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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Love Squid Game? Here are 5 similar TV shows to watch
Jun 27, 2025 05:51 PM IST Squid Game Season 3 is finally out on Netflix. The latest season of the popular survival thriller series features Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-joon, Im Si-wan and Kang Ha-neul in key roles. If you are a hardcore Squid Game fan and have already finished the new season, we know you must be craving more thrill, survival games or twisted social experiments. Do not worry, we have got you covered. From deadly challenges to psychological drama, here are five shows that Squid Game fans will love: A still from Netflix's Squid Game(Netflix) This Japanese sci-fi thriller is all about survival games in a deserted Tokyo. Players have to clear life-threatening games to stay alive. It is fast-paced, brutal and totally binge-worthy. If you liked Squid Game, this one is a no-brainer. This Brazilian dystopian show is about a world divided into progress and poverty. People can escape their tough lives, but only 3% of them make it through a tough selection process. 3. The Challenge: USA (Paramount) This one is a reality competition with high stakes and big drama. The contestants go head-to-head. No, it is not deadly like Squid Game, but the pressure is real. 4. Panic (Prime Video) Set in a small town where teens join a secret game to win money and escape their lives. Sounds fun? Not really. The challenges get risky fast. 5. The 100 (Netflix) A group of teens is sent to a ruined Earth from space and has to figure out how to live, and who they can trust. Lots of action and twists. ALSO READ: Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk reveals details about Squid Game Season 3: 'It's not always a happy ending' FAQs: What are some shows like Squid Game on Netflix? Some great shows like Squid Game on Netflix include Alice in Borderland, 3% and The 100. Is Panic on Prime Video similar to Squid Game? Yes, Panic is similar in its high-stakes game format. While it is not as violent, it is packed with suspense and risky challenges. Can I watch The Challenge: USA if I liked Squid Game? Definitely. The Challenge: USA has thrilling physical and mental games. It is not deadly, but the strategy and stress levels will feel familiar to Squid Game fans.
Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Love Island star accused of sexually assaulting ex-girlfriend in front of child
*Warning: Contains graphic descriptions of alleged sexual assault*. A star of Love Island has been accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend in front of the former couple's one-year-old child. Cashel Barnett, 34, appeared in the first edition of Love Island USA and was dumped on Day 20, ultimately finishing the competition in 17th place. Barnett was arrested in May in the US state of Utah on charges relating to assault, aggravated assault, and domestic violence in the presence of a child. The former Love Island USA contestant has denied all allegations and charges through his attorney, who has also requested that Barnett's privacy is respected. 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. He was originally arrested in May, when Salt Lake County Deputy District Attorney Ronda Woolson sought a no-bail warrant against him. Outlets in America have reported that the former The Challenge: USA star has not been granted bail since his arrest, with the alleged victim reportedly fearful for her safety. In legal documents obtained by TMZ, it's been revealed that the alleged victim is Barnett's former girlfriend and the mother to his one-year-old child. She has not yet been named, but authorities in have said that she filed a police report on April 25, 2025 about an incident that had occurred earlier that month. In the legal papers, the alleged victim claims that the couple were arguing when she told him to 'get a job'. She attempted to calm Barnett down by hugging him. At this point, it's reported, Barnett slapped her arms away before following her into a bedroom and picking her up by the neck with both of his hands. It's then alleged that, immediately afterwards, Barnett slammed her down onto the bed and proceeded to choke her, 'sit her up and slap across the face her really hard' while repeating the phrase, 'You're okay'. According to documents seen by The Mail, another incident allegedly involved Barnett grabbing his partner from behind and knocking her out after shoving her head against a sofa. He's also accused of sexually assaulting her while she was unable to breathe and lost consciousness temporarily. The documents also state that the alleged incident is claimed to have taken place in front of the couple's one-year-old child, who, it says, became distressed by the incident. Other incidents are also claimed to have taken place between November and December 2024, with the alleged victim reporting cognitive impairment issues and physical injuries to her neck. Barnett's attorney, Andrew K. Deesing, told Entertainment Weekly in May that his client was willingly cooperating with the authorities during their investigation into the case. 'Upon finding out about the arrest warrant, Mr. Barnett immediately retained counsel and then surrendered on the arrest warrant in Utah's Third District Court first thing.' More Trending In another statement to People, Mr. Deesing said: 'Mr Barnett is presumed innocent, strongly denies any wrongdoing, and looks forward to his day in court.' He told TMZ: 'Mr Barnett maintains his innocence and denies any wrongdoing. My client and his family are enduring an incredibly difficult time, and we hope that his privacy will be respected as we work diligently to defend his name and reputation.' Barnett competed on the inaugural season of Love Island USA in 2019, following its runaway success in the UK – the series was eventually won by Caleb Corpew and Justine Ndiba. View More » He then appeared on another game show, The Challenge: USA, which pits former reality TV contestants against one another across various daily tasks. 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: Kevin Costner responds after stuntwoman suing him over rape scene shares graphic allegations MORE: Oscar-nominated actress reveals she was cruelly rejected by Wicked after 6 auditions MORE: Orlando Bloom hints at relationship status with Katy Perry in Instagram post
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Love Island alum hit with domestic violence charge after alleged assault of his child's mother
Reality TV alum Cashel Barnett has been arrested and jailed on domestic violence charges. Best known for his appearances on season one of Love Island USA and The Challenge: USA, the 34-year-old was arrested Monday in Salt Lake City, Utah, on charges including assault, aggravated assault and domestic violence in the presence of a child. Entertainment Weekly reported he was not granted bail as the alleged victim, who is Barnett's former partner and the mother of their child, said she feared he would try to kill her if he was allowed to leave custody. According to authorities, Barnett's former partner made a police report on April 25 about an incident that occurred 15 days earlier. She claimed they were arguing and that she attempted to calm him down by hugging him. She said he slapped her arms away before following her into a bedroom, where he proceeded to pick her up by the neck with both hands, slam her onto the bed and choke her. She further alleged that Barnett slapped her in the face while telling her: 'You're okay.' She alleged the incident took place in the presence of their child. She also said that the incident caused her to experience nausea, vomiting, memory loss, headache, trouble swallowing, and difficulty breathing. A detention hearing for Barnett has been scheduled for Thursday. Barnett's attorney Andrew K. Deesing told Entertainment Weekly that his client is cooperating with authorities. "Upon finding out about the arrest warrant, Mr. Barnett immediately retained counsel and then surrendered on the arrest warrant in Utah's Third District Court first thing" on Monday morning, said Deesing. "We are obviously in the very early stages here and won't have any comment until after that hearing on Thursday," the lawyer continued. The Independent has approached representatives for Barnett and Love Island USA for comment. Barnett, from Sacramento, California, first found fame when he was one of the original cast mates for the first season of Love Island USA, which aired in 2019. After entering the Love Island Villa on day one he was briefly paired with Caroline "Caro" Viehweg. He was ultimately dumped from the island on day 20. He returned to reality television in 2022 when he appeared in the first season of the CBS competition show The Challenge: USA. He starred alongside Kyra Green, who he briefly dated on Love Island, and was eliminated in the second episode.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
'Love Island USA' Alum Cashel Barnett Charged with Domestic Violence in Utah for Allegedly Assaulting the Mother of His Child
Cashel Barnett was arrested in Salt Lake City, Utah on Monday, May 19 He faces charges of assault, aggravated assault and domestic violence in the presence of a child Barnett's lawyer said that after the reality star found out about an arrest warrant in his name, he "retained counsel" and "surrendered" in Utah's Third District CourtLove Island USA alum Cashel Barnett has been put behind bars. Barnett, 34, was arrested in Salt Lake City, Utah on Monday, May 19 on charges including assault, aggravated assault and domestic violence in the presence of a child, according to arrest records viewed by PEOPLE. This comes after an arrest warrant was issued by a judge for The Challenge: USA star's arrest on May 12. The reality star's former partner reportedly told authorities that she would be at risk of being killed if he wasn't detained and that he had previously threatened her life, according to Entertainment Weekly and NBC News. Barnett's attorney Andrew K. Deesing did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment on the matter. Deesing told EW that "upon finding out about the arrest warrant,' Barnett 'immediately retained counsel and then surrendered on the arrest warrant in Utah's Third District Court first thing" on Monday morning. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. The TV star is next scheduled in court for a detention hearing on Thursday, May 22. Deesing said, "We are obviously in the very early stages here and won't have any comment until after that hearing on Thursday.' The charges were brought after Barnett's former partner filed a police report on April 25 alleging that the Love Island star assaulted her on April 10 during an argument in front of their child. She claimed in the report, per EW and NBC News, that she tried to calm Barnett down by hugging him. However, she alleged that Barnett slapped her arms away and then followed her to a bedroom, where he picked her up by her neck with both hands and slammed her onto the bed. She claimed in the report, per NBC News, that he had put "continuous pressure" on her neck and that she "was unable to breathe and her vision went blurry." The woman also claimed that he had 'slapped' her in the face during another instance in their argument and told her, 'You're fine.' Following the incident, she alleged in the police report that she experienced "difficulty breathing, a raspy voice, coughing, trouble swallowing, neck pain, nausea, vomiting, agitation, amnesia, memory loss, visual changes' and a 'headache.' The aggravated assault and domestic violence charges were presented on May 9, per EW. Barnett is best known for appearing in the first season of Love Island USA, which premiered in 2019. He later went on to star in The Challenge: USA in 2022. According to his Instagram page, he currently works as a drummer in a band. If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or go to All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages. Read the original article on People
News18
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Love Island Alum Cashel Barnett Arrested For Strangling Ex-GF As Baby Watched On
Curated By : Last Updated: May 20, 2025, 08:14 IST Cashel Barnett has been charged with domestic violence in Salt Lake City. Cashel Barnett, known for his stint on Love Island USA, has landed in serious legal trouble. The reality TV personality is currently in custody in Salt Lake City, Utah, following disturbing accusations involving his ex-girlfriend and their young daughter. Local authorities confirmed that Barnett was taken into custody on Monday and is being held without bail. The charges stem from a violent incident that allegedly took place earlier in April but was only brought to police attention a couple of weeks later. According to details first reported by TMZ, the alleged altercation occurred on April 10. The victim claims that Barnett became physically aggressive, reportedly slapping her multiple times before lifting her by the neck and attempting to strangle her in front of their 1-year-old child. She reported the incident to law enforcement on April 24. Barnett, 33, voluntarily turned himself in, his legal team stated. Prosecutors have filed multiple charges against him in connection to the alleged assault. The case is currently under investigation. Barnett is facing serious charges: felony aggravated assault, felony domestic violence in front of a child, and two counts of misdemeanour assault. TMZ also reports that investigators are looking into another alleged violent incident by the same woman, which could lead to more charges. He's being held at the Salt Lake City jail and is due back in court Thursday for a detention hearing, where the judge will decide if he gets bail. His attorney, Andrew K. Deesing, told NBC they're still gathering facts and won't say more until after that hearing. You might remember Cashel from Love Island USA in 2019 and The Challenge: USA in 2022. These days, he's based in Salt Lake City, playing drums in several bands and doing modeling gigs. News movies Love Island Alum Cashel Barnett Arrested For Strangling Ex-GF As Baby Watched On
