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Netflix - "Squid Game" (Season 2)

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Netflix - "Squid Game" (Season 2)

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📝  ETR DECODER

  • 📺 TITLE: Squid Game (Season 2)

  • 📱 NETWORK: Netflix

  • 📅 RELEASE DATE: December 26, 2024

  • 🎬 GENRE: Thriller, Mystery

  • 🗣️ LANGUAGE: Korean (English CC and Dub)

  • 🕒 RUNNING TIME: 9 Episodes/ 33-63 Mins. each (varies)

  • ⚠️ ADVISORY: TV-MA (may not be suitable for ages under 17)


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📖 PREMISE

After Gi-hun (portrayed by Lee Jung-jae), identified as Player "456," won the prize money at the end of Squid Game's first season, his life changed drastically. Overcome with guilt, Gi-hun is determined to discover who the Front Man is and put an end to the deadly Squid Game. To do this, he must find the Recruiter to return to the island where the survival games are held. Money is not an issue for Gi-hun, as he has acquired a vacant hotel and an arsenal with a shooting range for training. After locating the Recruiter and extracting the information needed, he intended to hunt down the Front Man and kill him. However, things don't go as planned, and Gi-hun ends up participating in the games once more.


Netflix - "Squid Game" (Season 2)

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🦑  GAMES

A new rule has been introduced this time: players can leave at any time if the majority agrees. This plays a major role in how the players begin to for alliances. The first challenge is "Red Light, Green Light," a game familiar to Gi-hun, where he warns the players that it is more than just a game, it's life or death.


Netflix - "Squid Game" (Season 2)

Moving forwards, new games are introduced. The next one being "Six-Legged Pentathlon" which include five children's games: "ddakji", "biseokchigi", "gong-gi", "jegi" and "spinning top". Players are required to form teams of five and must complete all five games in five minutes.


Netflix - "Squid Game" (Season 2)

"Mingle" is the subsequent game where players assemble on a large merry-go-round. When it stops, a number is broadcast over the speakers, prompting players to form groups corresponding to that number and enter inside a room. Those unable to reach a door or who don't fulfill the numerical requirement are eliminated by the guards.


Netflix - "Squid Game" (Season 2)

Similar to season one, the next challenge is to survive the night in a game known as "Lights Out (Special Round)". This takes place in the dormitory, where players are permitted to retain their meal forks to use as weapons for ambushing and eliminating other contestants.


Netflix - "Squid Game" (Season 2)

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✍️ REVIEW

When Netflix's "Squid Game" premiered, I was amazed! It was a familiar genre with a story that was truly unique. For me, the first season met all the criteria for an outstanding show! So when season 2 was officially announced, I was unsure about how the story would continue and, more importantly, whether it would meet the expectations. Although Gi-hun won and left with a large sum of money, the experience left him traumatized and seeking answers.


After binge-watching the entire season 2, I must say you can't compare the two because each is unique and excellent in its own way. In this season, characters that you question their whereabouts in the finale of season 1 return such as - the Recruiter, the Front man, Detective Hwang Jun-ho, and Park Jung-bae. With the inclusion of new games, new players, and new plot twists, every episode had me at the edge of my seat!


Netflix - "Squid Game" (Season 2)

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🏹 TAKE A SHOT?

First, you should definitely re-watch season one or at least the finale in order to refresh your memory. Second, don't approach season two by comparing it to season one. Nonetheless, it is equally impressive. While the element of surprise isn't quite the same, we already understand that the games are perilous for the players, and it's likely best not to become too attached to any of the characters. The show isn't hesitant to eliminate beloved players.

 

(If you do decide to watch this show, give us a shoutout or tag us on social media so we know you heard it from "ESCAPETHEROOMers"!)


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