation often feel exaggerated to the point of being cringeworthy, and the acting doesn't help. Overall, it lacks the intensity and charm of the original. Don't waste your time on this version.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Netflix actor 'left visible teeth marks on co-star after biting her' MORE: Netflix quietly adds all 4 episodes of 'gripping' spy thriller with Line of Duty star MORE: How to stream Sleeper Cell TV series that left viewers 'in constant state of suspense'
UPI
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Netflix renews 'Kakegurui' series 'Bet' for Season 2
June 24 (UPI) -- Netflix announced Tuesday that Bet, its live-action series based on the manga Kakegurui, will return for Season 2. Miku Martineau, who portrays the lead character, Yumeko, took to social media to announce the renewal. "Hey, Netflix, it's Miku, and I have some crazy news to tell you," she said, holding up a playing card. The show follows her character's quest to avenge her parent's death as she attends a private school where students gamble for social status. it's official. BET is returning for season 2! Netflix Geeked (@NetflixGeeked) June 24, 2025 "Bet is officially getting renewed for Season 2," she said. "And I bet you are going to love it." Season 1 also starred Ayo Solanke, Eve Edwards, Clara Alexandrova, Hunter Cardinal, Anwen O'Driscoll, Aviva Mongillo, Ryan Sutherland, Dorian Giordano, Laura Afelskie and Emma Elle Paterson. A release date for the sophomore season, and additional casting information, have not yet been shared.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bet Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
Netflix is betting you want to see more of Bet. The streamer has renewed the teen drama for a second season, TVLine has learned. Bet, which debuted on Netflix last month, spent three straight weeks on the streamer's global Top 10 English-language shows after its release. More from TVLine Netflix's Building the Band, Featuring the Late Liam Payne, Is The Voice Meets Love Is Blind - Watch Trailer Outlander: Blood of My Blood Renewed for Season 2 Ahead of Series Premiere MobLand Renewed for Season 2 at Paramount+ Based on the Japanese manga Kakegurui, Bet stars Miku Martineau (Star Trek: Section 31) as teen gambler Yumeko, who transfers to elite boarding school St. Dominic's, where underground gambling decides who gets to climb the social ladder. 'Her gambling prowess puts her in the crosshairs of the powerful Student Council, while her secret quest for revenge threatens to upend the school's status quo entirely,' per the official description. The cast also includes Ayo Solanke as Ryan, Eve Edwards (The Good Doctor) as Mary, Clara Alexandrova (A Million Little Things) as Kira, Hunter Cardinal as Michael, Anwen O'Driscoll (Burden of Truth) as Riri, Aviva Mongillo (Workin' Moms) as Dori, Laura Afelskie (Painkiller) as Runa, Dorian Giordano (Avatar: The Last Airbender) as Chad, Emma Elle Paterson as Blake and Ryan Sutherland as Suki. 'I'm extremely happy for our amazing Bet fans from all over the world, who get to enjoy another season, and for this incredible cast and crew to return to St. Dominic's for more gambling and general madness,' director and showrunner Simon Barry said in a statement. Ready to go all in on a new season of ? Hit the comments to share your thoughts on the renewal news. Best of TVLine 'Missing' Shows, Found! Get the Latest on Ahsoka, Monarch, P-Valley, Sugar, Anansi Boys and 25+ Others Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More
IOL News
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
High-stakes drama unfolds: why 'Bet' is your next must-watch series
Miku Martineau as Yumeko in Netflix's latest teen-drama, "Bet". Image: Instagram. Netflix's latest series, "Bet", has become a binge-worthy obsession of viewers, including me. This gripping adaptation of the Japanese manga, "Kakegurui - Compulsive Gambler", offers not just high-stakes gambling but a thrilling narrative steeped in dark revenge and moral dilemmas. "Bet" follows Yumeko (Miku Martineau), a transfer student at an elite boarding school. The students are children of leaders who run the world, underground and otherwise. They are taught how to be as ruthless as their parents are in hopes of one day ruling the world too. But here's the twist: At St. Dominic's Prep, underground gambling dictates their social order. The Top 10 best gamblers are part of the school's student council. Yumeko needs to be here. Yumeko, a skilled gambler herself, challenges the established hierarchy and the school's power structure - she intends to bring the school to its knees. But let's backtrack a bit. Yumeko's parents attended St. Dominic's Prep. They were murdered when she was just a little girl. She watched as they waved goodbye to her before jumping into their car, which was engulfed in flames. Now a young adult, the flames of revenge ignite within her core. She wants to know who ordered the hit on her parents and will go to any extent to avenge their deaths. In one episode, she constructs a bomb in her dorm room, places it under the seat of the man she thinks is responsible for her parents' deaths. Luckily for him, the bomb was defective. Later, she finds out he isn't the killer. Yumeko can't do this alone, so she's got a few sidekicks, Ryan, Mary and Michael, who later turns on her after finding out that his mafia father could be the killer. After several high-stakes bets, Yumeko finally makes the Top 10, and now the real game begins. Yumeko is faced with difficult truths about who killed her parents, as for how she handles it ... Well, I won't spoil it. What I will say is that "Bet" expertly intertwines elements of suspense, strategy, and personal drama, leaving viewers addicted and begging for another season.
