Enjoyed the fun ride so muchhhh
While some may find the second season slightly less captivating than the first, I believe it's an equally impressive achievement. The masterful reveal of the antagonist's true identity and their constant shifting allegiances throughout the game create a thrilling and unpredictable narrative.The lack of poignant moments compared to the first season is noticeable, but the series still effectively delivers on its premise and leaves viewers craving more. The second season deserves a perfect 10/10 score for its innovative writing, engaging gameplay, and ability to keep me hooked until the very end.
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Incomplete and unfinished.
Squid Game S2 introduces a lot of new characters and new plotlines, but it doesn't do enough to make these elements fully engaging. Many of the new players are undeveloped, and their motivations are not explored as deep as they could have been. The pacing begins to slow down in certain episodes and loses some tension that made the first season so good.…While the season offers some surprises, most of the twists are way more predictable then S1, making the shock value not as strong as before.
This season is still pretty engaging but it doesn't live up to the expectations set by the first season (but most sequels don't). It maintains the suspense and high-stakes but struggles with pacing, character development, and predictability. The season is solid but it doesn't offer the same level of impact or originality that made the first season a cultural phenomenon.
I think the people working on Squid Game realized how well the first season went so they're trying to drag on the plot for as long as possible. If you asked me, I wouldn't recommend this season to anyone, unless you're looking for a sequel of a sequel (season 3).
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This Series Cast Is Just Full Of A Bunch Of Evil People
the casting they chosen for this series is disgusting. the story and everything was fine but the WAY y'all played out Thanos character just like T.O.P irl situation then continues to added cast members that has been in trouble for r@pe,s@,@buse,etc. is nasty as hell. please do your best next season because I already hate the cast idea, just simply try not to use such controversial cast for this whole series /or if you create a new crazy survival game series. my god I wish to never watch something like this now because of itWas this review helpful to you?
A Nice Continuation, But Not the Same Magic
I remember being ecstatic watching this for the first time, and I still think it’s good. The main issue with this season is the feeling that we’ve seen all of this before, just better. All of the elements from the past season are still good, but aren’t as strong. I also think something it struggles with is that it doesn’t flesh out the characters’ stories as well as the first season. We know they’re all here for money, but we aren’t made aware of the specific reasons. The characters simply aren’t as compelling as the first batch, and there are way more. My favorite characters were Gi-hun’s team pretty much. Gong Yoo’s cameo was one of the best parts.Favorite Episode: Bread and Lottery (S2E1)
Standout Performances: Gong Yoo, Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Park Sung-hoon, Kang Ha-neul
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This season can make the story ended with a longer episodes.
I don't know why it should be forced for a 3rd season. I think it could be that the rebellion against the front man and the team could be done in just 1 season. If we have to wait for another season with a long period of time (about a year) after season 2 released, people might forget the story. Characters who die at the end of the episode were not the iconic characters, they can be the forgettable characters. That's the only thing that makes me wonder.For the acting skill of the actors and actress were excellent! Even Jo Yuri, the rookie actress, makes an impact story and character. The support roles such as Won Ji An (No. 380), Kim Shi Eun (No. 095), and even Oh Dal Soo (Captain Park) were ate! But the make up..... Why weren't they given the same shabby & disheveled makeup as in the first season?
The musics are so obsessed!
Imo, this season is kinda safe for kids (10-15 y.o) to watch. Unlike the first season which contained 18+ scene. Well, that's my + point for the story.
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Squid Game Season 2: A Bold Follow-Up with New Thrills
Here comes the highly anticipated Season 2!First of all, despite the negative opinions I’ve seen here and there, I really enjoyed this season—even more than the first.
The first two episodes focus on Seong Gi Hun’s hunt for the Recruiter. I particularly liked these episodes because they clearly show Seong Gi Hun's determination and the massive resources he uses to track him down. The three-year time jump was necessary for the drama's coherence, especially considering the actor’s visible aging, which ties perfectly to the trauma of Squid Game that still haunts him. Gong Yoo is phenomenal as the Recruiter, playing the villain to perfection by showing no emotion whatsoever. The game has consumed him so much that it makes you question if he’s even human.
The collaboration between Seong Gi Hun and Jun Ho (somehow alive by sheer luck?) is established, and the games begin.
The two new games are well-designed, adding tension and focusing much more on teamwork and the mental aspects of survival. The new voting rule after each game is brilliant, introducing an additional layer of strategy and tension among the players.
This season introduces characters reminiscent of Season 1: a close friend to Seong Gi, a literal lunatic (like Thanos), the crazy one, and the "different" character (Ali in Season 1, Hyeon Ju in Season 2). Even Player 001’s counterpart appears, a worker in the Squid Game system—it’s surprising Seong Gi doesn’t make the connection at all....
Meanwhile, we follow Kang No Eul working behind the scenes of Squid Game as one of the triangles. It’s always fascinating to see the game from an outsider’s perspective, though his role hasn’t been fully explored yet, much like Hwang Jun Ho, who’s been aimlessly circling the same plotline since the games began. To make matters worse, there’s a traitor in the team… Things might have gone differently if Jun Ho had just told Seong Gi the Front Man’s identity at the start of the season!
Also, the rebellion against the pink-suited soldiers is honestly badass.
On top of that, the production quality remains outstanding, with great actors, beautifully detailed sets, an impactful soundtrack, and top-notch special effects.
This season is clearly part one of a setup for Season 3, laying a solid foundation for future developments. I can’t wait to see where it goes next!
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A continuation of the global phenomenom
I really liked the continuation of Squid Games, but... it's not better than season 1.Season 1 was definitely scarier but the visuals were stunning as usual.
+ I loved the 001 and 456 relation(ship)! It's my favourite aspect of the second season, cause it gives a sense of mystery and creates a very interesting bond between them,
+ new characters that gives the show a new spotlight,
+ GI HUN'S DEVELOPMENT.
- I liked the first season games more :')
- it tends to be slightly repetitive,
- I didn't like the "finding the island" plot part - it felt unnecesary.
Overall, I'm glad that the continuation exists. Can't wait to see the ending.
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better than season 1
To me, season 1 was brutal but didn’t explore the characters very deeply. Season 2, on the other hand, focused much more on the personal stories of the people who took part in the deadly competition — characters like Thanos, MG Coin, his pregnant girlfriend, the transgender contestant, the old lady and her son who was in debt because of gambling, and others. For me, that’s exactly why season 2 was better.Was this review helpful to you?
Different direction from season 1 - lower your expectation
LIKEThe games all of them and I learnt something new on the rock paper ssiscors - quite cool
DISLIKE
Not actually dislike but because season 2 is to lay a foundation to be linked to season 3 hence at times some episodes may be boring
MUSIC - not to my liking
Five stars
REWATCH VALUE
Five for now
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A Surprise, and a Delightful One!
Do not listen to the negative masses, I was flabbergasted when I did.It's a pretty known fact to everyone and their mother, that the first season hit of Squid Game was a well-rounded, self-concluded thriller series that needed to continuation. It has appeared that all plot threads have resolved, the conflict, for the most part has been settled, and of course, the climax the show was leading up to hit all the right screws. But to most people's shock, this reveal of there being a sequel in the works shock so many fans to bits, what seemed like a page turned on everything the series amounted to, classic Netflix strikes again with their complete utter failure of desperate attempts at milking up yet another fandom to the bones.
Oh, man was I wrong and so were so many other people.
Season 2 breaks stereotypes, it’s a massive hit and a proud torch bearded of what the everything the first season perfected and more. More games, more characters, more conflicts, and most of all, more twists. It was a York-New-ean classic that keeps you begging for more at every turn of event, as harsh as may they be.
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i can't stop thinking, why did player 456 re-enter the game as a player. if he wanted to dismantle the game, he could have become a guard pink (i think it would be safer for his life). the game in this season is very exciting, there is a game that requires team cohesion that makes the heart beat when watching it. there is a shooting scene between the pink guard and the player. this 2nd season is no less exciting than season 1. it's just that i think the storyline is hanging, which should have ended with a woww ending.Was this review helpful to you?
Half a decent sequel to the first Season.
Season 2 is engaging but not as complete as Season 1.It's got the suspense, the thrills of the game, and the fast moving plot like Season 1 (not a single episode was irrelevant to the plot and it's always hitting you with progression!).
My only issue with Season 2 is that it was sliced down the middle of the story and ended abruptly as they have decided to release a Season 3 which seems to just be a Season 2.5. They gave us lesser episodes in Season 2 than in Season 1! Netflix come on, we paid money for your inflated subscription plan. Give use a complete story at least. Don't just split Season 2 into 2 parts and call the 2nd one Season 3!
Do I recommend this thrill ride? Yes, if you can take a cliffhanger and the wait for Season 3. On it's own it's not very satisfying due to the way Season 2 ended.
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