The Wicked Game

A Dark, Twisted For Power

The Wicked Game is a stressful watch, but I was 100% seated for all the drama and chaos. The story flow does feel quite repetitive in the first half—the siblings keep fighting over who will become the successor and run the hospital, and it seems like the father always sides with whoever currently has the upper hand. Just when you think things have settled, the story flips again and the cycle repeats. But honestly, it never bored me.

This series is heavy, filled with lies, deceit, betrayal, manipulation, greed, revenge—basically everything dark. As much as I hated Pheem’s character, I genuinely enjoyed the show. His character was clearly written that way, and he’s also heavily shaped by childhood trauma. This is one of those dramas where a main character is both the protagonist and the antagonist. If that kind of character isn’t your cup of tea, you might want to stay away from this series.

Pheem

A cunning, heartless, and greedy person shaped by insecurity and childhood trauma.

Than

An ex-police officer who meets Pheem by accident, later becoming his bodyguard and getting dragged into the family’s chaos. He’s righteous, honest, and easygoing.

Chet

Pheem’s half-brother and rival in almost everything. He’s also cunning, greedy, and a fentanyl addict. Like Pheem, he clearly needed love and care too.

Risa

The sister of Pheem and Chet. Although she appears quiet and innocent, I knew from the start she was the most dangerous among them. Whoever has the upper hand between her brothers, she can easily manipulate to climb her way to the highest position in the hospital. She constantly switches sides depending on who benefits her the most.

The plot twists—both early and late in the series—are somewhat predictable, but the way the story unfolds keeps viewers wondering how all the conflicts will be resolved, especially since everyone wants power and there’s so much happening. It keeps you engaged. It feels like it’s either someone has to die or someone has to compromise. There are a few plot holes, but I honestly didn’t mind.

If you rated this low because of Pheem or the other villains, that might not be entirely fair. The series has a heavy, dark theme with multiple antagonists, and that won’t suit everyone. If that’s not your style, it’s better to stop early instead of judging the show for something that’s part of its core tone. And to be fair, Pheem does get some character growth in the end.

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: I hate the hospital like they all would have had such a peaceful and perfect life even tho they all had different moms that could have all been friends but they all shed blood for a hospital like a hospital I understand that they wanted the be the best but the dad was the worst of them he should have never been there Chet and pheem both had reasons but Risa was fine I understand that being a girl is hard in the medical field as I am one. I love this series so much it shows what people do for money or a company and how they can do it they casted such good actors for The Wicked Game

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Amazing performance amazing acting if they don't get a award for the acting I'm gonna be pissed

After watching episode 8 I'm so tired of everyone blaming Pheem for everything it's kind of exhausting Even Risa too I get especially at Risa because whatever she does she blames it on Pheem because she knows people will believe her

Risa killed their mother and framed it on Pheem what the heck we thought pheem did it this is insane. She knew people would believe it was pheem who murdered her because his mother died because of her mother. She worked with pheem to take Chet down and now pheem found out kicked her out she is trying to get into Chets head saying "you have no choice to work with me I will help you get revenge on Pheem"

she's very compelling she tries to get into everyone's head and it's working because she knows everyone's weakness. Explains why she didn't cry or mourn when her mother died but chet did she's very well written

Pheem is not innocent either. He's calculating he knew Risa's play from the start but He shot than And did it twice he's a manipulator too but he did it to protect Than if than dies they'll leave him alone he didn't kill than the aunt put some kind of drug in him to make him live pheem Shot him on the vest he didn't die but than won't forgive him either way. What he did was understandable

Chet chet chet... What do I say about him he's a very emotional person too emotional to be exact. But it was rooted by his mother his mother is the cause of everything the sibling rivalry between pheem and Chet because "Pheem is Mistress son he'll never be a part of the family" he throws tantrums Alot He rules with his emotions he's narcissism often feels exhausting. He's deeply insecure and that makes him dangerous but also exploitable for Risa I want to say I have empathy for him but idk. Just sympathy

Than. The true antagonist and the plausible true villain of everything even though we know he's innocent he knows everything about everyone he knows about the whole family but The thing about Than is. He will never Betraye anyone he loves even if they hurt him. He'll need more time to Forgive Pheem but he will forgive pheem because episode 9 preview said he does love Pheem still. Pheem also loves than.

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It was worth the wait!!!

Many people argue that Pheem’s character is unacceptable, because he shot his beloved one and manipulated him in order to exact revenge for his mother. Yet, if we consider Pheem’s background — a child raised alone, far from family; deprived of love, attachment, or a helping hand; surrounded only by hate, negativity, and people who sought to exploit him, then his drive for revenge becomes understandable. In that context, yes, Pheem becomes a person whose life mission is consumed by vengeance.

But if we think about how Pheem intends to save Then from his father, that might be the safest way for him to keep his beloved alive. Of course, from a moral standpoint it is unacceptable. Still, there was no other viable option unless Pheem turned over all the evidence to the police. Yet Pheem remains determined: he still needs to avenge his mother.

That’s a fair and thoughtful point. Especially once we consider Pheem’s background and motivations, it’s hard to judge him simply as “horrible” without understanding the context. And yes, given that the final episode of The Wicked Game airs tomorrow, it will be very interesting to see whether Pheem survives, whether he redeems himself, or whether his “life mission” ends in tragedy.

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Like my ex, disappointing.

I really really wanted to love this completely, but it left me unsatisfied. The first episodes started out strong but the quality just petered out. The leads have excellent chemistry & is one of the reasons to watch this. But their relationship progression felt too fast.
Most everyone is shitty in this, especially the father. He deserved to die twice. The brother is annoying & sister is evil. MC starts out like them as well, but changes later. The performances of most actors are just average.

Story was promising, but the script was underdeveloped and most times illogical. Should've made it more slick & cohesive. The action sequences with Daou was some of the highlights. Product placement makes it look cheap as always. It also falters in the technical side. The 7/10 is only for the main leads. It's a one time watch, nothing spectacular.

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Amazing Show

I am super impressed by The Wicked Game The series. They really delivered what they promised. It is really a wicked game of anger, love, betrayal. How perfectly they depicted the story. Pheem's character is so realistic. He did not hold back. He was raised to get revenge. He can't just forget everything in one day because he is in love. His character development needed space, time and show gave just that. He started changing slowly and finally realized what really mattered to him. Every single character delivered perfectly. I am so in love with this series. I love grey characters. And Offroad as Pheem is just beyond perfection. I am blessed to see this series. Daouoffroad never disappoint. ♥️

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No spoilers just reviewing the acting and story

The first episode was pure art and action. It was one of the best in a long time.

It literally contained all the needed backstory to further the story forward, the action and the tension as well. The acting could not have been better from all the cast, but the two main actors and especially the one playing Pheem is doing the role of a lifetime.

There are a few of postproduction errors but these are found after the first or second rewatch and honestly i think it is what makes it fun too, because they do not hinder the story (for example the plaster on the wrong side of the face).

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