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Season 2 – Squid Game

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2024

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Hundreds of cash-strapped contestants accept an invitation to compete in children's games for a tempting prize, but the stakes are deadly.

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Critics Consensus

While Squid Game's return can't help but lose the element of surprise, some absolutely diabolical challenges and a knotty moral outlook keep this sophomore season thrilling.

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Dan Einav

Financial Times

Hwang keeps these disparate moods finely balanced throughout, knowing when to revel in lurid thrills and when to reveal more of the ideas underpinning it all.

Jan 16, 2025

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Lili Loofbourow

Washington Post

Instead of building, Jun-ho’s plot languishes. Gi-hun’s arc gets blurry. Worst of all, the antagonist remains a cipher.

Jan 9, 2025

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Robert Lloyd

Los Angeles Times

Though I am not going to rewatch the first season for comparison, because life is short, my impression is that the new season has more of an emphasis on interpersonal relationships (good and bad) and team dynamics.

Jan 4, 2025

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Emiliano Basile

EscribiendoCine

Although there are no major surprises, [Squid Game Season 2] achieves a worthy continuation on par with its predecessor, establishing itself as a story that is as entertaining as it is socially disturbing. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 7/10

Jan 13, 2025

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?lvaro Onieva

Fotogramas

…it's exciting to see Squid Game back in action,…but it still doesn't avoid falling into the repetition of its formula. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 7/10

Jan 8, 2025

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Sarah Jessica Rintjema

Exclaim!

Squid Game has cannibalized its original messaging and overstayed its welcome.

Rated: 5/10

Jan 8, 2025

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Chris K

It's still on point. Episode 1 was intense af. Espisode 2 was a bit of a drag but you'll see why they had to move along in that direction. I'm getting hints of who is who but it'll be very interesting to see how it unfolds.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/20/25

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Kush M

Somewhat of a weak plotline of overthrowing a whole crime organisation with just a few folks. Like in what world was that ever going to be successful?

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/20/25

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Jiro S

Season 2 lacks the intrigue and engagement that made the first season enjoyable. The games fail to stand out, especially when compared to the originality of Alice in Borderland. Despite my efforts to push through, the series struggled to hold my attention and fell short of the bar set by Season 1. Unfortunately, I had to drop it midway—it just didn’t deliver the same impact.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/20/25

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Bekarys G

Will waiting for 3 season

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/25

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Beni S

7 épisodes seulement? je ne suis pas rassasié ?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/25

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Audience Member

Absolutely love Squid Game. Second seasons usually are filler seasons for another season or a general continuation that isn't as good as season 1 but I cannot say the same for Squid Game season 2. The second season is just as brilliant as the first. The comedic relief really made the show worth its while. Can't wait for Season 3!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/25

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Lee Jung-jae

Seong Gi-hun

Wi Ha-joon

Hwang Joon-ho

Lee Byung-hun

Front Man

Im Si-wan

Lee Myeong-gi

Kang Ha-neul

Kang Dae-ho

Park Gyu-young

Kang No-eul

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Episode 1

Aired Dec 26, 2024

Bread and Lottery

A vengeful Gi-hun makes a U-turn at the airport; later, in his hideout, he intensifies his search for the elusive recruiter who is seeking new players.

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Episode 2

Aired Dec 26, 2024

Halloween Party

Gi-hun finally gets hold of an invitation, marked for Halloween day; in a tense moment facing Jun-ho, they reveal their truths to each other.

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Episode 3

Aired Dec 26, 2024

New players gather for a chance to win 45.6 billion won; after an intense first round, the survivors' fates hang in the balance - down to one final vote.

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Episode 4

Aired Dec 26, 2024

Six Legs

The players prepare for the next game: a six-legged pentathlon, where each team member must clear a mini-game to survive - or face collective elimination.

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Episode 5

Aired Dec 26, 2024

One More Game

Kang No-eul earns enemies for her unruly actions; nerves fray to the breaking point as the remaining players vote on whether to move to the next round.

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Episode 6

Aired Dec 26, 2024

Jun-ho and his team prepare to infiltrate a suspicious island; as monetary stakes and tensions rise, players split into two opposing factions.

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Episode 7

Aired Dec 26, 2024

Friend or Foe

The remaining players strategize on how to survive the night; Gi-hun proposes a risky plan; he will need trustworthy allies to carry it out.

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