Warning, spoilers! This article looks back at the finale of season 2 of Squid Game. If you haven't seen it and don't want to know what it contains, don't read any further.
The wait is finally over! Since December 26, season 2 of Squid Game is finally available on Netflix and some fans have already devoured it in its entirety. And we can bet that their impatience is back with a vengeance, because this season 2 ends on a note that is as disturbing as it is intriguing.
In the mid-credits scene – yes, you don't have to immediately return to the home page when the credits of the last episode start – subscribers discover a new game in preparation. Among the elements revealed: the return of Young-hee, the frightening animatronic doll from test 1, 2, 3, sun, now accompanied by an equally disturbing character.
The latter is none other than Cheol-su, a little animatronic boy wearing a cap. This duo announces a new mechanic in the deadly games organized by the mysterious Front Man (Lee Byung-Hun), suggesting an increase in intensity in the challenges to come.
Who is Cheol-su, the other doll?
Cheol-su's presence in this scene isn't a complete surprise to fans. As early as 2022, Hwang Dong-hyuk, creator of the series, mentioned this character as Young-hee's boyfriend. However, his role in season 2 has remained low-key, suggesting that he will take on more importance in season 3.
According to the director, Cheol-su embodies an evolution of trials. “This is going to give you a slight hint as to where season 3 might take you. I think that's all I can say for now“, he said succinctly to Variety about that mid-credits scene.
Where Young-hee established palpable tension, her partner could complicate the rules even more, or even introduce a collaborative… or competitive dynamic between the two dolls.
A hint at the next game
This post-credits scene therefore leaves a major question hanging: what will Cheol-su's role be in the games? The nod to a railway signal changing from red to green seems to announce a new version of 1, 2, 3, sun, with a… railway twist. A theory suggests a game inspired by tram dilemmawhere players' decisions could have tragic consequences for other participants.
With this new event and the introduction of a duo of dolls, Squid Game continues to explore the themes of manipulation and survival from an ever more terrifying angle.
With this disturbing conclusion, the series confirms its ability to renew its issues while captivating its audience. Season 3, scheduled for 2025, promises new breathtaking trials, and perhaps even in the literal sense, by focusing on characters as disturbing as they are unforgettable. One thing is certain: the game is not over yet.
Original article published on AlloCiné
