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Season 1 – Squid Game

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Hundreds of cash-strapped contestants accept an invitation to compete in children's games for a tempting prize, but the stakes are deadly.
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Squid Game — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Squid Game's unflinching brutality is not for the faint of heart, but sharp social commentary and a surprisingly tender core will keep viewers glued to the screen - even if it's while watching between their fingers.

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Elamin Abdelmahmoud BuzzFeed News 04/05/2022
Squid Game is effective at pulling you in. By the middle of the first episode, viewers are plunged into a world that’s as repulsive as it is gripping, complete with masked villains and hapless antiheroes ... Go to Full Review Verne Gay Newsday 12/13/2021
2.5/4
"Squid Game'' is a well-produced thriller with a couple of decent twists and a whole lot of violence. Go to Full Review Beth Webb Empire Magazine 12/13/2021
4/5
Its messages hit like a sledgehammer to the head, yet this vibrant, vicious series holds a surprisingly big heart at its core. A winning blend of spectacle and sentiment. Go to Full Review Joe Lipsett Horror Queers Podcast 01/10/2025
4.5/5
The razor sharp critiques mesh surprisingly well with the entertaining and brutal games, creating a compelling and binge-worthy series that deservedly found a huge international audience. Go to Full Review Archi Sengupta LeisureByte.com 12/26/2024
4.5/5
Squid Game is a highly thrilling series that keeps you at the edge of your seat throughout. Go to Full Review Jae-Ha Kim Teen Vogue 07/26/2023
3.5/4
“Squid Game” is a social allegory informed by Korean history. There’s more to the game than gambling and violence. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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R. F. F @RT36265540 4d Perfect capitalist dystopian gut-wrenching drama that shows how meaningless "voluntary participation" is in a system designed to produce abject desperation and debt slavery. A great introduction to class war for those who don't yet have the stomach for it. See more Chris P @Xiao_Proxies Apr 14 Squid Game is an innovative and powerful series that redefines what survival dramas can be. Its first season is a near-perfect blend of psychological tension, social commentary, and visual storytelling. The premise is simple, yet its execution is brutal, emotional, and unforgettable. Season 2 expands the universe while maintaining a strong narrative flow. It's admittedly less shocking than the debut, but that's to be expected now that the concept is familiar. Still, it adds interesting layers to the lore and gives more depth to certain characters, keeping the story engaging and suspenseful. Season 3 may not land every moment with the same emotional weight as its predecessors, and the finale could feel less satisfying for some. However, it's far from a misstep. In the end, Squid Game remains a standout in modern TV, even if later seasons show minor inconsistencies. The boldness of its vision and the strength of its execution more than make up for it. See more hamsterdam T. @RT63045440 Apr 12 This is what a show needs to be. Perfect mix of greed, horror, and revenge. My favorite show 10/10. See more Mary L. @Gramof9 Feb 20 IT IS AMAZING AND WHY DOESNT IT HAVE 1000000000000 See more Stipe U @Stipe Feb 13 Flawless, worth the watch See more Sergio M @NanoFurioso Jan 29 Es bastante buena, es entretenida, una trama interesante, es una serie fresca y que te engancha, los personajes son buenos, y ha creado una tendencia. Una de esas series que tienes que ver casi que por presion social pero que merece mucho la pena. See more Read all reviews
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Lee Jung-jae

Seong Gi-Hun

Park Hae-soo

Sang-woo

Oh Yeong-su

Oh Il-nam

Wi Ha-joon

Joon-ho

Jung Ho-yeon

Sae-byeok

Heo Sung-tae

Jang Deok-su

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 17, 2021 Red Light, Green Light Hoping to win easy money, a desperate Gi-hun agrees to take part in an enigmatic game; not long into the first round, unforeseen horrors unfold. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 17, 2021 Hell Split on whether to continue or quit, the group holds a vote; their realities in the outside world may prove to be just as unforgiving as the game. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 17, 2021 The Man With the Umbrella A few players enter the next round, which promises equal doses of sweet and deadly; Jun-ho sneaks his way inside. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 17, 2021 Stick to the Team As alliances form among the players, no one is safe in the dormitory after lights out; the third game challenges Gi-hun's team to think strategically. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 17, 2021 A Fair World Gi-hun and his team take turns keeping guard through the night; the masked men encounter trouble with their co-conspirators. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 17, 2021 Gganbu Players pair off for the fourth game; Gi-hun grapples with a moral dilemma; Sang-woo chooses self-preservation; Sae-byeok shares her untold story. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 17, 2021 VIPs The Masked Leader welcomes VIP guests to the facility for a front-row viewing of the show; in the fifth game, some players crack under the pressure. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 17, 2021 Front Man Ahead of the last round, distrust and disgust run deep among the finalists; Jun-ho makes a getaway, determined to expose the game's secrets. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 17, 2021 One Lucky Day The final round presents another cruel test, but, this time, how it ends depends on just one player; the game's creator steps out of the shadows. Details

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Season Info

Director
Hwang Dong-hyuk
Screenwriter
Hwang Dong-hyuk
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Korean
Release Date
Sep 17, 2021
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