What’s worse than unknowingly entering a life or death competition with children’s games run by sadistic billionaires? Doing it twice. The first reactions have hit social media ahead of the release ofSquid GameSeason 2, and it promises to be even bigger and better than the first. Created by Hwang Dong-hyuk,Squid Game’s debut season was the smash hitno one was expecting, racing to the top of the streamer’s chart, dominating the pop-culture space, and very quickly being greenlit for two more seasons.
Several critics and members of the press have released their first opinions on Season 2 on X (formerly Twitter). While the official review embargo still stands until closer to the December 26 release date,Netflixclearly have confidence in the show’s second season (which has already been nominated for a Golden Globe before even being released)… and they are absolutely right to.According to the first reactions,Squid GameSeason 2 is a triumphant return, that features nerve-rackingly tense scenes and builds upon the mystery ahead of the third and final season.@RamasScreenwrote:
“SQUID GAME season 2 was a lot crazier than the first one. It even had its own “The Deer Hunter” moment that got me all on pins & needles, squeamish. This time it’s retribution-based & action-packed. Lee Jung-jae once again delivered a ferocious performance.”
@JournoAayuheld a similar opinion, describing Season 2 as “a masterstroke in escalating the stakes while delving deeper into the human psyche,” continuing, “The plot seamlessly intertwines high-octane action sequences with psychological mind games. Lee Jung-Jae is magnificent. It’s bigger and better.“Lee Jung-jae’s performance as Gi-hunis heavily praised in almost all the first reactions.@AshWHurstwrote:
“Squid Game S2 is a brilliant return for Netflix’s most popular show. The new cast is magnificent, and Lee Jung-jae puts in another masterful performance. There’s so many amazing action sequences. It’s well worth the wait. Get hyped!”
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Season 2 ofSquid Gamesees Gi-hun returnto the titular games to save the other players and take down the secret billionaires controlling them. As well as new games for the players to survive,Squid GameSeason 2 features a brand-new dorm room. In Season 1, the dorm was the sight of a massacre, as the players were tasked with culling their competitors. But, Season 2 is upping the ante.
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The dorm has now been split in half, with players voting on whether to continue playing or not. The side with the fewest votes will be killed. This is likely what@GermainLussierwas referring to in their reaction. As well as praising Season 2 for going “above and beyond to give us new twists, scenarios, games, and more,” they also teased a culling event, with the word “Thanos.” They wrote:
“A smart, fun continuation to the story that sets up a big S3 finale. Also one word: Thanos.”
Squid GameSeason 2 debuts on Netflix on June 18, 2025.This is the penultimate season, as Hwang Dong-hyuk hasalready written the third season, which is expected to bring the global phenomenon to a definitive end.
Squid Game
In Squid Game, a mysterious invitation to join a competition is sent to people at risk who are in dire need of money. Four hundred fifty-six participants from all walks of life are locked into a secret location where they play games to win 45.6 billion won. Games are selected from traditional Korean children’s games, such as Red Light and Green Light, but the consequence of losing is death. To survive, competitors must choose their alliances carefully - but the further they go in the competition, the more likely betrayal will rear its ugly head.
