Squid Game Season 3

Highly disappointed with such an ending!

Sadly my expectations were beyond high after last two seasons that somehow they were not being met after watching the last season... it was pretty dry. Out of subject and there were too many loopholes. You can say they didn't give any perfect end to the storyline... not justified that 6 to 7 people are being killed for some ordinary child who was not even in this world yet and trying to save her for human ground.. comeon you're putting your own life on the line for her.. in the end they gave her to Hwang as if he was married or wanting the child badly since long lol... His mother wasn't even present in any scene. Frontman played the game we know though why he is organizing them for no reason? He should go take a therapy or something man. I won't say more as it would give away spoilers but ending wasn't justified for all the characters somehow I felt lack of essence!! Won't recommend season 3 for a re-watch... Still as any other Squid game fan I want the series to come up with more seasons.. but they better should be good ones not alike to season 3!!

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Disappointing

I didn't have high expectations for this season, but honestly, wtf did I just watch?
The ending was terrible- I don't understand how Junho and the gangster guy are just acting like nothing happened, and that everything got solved, like no, it isn't. Also Junho's character pissed me of a lot( he wasted everyones time, didn't tell gihun what his brother looked like and he just let him go free without really trying like why did they make his character so ass in s2 and s3...)
Also, Gi-hun wanting to kill Dae-ho felt so out of character??? like I was expecting him to let him go because although he lied it's not like he had bad intentions but no he acc killed him and then a few eps later we get a flashback of Sae-byeok telling him he is not the type of person to kill others and so he decided not to but like bro you literally killed Dae-ho.

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What was the point?

I don't understand how a show could take such a nosedive. The first season of Squid Game was perfect, no one can disagree with that. We waited 4 years for season two. Despite its ups and downs, it was still a good season. However, I just don't understand how you can butcher such a great story. Like, what was the point of season 3? The whole point of the story was for Gi-Hun to end the games, but instead he just dies? Without finishing the job? I understand the message, money turns people into inhumane monsters, but like didn't you already portray that theme in season one? What's the point of repeating the same message. As for the story, every character got the ending they deserved in some way. In my opinion I think they should've left it at Season 1, instead of dragging it on into different sequels, like, an American Squid Game? What the hell is that? Literally makes no sense.

Dislikes:
Plot
Storytelling
Abandoned Plot Points

Likes:
Characters/Acting
Music

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A truly under appreciated piece of media

Despite the popular consensus, I think it was quite enjoyable, it’s been a while since I watched something this engaging.

Where to start with this one honestly. I feel like season 2 and season 3 are an unappreciated piece of media, and are miles better than season 1. To get to that conclusion we have to delve into what the show really represents, and what it’s really about. If I want to put it simply, squid game was always about men vs capitalism, and how it corners people and can change people, sometimes even make monsters out of them. Squid game season 2 and 3 does an amazing job at pushing the boundaries of how far can humanity’s greed can develop. Now that we’ve established this, let’s talk about a few points that I want to address.

Story: I have thoroughly enjoyed the story. The pacing felt a little bit mixed in my opinion, at first I loved it, since there was a bigger gap between the character’s deaths, so it gave us more time to get to know them, to make us attached, and actually care about those characters, which I thought was severely lacking from season 1. But towards the third season, I thought that the pacing became too fast for my liking and I didn’t necessarily agree with that choice. Besides the pacing the only gripes I have with the show are the detective’s storyline and soldier 11’s. They felt like they took up way too much time, and barely progressed anywhere, so they felt empty to say the least.

Characters: I have really enjoyed the characters this time around. We had a cast of colourful characters, with varying personalities, with their own internal strives and personalities. They felt engaging, interesting, and most importantly, alive. I also love the decision to make a few of the characters have some sort of relations with each other, it made some of the ethical dilemmas even better.

Ending: This is where I may lose some people, but I enjoyed the ending. I think it was a fitting last chapter for Gi Hun’s character. With his final act, he defied not only the games, but the ideologies/philosophical views of the ones who created the game. He proved that Humans are not playthings, nor racing horses. Humans are… kind, compassionate, selfish, selfless, cold, brave, greedy, two faced, hypocritical, guilty, innocent and so on… Humans are anything they choose to be, they are diverse, and they are living beings, not playthings. There are several complaints about the endings, mainly the fact that we did not learn anything new about the games, which I don’t mind all that much honestly. This trilogy was always the story of Gi Hun, not the games. It was a story of opposing philosophical/moral views. In the end, no matter how hard we try, the system in which we all are under will always win, because it’s designed that way. Unless the system itself doesn’t change, we can’t win.

On paper, I can understand how people can find the last 2 seasons underwhelming. But I also do believe that, they don’t see the bigger picture. As much as I don’t like to throw this around this, but the backlash that this show is getting is just more proof that media literacy is severely lacking. If you look at the show for what it really is, I think you’ll enjoy yourself, especially if you like to question morals sometimes. I gave it a 8 out of 10, and I’m excited for the next thing in the squid game universe, the potentials are endless, and I can’t wait to see more.

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Humans Are Not Horses

This was the finale to the Squid Game series. Will the games continue? It appears the ending left the possibility of a spin-off. Many did not like the 2nd or 3rd installment of Squid Game and felt there should have been nothing after the 1st series. It's true the 1st series landed with a bang. It's almost impossible to follow that with something as good. The writer took a different approach by focusing more on the characters working the game, the pursuit by the brother of the Front Man, and the psychological toll the games had on the character of 456. I felt the writer did the only logical thing by not trying to duplicate the 1st series, but go deeper into the story of the actual characters.

I mean what can you say about a series that presents a modern-day fight to the death for the entertainment pleasure of the elite wealthy? It's horrible, but not out of the question considering we live in a world where certain people can buy countries if they wanted. It hits a little too close to home, and it's a tragedy of modern life. I thought it was done well. The acting, the sets, everything was done really well. But the story really does leave me with an icky feeling. But then this isn't a feel-good type of drama.

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Starting off i see why people were disappointed about this season. Personally i really enjoyed to watch it and i liked it a lot but there were also many things to criticize about.

Some of the character deaths felt pretty rushed, for example i was very disappointed how early they killed Hyun-ju and many other characters. They kept the least interesting characters till the end but killed many of the fan favorites at the beginning! Speaking of killing there's no way someone could kill their own son for someone they have known for only few days??

I have very mixed opinions about the ending. I was sure that it wouldn't have happy ending (thankfully) but still Gi-huns death lowkey shocked me. I did NOT care for the winner but atleast it wasn't predictable i guess😭? And like Gi-hun was already depressed and probably wouldn't have stayed alive after the games.

Despite all the criticism i really liked to watch the season! The games were good (not as good as s2 games tho😞) and Yim Siwan is one of my favorite actors so I'm happy how much screentime he got🥹🙏🏻.

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Why Why Why

I love Squid Game not because I'm FOMO. But after watched the SG s3, I don't understand why the story need to keep the useless characters until the end. They only will die, and no storyline there. Why you guys kill Hyunju and Geumja earlier? If you preserve the characters until 2nd game or last game, atleast we can get character background.
Minsu have slight story about him and Thanos team, so it's a bit good. Myunggi is trash, he doesn't have storyline. We want atleast a story, not from filler character
And the final scene introduce about Squid Game US..so I hope the plot will be okay, I will try to support it

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Netflix needs to be held accountable for this mess

As I was watching this, I just found myself getting more and more disappointed as the episodes went on. First off, we were so invested in the characters and the storyline, and the ending felt like a complete slap in the face. By episode 3, I was already watching at 2x speed.

By the end, I was sitting there thinking, “Who are half of these people?” So many new faces got thrown in, and we were left with a bunch of characters I don’t even remember seeing before. It completely took the impact away from the people we actually cared about.

It was not the ending I wanted, but probably was quite realistic — but that’s not the issue. The problem is, this whole thing felt like a money grab from Netflix.

This show could’ve ended with grace in season 1. It was powerful, it had impact, and it left a mark. But of course, after its success, they saw dollar signs and gave us ‘2’ unnecessary seasons that dragged everything down.

We don’t need everything to be Americanised. We don’t need 523 seasons. Sometimes a story is better when it knows when to end. What a shambles.
And the non-Korean ‘VIP’ actors were insanely bad! Did they pick them off the street?!

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Started with greed, ended with humanity...

I didn't hate this season, nor its ending like most viewers did, but it left me with lingering thoughts. I think the ending was befitting of the drama's theme as well. Since the beginning, [Squid Games] was supposed to be about winning and becoming the last one standing. It could've been anyone, but Gi Hun's plot armor saved him as he's the main protagonist. In S2, most of them survived as if to lay a foundation for the sequel's bloody plot. (I mean, come on, it's THE SQUID GAMES!) S2 was a bit more 'lively' in a sense; not only about Gi Hun bringing hope to most of the players but also the music used since Ep1. He tried his best but in such an environment - with only a few weapons and comrades who agreed to fight off a huge 'organization' - the path ahead surely wouldn't be all flowers... It was realistic.

Now moving on to S3, the title of its last episode, "Humans are...", was a powerful message to its viewers, which can be interpreted into various meanings. Gi Hun didn't give up until the end. He strayed from his beliefs in the middle due to his guilt but he got back to his senses and fought with all his might. He tried to save lives from the very beginning and fulfilled the last wishes entrusted to him by the previous players without failure. He promised, and he kept his word.

The characters portrayed human nature in reality. We see all kinds of human beings in real life and Squid Games showed us exactly that. Not all people are like the male and female leads we see in K-dramas, and they change or do not change at all from WHO they are. When faced with d8ath, true colors surface.
Another message I got from watching this series is that no matter what you face in your 'journey', stick to your moral values. Even if you make a mistake, there's always a chance to turn back to correct yourself. It's a matter of choice.

If I have to describe the whole Squid Game series, S1 is like an appetizer, giving us a taste of what it looks like and how it goes by showing us the main protagonist's journey. S2 is like the main course, which led us through a path towards a hopeful future (with a mixture of sadness and fun). Finally, S3 is like a dessert served with some lemon and sprinkled spices instead of a huge sugary treat.

"We are not horses, we are humans. Humans are..."

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I was hooked but I have a lot of thoughts that I can't fully explain atm

I honestly did not like the ending but I understand the intention behind it. I was hoping for redemption but realistically, I guess money and power will always win.

One storyline that was pointless to me was guard 011. She was completely useless. She had no impact at all on anything that happened. Literally saved 1 man cause of his sick child but didn't care at all about the baby that's in the actual game.

333 also pissed me off so much. The part in the end when he went bat shit crazy and wanted to kill his daughter for money that's more than enough for all of them was just infuriating. I guess they had to show how much of an actual ahole he was for 222 to not trust him.

Tbh, the squid game was the least interesting game just like in the 1st season.

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Better than expected ...

After the incredible season one, it was always difficult for the continuing seasons to get high marks. I do think that season three proves itself worthy for a high score. In my opinion it was definitely better than season 2. The kids games used as sadistic weapons with the players were a good choice this time around, from Hide & Seek to Jump Rope. I think the most bizarre twist was the addition of a baby added during the game. That proved to be a bit twisted and problematic, especially for the surviving players.
I think the VIP group left a lot to be desired. I didn't care too much for them this time around. I thought the VIP's from season one were a much better fit for the series. That was definitely a negative for season three.
Reading some of the reviews, I see people were really a bit harsh, particularly toward the ending. I'm not sure what a better ending would have been. I was a bit disappointed in the way the two protagonists, #333 & #456 met their ending, but I thought Si Wan and Jung Jae did a great job with their characters. You knew it couldn't end happy ever after, so it was not so shocking that everyone dies. I was just hoping for the best for the two of them, which unfortunately didn't happen. The usual antagonists met their fate with some wicked death scenes, which of course they deserved. You were counting the minutes for #100 & #203 to get "eliminated".
Jun Ho seemed to be the one character with the happy ending, and why not ... after all, Ha Joon has been dragging his character through hell and back for three season, trying to get back to the island. That was the one bright spot at the conclusion. He even brought out the best in his brother, with his decision for the baby and the baby's winnings. Good for him!!!
I guess the final scene with In Ho (Brung Hun) leaves the window open a crack for a season four in the United States???
I guess we'll wait and see.

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Squid Game once again ends by showing greed and gluttony as a neverending circle.

I've been reading some reviews, and I can see that a lot of people really do not like this season. And I get it, I really do. But one thing I think a lot of reviewers are forgetting is that Squid Game was originally always penned as a one and done. It's Netflix who decided they wanted to run on the shows popularity and develop two more seasons, and while these seasons definitely aren't as strong as the first, they still showcase the running message and theme prominent throughout: that greed runs hidden deep in society and is like a poison lurking in its very veins. As much as Gi Hun hoped to challenge and break its cycle, it was always a losing game - especially for one man and a small group to achieve on their own.

Now don't get me wrong; there are parts of season 3 I didn't like. The VIP's are somehow more cringey than they were in the first season. Characters made decisions that didn't exactly work to the storylines benefit. Season 3 is not as strong as season 2 was, and in a way disappoints to deliver on the cliffhanger we were left with. 6 episodes both felt like too much and not enough to wrap up the threads we had. But as a whole, I personally didn't find season 3 as terrible as others have.

I think the ending with In Ho seeing the games continuing to recruit in America were to symbolise that it really didn't matter that the games we've been following came so close to being exposed, as there's likely many others hidden across the world that they would have likely retreated to. The suggestion on that has been planted on that since season 1, with both the VIP's coming from different countries and the discovery that these games have been ongoing and preying on people for years. While the introduction of Cate Blanchett certainly suggests the direction of an Americanised season of these games - and if I'm being honest, I'm really unsure how I feel about that - I think even without the obvious inclusion of promotion we wouldn't have found a 'happy' ending here, as such.

One of the things I did like is how despite not bringing down the games like he hoped to, Gi Hun's actions still seemed to spark some sense of thought in at least In Ho. While we see that In Ho sees a lot of himself in Gi Hun - especially in the flashback we get of his own experience in his own final game, and how he offers Gi Hun the same method he himself had to win - I think it's interesting how we see how the changes between them influence his decisions - such as leaving Jun Hui's baby with his brother, and giving Gi Hun's own winnings over to his own daughter. These are things that I don't think he would have done prior to season 2, but his time in the game and witnessing his opposites choices influenced him to do so. It doesn't change anything, In Ho is still as entangled in the games as he ever was, but it was another interesting show of his character arc from being a contestant to being the game host.

A lot of people won't be happy with this ending. It doesn't answer all the questions that many had over the years between seasons 1 and 2, and many will likely feel that it's a rehash of the same plot. But I think that's kind of the point of what was being told. As long as the rich and influential can continue to abuse those who are down on their luck or poor and they can escape punishment, they will do so. Squid Game is a commentary on how the one percent will continue to prey on others for their own fun and entertainment.

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