How many episodes are in If Wishes Could Kill?

If Wishes Could Kill has 8 episodes in this listed season.

When does If Wishes Could Kill premiere?

If Wishes Could Kill premieres on 2026-04-24.

Is If Wishes Could Kill a new series?

If Wishes Could Kill is a new series (Season 1).

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If Wishes Could Kill(2026)

Also known as Wish Your Death • Girigo • جيريغو: أمنيات قاتلة

Archived · Netflix

7.3

168 eps

S01

MysteryDramaHorrorThriller

Follows five friends in high school who receive a death warning from a mysterious wish-granting app. As they struggle to escape their fates, they uncover chilling truths that connect the app to the sudden death of a classmate.

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digital dreaddeadline survivalclassmate mysteryfriend betrayal

ON AIR: APR 24Season 1Archived listing

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