The highly anticipated Korean series Squid Game will return to Netflix with its second season on December 26. However, eager fans did not find the series available at midnight on Wednesday. Even posts on Netflix’s official accounts only mentioned the release date of Squid Game 2. Here are all the essential details regarding this new season, including the cast and plot.
When and where to watch
Season 2 of Squid Game will be available on Netflix from December 26. In the US, fans will be able to catch the show at 3 am, while in India, it will be available to stream on Thursdays at 12:30 pm IST.
Number of episodes
Unlike the first season, which had nine episodes, the upcoming season of Squid Game 2 will consist of seven episodes, the first of which is titled ‘Bread and Lottery’.
Distribution
Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-jun and Gong Yoo will reprise their roles in this new season. Other actors like Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young and Choi Seung-hyun will enter the series.
Intrigue
This new season will follow the journey of Seong Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae), who won the game by beating 455 other competitors. The plot will pick up three years after his victory, and we will see him re-engage in the game. However, this time, Gi-hun will not enter the game to win the money, but to destroy the organization that orchestrates these deadly games. It will be fascinating to discover how he manages to survive in the game while achieving his goal.
In short, Squid Game season 2 promises to be intriguing and complex, promising to explore deep themes beyond simple entertainment. It also raises questions about the nature of contemporary entertainment and what drives individuals to engage with such dark narratives. What do you think?
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