Dare You to Death Episode 1 recap: A student’s death uncovers a dangerous game and brings two cops together 

Among the latest BL series is Dare You to Death on Netflix, following the story in the popular novel of the same name. At the heart of the series are two men: Jade and Kamin, who work in the police department.

While Jade is a carefree and cheerful captain, Kamin is a strict inspector who wastes no time in getting to work right after he's transferred. Since he's new on the team, Jade will help Kamin in case they work, and while finding out the truth revolving around murders and mysteries, these two also get to know each other personally.

Episode 1 is finally out on Netflix, and it looks like this series will be well-received by viewers. It doesn't just focus on tension and romance, but also cases that push officers on the edge and place them in dangerous sitation everytime they try to dig deeper into the deaths that are happening in the city.

The synopsis of episode 1 of Dare You to Death reads:

"After a student dies mysteriously at a college party, Captain Jade investigates, but instantly clashes with the newly transferred inspector Kamin."

The premiere begins with introducing the two main leads and a murder case that's more complex than it looks. It focuses on the murder of Puifai, a girl whose life was cut short during a party.

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Dare You to Death episode 1 recap: College student Puifai is dead and a new inspector arrives

The case in Dare You to Death episode 1 begins with the sudden death of Puifai, a college student who spent the night drinking with a close group of friends. According to them, the gathering was casual that included beer, hard liquor, and party games like truth and dare.

Nothing out of the ordinary stood out at first. Everyone eventually passed out, but when morning came, Puifai was unresponsive. An ambulance was called immediately, yet it was already too late. Purfai had already died.

Captain Jade then takes up the case during his routine patrol, and while on the way, he stops a drunk driver, only to realize that he's the new transferred inspector Kamin. Their first interaction is tense and competitive, setting the tone for their partnership.

Jade agrees to help solve the case, but only if Kamin treats him as an equal rather than a subordinate. Things turn personal when Khamin arrests Jade’s brother, Jay. He was part of the group that night.

Kamin insists that Jade step away due to a conflict of interest, but Jade firmly states that if his brother is guilty, he will personally see justice served. During interrogations, all seven students provided surface-level explanations like who bought the alcohol, who mixed the drinks, and how they found Puifai.

Soon, small cracks start to show when it's revealed that Puifai's best friend, Cherreen and her boyfriend Champ had argued that night, and now Puifai is gone. They explain why Tar and Bell chose to call the ambulance instead of the police.

Later, Tonkla says that Champ is deeply affected by Puifiai's death in episode 1 of Dare You to Death. He also mentions that Puifai had health issues like ulcers in her stomach, due to which she might have died.

Cherren also confirms this and the students try to save themselves. However, their statements looked suspicious and before Champ could be questioned, his influential father, who happens to be the MP, got him out of the station.

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Dare You to Death episode 1: Jade's younger brother opens up to him and Kamin

Among every student in the group, Jade's brother, Jay, was the most silent one in episode 1 of Dare You to Death on Netflix. Asif he was hiding something. During lunch with his brother and Kamin, Jay finally starts to talk about his group.

Kamin makes the situation easy for himself. He first talks about himself, revealing that he has just arrived from the US to Thailand, and then starts asking if he's close with his friends. And when Kamin asks if they all argue, Jay mentions that arguments do happen.

However, the worst was between Puifai, Champ, and Tar. Jay then reveals that the reason why they clashed was due to Tar's misunderstanding that Puifai liked him. And when Champ stepped in to help, he and Puifai started dating.

Later in episode 1 of Dare Yoy to Death, Kamin examines the CCTV footage of the interrogation and realizes that Tar is on drugs. Tar then receives some letters from Champ and lashes out at him on the phone. This reveals that something is definitely wrong.

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Dare You to Death episode 1 ending explained: A new case and a spark between Jade and Kamin at the club

While waiting for forensic results in Puifai’s case in episode 1 of Dare You to Death, Commander Don assigns Jade and Kamin to investigate a drug operation linked to a nightclub called Drink Me. Working undercover, the two visit the club, and their professional tension gradually turns into flirtation.

When a guy approached Kamin, asking him to join their group if he was single. Jade quickly pulls him closer, saying, "My boy isn't available. Since he also showed his gun, Kamin mentions that it wasn't a good idea.

He also tells Jade that he will manage his case even if he's new in the city. The officers then notice the drug dealer and follow them. And just when a bodyguard feels suspicious, Kamin pretends to be invested in Jade.

The moment once again causes a spark between them, but they remain focused n cathching those men. The situation turns violent during the arrest when the culprits try to escape, but Inspector Kamin doesn't miss a shot and ensures that they all end up behind bars.

Jade is impressed and even commends Inspector Kamin's aim, to which he replies, "Standards. Kamin then thanks Jade by offering him drinks at the place he's staying. And as Dare You to Death episode 1 ends, Jade says that he's under his boss's care now.

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