In this South Korean dark fantasy series, supernatural entities suddenly appear to condemn certain individuals to Hell, sparking widespread fear and the emergence of a new religious cult. What is the title of this Netflix show?

The Netflix series in question is titled Hellbound. This South Korean dark fantasy thriller plunges viewers into a world where supernatural (Review) entities suddenly manifest to deliver decrees, condemning specific individuals to Hell at a predetermined time. These horrifying public demonstrations of otherworldly beings brutally executing the condemned ignite widespread terror and confusion, fundamentally altering society.

The show was created, written, and directed by Yeon Sang-ho, renowned for his work on the zombie thriller Train to Busan (Review). "Hellbound" is based on his own webtoon of the same name, which he co-wrote with Choi Gyu-seok. Upon its release in November 2021, the series quickly gained global attention, becoming the world's most-watched Netflix series shortly after its debut, even briefly surpassing "Squid Game" in viewership.

At the heart of the chaos, a new religious organization called "The New Truth Society" emerges, led by Chairman Jung Jin-soo. This group interprets the supernatural condemnations as divine justice, claiming they are God's will to punish sinners (Review) and guide humanity towards righteousness. Their rise to power is further fueled by a zealous, violent faction known as "Arrowhead," who take it upon themselves to enforce this divine will, creating a society gripped by fear, fanaticism, and moral dilemmas. The series critically examines themes of faith, morality, justice, and humanity's reaction to the inexplicable.