Beast Games Season Two Review: A Mindless, Vibeless Reality Show Like Squid Game Meets Love Island
Amazon's Beast Games has returned for its second season, and despite some promising claims from contestants about being "shamelessly exploited" in the name of entertainment, the reality show remains a mindless, vibeless spectacle. With its $5m grand prize and MrBeast at the helm, it's easy to see why this is more than just another unscripted series – but beneath the surface lies an uncomfortable cocktail of Squiddy sadism and Love Island-esque drama.
As contestants couple up, crash out, and seek revenge against fallen players, the show takes a page from the Squid Game playbook. But rather than delving deeper into the psychological games at play, Beast Games leans heavily into its more juvenile aspects. Take Luisitin's crusade to take down another player, or Jim and Monika's fledgling romance – these moments are reminiscent of the early days of Love Island, where contestants' personal lives are paraded for our viewing pleasure.
Meanwhile, the show's attempts at tugging at heartstrings fall flat. Contestants share their personal struggles, from cancer treatment to rare diseases, but it all feels like a shallow marketing ploy. The real question is why Beast Games doesn't feel more cloying than its competitors – after all, MrBeast has built a reputation on his questionable online antics.
This season's format sees contestants divided into two teams: Strong and Smart. As challenges become increasingly physical, the "Smart" team begins to falter, with players failing to keep up due to whatever arbitrary criteria they've been told will define their strengths. It's all a bit like high school, where cliques form and alliances are forged – and it's this adolescent dynamic that makes Beast Games so cringeworthy.
MrBeast himself remains an enigma, sporting a blazer over a hoodie for the duration of the series – a look that's both unflattering and telling. It's a metaphor for his contest: childish, cruel, and lacking in depth. And yet, despite all its flaws, Beast Games is undeniably entertaining. Viewers may not be concerned with the show's moral issues; instead, they'll likely find themselves hooked on its more ridiculous moments – like Luisitin's antics or Jim and Monika's on-again romance.
Ultimately, Beast Games Season Two feels like a TV equivalent of a sad Christmas fair where an ailing horse is given some antlers and told to look lively. It's cruel, turgid, and unflattering, but also somehow captivating – like watching a train wreck in slow motion. If you're looking for substance beneath the surface, you might be disappointed. But if you're after something mindless and entertaining, Beast Games Season Two is the show for you – just don't say we didn't warn you.
Amazon's Beast Games has returned for its second season, and despite some promising claims from contestants about being "shamelessly exploited" in the name of entertainment, the reality show remains a mindless, vibeless spectacle. With its $5m grand prize and MrBeast at the helm, it's easy to see why this is more than just another unscripted series – but beneath the surface lies an uncomfortable cocktail of Squiddy sadism and Love Island-esque drama.
As contestants couple up, crash out, and seek revenge against fallen players, the show takes a page from the Squid Game playbook. But rather than delving deeper into the psychological games at play, Beast Games leans heavily into its more juvenile aspects. Take Luisitin's crusade to take down another player, or Jim and Monika's fledgling romance – these moments are reminiscent of the early days of Love Island, where contestants' personal lives are paraded for our viewing pleasure.
Meanwhile, the show's attempts at tugging at heartstrings fall flat. Contestants share their personal struggles, from cancer treatment to rare diseases, but it all feels like a shallow marketing ploy. The real question is why Beast Games doesn't feel more cloying than its competitors – after all, MrBeast has built a reputation on his questionable online antics.
This season's format sees contestants divided into two teams: Strong and Smart. As challenges become increasingly physical, the "Smart" team begins to falter, with players failing to keep up due to whatever arbitrary criteria they've been told will define their strengths. It's all a bit like high school, where cliques form and alliances are forged – and it's this adolescent dynamic that makes Beast Games so cringeworthy.
MrBeast himself remains an enigma, sporting a blazer over a hoodie for the duration of the series – a look that's both unflattering and telling. It's a metaphor for his contest: childish, cruel, and lacking in depth. And yet, despite all its flaws, Beast Games is undeniably entertaining. Viewers may not be concerned with the show's moral issues; instead, they'll likely find themselves hooked on its more ridiculous moments – like Luisitin's antics or Jim and Monika's on-again romance.
Ultimately, Beast Games Season Two feels like a TV equivalent of a sad Christmas fair where an ailing horse is given some antlers and told to look lively. It's cruel, turgid, and unflattering, but also somehow captivating – like watching a train wreck in slow motion. If you're looking for substance beneath the surface, you might be disappointed. But if you're after something mindless and entertaining, Beast Games Season Two is the show for you – just don't say we didn't warn you.
This show is like a train wreck that you can't look away from! It's so bad it's good, right? 
I mean, who wouldn't want to watch a bunch of strangers competing in weird challenges and getting voted off? And MrBeast's outfit tho... like, what's up with the blazer over hoodie combo? 
Anyway, it's definitely entertaining if you're into that sorta thing. But for real though, is this really what we want to watch on TV? 
it's like they're watching a train wreck that they cant look away from. i mean, its not like its some kind of commentary on our society or anything... its just people being stupid and doing crazy stuff for a bunch of cash 
mrbeast is still weird though, what's with the outfit? 
i mean what's not to love about watching people compete for $5m while being poked and prodded by mrbeast? 
the drama and romance is on point, even if it does feel like a bad version of love island 
but honestly who needs substance when you can have a bunch of contestants trying to one-up each other? 
and let's be real, luisitin's tantrums are the real tea 
️ mrbeast himself might be a bit cringey in that blazer, but it just adds to the show's weird charm 
that blazer combo is straight out of a bad 90s music video 
. Anyway, I think the show's attempt to tug at heartstrings falls flat because it's just too staged and formulaic - sharing personal struggles doesn't make for compelling TV when it feels like a marketing ploy 
MrBeast's blazer and hoodie combo is like a middle school student's fashion disaster – cringeworthy but kinda mesmerizing 
Beast Games Season 2 is literally a train wreck in slow motion 
... I mean, who thought it was a good idea to wear a blazer over a hoodie? It's like he raided a bad 90s boy band's closet. Anyway, despite all its flaws, Beast Games is still entertaining in a train wreck kinda way 
It's just so shallow, you know? They're trying to make us feel all the feels, but it comes off as forced. And don't even get me started on MrBeast's outfit – what's up with that blazer and hoodie combo? 
. The show's got some cringeworthy moments for sure 
, especially with the contestants' personal struggles feeling super shallow 
... but hey, it's still entertaining as hell 
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. Maybe I'm just a sucker for mindless entertainment? 
But for real tho, some ppl are gonna hate this show 'cause it's all about the drama & less about actual gameplay 
. I guess what I'm saying is, Beast Games might be entertaining, but it's just so... basic 