You’re three years older than you were when you first saw Squid Game. And now, that older, wiser version of yourself is about to get an older, wiser version of the show. Squid Game 2 drops on Netflix December 26 and it picks up the story of Seong Gi-hun (The Acolyte‘s Lee Jung-jae) who won big during the first set of games. Gi-hun wants to bring the whole thing down though and he’ll stop at nothing to do so. Even when it means going back to the games himself.
The second season of the show was just nominated for Best Drama by the Golden Globes, a hint that Netflix has allowed press and critics groups to check it out. And as such, that means eventually those people can go on social media and talk about it. Here are some reactions, starting with yours truly.
I’ve seen Squid Game Season 2 and it’s addictive.
Not quite as novel as season one for obvious reasons but it goes above and beyond to give us new twists, scenarios, games, and more.
A smart, fun continuation to the story that sets up a big S3 finale. Also one word: Thanos. pic.twitter.com/QX5ZhCPipX
— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) December 9, 2024
So yes, I liked it. I think the fact you know broadly what’s coming does change things a bit, but the show wisely uses that to its advantage to subvert your expectations time and time again. But that’s just one person’s opinion. Let’s grab some others.
SQUID GAME Season 2 is a masterstroke in escalating the stakes while delving deeper into the human psyche.
The plot seamlessly intertwines high-octane action sequences with psychological mind games. Lee Jung-Jae is magnificent. It’s bigger and better.#SquidGame #SquidGame2 pic.twitter.com/m3Rbw6EVYd— Aayush Sharma (@JournoAayu) December 9, 2024
I couldn’t imagine a #SquidGame S2…
But now that I’ve seen all of S2 I can see MULTIPLE seasons! 🔥🔥🔥
It’s been brilliantly & meaningfully expanded = mind-blowing 🤯
SO. MANY. SURPRISES.
Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk is one of the best talents in entertainment today 🇰🇷🌏🩷— Grace Randolph (@GraceRandolph) December 9, 2024
SQUID GAME season 2 was a lot crazier than the first one. It even had its own “The Deer Hunter” moment that got me all on pins & needles, squeamish. This time it’s retribution-based & action-packed. Lee Jung-jae once again delivered a ferocious performance.#SquidGame #SquidGame2 pic.twitter.com/dXY6qtcJBf
— Rama’s Screen (@RamasScreen) December 9, 2024
‘Squid Game’ S2 is a brilliant return for Netflix’s most popular show. The new cast is magnificent, and Lee Jung-Jae puts in another masterful performance. There’s so many amazing action sequences. It’s well worth the wait. Get hyped! #SquidGame pic.twitter.com/b5Zz4KdGVj
— Ashley (@AshWHurst) December 9, 2024
There you have it. Near universal praise, at least from the handful of journalists who’ve seen it. And we’re sure to hear more in the coming weeks as we get close to its December 26 premiere. Here’s the official Netflix description:
Three years after winning Squid Game, Player 456 gave up going to the States and comes back with a new resolution in his mind. Gi-hun once again dives into the mysterious survival game, starting another life-or-death game with new participants gathered to win the prize of 45.6 billion won. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who made history at the 74th Primetime Emmys becoming the first Asian to win Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series, once again helms the series as director, writer, and producer. Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-jun, and Gong Yoo reprise their roles from Season 1 with an impeccable list of new cast members including Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Lee Jin-uk, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-geun, Kang Ae-sim, Lee David, Choi Seung-hyun, Roh Jae-won, Jo Yu-ri, and Won Ji-an rounding out the ensemble of colorful characters in the new season.
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