‘Mask Girl’ Claims Top Spot On Netflix Global + Here’s Why You Should Check It Out

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Despite the string of controversies surrounding the offbeat revenge series "Mask Girl," the Netflix show continues to reach a wider audience and achieve critical acclaim.

Thanks to its unorthodox narrative and the cast's unstoppable synergy, "Mask Girl" enjoys its solid success as it secures the top spot in Netflix box office.

'Mask Girl' Tops Netflix Global Charts

Weeks after its release, Nana and Go Hyun Jung's "Mask Girl" continuously captivates the entertainment industry.

The Netflix show focuses on the story of Kim Mo Mi, a woman who lives a liberated life as a masked broadcast jockey offering adult fun to her online viewers.

In the series, rookie actress Lee Han Byul, Nana and Go Hyun Jung all play Kim Mo Mi in different timelines.

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Despite its nonlinear narration, "Mask Girl" was perfectly helmed without any dull moments during its broadcast, and was also equipped with jaw-dropping twists and turns.

According to Netflix, the series secured the top spot in the non-English language TV category during the final week of August in more than 72 countries including Germany, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, the Philippines and more.

In particular, it also recorded more than 52 million viewing hours over the course of one week, besting the popular animated show "Ragnarok Season 3."

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Undoubtedly, "Mask Girl" offered a never-before-seen narrative wrapped in an unorthodox black comedy narrative. ICYMI, watch the teaser below:


Here's Why You Should Check Out 'Mask Girl'

If you haven't seen Nana and Go Hyun Jung's "Mask Girl" yet, then you're missing out. There's a reason why it received great responses from the public, and why it even topped the Netflix box office for weeks now.

"Mask Girl" isn't just a regular revenge series as it also gives importance to sensitive themes such as violence, sex work, plastic surgery, discrimination, infidelity, delusion and more.

The series certainly took the viewers on an insane ride over the course of seven episodes, thanks to its greatly paced narration with a consistent tone and build-up.

In addition, the color scheme, cinematography, musical scoring and the cast's amazing portrayal of their respective characters are also great factors that completed the whole show.

"Mask Girl" mirrored the expectations from women that society has set for them while simultaneously showcasing the importance of girlhood, womanhood, female friendships and more.

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Written by Elijah Mully.

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