Netflix has renewed “Bet,” the live-action series inspired by the Japanese manga “Kakegurui,” for a second season following strong global performance that saw the show dominate international viewing charts.
The boarding school gambling drama spent three consecutive weeks in Netflix’s global Top 10 for English-language series after its initial release, cementing its international appeal among subscribers worldwide who have embraced the high-stakes teen drama.
The series centers on St. Dominic’s, an exclusive private academy where elite teens from around the globe compete for enrollment. At this prestigious institution, underground gambling determines social hierarchy, creating a cutthroat environment where students’ betting skills can make or break their standing.
The first season follows the arrival of Yumeko (Miku Martineau), an exceptionally talented gambler with a shadowy past whose betting prowess and secret quest for revenge threaten to upend the school’s established power structure. Martineau, known for her work in “Kate” and “Star Trek: Section 31,” leads an ensemble cast that includes Ayo Solanke, Eve Edwards, Clara Alexandrova, Hunter Cardinal, Anwen O’Driscoll, Aviva Mongillo, Laura Afelskie, Dorian Giordano, Emma Elle Paterson, Ryan Sutherland, and Peter Outerbridge.
“I’m extremely happy for our amazing ‘Bet’ fans from all over the world, who get to enjoy another season, and for this incredible cast and crew to return to St. Dominic’s for more gambling and general madness,” said director and showrunner Simon Barry.
Barry developed the series for television based on “Kakegurui” (meaning “compulsive gambler”), the popular shōnen manga series created by writer Homura Kawamoto and illustrator Tōru Naomura. Since its debut in 2014, the source material has spawned 18 volumes, establishing a devoted fanbase.
Jeff F. King, David Fortier, Ivan Schneeberg, Jon Rutherford and Nick Nantell serve as executive producers alongside Barry, with Boat Rocker serving as the production company.
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