Inspired by Homura Kawamoto’s beloved manga “Kakegurui” (which translates to “compulsive gambler”) and adapted for television by “Warrior Nun” creator Simon Berry, Netflix‘s latest dramedy series, “Bet,” is a tale of chance and retribution. The show follows Yumeko (Miku Martineau), a new transfer student to the exclusive St. Dominic’s Prep, a school attended by the children of the most ruthless elite where they receive a very singular education. A traditional curriculum is nowhere to be found. Instead, students play various games, gambling huge sums of money (provided by their parents) to rise in St. Dominic’s social hierarchy and reign over the house pets, students who have fallen into massive
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