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‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ Producers Say Season 2 Mutiny Didn’t Alter Game Plan

Producers say a widely discussed standoff in early episodes was absorbed into a preplanned format without changing outcomes.

Overview

  • Executive producers John Hay and Tim Harcourt told Entertainment Weekly the dramatic pause during an early challenge didn’t force a redesign of the competition and only affected how a planned twist was delivered.
  • The first batch of Season 2 episodes is streaming now on Netflix as part of a staggered rollout set for a nine-episode season.
  • Producers said nine installments were chosen to fit the story rhythm they wanted rather than a fixed episode count.
  • A critic review praised the tension but questioned the plausibility of the cliffhanger, arguing it strains the show’s claim to reality.
  • The team confirmed development on Season 3 and said the franchise’s signature Red Light/Green Light will return.