In an explosive season 2 of “Squid Game”, Gi-hun faces In-ho who is none other than the Front Man. But the cliffhanger of the last episode leaves several questions unanswered.
Warning, spoilers! This article goes into detail about the intrigues of season 2 of Squid Game. If you haven't seen it yet and don't want to know what it's about, don't read any further.
Netflix has finally released the highly anticipated season 2 of Squid Game after a phenomenal start to 2021. The story picks up two years after the events of the first season's finale. This new opus follows Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) in his mission to find the Recruiter (Gong Yoo) and get his hands on the Front Man aka In-ho (Lee Byung-hun).
The series offers some interesting twists and turns to keep the tension level even higher than before, with In-ho participating in the games himself and managing to gain Gi-hun's trust. However, although a few narrative threads from the first season are resolved, Squid Game leaves viewers with even more questions at the end of this second season.
What will happen to Gi-hun?
In the season 2 finale, Gi-hun makes one final attempt to stop the games by leading the revolt against the Front Man and his soldiers. However, having strategically integrated Gi-hun's inner circle, In-ho ensures that the organizers maintain the advantage. After staging his own death as Player 001, In-ho makes a final appearance – but with his mask back on – to punish Gi-hun by killing his best friend, Jung-bae (Lee Seo-hwan).
In-ho seems to take great pleasure in playing cat and mouse with Gi-hun. The presence of a former winner trying to sabotage the games provides an even more exciting spectacle for the elites who fund them. So, In-ho seems to spare Gi-hun for the moment, but the latter's fate remains uncertain. With In-ho back in charge and out of the games, the confrontation between him and Gi-hun becomes oddly more direct. In addition, with the death of Jung-bae, the rivalry between the two characters will inevitably take a very personal turn.
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Fate of games remains undecided in season 2
Unlike the first season of Squid Game, the second season does not complete its narrative arc. The games do not reach their conclusion, and it remains uncertain who will survive the deadly tournament. This naturally means that Season 3 will move closer to a logical conclusion to Gi-hun's attempts to end the games.
For one reason or another, season 2 places more emphasis on the idea of multiple winners, which suggests that season 3 could end with not only Gi-hun's survival (we're betting on it), but also that of other participants. It will also be crucial to see if the games continue if In-ho is taken out of the equation. As Gi-hun observed earlier in the season, In-ho is just one cog in a complex web, and many would be willing to replace him if Gi-hun succeeds in eliminating him at the end of the season. season 3.
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What happens to Dae-ho?
Season 2 introduces new characters, given that Season 1 has few survivors. All these newcomers have interesting pasts, which have yet to be explored. Among them, Dae-ho, played by Kang Ha-neul, remains the most intriguing. At first, he claims to be a former Marine, a story he backs up with a tattoo on his arm and other convincing details that persuade Jung-bae, also a former Marine.
However, it gradually becomes clear that Dae-ho might be lying about his identity. During the revolt, he struggles to hold his position and ends up betraying his group, leaving them to fend for themselves. It's clear that Dae-ho hasn't revealed the whole truth about his story.
In addition to Dae-ho, No-eul (Park Gyu-young), a former North Korean soldier who defected, adds an extra layer of intrigue. Although she remained in the background for much of Season 2, it's likely that she will play a larger role in Season 3, given the elements set up this season.
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What is Captain Park's role in all this?
Jun-ho (Wi Ha-joon) ultimately survived after being shot by In-ho in season 1 and saved by Captain Park (Oh Dal-su). The latter also helps Jun-ho in his search for the island where the games take place. Initially, it seems that Captain Park sincerely supports Jun-ho's cause, but in the conclusion of season 2, he is caught sabotaging a drone used to find the island. After being discovered, he chose murder to cover his tracks. However, Captain Park's true intentions remain unclear.
It's possible that In-ho tasked Captain Park with rescuing his brother Jun-ho after shooting him, while ensuring that Jun-ho would never be able to locate the island. It's also possible that Captain Park is pursuing his own plans. Squid Game season 3 will need to further explore the motivations of this character. It remains to be seen whether Jun-ho will succeed in reconciling with his brother and convincing him to deviate from his evil path.
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What does the post-credits scene at the end of season 2 reveal?
With five games already played and Gi-hun's plans to kill the organizers having failed, it all comes down to the final game that will be played in Season 3. Fortunately, the final moments of Season 2 provide a glimpse of what this game will look like. final game might look like. The post-credits scene of the last episode shows a glimpse of the location of the last game.
Interestingly, the setting is very similar to the game “One, two, three, sun”. However, there is a difference: instead of just one doll, there are two this time. The second being a worrying little boy. It is possible that this is another version of the game “One, two, three, sun”, which is usually played in the first round. In-ho might have made improvements to ensure that the loopholes Gi-hun previously exploited were closed, making the game deadlier than ever.
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Only a few more months of waiting
Scheduled for 2025, Squid Game season 3 will mark the end of the series, according to creator Hwang Dong-hyuk. Luckily, fans won't have to wait very long for additional answers. The end of season 2 focuses on the final confrontation between Gi-hun and In-ho. Without a doubt, and despite Gi-hun's best efforts, the games are far from over.
He could find himself at the end of his rope at the start of season 3, after the shock he suffers with Jung-bae's death. This also means that Gi-hun might resort to even more desperate measures to put an end to In-ho's machinations when Squid Game returns. Patience…
