Netflix Horror Series If Wishes Could Kill Is a Global Streaming Hit

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The latest horror series on the platform is already a hit, quickly gaining a lot of viewers.

Netflix’s new young adult horror series, If Wishes Could Kill, launched on April 24th and has quickly become a global hit. According to FlixPatrol, it’s currently ranked ninth among the top ten shows on Netflix worldwide. The series was previously number one in South Korea, where it’s now in second place, and is also performing well in countries like Bangladesh, India, and Vietnam.

A Cursed Smartphone Starts the Death Countdown

Written by Park Joong-seop and directed by Park Youn-seo, the series revolves around a dangerous smartphone app called “Girigo.” This app claims to make your wishes come true – whether you want better grades, money, love, or even revenge. But there’s a terrifying price: after your wish is granted, you receive a countdown clock telling you exactly when you’ll die.

The series If Wishes Could Kill centers around five high school students at Seorin High who become entangled with a strange app called “Girigo” after a classmate’s unexpected death. As more mysterious deaths and unexplainable events occur, the group suspects the app has a supernatural link to their school. It shares similarities with films like Wish Upon and has a *Black Mirroresque feel due to its focus on dangerous technology.

The story centers around a group of high school students: Se-ah (played by Jeon So-young), a track star, and her boyfriend, Geon-woo (Baek Sun-ho), along with popular student Na-ri (Kang Mi-na), the thoughtful Ha-joon (Hyun Woo-seok), and the mischievous Hyeong-wook (Lee Hyo-je), who first discovers a strange app. To break a dangerous curse and survive, they might need help from shamans Haetsal (Jeon So-nee) and Bangwool (Raoh Jae-won) who can perform a crucial ritual before it’s too late.

The Reviews Are Strong for If Wishes Could Kill

The horror series If Wishes Could Kill has been well-received, earning an 86% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics appreciate its use of a familiar horror trope, but also highlight how the show offers a fresh take on it. Many viewers have noted that the series creates a sense of unease, making them think twice about their desires. It also cleverly reflects our current obsession with technology and the potential downsides of constant connectivity. Audience reviews are overwhelmingly positive as well.

One viewer shared, ‘I didn’t expect to be hooked, but I definitely am!’ They praised the show as consistently engaging and interesting, adding that they’d recommend it and are eagerly awaiting a new season.

If Wishes Could Kill is now streaming on Netflix.

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2026-05-11 00:08