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Season 2 – Squid Game: The Challenge

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Inspired by the TV series, "Squid Game," real-life contestants compete in a series of high-stakes children's games in pursuit of a $4.56 million cash prize; their strategies will be put to the test, while competitors are eliminated around them.
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Squid Game: The Challenge — Season 2

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Hannah J Davies Guardian Nov 4
2/5
For a brief moment, I do consider whether Squid Game: The Challenge could be so bad that it is good, but I think that would be letting its makers off too lightly. Go to Full Review
Joel Keller Decider Nov 7
While there are still aspects of Squid Game: The Challenge we don’t love, like how the eliminated contestants are “killed,” we liked how the producers made the early stages of the competition more intimate and personal. Go to Full Review
Charles Hartford But Why Tho? Nov 5
7/10
Strong personality clashes and creative twists to the show’s challenges deliver, even when the series leans in too heavily to the shock and pain of sudden, yet inevitable betrayals. Go to Full Review
Milo Pope metro.co.uk Nov 4
3.5/5
So although Squid Game: The Challenge does make me queasy and uncomfortable – just like the drama does – that in itself is a powerful thing, and it deserves to be seen. Go to Full Review
Pramit Chatterjee Digital Mafia Talkies Nov 4
1/5
I don’t recommend giving this reality show (or any reality show for that matter) a watch. If you watch it anyway, do remember that you were warned. Go to Full Review
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Ella A @59gavra 5d The appeal here is that this show reflects society, some are good, some are bad and some are just horrible. See more Kit L @Kitz_Editz123435 Jul 28 Ok. Liked the set and the effort that they put into the film but they just executed it so badly. See more Kit T @Kitz_Editz123 Jul 26 Ok. Liked the set and the effort that they put into the film but they just executed it so badly. See more Johann D. M @Johann33 May 20 CHAOTIC, BUT STILL ADDICTIVE!!! This second season of the British reality competition series inspired by the South Korean phenomenon Squid Game is once again full with alliances, betrayals, manipulations, and emotionally charged eliminations, and the competition becomes even more dramatic. Just like the first season, it is impossible not to question how much of the drama is authentic and how much is shaped for television, because some moments feel almost too perfectly crafted to be real. Still, the show remains ridiculously entertaining and bingeable. The games continue to create nerve-racking tension, even if some of the newer challenges are not as memorable or iconic as before. See more Vanessa V @Vanessa94 Jan 31 Scripted and the winner was so undeserving! She kept talking about karma and people attacking her, when they literally just retaliated against her attacks! She played the victim card and was so selfish and acted entitled. See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Jan 13 Squid Game: The Challenge season two builds confidently on what worked in the first season, delivering more depth, more creativity, and a much larger cast of personalities. The challenges feel more layered this time, forcing players to rely not just on physical ability, but strategy, patience, and social awareness. That added complexity makes the season more engaging and unpredictable. However, with more players comes more chaos. This season is filled with stubborn, stingy, and sometimes downright ridiculous behavior, which fuels the drama but can also become frustrating to watch. Some strong competitors were eliminated in ways that felt unfair or unnecessary, especially when they were targeted despite playing smart, honest games. While the winner earned the title within the rules of the game, the outcome still feels disappointing. There were several contestants who felt far more deserving and played with more integrity. That said, it is a game of chance, manipulation, and survival. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 4, 2025 Six Legs When 456 new players enter the competition, they quickly learn why every second will count; a nerve-wracking pentathlon whittles down the field. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 4, 2025 Catch The players face a moral quandary about their weakest links; as meal time approaches, they get a tasty treat, but in this game, there's always a catch. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 4, 2025 The Doll With everything on the line, revealing which players will drop the ball; a mysterious object appears in the dormitory, sparking a flurry of strategy and suspicion. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 4, 2025 Mingle A bold bet forces everyone to choose sides; a frantic game of Mingle slams the door on key alliances; the players discover the high price of rebellion. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 11, 2025 Sacrifice A head-to-head game forces tearful sacrifices and goodbyes; a trio of leaders emerge in the dormitory, but will sweet perks put a target on their backs? Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 11, 2025 Ups & Downs After a contender overplays their hand, nobody wants to be the odd player out; who will climb ahead in the next game and who will slide to elimination? Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 11, 2025 Trust Emotions boil over during a dicey race to survive; as rivalries intensify, the players enter the "Circle of Trust" for a ruthless game of truth and lies. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 11, 2025 Faith The players put on their best poker faces, but who will bluff their way to victory? A deceptively simple game determines who will advance to the finale. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 18, 2025 Red Light Green Light In the $4.56 million showdown, the finalists suit up for a winner-take-all edition of "Red Light, Green Light" with a life-changing prize. Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
Nicola Brown, John Hay, Tim Harcourt, Stephen Lambert, Stephen Yemoh, Toni Ireland, Anna Kidd, Louise Peet, Nia Yemoh
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Reality
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 4, 2025
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