I did not like the gory. It shows the ugly side of human beings in distress situations.
Squid Game S2 is a continuation of S1 about rich people exploiting the poor by luring them with money and having them kill each other for their enjoyment. I watched the first season and didn't quite like it because of the gory scenes and the moral values it portrays.The same goes for S2. Although the acting was good, I am glad there were only seven episodes this season. It does review the ugly side of human beings when we are in distress situations.
Synopsis: Seong Gi Hun, a.k.a Player 456, has reentered the Squid Game after winning after the previous game. Now armed with the knowledge of the game, he seeks to save other players' lives and end the game. But those good intentions may fall flat in the face of millions of won.
My Reviews:
1. Acting: 8
2. Script: 7
3. Music/OST: 7
4. Production Quality: 8
5. Cinematography: 6
6. Rewatchable: 6
Overall Rating: 7
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Same season 1 vibes but better!
going in watching this season I had no expectations that it will be even remotely close to the hype and how immersive and heart wrenching the first season was, but gladly I was wrong!everything from the diverse characters and their different backgrounds to the story building up to the different characters coming along to actually do what "make sense", to the games and the whole story and its plot twists were all extremely well written (even if it didn't have the nicest outcomes lol)
the whole cast is insanely good their acting and how believable they're! and I liked this season more because there were A LOT of likable characters and unlike season 1 you will be interested in their own decisions and story instead of being only impressed by the games or who betrays who.. I also loved how they gave us a different perspective and humanized the guards to tell part of their story! it was a very nice addition to see how both ends are actually humans and each is fighting for their life in different a way..
Also another thing that I really loved is the amount of lighthearted and even hilarious moments in this season, there's a lot of scenes where you will even forget how cruel this is all about because of funny it is lol, and I noticed to me the first one was mainly about getting shocked and feeling terrible it had so much drama and heart breaking scenes.. but this one felt leaning a bit more towards action at times it gets you hyped up and excited it's like their lil redemption arc lol and surprisingly it went way better than it could be! now as a viewer they're not trying to play on the shock value as much as they're showing you the story unfolds focusing more on the characters and their relationships and deeper concepts about their beliefs and who they're as people! and don't get me wrong it had all the heartbreaking moments as well! but this time it presented to the viewer with much more lore
the only thing that I didn't like was the open ending.. but I mean it kinda makes sense since the 3rd season is yet to air.. so hopefully all the stuff that remained will be covered by then!
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COOL DRAMA
I jumped straight into Season 2 without catching up on Season 1, and surprisingly, I never felt out of the loop. The dynamics were brilliant, and the games kept leveling up with each round!
Every character delivered flawlessly they truly owned their roles.
I didn’t really fancy the pregnant girl character she’s was like a hindrance to the group cause they were always more worrried about her instead of them focusing on the game!
Now, I’m just here, patiently (or not) waiting for Season 3!
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unserious at times but peak as a series
so its the first drama ive watched ever, I watched it in January 2025, i gave it a 9.5/10 because: good- the acting and sets were amazing lee jung jae is so good at showing his emotions and a bunch of the other actors, the sets were unbelievable even if most was cgi it looked very cool. I do get why some people don’t like it because the first season was a lot more like serious and showed a better story and the games were better I guess. but the director did good at casting T.O.P to “collect more viewers” iykwim, his scenes were unique for the show but i really enjoyed him in it. the soundtrack fitted well with the scenes, the end scenes left with a cliffhanger which intrigued me plus the “betrayal” of 001 to 456 was cool. overall, it is a very good show, good cast, well made and planned im very glad it was my first kdrama ❤️( well it wouldve been nice to see the first one before the second 🥲 )Was this review helpful to you?
Don't Trust Stranger
The story is the continuation of the 1st season where the main character wants to take revenge. Not only that, but the others who's survived also help him to find the squid game place in order to stop them since lot of people already dead by playing the game. The game is similar to 1st season but most of it are a new game.Was this review helpful to you?
Ring-a-ring-a ling
This season was fun as hell to watch. I was afraid that it would be a clone of season 1 and with ridiculous amount of fan service for a quick cash grab but it was the total opposite. The director for 10 years had this story written and was pushing it and it was rejected many times before beibg accepted by Netflix. The passion in the characters and storyline really shows. It's not too often that i get to enjoy a really well crafted passion project.I know lots of people arent enjoying this season because it doesn't have as many games as season 1, but in my honest opinion it would have been boring to see the exact same plotline all over again in season 2. Like I personally came for action, angst, character building, villian arc , psyclogical trauma and etc.
The games are fun not gonna lie which is why i got that darn Round and Round song stuck in my head. But I been having the most fun with the various characters and seeing how the interact on the screen with all the twist and turns.
I will say i wasnt as sad and heartbroken as season 1. I do miss the heartache and this season was fun that i only had 2 moments where i was. I hope season 3 adds back the angst.
Also STAN T.O.P ♡♡♡♡♡
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Welcome to the Thanos world
I love this season so much. Instead of Gi-hun being silly like he was during S1, he’s actually taking it for real. This season was a good mixture of goofy and serious from Thanos to Jun-hee, they really did their big one with this.Thanos carried to be honest. Yeah, he was an asshole but he was funny with it while the rest of his team (aka Nam-gyu, his boyfriend) were just plain out mean, especially to Min-su.
It also would’ve been nice to have a story with Mina for a good chunk of S2.
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I was NOT disappointed!
This was a PHENOMENAL follow-up to season 1. This season did NOT pull it's punches. I loved that "Seong" went toe-to-toe with The Recruiter. I loved all of the plot twists, especially with #011! I wondered how and why our male lead wound up back in The Game, and thought that the way he did was believable. I even correctly guessed some of the decisions of the characters, not because the series is predictable- it's DEFINITELY NOT- but because I picked up on a few subliminal clues. T.O.P. was GREAT! I really enjoyed watching him "eat up the screen" in a GOOD way.I was literally on the edge of my seat watching this season, just like the previous one. Good job cast and crew!
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My joy knew no bounds when I first got to know that season two was coming and the first episode would be released on December 26th.
New adventure, new learning ,new joy ,new excitement, new fear .But season one and season two are the things I'm most into I'm afraid it's this doll.
I have no shame in saying that after watching a few episodes of season one I was pretty scared and then sat down to watch season two.
I'm a big fan of Korean dramas I've watched so many Korean dramas so far Fifty percent had sad endings.
Korean dramas are like an addiction and Squid Game Season 1 and Season 2 are like getting into that addiction even more.
You might dread watching Squad Game Season 1 or Season Two episodes, but you can't quit.
This fear will make you more excited about what might happen next.
But what I hate the most is that season 2 is only being shown once a week
The problem I'm having with this is that I can't wait, I'd say Season 2 at least twice a week.
Seong Gi Hun, a.k.a Player 456, has reentered the Squid Game after winning at the conclusion of the previous game. Now armed with the knowledge of what the game is really about, he seeks to save the lives of other players and end the game once and for all. But those good intentions may fall flat in the face of millions of won.
Now let's see where the story goes
The funniest thing I found was the kiss scene in Player 230.
The way he kissed the voating button always gets me. That kiss seemed like it had so much feelings in it.😂
Squid Game Season 2 Another thing I find funny is Hyun Joo's iconic slap.The Slap was just so satisfying, it was the best thing she could do at that moment. such a smart character, she was also so claim and knew what to do at the critic moments.
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Enjoyed this season
No matter what others say, I personally enjoyed this season. Finished it in one go. I actually prefer this season more than the previous one. My stress level and anxiety were jumping up and down just like was T.O.P was jumping up and down in this series 😂. The story was very similar to the previous one (I mean the story of the characters). The leader participating, idontgiveafck type people dying, bad choices and betrayal. Witing eagerly for season 3.Was this review helpful to you?
It's squid game what do you think !?
"Squid Game Season 2 : 8/10 – A Bloody, Bombastic Sequel That Almost Lives Up to the Hype"🔥 WHY IT (MOSTLY) DELIVERS:
The new games – Even more twisted, creative, and visually insane than Season 1.
Return of Gi-hun – Lee Jung-jae’s rage-fueled revenge arc is chef’s kiss.
The bigger budget – Every frame looks like a dystopian painting.
💀 THE "OKAY, CHILL" MOMENTS:
The overstuffed plot – Too many new characters, not enough depth.
Some recycled twists – "Oh, another betrayal? Groundbreaking."
That one CGI fight – Video game cutscene vibes.
🎯 VERDICT:
"Like The Empire Strikes Back of death games—darker, messier, but still a hell of a ride." Watch if: You crave more societal rage and brutal set-pieces. Skip if: You hate unresolved cliffhangers (Season 3 is coming…).
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