On December 26, 2024, at 9:00 amNetflix will release in Italy the long-awaited second season of “Squid Game”, the South Korean series that defined a new era in the global television landscape. Three years after his victory in the game, player 456, Gi-hun, finds himself once again immersed in the dangerous world of Squid Game, facing new deadly challenges alongside a group of new competitors, all fighting for an extraordinary prize of 45.6 billion won.
Under directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, winner of the award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series at the 74th Primetime Emmythe series sees the return of familiar faces such as Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-jun and Gong Yoo. Alongside them, a cast of new stars such as Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul and Park Gyu-young, who promise to enrich each episode with their exceptional performances. These new members are destined to bring freshness and new dynamics to the narrative, further intensifying the tension and intrigue that made “Squid Game” a worldwide success.
After its debut on Netflix in September 2021, “Squid Game” quickly became a cultural phenomenon, surpassing 1.65 billion hours of viewing in its first 28 days and setting a record as the most-watched series on the platform. His ability to blend social criticism with suspense has captured global attention, generating not only memes and Halloween costumes but also provoking discussions on issues such as social inequality and capitalist competition.
Below is the official video trailer
As the release date approaches, anticipation for season two is sky high. Fans are eager to find out how the new dynamics will affect Gi-hun and how the new characters will integrate into the already complex plot. The focus is not only on moments of tension but also on the development of the characters and the challenges they will face.
