Squid Game Season 3 – When a Masterpiece Becomes a Mess
There’s a reason some stories should end after one powerful season—and Squid Game is a perfect example of that. Season 1 was a cultural phenomenon. It had everything: emotional depth, brutal tension, smart writing, unforgettable characters, and meaningful social commentary. But after that? The spark was gone. Season 2 was already a step down, and Season 3 sadly just throws more garbage into the pile without offering anything fresh.
Let’s be honest—Squid Game was never about just violence or flashy games. It was about desperation, humanity, survival, and hard moral choices. But in Season 3, all of that is lost. The soul of the story—the games—feels like an afterthought. The suspense is dull, the stakes don’t feel real, and worst of all, the script is empty.
Let’s talk about the main lead: Lee Jung-jae was phenomenal in Season 1. But here? His character is a shadow of what he once was. After all this buildup of revenge and planning, what do we get? A half-baked mission, no strategy, no backup plans, and no emotional punch. He has money, time, and motive—but the writing makes him look unprepared and clueless. His character deserved better, and as the audience we deserved better too.
Then there’s Wi Ha-joon—one of the key figures of Season 1. And yet, in two seasons of buildup, what has he done? Nothing memorable. He’s barely present and contributes almost nothing to the plot. If the writers had nothing meaningful for him to do, he might as well have stayed dead in Season 1. It’s painful to see such a great character wasted.
As for the new cast—they’re fine. But that’s the problem. Just fine. They do the same things the first-season cast did, but with less emotional connection. There’s no one you’re truly rooting for or afraid to lose. Everything just feels like recycled drama with no weight behind it.
Final thoughts:
Season 2&3 has one thing going for it: hype. But hype without story is hollow. Instead of giving us smarter games, deeper characters, or better stakes, it repeats the same formula without emotion. A sequel should add value. This one does not. It feels like a brand being stretched too far for views, rather than a story being told with care.
One thing I really want to mention is Season 3, Episode 2—the game in this episode is on another level. It was intense, creative, and genuinely exciting to watch. This single episode reminded me why people loved Squid Game in the first place. It stands out completely from the rest of the season and gives the audience something truly gripping. Because of this episode alone, I’m giving one extra star.
For me, Squid Game should have ended with Season 1—a masterpiece. The rest? Just unnecessary noise.
Let’s be honest—Squid Game was never about just violence or flashy games. It was about desperation, humanity, survival, and hard moral choices. But in Season 3, all of that is lost. The soul of the story—the games—feels like an afterthought. The suspense is dull, the stakes don’t feel real, and worst of all, the script is empty.
Let’s talk about the main lead: Lee Jung-jae was phenomenal in Season 1. But here? His character is a shadow of what he once was. After all this buildup of revenge and planning, what do we get? A half-baked mission, no strategy, no backup plans, and no emotional punch. He has money, time, and motive—but the writing makes him look unprepared and clueless. His character deserved better, and as the audience we deserved better too.
Then there’s Wi Ha-joon—one of the key figures of Season 1. And yet, in two seasons of buildup, what has he done? Nothing memorable. He’s barely present and contributes almost nothing to the plot. If the writers had nothing meaningful for him to do, he might as well have stayed dead in Season 1. It’s painful to see such a great character wasted.
As for the new cast—they’re fine. But that’s the problem. Just fine. They do the same things the first-season cast did, but with less emotional connection. There’s no one you’re truly rooting for or afraid to lose. Everything just feels like recycled drama with no weight behind it.
Final thoughts:
Season 2&3 has one thing going for it: hype. But hype without story is hollow. Instead of giving us smarter games, deeper characters, or better stakes, it repeats the same formula without emotion. A sequel should add value. This one does not. It feels like a brand being stretched too far for views, rather than a story being told with care.
One thing I really want to mention is Season 3, Episode 2—the game in this episode is on another level. It was intense, creative, and genuinely exciting to watch. This single episode reminded me why people loved Squid Game in the first place. It stands out completely from the rest of the season and gives the audience something truly gripping. Because of this episode alone, I’m giving one extra star.
For me, Squid Game should have ended with Season 1—a masterpiece. The rest? Just unnecessary noise.
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