Squid Game 2: Global Reactions Split Between Criticism and Praise as Season 3 Awaits

By Jiyoun, Moon

Dec 27, 2024

Squid Game 2 Global Reactions Split Between Criticism and Praise as Season 3 Awaits
photo courtesy of Netflix



Squid Game 2'Squid Game 2's release has led to a variety of reactions from foreign media.

Returning to the game after vowing revenge, the fierce battle between 'Gi-hoon'(Lee Jung-jae) and 'Frontman'(Lee Byung-hun), and the story of the real game that begins again 'Squid Game' Season 2 is receiving various reactions at home and abroad.

Foreign media are finding advantages and disadvantages despite their favorable reviews and criticisms. The New York Times reported that `Squid Game' turned on the red lightAnyone who has watched Season 1 should see what they have already seen. Season 2 continues the story, with no effort being put into expanding it for seven hours. The Hollywood Reporter, a film magazine, also criticized 'Squid Game 2', saying 'I lost the edge' and 'It was completely disappointing'. USA Today also expressed disappointment, saying "The originality has disappeared"




The Guardian, the British daily newspaper, also reported that "One of Hollywood's bad habits is to split the story in half to double its profits. While "Squid Game 2" was originally a perfect story, it became the most profitable series in Netflix's history, putting it in trouble on the creative side. Season 2 painfully drags the story on too many episodes. Season 3 will have to get better."

Squid Game 2 Global Reactions Split Between Criticism and Praise as Season 3 Awaits
photo courtesy of Netflix
There were also favorable reviews. Variety is a worthy follow-up that expands upon the theme of the previous work. It delves deeply into the exploitation of capitalism and modern-day class inequality, and adds freshness by adding new participants and Pink Guard perspectives. "Increasing expectations for season 3 with sharp social criticism", he said, "It has been successfully expanded beyond the first season, and has an excellent ability to twist the story at important moments while describing the worst characteristics we have." It makes us realize that director Hwang Dong-hyuk's sharp and sharp view of the society has been completed with a message that everyone can sympathize with and immerse themselves in.

The development of the last game's winner 'Gihoon' going back into the game and going head-to-head with 'Frontman' gives a twist that is unpredictable. In addition, the conclusion of Season 2, which makes us wonder the fate of other participants, including 'Gihoon', raises expectations for Season 3. Numerous viewers and media at home and abroad are waiting in unison for the finale of the `Squid Game,' as the South China Morning Post praised the movie with a perfect score of 5. Season 3 of 'Squid Game' is expected to continue a dynamic development that no one expected until the end, portraying the fate of participants who survived the brutal game and the conflict of participants that is maximized as they reach the end of the game.




Season 2 of 'Squid Game', which is drawing global attention along with the outpouring of favorable reviews from overseas media, is only streaming with rave reviews on Netflix, while season 3 of 'Squid Game' will be released in 2025.



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