Netflix has officially announced the premiere date for the highly anticipated second season of its acclaimed reality series, The Devil’s Plan: Death Room, slated to debut on May 6, 2025. Building on the intense psychological drama of its predecessor, this new season elevates the stakes, embracing a format that promises even more thrilling mind games and strategic confrontations.
The rollout of Season 2 will unfold in three distinct phases: episodes 1–4 launching on May 6, followed by episodes 5–9 in the subsequent week, and concluding with episodes 10–12 in the third week. This staggered release ensures a suspenseful journey leading to the season finale.
Unveiling the Cast and Plot Details
Netflix has tantalized viewers with a trailer for The Devil’s Plan: Death Room, hinting at fierce psychological battles that await. Notably, the transformation of the season one prison into a designated prison wing hints at a richer narrative and structural modifications that add depth to the competition.
The production team shared that this new prison wing isn’t merely a punitive space; it introduces a “class”dynamic that intensifies interactions between participants. Contestants will form temporary alliances to eliminate members from the more privileged “living wing,”only to eventually turn against each other in their quest to survive.
A pivotal twist hinted at in the teaser is the introduction of a 7:7 structure, leading to speculation about team-based confrontations or high-stakes elimination rounds. The snippets reveal a brewing tension among players, with Justin H. Min playfully probing another contestant’s loyalty, Jeong Hyungyu showing evident wariness, and Kim Ha-rin ominously declaring her intent to eliminate all competitors—a clear precursor to the psychological warfare to come.
The cast features a diverse lineup, including Go champion Lee Sedol, actor Justin H. Min, K-pop star Kyuhyun, former KARA member Kang Jiyoung, actress Yoon So-hee, YouTuber Seven High, actor Lee Seunghyun, comedian Jung Hyungyu, singer Choi Hyunjun, along with notable content creators like Chu, Kim Ha-rin, Park Sang-yeon, Son Eun-yu, and Tino.
Insights on Gameplay Dynamics
Director Jung Jong-yeon elaborated on the innovative changes within The Devil’s Plan: Death Room, emphasizing that minor modifications in the rules are intended to significantly reshape gameplay dynamics. Viewers can expect to see new personalities emerging and complex relational conflicts that heighten the drama.
Concerning the redesigned prison structure, Jung pointed out that it serves as both a punishment area and a stratified social environment, fueling rivalries between contestants while fostering internal power struggles within each group.
The sequel brings together 14 contestants from various professional backgrounds, who will coexist for seven days, vying for the title of the ultimate “best brain”. This season marks an increase in participant numbers—up from 12 in the inaugural season—adding layers of complexity and strategic options to the already intense gameplay.
The Devil’s Plan became a worldwide phenomenon after its debut season, hitting No. 1 in Netflix Korea and making its way into the Top 10 across 23 countries. It even clinched the No. 3 spot on Netflix’s Global Top 10 TV Shows (Non-English), receiving accolades for its intricate game design and compelling storytelling.