Final Draft (2025)

Season 1

Twenty-five athletes, most retired, compete to win 30M yen to launch their second career. Can they overcome tough physical and psychological challenges?

Released Aug. 12, 2025 Episode 40 min None+

Genres: Game Show, Reality, Reality TV

Keywords: imdb.physical-game-show, imdb.survival, imdb.survival-game-show, imdb.physical, imdb.athlete, mdblist.has-trailer, mdblist.netflix-original, tmdb.inspirational

Watch Providers: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads

Network: Netflix

Country: Japan
Languages: Japanese

IMDb 4983

7.0

/1300/

Trakt

/169/

TMDb

/15/

Tomatoes

5.0

S1E1 - Last Chance to Make the Cut

On a towering, snowy mountain, 25 athletes remove their blindfolds and start an arduous climb. It's a brutal taste of the physical and mental toll ahead.

Aug. 12, 2025, midnight

5.5

S1E2 - Friends Turned Enemies

One contestant hits it out of the park in an extreme sit-up showdown. An unexpected twist in the next stage upends the alliances they've formed.

Aug. 12, 2025, midnight

5.0

S1E3 - The Final Draft of Their Lives

After pushing their decision-making skills and reflexes to the limits on the giant monkey bars, the contestants face a stressful draft. Who will get cut?

Aug. 12, 2025, midnight

6.0

S1E4 - Temptation Threatens Bonds

The drafted teams race to the top in a high-stakes sandbag challenge, testing their teamwork and unity. Later, a tempting offer threatens their resolve.

Aug. 12, 2025, midnight

6.0

S1E5 - A Rope Dangling Into Hell

The clock ticks as the contestants decide whether to stay or throw in the towel. Later, the eliminated athletes battle for a comeback opportunity.

Aug. 12, 2025, midnight

7.0

S1E6 - Enter the Ultimate Opponent

In a heated semi-final, the contestants encounter their toughest hurdle yet — two incredible challenges demanding superhuman speed and strength.

Aug. 12, 2025, midnight

8.0

S1E7 - Don’t Want to End Here

A crushing accident occurs during a fierce fight for the final spot. Just when they think it's over, a twist gives one last chance to stay in the game.

Aug. 12, 2025, midnight

8.0

S1E8 - The End For Those Not Chosen

With bruised bodies and spirits, the finalists give it their all in the showdown. But who will seize the top spot and the life-changing cash prize?

Aug. 12, 2025, midnight

Watch Trailer

Netflix

40 min/ep

323 min

Aug. 12, 2025

Aug. 12, 2025, midnight

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