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Mint
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
All of Us are Dead Season 2: From Squid Game actors to new faces — Netflix unveils cast, synopsis of zombie K-drama
All of Us are Dead Season 2 might be out sooner than expected. With fans waiting for nearly four years, Netflix has finally announced that production of the much anticipated Season 2 of the zombie K-drama is underway. Not just the announcement of All of Us Dead Season 2, the OTT platform has also released the lineup and official synopsis of the much awaited series—and it looks like the apocalypse is about to get even more intense. For the second season of All of Us are Dead, some familiar faces won't be returning, but plenty of new ones are stepping in. Two Squid Game actors —Kim Si Eun and Roh Jae Won—join the cast, along with Lee Min Jae (Weak Hero: Class 2) and Yoon Ga I (Undercover High School). These new characters have been specially created to fit the sequel's evolved storyline and timeline. As for fan favorites: yes, Cheong San (Yoon Chan Young), who was last seen in a precarious state, is back. So is Nam Ra (Cho Yi Hyun), the half-zombie who disappeared into the wilderness, and Su Hyeok (Lomon), the loyal fighter with a heart. Netflix has still not officially revaled the release date for All of Us are Dead Season 2. Based on Joo Dong Geun's webtoon, the first season racked up a jaw-dropping 560 million viewing hours in its debut month, landing in the list of Netflix's Top 10 across more than 90 countries. Season 2 now shifts gears, putting the spotlight on Nam On Jo (played by returning lead Park Ji Hu), who's traded her high school uniform for university life—but the undead chaos isn't done with her yet. Set in Seoul, All of Us are Dead Season 2 continues the story of Nam On-Jo, portrayed by Park Ji-Hu, who is now a university student haunted by the lingering trauma of past events. All of Us Are Dead Season 2 is once again directed by Lee JQ and Kim Nam-su, with the script by returning writer Chun Sung-il.
Indian Express
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
All of Us Are Dead Season 2: Netflix unveils full cast and synopsis, brings Squid Game stars into zombie-filled Seoul
All of Us Are Dead Season 2 premiere date might be sooner than expected. After four years of long wait, Netflix has finally teased its return with the full cast lineup and official synopsis of the zombie K-drama that took over the world back in 2022. Based on Joo Dong Geun's webtoon, the show clocked in a massive 560 million viewing hours within its first month, hitting Netflix's Top 10 in over 90 countries. Now, in Season 2, the focus shifts entirely to university goer Nam On Jo, played by returning star Park Ji Hu. She's no longer a high schooler dodging the undead in Hyosan. And while a few OG characters have bowed out, here's what the new cast looks like. Two Squid Game characters, Kim Si Eun and Roh Jae Won, are joining the show alongside Lee Min Jae (Weak Hero: Class 2) and Yoon Ga I (Undercover High School). The new cast will play original characters created by the show to fit into the updated timeline. Speaking of the returning cast, Cheong San (Yoon Chan Young), last seen in an almost-dead situation, is reprising his role. Nam Ra (Cho Yi Hyun), the half-zombie girl who vanished into the woods, is also returning, alongside Su Hyeok (Lomon), the fighter with a soft spot. The K-drama will once again be directed by Lee JQ (Daily Dose of Sunshine) and Kim Nam Su, while Chun Sung il (King the Land) has penned the script. Also read: All of Us Are Dead review: Gory but genuinely heartfelt, Netflix's zombie show is your new Korean obsession The K-drama picks up right after Season 1, but with a time leap. After surviving the zombie outbreak at Hyosan High, Nam On Jo is now a university student. But the trauma's still fresh, haunting her nights, messing with her head. Just when she starts to believe she's safe, a new wave of infection crashes into the city. No familiar faces this time. She's on her own until she crosses paths with a new group of students at her Seoul university (played by a fresh cast). This crew of seniors isn't clueless; they've already cracked how to survive the madness. They're seniors, smart, and they've got the rules and escape plans down. Han Du Seok (Roh Jae Won) shows up as the National Intelligence Service team leader, not a saviour, not a sidekick, but a whole new threat wrapped in mystery. Also read: Wall to Wall review: Netflix delivers a Squid Game-flavoured darkly comedic satire Season 2 of the Netflix zombie series will chart its own course, it's nowhere near a copy-paste version of Season 1. But the pressure's real: fans are still stuck on the deaths from last season. And with some cast members missing, everyone's watching how the show explains Cheong San's return and the narrative surrounding Nam Ra. Fans waited almost 4 years with zero updates. Even when Netflix dropped its 2025 Tudum slate, most thought the project had been scrapped for good. But it's finally confirmed. With the cast lineup and budget scale, this one's aiming big. The announcement also adds to Netflix's steady grip on Korean content. The industry's been churning out some of the streamer's biggest hits, When Life Gives You Tangerines with IU and Park Bo Gum, Culinary Class Wars, and Squid Game Season 3 among others.
Metro
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
'It's a one season banger': Your favourite underrated true crime shows
True crime isn't for the faint of heart, but its popularity among TV fans shows no sign of slowing down. From documentaries to dramatisations, there's no shortage of such shows on the streaming platforms. Just recently, we've seen the return of BBC's The Gold, while a harrowing Netflix documentary on the crimes of Fred and Rose West soared up the most-watched chart. And there's even rumours that the much-loved Mindhunter could be making a return. Whether you get your fix from well-worn cases or crimes that went unnoticed by the wider public, there's something for everyone. But with all these new releases, it's easy to overlook older TV shows that perhaps never got the attention they deserved. We've asked Metro readers to share their favourite underrated true crime shows, and here's what they recommend… 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. One user, calling themselves PhilhelmScream, suggested We Own This City, to which another user echoed: 'We Own This City is so good!' The six-episode series is based on the book of the same name by Baltimore Sun reporter Justin Fenton, and chronicles the rise and fall of the Baltimore Police Department's Gun Trace Task Force. Meanwhile, WillNeighbor wrote: 'No one talks about ZeroZeroZero and it's a little one season banger. Undercover and the prequel/spinoff Ferry also had me a little hooked, as long as you don't mind subtitles'. ZeroZeroZero is also based on a book, this one by Italian journalist Roberto Saviano. The series follows the journey of a massive shipment of cocaine across the world. Dus90 praised Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez, which is a Netflix limited series about the former NFL star and convicted murderer. They said:'[It] isn't just another true crime doc, it dives deep into toxic masculinity, sports culture, trauma, and identity.' And they added: 'What makes it so good is that it doesn't just lay out the events, it actually tries to understand how someone ends up there. It's way more than just shock value, it's a complex, layered story.' Elsewhere, GuiltEdge recommended The Serpent, a BBC series about a serial killer, saying: 'It really nails the vibe of Thailand in the 70s,' while Dofrogsbit suggested The Case, which interviews police officers about cases that still haunt them and is free to stream on Tubi. Other true crime shows mentioned by TV fans included Dr. Death, which follows stories of medical malpractice, as well as The FBI Files and Forensic Files, both of which take a look behind the scenes of real-life investigations. Looking for more TV recommendations? We also asked Metro readers about their favourite underrated TV thrillers, and these series came out top: House of Cards — No, not the Kevin Spacey series, but the original British version following a fictional Chief Whip of the Conservative Party. — No, not the Kevin Spacey series, but the original British version following a fictional Chief Whip of the Conservative Party. Edge of Darkness — Policeman Ronald Craven attempts to solve the brutal murder of his daughter, leading him to uncover a government conspiracy. — Policeman Ronald Craven attempts to solve the brutal murder of his daughter, leading him to uncover a government conspiracy. River — A brilliant police officer attempts to hunt down his colleague's killer, all while dealing with her estranged family, his new partner and a psychiatric evaluation. — A brilliant police officer attempts to hunt down his colleague's killer, all while dealing with her estranged family, his new partner and a psychiatric evaluation. Stag — A black comedy following an obnoxious group of friends in the Scottish Highlands on a deer hunting weekend. Things turn sinister when they find themselves being picked off one by one. — A black comedy following an obnoxious group of friends in the Scottish Highlands on a deer hunting weekend. Things turn sinister when they find themselves being picked off one by one. Collateral — DI Kip Glaspie investigates the murder of a pizza delivery driver, who was gunned down by a masked shooter while delivering to the ex-wife of a politician. — DI Kip Glaspie investigates the murder of a pizza delivery driver, who was gunned down by a masked shooter while delivering to the ex-wife of a politician. The Worricker Trilogy — The three films star Bill Nighy as MI5 officer Johnny Worricker, whose life is turned upside down when his boss and best friend dies suddenly. Read all about these underrated TV thrillers. The 2022 miniseries is based on a true case of mass police corruption in Baltimore and his been compared to hit crime drama series The Wire (and even stars some of the same actors). A synopsis reads: 'It examines the corruption and moral collapse that befell an American city, in which the policies of drug prohibition and mass arrest were championed at the expense of actual police work.' The series proved popular with fans and critics alike, earning an impressive 93% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The Daily Beast wrote in their review: 'With firecracker performances from Jon Bernthal and Josh Charles, it's a worthy spiritual successor to The Wire, in all its greatness.' And Common Sense Media quipped: 'If the worst thing we could say about this show is that it's like another season of The Wire, that's not too bad.' Where to watch: All six episodes are available to stream on Apple TV Plus, Now TV and Sky. In the drugs trade, 'zero zero zero' is the nickname for the very purest, highest quality grade of cocaine. This TV series, based on the non-fiction book of the same name by Roberto Saviano, follows the journey of an enormous cocaine shipment — from the Italian cartel purchasing it, to its packaging in Mexico and shipment to Europe, all while looking at the people whose livelihood depends on a successful delivery. Critics gave the series a near-perfect 94% score on Rotten Tomatoes, while TV fans on Reddit have raved about how 'underrated' it is. One user said: 'I honestly can't believe no one really talks about it, it's such an impressive production, big action scenes, great actors, fantastic writing'. Where to watch: Stream all eight episodes on Apple TV Plus and Now TV. Aaron Hernandez was a much-loved American football player for the New England Patriots, until he was arrested in 2013 for the murder of his fiancée's sister's boyfriend, Odin Lloyd. This documentary begins with footage of the arrest and the news frenzy that followed, and examines how Hernandez went from NFL star to convicted killer via interviews with friends, players and insiders. Viewers have called the three-part series 'riveting', 'fascinating' and 'binge-worthy'. One reviewer praised: 'I watched the first episode when tired but refused to go to bed until I had finished the three parts. Brilliant, fascinating, disturbing, interesting and really well produced. Amazing story fantastically told.' Where to watch: All three episodes are available to stream on Netflix. First airing on BBC One and now available on Netflix, The Serpent tells the true story of French serial killer Charles Sobhraj (played by Tahar Rahim), who preyed on travellers exploring South Asia's 'hippie trail' in the 70s. The show received mixed reviews, with many praising Rahim and Jenna Coleman's performances while others said it was a slow-burner with 'bad storytelling'. But when it landed on iPlayer in January 2021, it became one of the most-streamed shows on the platform on what became its biggest-ever week, with more than 162 million programmes streamed over seven days. According to the BBC, The Serpent was streamed a total of 33 million times between January and March on iPlayer. Where to watch: Stream all eight episodes on Netflix. With six seasons to binge for free on Tubi, The Case is sure to scratch the true crime itch. The documentary tracks the criminal cases that still haunt the police officers once assigned to them, and asks what it is that means these stories have stayed with them. Cases covered in the 36 episodes include manhunts, disappearances, heists, international investigations and much more. It's a French series, so as long as you can get past the English dubbing, this true crime show is worth a watch — especially as it's available through a completely free streaming service. Where to watch: Stream six seasons for free on Tubi. Based on the true crime podcast of the same name, which chronicles cases of egregious medical malpractice, Dr. Death's two seasons dramatise the lives and work of Christopher Duntsch (played by Joshua Jackson) and Paolo Macchiarini (played by Édgar Ramírez). Duntsch is a former neurosurgeon who was sentenced to life in prison in 2017 after maiming and, in some cases, killing over 30 patients he had operated on. Macchiarini, meanwhile, is a former surgeon who rose to fame for developing the world's first artificial windpipe. However, many of his patients ended up dying or had complications following surgery. He was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison in 2023 by a Swedish court. More Trending Dr. Death has a very respectable 86% Rotten Tomatoes score across its two seasons, with the first series enjoying an impressive 93%. It's been hailed as 'stomach-knotting', 'impactful' and 'chilling' by TV critics, with several comparing it to a horror movie. The Irish Independent wrote in their review: 'It's an absolutely terrific performance by Jackson in a drama brimming with stomach-knotting tension. Every scene he's in is freighted with a sense of dread at what's going to happen next. Superb.' View More » Where to watch: Seasons one and two are available to stream on Apple TV Plus and Paramount Plus. 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: My ex never wanted to get married — when we broke up, he got engaged MORE: 'Epic' sci-fi series returns to streaming — and four more shows to binge this month MORE: 'Wildly entertaining' sci-fi series with 97% Rotten Tomatoes score gets second season
Vogue
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Undercover Resort 2026 Collection
Graphic jolt apart, this was a collection of gentle deconstruction and thoughtful renovation from Jun Takahashi's Undercover. It saw the designer make delicate experiments with classic clothing recipes in order to hint at subtly fresh wearable flavors: fashion fusion cuisine. The opening look mixed a workwear jacket and cuffed track pant in light white cotton, to which tweaks in placket, seaming, collar shape and fastening added a varietal uniqueness. A black dress pant came with a folded white T-shirt that hung from the waistline as a flounce. Suspender straps peeped from the waistline of a black skirt. Denim jackets and pants were constructed from an asymmetric patchwork collage of fabric whose attractively illogical fit made the outfit. Some fun piano key stripes played out across a slashed back T-shirt layered over a silky blouse or paneled into the shoulders of a jersey cardigan. Hoodies and pants cut from striped shirting fabric and featuring shirt construction details in the yolk and hem were pleasantly contemporary alternatives for those inclined to pajama dressing. Mixed material hemming created a trompe l'oeil impression of layering on a denim shirt, while roughly cut raised inserts tracing the arms and hood of a hoodie subtly changed the signature of its silhouette. A brocade insert created mild surprise in an MA1, while the outline of a corseted LBD impressed within the facade of a maroon shirt was more directly arresting. A horizontally conjoined T-shirt, faux fur fronted and jersey panel backed jacket, and viscose fronted pleat-inserted camp collar shirt eased into the final phase of the collection. This was defined by a mournful floral print spliced with some of the fragmented garment samples we had already seen Takahashi mix with. With a gently eroticized black suit, the season faded to black.
Vogue
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Undercover Spring 2026 Menswear Collection
This was a menswear follow up to Jun Takahashi's fall 2025 womenswear adaptation of his fall 2004 collection 'But Beautiful.' It's an old favorite he decided to return to with a fresh eye as a way of marking Undercover's 35th anniversary. Just like those previous collections, this one's central thesis was to create clothes for humans in the same style as clothes created for a child's plush toy, inspired by the French artist Anne-Valérie Dupond. Even with the sound turned down, music always soundtracks Takahashi's fashion melodics, and here again Patti Smith, the muse of that original 2004 collection, was brought on stage. Lyrics from 'People Have The Power' were printed down the meanderingly distorted hems on jeans and embroidered into other corners of the collection. The other artist collaborator to this collection was a new addition to the 'But Beautiful' line-up: the London-based Welsh artist Emma Bennett whose out-of-time and darkly resonant still lives were printed on lightly quilted suiting, jackets, shorts and more. All of this material was deployed in a collection whose semantic distortions played alongside Smith's lyrics to invite the wearer and watcher to reshape their outlook. Mismatched buttons, those meandering seams and zippers, exposed pocket silesia and clothing labels attached on the 'outside' of the garments were all consistent with the plush toy program inspired by Dupond; attractive abnormalities in clothing. These were extended to collaborations with Champion, Dickies, and Vans, in which all those brands' archetype pieces were given the same distorted remix applied to the in-house collection. The red coat in look 1 was a 'But Beautiful' intro recap carried from look 9 of last season's womenswear show. This collection was presented in the showroom, where a charmingly enthusiastic young model raved about the comfort of the round-toed work boots he had been employed to stand in for six hours. Other insights on the ground included the interesting tactile crispiness of the paper yarn that Takahashi blended with cotton for some of his painstakingly cut, irregularly striped boat neck Gainsbourg shirts. The simple act of making the twin breast pockets of a Dickies work shirt was straightforwardly startling. And the pieces in this season's 'the Shepherd' sub-brand Undercover capsule were particularly handsome and, to this old geezer's eye, also subtly tilted towards Undercover lovers hailing from a Gen more X than Z. No buts: it was beautiful.
