The Platform 2: Netflix Hit - Why Viewers Love It Despite Mixed Reviews

Netflix is known for bringing incredible movies to the world, but even those with mixed reviews can still become wildly popular. The sequel to a critically acclaimed film from 2019, called The Platform, came out on October 4th, 2024, and is already making its mark.

The Platform 2: A Dystopian Thriller

What made this such a hit? This isn't just another movie. The Platform 2 takes viewers into a super intense prison system! Where these prisoners have one way of receiving food - a descending platform! It started with The Platform. A film which helped showcase what happens when resources are poorly managed and makes for a gripping experience. The Platform 2, keeps this up by offering a whole new look at this terrible system. This thrilling film brought viewers some serious thoughts!

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Cast and Crew

Milena Smit as Perempuan and Óscar Jaenada as Dagin Babi in The Platform 2 Image

For those who loved the first installment! Get ready to be drawn into a world that challenges everything that we feel makes our lives easy! The show features an array of talented performers, including Milena Smit, Hovik Keuchkerian, Natalia Tena, Oscar Jaenada and Ivan Massague! This all came together thanks to the director, Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia.

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Netflix Success

Zamiatin (Hovik Keuchkerian) eating his pizza in The Platform 2 Image

Success on Netflix might not come easily. What is so interesting about this is that The Platform 2 might have been deemed a somewhat mediocre movie by critics! Rotten Tomatoes has this one rated around 47% but even though critics had such different views this hasn't stopped viewers from watching! The Netflix global top 10 charts reveal some fascinating news!

It hit the top spot for non-English language films!
For the week of September 30th to October 6th it saw 19.4 million views.
Globally, this ranked #5.
Even more, when compared to English language films it would sit at #7, meaning its non-English dominance makes it truly popular!

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Why You Should Watch The Platform 2

There's something so unique and gripping that makes viewers of this show absolutely glued to their screens and this is one of those films that looks at things we often overlook!

Dystopian thrillers aren't anything new. But this story hits you with a sense of pure reality, especially with themes revolving around scarcity of resources. Many dystopian stories bring to life intense realities, like The Hunger Games! However, The Platform, brings this raw imagery. Taking a really bold, straightforward way! It puts things into an intense framework where things like scarcity can impact us all!

The newest sequel makes this concept much more challenging. The prison has a newly updated, unique system. Now with two very distinct and incredibly conflicting viewpoints.

We've got those who are "loyal" and try to keep up with the status quo!
Then there are the "barbarians!" These go against those rules and don't keep things the way they are.

You can guess, this isn't going to be a fun journey! Despite those reviews that made the show somewhat polarizing for audiences who might be watching movies based on critical ratings. Many critics mentioned some impressive parts that make "The Platform 2", an interesting story with "compelling" aspects. For fans of The Platform. Don't be discouraged by these mixed reviews! They provide a completely new perspective that keeps the show unique.

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The Platform 2 Is Unique

Don't worry this isn't like other dystopian tales. This is way more intense! You are in this incredibly limited environment called "The Pit" Many of the viewers get shocked as this is like many others but much more unique! If you are looking to see this latest Netflix hit. Make sure to give this another watch!