“The Hunting Games” on Netflix – Worth Watching?

Alex: So… have you seen that The Hunting Games just dropped on US Netflix? I read about it on From Abroad and now I’m wondering — is this actually good, or just another dramatic title trying to ride the “Hunger Games” wave?

Jamie: First of all, I had the exact same thought about the name. But it’s not dystopian teenagers with bows. It’s actually a crime thriller series, internationally known as The Hunting Party. Way more FBI task force than survival arena.

Alex: Okay, that already sounds more interesting. What’s the premise?

Jamie: A secret high-security prison suffers a massive breach, and some of the most dangerous criminals in the country escape. An elite team is formed to hunt them down one by one. But — of course — there’s a bigger conspiracy hiding behind the whole thing.

Alex: So not just “catch the bad guy of the week”?

Jamie: Exactly. There’s an ongoing mystery about the prison itself and the people who built it. It mixes procedural crime drama with serialized tension.

Alex: Who’s leading the show?

Jamie: The main role is played by Melissa Roxburgh. If you watched Manifest, you’ll recognize her instantly. She played Michaela Stone — the emotionally intense cop trying to solve impossible mysteries. Here, she brings a similar energy, but darker and more grounded.

Alex: She carried Manifest for years. That’s promising.

Jamie: Definitely. And alongside her is Nick Wechsler, who many people know from Revenge. He played Jack Porter there — loyal, steady, always caught in complicated situations. In this series, he fits right into the serious-agent role.

Alex: So solid TV veterans.

Jamie: Exactly. And that helps. The show doesn’t rely purely on action. It leans into character tension, moral ambiguity, and psychological cat-and-mouse.

Alex: What’s the vibe? More action or more mind games?

Jamie: Think somewhere between Criminal Minds and a conspiracy thriller. There’s tactical manhunts, but also internal conflict, secrets inside the agency, and questions about who’s really in control.

Alex: That actually sounds like a solid binge candidate.

Jamie: It is — if you like crime dramas with a larger arc. It’s not reinventing television. It’s not “this changes everything.” But it’s polished, tense, and very watchable.

Alex: So what’s the verdict?

Jamie: If you liked Manifest, enjoy procedural thrillers, or just want something gripping without committing to a 10-season saga — it’s worth giving two or three episodes. It builds steadily.

Alex: And if after two episodes I’m still unsure?

Jamie: Then at least you tried. But let’s be honest… if there’s a shadowy government conspiracy involved, you’re probably staying up too late.

Alex: …That’s disturbingly accurate.