Asylum (2026)
Plot
The Barad family, forced to flee their war-torn country, embarks on a journey to Europe with the help of a smuggler, only to find themselves trapped on an island. There, refugees from various countries are forced into deadly games, broadcast live to the deep web through cameras scattered across the island for an international betting syndicate. The rules are brutal: The survivors will be granted asylum in their chosen country, while those who fail will perish.
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- 01
Barren LandsTo save his family from war, Ammar contacts a mysterious company. After a deadly journey, Ammar and his family find themselves in an island prison where refugees from almost every country in the world are held captive: Asylum Island! - 02
The BeginningSome prisoners plot a rebellion, but it is quickly suppressed. In the second game on the island, only men will compete. The rule is simple: Complete the flag race course without dying. - 03
The Ant TrapThe next game is a labyrinth filled with traps. The prisoners must find the exit before the ceiling above crushes them. Ammar manages to save many lives by utilizing the air currents in the maze.
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- S01E01Season's bestBarren LandsFebruary 7, 2026To save his family from war, Ammar contacts a mysterious company. After a deadly journey, Ammar and his family find themselves in an island
- S01E02The BeginningFebruary 7, 2026Some prisoners plot a rebellion, but it is quickly suppressed. In the second game on the island, only men will compete. The rule is simple:
- S01E03The Ant TrapFebruary 7, 2026The next game is a labyrinth filled with traps. The prisoners must find the exit before the ceiling above crushes them. Ammar manages to sav
- S01E04
RebirthFebruary 7, 2026For the fourth game, the men are taken to a forest to hunt each other. Hüseyin, who is tracking Ammar, finds an important clue. While the ch - S01E05
The AwakeningFebruary 7, 2026Hüseyin manages to reach the island and reunite with Ammar. Yassin discovers a blackmail note in his room and confronts the mysterious figur - S01E06
InnocenceFebruary 7, 2026For the sixth challenge, the children are led to play a game that is not as innocent as it appears. Yassin organizes an escape plan for Edib - S01E07
No EscapeFebruary 7, 2026Yassin is sentenced to death for his betrayal. For the seventh game, Azad and Ammar are forced to play against each other. Aboras makes hims - S01E08
Learned HelplessnessFebruary 7, 2026Guards spring into action following Aboras's tip and capture Hüseyin. Azad, who survives the eighth game, takes advantage of the chaos to es
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