Squid Game season 2 becomes the most viewed Netflix show ever during its first week

Back in 2021, a relatively unexpected hit came to Netflix in the shape of Squid Games. The South Korean show became an instant favorite for many, so it should come as no surprise to anyone that the show’s second season is already breaking records for the platform.

Released worldwide on Boxing Day (December 26), 2024, Squid Games season two has become the platform’s most-watched show within the first week of release, has taken a spot in the top 10 most popular non-English shows on the platform, and is the most watched show in 92 separate countries.

With the success of both seasons proving the popularity of the now world-renowned franchise, it’s no surprise that Netflix has confirmed that season three of Squid Games will be coming in 2025. While this is excellent news for fans, many have voiced that with season two only having seven episodes and ending on what might be the most frustrating cliffhanger of 2024, it feels more like a “season two, part two” than a standalone season. 

The seven episodes of season two were filled with moments of determination, betrayal, and edge-of-your-seat horror-filled moments that viewers grew to expect after season one. Starting out slow and away from the familiar arena where the games take place, action soon kicks up several notches as Seong Gi-hun, also known as player 456, gets thrown back into what is possibly most people’s worst nightmare. 

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It’s equally heartwarming and infuriating to see Seong Gi-Hun trying to speak sense to the other players, with many of them simply being lured by the promise of more money, rather than having any sense of moral or justice. Squid Games is an excellent example of what people will do for greed, if nothing else. 

The end of episode seven felt unfinished, which is likely because Netflix has already confirmed the release of season three. While it’s absolutely frustrating to be left without any answers about Seong Gi-hun’s fate at this point, the move has definitely grabbed the attention of viewers, and personally, the second season has proven that Squid Games isn’t the one-hit wonder that I initially thought it to be. I may have gone into the second season with reservations, but I now find myself impatient for season three. 

There is no exact release date for Squid Game season three just yet, but if you haven’t already, you should really go and catch up on the first two seasons over on Netflix. You won’t regret it.

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