Game of Blood Season 1 (2021)

I usually really enjoy brain game survival shows, and watching Game of Blood felt quite refreshing because its format was slightly different from typical brain survival programs.

However, since it wasn't a broadcast network show, there were frequent scenes that felt somewhat aggressive and filled with profanity, which honestly bothered me a bit.
Personally, whenever anyone starts mixing profanities into their speech, it gives off a distinct cringe and an impression of unnecessarily trying to act tough, which naturally turns me off.

What felt most special and set it apart from conventional survival shows was the system akin to a repechage and the outdoor survival mechanic.

Of course, I wondered if such elements might somewhat dilute the tension of 'cold-blooded elimination,' which is typically the highlight of brain survival shows.
However, in terms of preventing compelling cast members from getting eliminated pointlessly in just the first or second episode—one of the most regrettable aspects of survival shows—it seemed like a decent choice.

Because it clearly establishes the premise right from the start that this is an unfair game, I think viewers could understand and accept such radical mechanics to some extent.

I would give high marks to how it captured raw human nature and desperate survival instincts rather than a purely intellectual battle for the most part.

Rather than a standardized game governed by strictly controlled rules, it felt like a miniature version of the real world where politics and betrayal run rampant depending on the circumstances.
The psychological pressure among the participants was so intense that watching it was genuinely draining at times.

It might be polarizing for those expecting the pure thrill of intellectual gameplay itself, but for those who enjoy psychological warfare and relational dynamics in the survival genre, it was definitely a dopamine-fueled show.
In the end, rather than highly polished rules, the human drama created by extreme environments proved to be the show's greatest strength.