Summary
Squid Gameseason 3 is officially confirmed, and while another outing is exciting news,the Netflix show’s renewal creates one undeniable problem for season 2.Squid Gameseason 2 will debuton the streamer on December 26, returning viewers to Gi-hun’s story after a three-year wait. Gi-hun vows revenge on the Front Man and everyone behind the Games at theend ofSquid Gameseason 1. And thefirst look atSquid Gameseason 2suggests he intends to pursue that end, even if it takes him right back to the titular tournament.
This is a thrilling setup forSquid Game’s sophomore season, but one has to wonder what the writers are planning to warrant a third and final outing. Season 2 makes sense after the first season left a few loose ends. However,season 3 raises questions about where the story could possibly go. It also creates an obstacle for the coming episodes to overcome, putting them in a difficult situation before they even premiere on Netflix.
8 Great Squid Game Season 2 Theories, Ranked By How Likely They Are To Come True
Squid Game season 1 left many loose ends for Gi-hun, so there are various avenues that the lead character could explore in Squid Game season 2.
Squid Game Season 3 Means Gi-hun & The Games Will Likely Survive Season 2
It Would Be Hard For The Netflix Series To Continue Without Either
The entire premise ofSquid Gameseason 2 revolves around Gi-hun seeking vengeance against the elites who run the Games, butthe confirmation of season 3 suggests both Gi-hun and the tournament will survive the next outing. After all, it’d be difficult for the Netflix series to continue without its main character. And if Gi-hun succeeds at destroying the Games in season 2, there’s no reason to continue the show beyond that. Needless to say, Netflix’s renewal heavily hints at where things are headed.
It’d be difficult for the Netflix series to continue without its main character. And if Gi-hun succeeds at destroying the Games in season 2, there’s no reason to continue the show beyond that.
Knowing the likely fates of Gi-hun and the Squid Games is disappointing, even if season 2 includes other major deaths in its run. If Gi-hun actually returns to the Games, such deaths won’t even be surprising. They’re par for the course, and viewers know it after season 1. Gi-hun’s fate is the big mystery in season 2 — and whether he’ll succeed at bringing down the Front Man and the organization he works for. The fact that he’s more likely to do so in season 3 creates a major stakes problem forSquid Game’s season 2 return.
Squid Game’s Season 3 Renewal Creates A Major Stakes Problem For Season 2
Viewers Won’t Be On Edge Knowing The Likely Outcome
Part of the reasonSquid Gameis such a hit is that its first season is genuinely surprising; it keeps viewers on edge from start to finish, constantly throwing surprises their way. Whether it’s major characters dying, the fact that the Squid Games are deadly in the first place, or Player 001 being behind the whole thing, there’s no shortage of twists to enjoy.Squid Gameseason 2 will have a much harder time shocking viewers, and its stakes will feel lower thanks to its season 3 renewal.
Barring a major twist at the end ofSquid Gameseason 2, Gi-hun will live to see the final outing. With viewers not anticipating any huge curveballs, December’s episodes ofSquid Gamewill feel less tense than season 1’s. The real series' real final showdown will no doubt be saved forSquid Gameseason 3. And the only way to fix this assumption is to completely upend viewer expectations — and that comes with its own set of risks.
There’s Only 1 Way Netflix Can Fix The Show’s Inevitable Stakes Issue
The only way Netflix can fixSquid Gameseason 2’s stakes issue is by including a major twist — one that totally changes the dynamic of the series heading into season 3. Since viewers will be expecting Gi-hun and the Games to last all three seasons, eliminating one of them would prove that no one and nothing is safe.It would reignite the suspense ofSquid Gameseason 1, going where few shows dare to. And depending on how it’s handled, it could get viewers even more interested and excited in the final outing.
Of course,TV shows that change their premiseare always taking a risk, and getting rid of Gi-hun could disappoint viewers if it’s done poorly. So, whileSquid Gameseason 2 must avoid being predictable, it also needs to ensure any curveballs are warranted. Renewing the series for season 3 forces it to walk a fine line. Hopefully,Squid Gamewill get it right and find a way to nail both of its upcoming seasons. After the success of season 1, the Netflix series deserves to go out on a high note.
Squid Game
Cast
Squid Game is a South Korean series released in 2021 that follows numerous financially struggling participants who are invited to partake in children’s games with deadly outcomes. As they compete, they vie for a substantial cash prize, all while navigating lethal challenges orchestrated by mysterious figures.
