NetflixThe Devil’s Plan Season 2, aka Death Room, has premiered on Netflix, and with it a whole host of strategic matches. The games are smarter, the stakes are higher, and yet one unexpected detail has led to complaints.
Following its debut in 2023, The Devil’s Plan has become known as one of the streaming service’s best competition TV shows. Rather than brawn like in Physical: 100, players must use their brains.
Alongside intelligence, it’s about wit, cunning, and strategy, as they play to earn pieces, avoid being eliminated, and build the prize pot – which can reach up to 500 million won ($358k).
Episodes 1-4 landed on Netflix on May 6, introducing The Devil’s Plan Season 2 cast and a host of tricky challenges, but one detail has caught viewers off guard.
The Devil’s Plan Season 2 sparks complaint about player backlash
Backstabbing may be part of the game, but that hasn’t stopped fans from turning on players such as surgeon Kim Ha-rin and poker player 7high for being too “competitive” or “selfish.”
This in itself has drawn criticism, with viewers pointing out that it’s all part of the Netflix show. Taking to Reddit, one asked, “Why are fans shocked at how devious players are on The Devil’s Plan?
“For a show that is called The Devil’s Plan, I am really surprised at how many people get shocked at these people being devious, schemers, and liars. I would think you would recognize that all these traits are something that is welcomed in the game.”
“I just don’t get why fans would speak so lowly about players playing the game in the way that the game is designed to play? Why be a fan of the show if you are going to dislike key aspects of it,” they continued.
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“There is only one winner, so when players try to play to win, why are they called ‘selfish’?”
Another agreed, “Personally, I can understand why some players can be seen as ‘mean’ or ‘selfish’ but I don’t think it’s bad in the context of the show. As you said, ultimately, only one person wins in the end so whichever strategy gets you there is the correct answer.
“We shouldn’t be spreading hate towards the players that are just trying their best to win… I prefer watching selfish players that try to win over blind loyalty with no game sense because they actually put in the effort.”
“People are going to yell at you for this, but you’re right! This is me while watching the latest season of The Traitors and watching people lose their MINDS on Reddit, lmao,” added a third.
Others have a more diplomatic take, including this person who said, “I can see both sides of the argument here tbh. I think most people here would know that lying, backstabbing, and being selfish are normal things that can happen in this game.
Netflix“A group of straightforward, moral-compass type of players would be so boring to watch in both the gameplay and the show overall. So we don’t mind some actions like this happening even from our favorite players.
“I think what most people want from players is that if they’re doing that, they should be self-conscious and own up to their own actions. That’s probably the reason why some fans don’t like the Eunyu-Harin duo in this situation (not me though).
“Even though if you look at their viewpoint, I think their reasoning is pretty reasonable but there are so many small actions that cast doubt in Justin’s mind, and with the prison situation of Eunyu going with a three-person alliance despite Justin’s idea being proposed was possibly the final straw for Justin…
“So I would say the duo wasn’t wrong from a game point of view but their social management of Justin was terrible, which caused dissatisfaction for some viewers.”
The Devil’s Plan Season 2 Part 1 is streaming on Netflix now, with Part 2 set to drop on May 13. Until then, find out if any of the Single’s Inferno couples are still together, why you should watch Battle Camp, and find more TV shows to get excited about in 2025.