‘Squid Game’ Season 2 Secures Landmark Achievement on Netflix

Squid Game 2 Breaks Records Despite Mixed Reactions!

Squid Game, the global phenomenon of 2021, returned with its highly anticipated second season on December 26, 2024. But has it lived up to the sky-high expectations?

From the outset, Squid Game 2 faced challenges. Casting controversies cast a shadow even before its release, with fans outraged over the inclusion of a convicted sex offender. Additionally, the appearance of former BIGBANG member T.O.P drew backlash. These issues stirred heated debates online, raising doubts about the show’s reception.

After its release, the criticisms didn’t stop. Some fans found the new season’s characters and plot lacking the intensity that defined the original. Words like “boring” and “underwhelming” echoed across social media platforms.

However, these criticisms didn’t hinder Squid Game 2 from achieving an incredible milestone. Within a single day of its release (U.S. time), the show soared to #1 in all 93 countries where Netflix operates—a record no other Netflix series has achieved.

Korean audiences greeted the news with mixed feelings. While some celebrated the show’s success, others admitted it fell short of the gripping first season.

As the debate continues, fans already have more to anticipate. Director Hwang Dong Hyuk has confirmed that a third season is in the works, teasing a significant plot twist to keep the buzz alive.

With its record-breaking start and ongoing discussions, Squid Game 2 proves that the franchise still commands global attention, even if the journey this time feels less electrifying for some.

More About Squid Game 2
The highly anticipated second season of Squid Game, the South Korean survival thriller created by Hwang Dong-hyuk.

This season reunites fans with Lee Jung-jae, Wi Ha-joon, and Lee Byung-hun while introducing new faces like Im Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Lee Jin-wook, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-geun, Jo Yu-ri, Kang Ae-shim, and Lee Seo-hwan.

Set three years after Gi-hun’s shocking victory, the story follows him as he chooses to forgo a new life in the United States, returning instead with a determined purpose. He once again enters the deadly survival competition, where fresh participants vie for the ultimate prize of ₩45.6 billion. With higher stakes and new challenges, the game promises to push players to their limits.


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