Prime Video has revealed the release date and episode list for the remaining episodes in Secret Level Season 1. From the creators of Love, Death + Robots, the new anthology series takes 15 different video games and creates fresh stories using their worlds or characters. As opposed to the usual streaming release of all episodes being available at once, the Secret Level creators decided to release the 15-episode series in two parts, to hopefully allow the series to gain traction before releasing the remaining episodes.
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Episodes 1 through 8 were released to viewers on December 10, including episodes based on popular video games like Dungeons & Dragons, Sifu, New World, Warhammer 40,000, and Armored Core. The independent short stories range from 10 to 20 minutes long, keeping the episodes short and sweet. With a stellar voice cast stacked with stars, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Keanu Reeves, Kevin Hart, Temuera Morrison, and Gabriel Luna, the video game anthology series has already made an impression on viewers.
Other episodes from Part 1 include stories that riff on classic games like Unreal Tournament and Crossfire. Some episodes have already divided fans of the source material, like the unexpected, intense, and violent version of Pac-Man in Episode 6. Like most adaptations, there have been mixed reviews from fans, but the first part of the series currently sits at a 64% on Rotten Tomatoes. So, it seems like the reception is more positive than negative overall.
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‘Secret Level’ Part 2 Release Date Confirmed
Amazon has announced that Part 2 of Secret Level, comprised of Episodes 9 through 15, will be released on December 17. The upcoming episodes will cover a big chunk of Sony’s PlayStation hits, with hinted appearances of beloved characters Kratos from God of War and Jin from Ghost of Tsushima.
There’s something for every type of gamer in the upcoming episode drop, including (in order of release): The Outer Worlds, Mega Man, Exodus, Spelunky, Concord, an episode titled “PlayStation” that will likely include God of War and Ghost of Tsushima, and Honor of Kings. The brave and bold series isn’t afraid to deviate from the norm, so fans should prepare themselves to see their favorite worlds in a new light.
In an earlier interview with Collider, series producers Tim Willer and Dave Wilson explained that releasing the series in two parts not only aligns with industry best practices, but also helps attract new audience members by allowing the hype to grow in between releases. With so many great and yet-to-be-adapted video games out there, ideas for source material for a Season 2 are already being thrown around. It feels like the series could continue forever with how many fans are desperate to see their favorite games on screen. Secret Level’s first eight episodes are available now on Prime Video, and the second batch will become available on December 17.
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