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Not every story needs a sequel.
Just like what Seong Gi Hun should've done, Squid Game should've taken its winnings while it was on top, left things as they were in season one, and never looked back.
Season two and three (they honestly should've just been combined into one season) focused too much on casting famous faces and not enough on giving these new faces some depth. With the exception of one new character who made an impression (iykyk), these two seasons lacked compelling characters with relatable or emotionally impactful backstories. Unsurprisingly, well-written characters are the heart and soul of any good story. Everything here was surface-level, and as a result the entire story suffered. Why should we be emotionally invested in these characters' well-being and mourn their deaths if we don't even know who they are as people?
This season gave too much screentime to the VIPs — they were the worst characters and actors in this entire show. I don't know how it was possible, but they managed to come off as both stiff and cartoonish simultaneously. They made an insufferable season even more unbearable with their presence.
And I'm just a viewer, so the writers should know better than me: more brutal deaths + crazier obstacle courses ≠ good. Bigger don't always mean better. I am tired of these repetitive sequels that recycle old plots from the originals only to give them disappointing "twists" for the sake of pumping out new content and easy cash grabs. A lot happened between season two and three, and at the same time, no progress was made at all. Season 3, Episode 8 should've hit me harder, but instead, I was left feeling regretful for the time I've wasted here. Because seriously, after all the struggles and sacrifices, what was it all for?
I don't know who to blame — the writer, Netflix, or just capitalism as a whole — but Squid Game ironically became one of those greedy players in the game who foolishly risk it all by gambling for more... only to end up losing everything. Money really is the root of all evil.
It is unfortunate that while Squid Game season one started off with a bang, season three ended with a whimper.
Season two and three (they honestly should've just been combined into one season) focused too much on casting famous faces and not enough on giving these new faces some depth. With the exception of one new character who made an impression (iykyk), these two seasons lacked compelling characters with relatable or emotionally impactful backstories. Unsurprisingly, well-written characters are the heart and soul of any good story. Everything here was surface-level, and as a result the entire story suffered. Why should we be emotionally invested in these characters' well-being and mourn their deaths if we don't even know who they are as people?
This season gave too much screentime to the VIPs — they were the worst characters and actors in this entire show. I don't know how it was possible, but they managed to come off as both stiff and cartoonish simultaneously. They made an insufferable season even more unbearable with their presence.
And I'm just a viewer, so the writers should know better than me: more brutal deaths + crazier obstacle courses ≠ good. Bigger don't always mean better. I am tired of these repetitive sequels that recycle old plots from the originals only to give them disappointing "twists" for the sake of pumping out new content and easy cash grabs. A lot happened between season two and three, and at the same time, no progress was made at all. Season 3, Episode 8 should've hit me harder, but instead, I was left feeling regretful for the time I've wasted here. Because seriously, after all the struggles and sacrifices, what was it all for?
I don't know who to blame — the writer, Netflix, or just capitalism as a whole — but Squid Game ironically became one of those greedy players in the game who foolishly risk it all by gambling for more... only to end up losing everything. Money really is the root of all evil.
It is unfortunate that while Squid Game season one started off with a bang, season three ended with a whimper.
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