Netflix Releases Highly Anticipated 'Squid Game' Season 2 After Three-Year Wait

The new season delves deeper into the show's dark mythology and social critique, receiving a mix of praise and criticism from early reviews.

Season 2 of the South Korean phenomenon 'Squid Game' is now available on Netflix, three years after its record-breaking debut.
Lee Jung-jae reprises his role as Seong Gi-hun, now determined to dismantle the deadly game's organization, alongside a mix of returning and new characters.
The second season consists of seven episodes, fewer than the first, but with a larger production budget and a focus on heightened intensity and stakes.
Early reviews are largely positive, with outlets like Allociné and Variety praising its captivating storytelling, though some critics, like Télérama, found it less impactful than the original season.
Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk shifts the narrative focus to explore the protagonist's emotional journey and the mythology behind the games, while continuing the series' sharp critique of societal inequalities.