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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..."
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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