Physical: Asia Review: An Incredible and Challenging Chapter Begins

Physical: Asia Review: After the smash hit Physical: 100, the series comes back grander and more competitive than ever, with teams from 8 countries vying for the crown that will put their nation at the top. There are no individuals this time around, but a concentrated effort that will give them the prize at the end. The countries joining this season are – Korea, Japan, Thailand, Mongolia, Türkiye, Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines.

The series has 12 total episodes and will stream on Netflix from 28 October 2025 to 18 November 2025.

-Based on episodes 1-4-

Physical: Asia Review

If there is a show that most people are excited to watch, it’s the Physical series. Showcasing the sheer physical strength and mental fortitude of some of the most celebrated athletes in South Korea, and now in Asia, the series is one to marvel at as you see just how determined human beings can be in the face of the biggest challenges.

Physical: Asia follows the same format as Physical: 100, but just with athletes from different countries involved. Surprisingly, even some of the challenges were the same, and others were ridiculously long. The first four episodes have two challenges – Territory Conquest and Shipwreck Transportation Match, along with a Death Match, which are all just intense sequences of players crashing into one another over and over again. At times, I found myself feeling tired just from watching the matches unfold, and the series showcases the rivalry so dramatically that it automatically makes you root for someone or the other.

The different countries bring forth some impressive talents who are all impressive and will leave you on edge with their determination to make their motherland proud. The first four episodes, however, are not enough to quench your interest, and the worst part is that it’s a cliffhanger in the midst of an intense Death Match. This is a known tactic of this series, but it doesn’t make it any better.

I think what I am expecting of the series is that it brings some new, innovative challenges to the table because, at this point, I know most of the challenges that have been shown, and it doesn’t invoke that sense of shock or wonder. Interestingly enough, it also gives the South Korean athletes an advantage because all of them have been in previous seasons of the show and have played these games in one way or another. I was a little impatient at times as well because of the repetitiveness of the challenges, and considering how fond I am of the first season, I am looking forward to seeing something more challenging and unique in the upcoming episodes.

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Apart from that, I think the series’s inclusion of different countries is an interesting touch that heightens the tension, especially for viewers of said countries. It makes for healthy competition and showcases the sportsman spirit even when there are big losses. It’s very nice to watch the athletes take their losses in their stride and look forward to doing better; we all need to see more of this positive mindset.

Final Thoughts

Physical: Asia‘s first four episodes may feel a bit repetitive for fans of the show because we have seen these sets and challenges a few too many times now. However, the spirit of winning is still as interesting as it once was and will leave viewers on edge. Hopefully, we get to see a bit more variety when it comes to the matches in the upcoming episodes.

What are your thoughts on the episodes so far? Let us know in the comments below.

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