El juego del calamar

The first season of Squid Game was nothing short of groundbreaking, earning a well-deserved 9/10. It introduced a rich tapestry of characters, with Kang Sae-byeok and Song Gi-hun standing out as particularly memorable. The script masterfully balanced suspense and emotional storytelling, making viewers deeply invested in the characters' fates. The "games" were not only creative and thrilling but also served as a sharp critique of societal structures, keeping audiences hooked from start to finish.

Unfortunately, the second season was a significant letdown, feeling like a pseudo-disaster in comparison. The script was riddled with illogical moments, and the plot lacked depth, becoming one of the most boring narratives I've ever watched. Character development was virtually nonexistent, with the main character devolving into a dull, idiotic, and delusional shadow of their former self. The acting ranged from mediocre to outright poor, further diminishing the season's impact.

The games, once the heart-pounding highlight of the series, were uninspired and poorly executed, lacking the cinematic flair that made the first season unforgettable. It felt as though the creators had run out of ideas, delivering a predictable and frustratingly shallow storyline.

While the first season showcased the best of Squid Game's potential, the second tarnished its legacy. I've tried to overlook the second season's flaws, but its glaring issues make it hard to hold onto my initial admiration. What once felt like a solid 9/10 show now struggles to even reach a 7/10. The magic of Squid Game was in its originality and emotional resonance, and the second season failed to capture either.

After hearing about all the hype and seeing it was one of the most watched series in the entire world I finally found time to watch Squid Game. I have to admit that I had fun watching it and was very entertained throughout the entire season. It's about hundreds of contestants (who are all down on their luck and need money) that are asked to play children's games for an shot at winning a lot of money, 45.6 billion won (about 33 million dollars). The only thing is these children games are now all deadly and the last contestant standing wins all the money. It will pull you into its world and before you know it you'll be hooked. It's a thriller with lots of twists and lots of violence. This is a show that will stay in your mind long after you watched it. I know it's already been renewed for another seasons so I hope they can keep the same magic they had for season one.

Just watched whole 9 episodes and my favorite was the 6th, Gganbu. Not perfect nor a masterpiece, but this is very well made and provides a certain level of emotional experience. The overall show was far beyond things that were shown in trailer. Very well directed, performed, and finding its own unique points from the genre mixture of various references such as Gambling Apocalypse : Kaiji, Battle Royale, and so on. Just hope all others enjoy this show not only in Korea but also everywhere!

Ps. Even to Korean ears, VIPs' English conversations were not well written nor performed. I think the drama could stand well enough without their presence and save the budget.

I loved it but three last episodes killed the vibe.

Squid Game. Wow.

Korean.

Best description? Uncomfortably genius!

(Kind of disturbing - small warning but still)

I mean there are some elements of The Game and Hunger Games, but this is bigger, more catastrophic in a different way, more clever, plays on psychological aspects, with a touch of closeness between some participants. Its intensely catchy and totally insane.

Its set in a today's society with participants being people in economic trouble who owes a lot of money, mostly from gambling, and about their desperation. Great actors too!!

They even include a very dark business of todays world - but I wont reveal anything here.

Although its brutal - its more brutal in what's actually going on, and what's happening - than being graphically brutal.

And you will sit there and feel lots of things - scared and somewhat freaked out as well, and as I said: its Uncomfortably geniusly made in my opinion.

If you're looking for something different that will get your HR rising, try this one! *Handclaps*