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‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ Nears Finale as Contestants Detail How the Reality Show Is Made

With the finale hours away, contestants describe unscripted play under strict continuity rules that shape what viewers see.

Overview

  • Netflix says the concluding episode will stream at 2 a.m. on November 19 after eight episodes set up the final reveal.
  • The series fields 456 contestants vying for a $4.56 million prize in a format that mirrors the original drama’s visuals without lethal stakes.
  • Eliminations are staged with ink-pack bursts, replicating the look of on-screen “shots” while remaining non-lethal.
  • Contestant Curt Stinson told Parade that players were simply themselves, aligning with the show’s billing as an unscripted reality competition.
  • Player 383, Emily Boe Lee, described multi-day shoots, periods of no showering for continuity, and dorm beds with sheets not changed between games.