Streaming Squid Game Discussion Thread - SPOILERS INSIDE

[Cleavy]

I Absolutely despise #100 and the Shaman

I'm going to be so happy when the old lady shivs her.

 

[Alberto_Magnifico]

I can't even find the posts i was referring to now. Maybe I imagined it..

Classic Player #001 trickery

 

[Alberto_Magnifico]

I Absolutely despise #100 and the Shaman

Thanos was annoying and I hated him, but that was kind of point of his character, so he begrudgingly gets a pass for me.

The stupid "Sharman" though, unless we learn something new about her next season what's even the point, she's just a Temu version of the S1 crazy lady.

 

[Alberto_Magnifico]

Hey does everyone know there is an end credit scene? Looks like a Season 3 teaser
Gives a bit of a hint where things might go...

 

[Frank Bunn]

If ever a series should've remained a one off, then this was it.

It didn't need a 2nd series. Detective Jun-ho finds his brother. We learn why the games are happening. The old man behind it all dies. It's strange that there were no VIPs observing the games in season 2. Isn't that the point of it all?

But Netflix were always going to cash in on their most popular show ever. It was a plausible set up that Gi-hun wanted to go back and end the games. They could have definitely wrapped it up season 2. The good news is that season 3 is already in the can and awaiting post-production, so we might not have to wait too long.

 

[Jatz]

Sounds like some people just wanted a rehash of the first season? I'm glad they didn't do that. I thought they did a really good job of not completely ****ing it up (like I was expecting). I found it engaging the whole way through. Looking forward to the final instalment.

Didn’t have to be exactly the same but it makes sense to stick with what works.

There was enough different with

Spoiler

456 going back in looking for revenge

that we didn’t need to much changed from that.

Nothing wrong with it per se, just didn’t think it was as good.

 

[Jatz]

Hey does everyone know there is an end credit scene? Looks like a Season 3 teaser
Gives a bit of a hint where things might go...

I saw it but does it? Looks like the opposite of the same game didn’t it?

 

[JackFlash]

It didn't need a 2nd series. Detective Jun-ho finds his brother. We learn why the games are happening. The old man behind it all dies. It's strange that there were no VIPs observing the games in season 2. Isn't that the point of it all?

But Netflix were always going to cash in on their most popular show ever. It was a plausible set up that Gi-hun wanted to go back and end the games. They could have definitely wrapped it up season 2. The good news is that season 3 is already in the can and awaiting post-production, so we might not have to wait too long.

Netflix have definitely milked it, i like the actors, but the story could've ended after series 2. We know 001 is crooked as a dog's hind leg, that was obvious. I'll still watch series 3 because of the unusual nature of the show.

 

[Dan]

Just got around to finish season 2.

Not as good as season 1 but still very good.

Spoiler

Player 001 aka Front Man coming into the game caught me off guard.

 

[Alberto_Magnifico]

I saw it but does it? Looks like the opposite of the same game didn’t it?

It shows a 2nd doll in the red light/green light game, a new game with new rules imo

 

[DIG]

It’s weird when the protagonist wants to end the games that we all want to watch, makes it hard to cheer for him.

They’re still the best part of the show!

 

[Rocco sifreddi]

Love the old lady in the show
Absolutely hate her loser cry baby son

 

[Cleavy]

It shows a 2nd doll in the red light/green light game, a new game with new rules imo

it was kind of BS that 456 could yell out instructions without being detected in the first game, when other competitors would have been shot for less.

 

[Alberto_Magnifico]

it was kind of BS that 456 could yell out instructions without being detected in the first game, when other competitors would have been shot for less.

All I know is that I want one of those giant dolls as a security light on my porch

 

[JackFlash]

it was kind of BS that 456 could yell out instructions without being detected in the first game, when other competitors would have been shot for less.

I think 001 has other plans for him?

 

[Alberto_Magnifico]

I think 001 has other plans for him?

Alright I'm calling it Gi-hun becomes the new games master, now that would be a sweet end to the series.

 

[JackFlash]

Alright I'm calling it Gi-hun becomes the new games master, now that would be a sweet end to the series.

That's a big call, maybe they just want his winnings back? The 001 reveal will be the subject of series 3 and who knows what's in store for player 456!

 

[PiCkLeJuiCe]

Loved it. Was always going to be interesting to see how they would follow up Season 1.

The dissent amongst the guards was interesting and illustrates the hubris that comes from being allowed to do something for so long with zero accountability. It also shows the management don't have the iron fist control of the games as they think.

Was surprised Gi-hun wasn't more suspicious of 001.

Hyun-Ju (Player 120) was one of my favourites of this series.

Was disappointed that Gong Yoo died although clever how Gi-hun sucked him in to having to prove his worth other than being a lap dog.

 

[Loonerty]

A few comments in here about how it felt unfulfilled probably answered by the fact that seasons 2 and 3 were meant to be one season but the creator split them into two because there were too many episodes (maybe ordered by Netflix or something?)

 

[Cleavy]

It shows a 2nd doll in the red light/green light game, a new game with new rules imo

power rangers-esque Zords battle

 

[PiCkLeJuiCe]

It didn't need a 2nd series. Detective Jun-ho finds his brother. We learn why the games are happening. The old man behind it all dies. It's strange that there were no VIPs observing the games in season 2. Isn't that the point of it all?

But Netflix were always going to cash in on their most popular show ever. It was a plausible set up that Gi-hun wanted to go back and end the games. They could have definitely wrapped it up season 2. The good news is that season 3 is already in the can and awaiting post-production, so we might not have to wait too long.

Admittedly, the VIP's didn't enter the scene until later in Season 1, and as far as we know, they can still all be betting on the outcomes, including betting on whether players vote to stay or go. Season 2 has a better array multi bets for the VIPs.

Rumour is late 2025.

Cobra Kai in Feb
Stranger Things in June / July
Squid Games in Nov / Dec

 

[Ry009]

A few comments in here about how it felt unfulfilled probably answered by the fact that seasons 2 and 3 were meant to be one season but the creator split them into two because there were too many episodes (maybe ordered by Netflix or something?)

Yeah, that and that the season finale was 'the natural halfway point'. Reading this beforehand helped, but I can understand why some had the view they did.