Bet TV Series (2025) – Release Date, Cast, Episodes, Story, Trailer, Poster, Platform, Review

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Bet TV Series Details

Also known asKakegurui: Compulsive Gambler
Based onKakegurui (賭ケグルイ) by Homura Kawamoto and Tôru Naomura
Country Canada
Language French, English
GenresLive-action Crime, Drama, Mystery, Psychological Thriller
Season1
No. of Episodes10
Release dateMay 15, 2025
Running time30-37 minutes
Age ratingTV-MA
StarringMiku Martineau, Ayo Solanke, Eve Edwards, Clara Alexandrova, Hunter Cardinal, Anwen O’Driscoll, Aviva Mongillo, Laura Afelskie, Dorian Giordano, Emma Elle Paterson, Ryan Sutherland
Developed bySimon Barry
Directed by Simon Barry, Jacquie Gould, Craig Wallace, Joyce Wong
Written bySimon Barry, Tabia Lau, Amanda Fahey, Laura Good, Kurt Mungal, Ashley Park, Chris Roberts
Produced byKerry Appleyard, David Fortier, Nick Nantell, Ivan Schneeberg
Executive producersSimon Barry, Jeff King, Jon Rutherford
Cinematography by David A. Makin, James Klopko
Edited by Aren Hansen, Simone Smith
Music byKalaisan Kalaichelvan
Casting byLarissa Mair
Production Design byBrian Verhoog
Art Direction byWendy Robbins
Set Decoration byAndrew Hill
Costume Design byCharlene Akuamoah
Production CompanyBoat Rocker Studios, MAPPA Tokyo Studio, Ontario Creates, Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS)
Original NetworkNetflix

Bet Cast & Characters

  • Miku Martineau as Yumeko
  • Aviva Mongillo as Dori
  • Anwen O’Driscoll as Riri
  • Alex Hook as Becky
  • Dorian Giordano as Chad
  • Ayo Solanke as Ryan
  • Laura Afelskie
  • Hunter Cardinal as Michael
  • Rami Khan as Rex
  • Ryan Sutherland as Suki
  • Piyal Sarker as Kylie
  • Emma Elle Paterson as Blake
  • Emily Shelton
  • Jay Yoo as Jo
  • Christine Okuda Hara as Mrs. Kawamoto
  • Erin Agostino as Enza
  • Shane Daly as Mattias
  • James Burke as Raymond Rowe
  • Laura de Carteret as Principal Heaton
  • Isaac Kragten as Ricky
  • Alexandra Chaves as Amanda
  • Ang Kiriakos as Goth Girl
  • Kiera Osborne
  • Clara Alexandrova
  • Eve Edwards

Bet Storyline (Plot)

The boarding school’s hierarchy is upturned when Yumeko, a mysterious transfer student, arrives from Japan with a dark secret and a gambling prowess that puts her in the crosshairs of the powerful Student Council. Ultimately, her revenge quest threatens to upend the school’s status quo entirely.

Bet Episodes

EpisodeTitleDurationRelease Date
1Game On37mMay 15, 2025
2Icebreaker36mMay 15, 2025
3First Blood34mMay 15, 2025
4The Recital37mMay 15, 2025
5House Wars31mMay 15, 2025
6The Bet Gala30mMay 15, 2025
7The Hunt33mMay 15, 2025
8The Speakeasy38mMay 15, 2025
9Meet the Parents32mMay 15, 2025
10Winner Takes All36mMay 15, 2025

Short Descriptions of Bet Episodes

Episode 1
After arriving at St. Dominic’s Prep, new student Yumeko scopes out the rules, sizes up the competition and sets her sights on climbing the leaderboard.

Episode 2
Suki turns up the heat and challenges Yumeko to a chilling game designed to expose a player’s darkest secrets. Mary adjusts to life as a house pet.

Episode 3
Tragic news has the school buzzing with gossip — and off-the-books side bets. Yumeko dances with danger. Kira fights to keep the upper hand.

Episode 4
Someone makes a spicy wager on Ryan’s birthday: Will he lose his virginity by midnight? Meanwhile, Yumeko sets a deadly trap — and Riri hunts for a rat.

Episode 5
Diamonds. Clubs. Hearts. Spades. A ruthless game of capture the flag between houses finds Michael and Yumeko on opposite sides.

Episode 6
It’s a night of surprises — and shocking reveals — at a stylish school dance for kings and queens where only one royal can reign supreme.

Episode 7
A desperate Yumeko risks it all to compete in an openly hostile House Pet Hunt. Elsewhere, armed with a map, Michael embarks on a mission.

Episode 8
With time running out to make the Top Ten before the end of term, Yumeko unlocks a St. Dominic’s secret that could change the rules of the game.

Episode 9
At the school board retreat, revenge is so close that Yumeko can almost taste it. Can Ryan and Michael stop her from making a fatal mistake?

Episode 10
Every second counts as Kira and Yumeko take on their toughest opponents to date: each other. As for the stakes? They’ve never been deadlier.

Bet Release Date

The most anticipated anime-inspired psychological crime mystery thriller English language series, Bet, premiered on May 15, 2025, on Netflix.

Bet – Where to Watch and Stream

About Bet TV Series

Bet is a live-action psychological crime mystery thriller series based on the Japanese manga series Kakegurui – Compulsive Gambler, written by Homura Kawamoto and illustrated by Tōru Naomura.

It is created and showrun by Irish-Canadian filmmaker Simon Barry.

It stars Miku Martineau, Ayo Solanke, Eve Edwards, Clara Alexandrova, Hunter Cardinal, Anwen O’Driscoll, Aviva Mongillo, Laura Afelskie, Dorian Giordano, Emma Elle Paterson, and Ryan Sutherland.

Filming began on May 21, 2024, in the University of Toronto Scarborough, Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and concluded on July 30, 2024.

When will the Bet be released?

The live-action psychological thriller Bet premiered on May 15, 2025, on Netflix.

Where to watch Bet TV series?

Bet premiered on May 15, 2025, and is available to stream on Netflix.

How many episodes are in Bet?

The anime-inspired Netflix series Bet has 10 episodes and premiered on Netflix on May 15, 2025.

Who is the director of Bet TV series?

A live-action TV adaptation of the hit Japanese manga thriller Kakegurui, titled Bet, is directed by Simon Barry, Jacquie Gould, Craig Wallace, and Joyce Wong.

Who is the writer of Bet TV series?

Bet is written by Simon Barry, Tabia Lau, Amanda Fahey, Laura Good, Kurt Mungal, Ashley Park, and Chris Roberts. It is adapted from the manga of the same title, written by Homura Kawamoto and illustrated by Tōru Naomura.

Who is the creator of Bet TV series?

Bet is a series created and showrun by Irish-Canadian filmmaker Simon Barry, also a writer and director on other TV series “Continuum”, “Van Helsing”, “Ghost Wars”, “Bad Blood”, and “Warrior Nun” previously. 

Who are the lead cast in Bet TV series?

Miku Martineau, Ayo Solanke, Clara Alexandrova, Hunter Cardinal, Eve Edwards, Aviva Mongillo, Anwen O’Driscoll, Emma Elle Paterson, and Ryan Sutherland cast in the lead roles.

Is there a trailer for the Bet?

Yes, Netflix officially released the trailer on social media handles, which you can watch above in this article.

Is Bet based on a true story?

The Netflix series Bet is based on the manga of the same title, written by Homura Kawamoto and illustrated by Tōru Naomura.

Where was Bet TV series filmed?

Bet was completely filmed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from May 21, 2024 to July 30, 2024.

Is season 2 of Bet happening?

It’s too early to predict whether a second season of Bet will happen, as Netflix hasn’t revealed any updates yet. However, the original Japanese Kakegurui series, which ran for two seasons starting in 2017, starred Saori Hayami, Minami Tanaka, and Tatsuya Tokutake, and spawned several spinoffs, including a Japanese-language live-action series and a movie adaptation.

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