Warning: Spoilers ahead for the first two episodes of Solo Leveling season 2 and the Red Gate Arc!!Solo Leveling season two introduces viewers to the terrifying concept of Red Gates, a deadly twist on the familiar portals known to Hunters. While regular Gates are ranked and assessed for danger, Red Gates disguise themselves as normal ones until it is too late. These alternate dimensions trap Hunters inside, cutting them off from external help and forcing them to face lethal monsters and harsh environments. Episode one of the newest season of Solo Leveling uses this dangerous setting to show both the fragility of unprepared Hunters and the formidable power of Sung Jinwoo, setting the tone for an intense season ahead.

The Red Gates are unlike anything seen in regular dungeon raids. These treacherous anomalies are a gamble for any Hunter who enters a portal. In one particularly dangerous encounter, an A-Rank...