Netflix’s ultra-popular Squid Game is now seeing season two teased. The news comes from an interview with the series’ director, Hwang Dong-hyuk. The series, which debuted on September 17, is on track to become Netflix’s biggest series debut ever. It is currently Netflix’s most streamed show.
“Would you like to play a game with me?”
The premise for Squid Game is something akin to Fall Guys meets Battle Royale/The Hunger Games. 456 destitute people are recruited to play in a series of games. The games are simple and often based on popular children’s games like Red Light Green Light. The twist is, fail to follow the rules of the game and you’ll be eliminated (shot dead). The players are in dire straits, owing multiple or substantial debts to various organizations or people. Often, like the main character Seong Gi-hun, they have a crippling addiction to gambling which easily leads them to play the games. For each person that is eliminated, a prize pool is increased substantially. The remaining winner(s) split the pool which equals 45.6 billion won ($38.6 million).
Spoilers Ahead
With season two teased of Squid Game, it’s nearly impossible to avoid spoilers. So, for those that wish to continue reading, you’ve been warned.
If nothing else, Squid Game has proven that audiences are craving something different. While the colorful visuals hide nightmares, they are nightmares that make audiences think. For that reason alone, I can’t wait for season two.
