Summary
In anticipation ofSquid Game’s season 2, I have rewatched season 1 more times than I would like to admit. However, even though I love theNetflix South Korean series, I am glad its season 4 will never see the light of day. I am almost certain that season 2’s central games will be as exciting and disturbing as season 1’s (if not more), and its commentary on class wars will remain hard-hitting. But I also understand that the foundational narrative elements set up bySquid Gameseason 1 would only work for two more seasons.
Although many factors contributed toSquid Gameseason 1’s success, its virality can be attributed to its brilliant opening hook, where it walks a viewer through the rules of the titular children’s game while subtly foreshadowing what lies ahead. By the time the show’s episode 1 reaches its end,Squid Gameleaves one with a sense of unease and anticipation that combines childhood nostalgia with a grim conflict. I expectSquid Gameseasons 2 and 3 to be no less gripping than season 1, but I am relieved that it is not being stretched beyond that despite its popularity and success.
Squid Game Season 2: Everything You Need To Know
Squid Game, the Korean Netflix phenomenon that took the world by storm in 2021, came back for season 2, and here’s everything we know.
Squid Game Season 4 Would Be Stretching The Story Too Far
The Show’s Formula May Not Work Beyond Season 3
AsSquid Gameseason 2’s release date announcement video reveals, it will mark Gi-hun’s return to the titular games. Since season 1’s storyline was primarily driven by the central games, his return would likely mean he would compete again. However, this time, his motives would be different:instead of finding a way to win them, he would set out to shut the games down. This narrative would keep things interesting, and Gi-hun’s newfound purpose would also add a layer of novelty to the series. Since season 2 will also feature a new set of games, it will have the key ingredient that made season 1 exciting.
Even ifSquid Gamemanages to introduce another new set of games in season 4, the core premise of survival and Gi-hun’s quest for revenge could feel repetitive.
Beyond season 2, the show can even repeat the same story structure in season 3 and still keep viewers engaged. However, after season 3, I doubt whether the show’s formula would work without making it seem too redundant. Even ifSquid Gamemanages to introduce another new set of games in season 4, the core premise of survival and Gi-hun’s quest for revenge could feel repetitive. Therefore, by only using its key story drivers as narrative devices until season 3, Squid Game will seemingly end on a high note where it is neither tedious nor weighed down by predictable story developments.
Squid Game Would Not Be As Interesting Without The Death Games
The Show Would Not Be The Same Without The Games
One waySquid Gamecould maintain novelty even beyond season 3 could be by growing its story beyond the central death games. Since walking viewers through a new set of survival games in each season would eventually make the series seem too monotonous,Squid Gameseason 4 could be less about the games and more about the show’s exploration of class divides and economic determinism. This shift might benefit it in some ways as it would allow it to delve deeper into the sociopolitical commentary that added several layers to season 1.
The games have been so ingrained into its identity since episode 1 that it would not be interesting enough without them.
However, given how the show is even titled after one of the death games, I cannot imagine it fully abandoning the core element. The games have been so ingrained into the show’s identity that it would not be interesting enough without them. WhileSquid Game’s portrayal of social differentiation is engaging, it would lack enough heft to be compelling if the narrative moved too far away from the games. Therefore, I can see how season 3 would be the perfect time for the South Korean Netflix series to end because it would neither overuse the established framework nor risk diluting the core appeal.
All Squid Game Games In Order: Origins & Meaning Explained
Squid Game centers around a series of innocent childhood games turned dark. Here’s the origin of each game in order, and their deeper meanings.
Squid Game’s Confirmed End Keeps Viewers Invested
It Promises To End The Series On A High Note
SinceSquid Gameseason 2 is releasing almost three years after the first season,it is hard not to believe that some hype around the series has already dwindled over the years. Season 1 was a smash hit when it premiered on Netflix and its viewership records remain unbroken. However, three years is long enough for audience interest to shift to other series in the competitive streaming landscape. Fortunately,Squid Game’s confirmed ending gives viewers a new reason to engage with its upcoming installments.
With a clear ending in sight, the show promises to offer a well-rounded conclusion instead of outstaying its welcome. Even before season 2’s release, the news of the series ending its run with season 3 guarantees audiences that they will get closure and will not have to wait another five years to see how Gi-hun’s story ends. At the same time, the confirmed ending also assures audiences that they can continue investing their time inSquid Game’s upcoming installments because its high-stakes drama will not end abruptly.
Squid Game
Squid Game is a South Korean series released in 2021 that follows numerous financially struggling participants who are invited to partake in children’s games with deadly outcomes. As they compete, they vie for a substantial cash prize, all while navigating lethal challenges orchestrated by mysterious figures.
