Spoof Trailer: Squid Game Season 2

After three years of waiting, we finally received Squid Game: Season 2.

And?

Although it features an interesting variety of characters, and explores new games, it still feels unfinished and boring.

The plot itself is really confusing, and seemingly unfinished, as I really did not know, whether I should laugh or feel sad at the same time. In my opinion, mixing drama with comedy can't really work well, unless perfectly executed. And here, it clearly was not.

The cliffhanger at the very end of the seventh episode was to me, confusing and mostly, unnecessary.

The difference between the first and second season is quite large, and I sincerely do hope that Netflix will do something with it in the upcoming third season.

Simply put, Squid Game: Season 2 has a lot of wasted potential.

Let me make a different point in this review. There has never been any critique to the capitalist system on squid game, as some may have thought. Ruthless rich exploting people's despair and need for money, much like the current capitalism. The systems that forces us to fight against each other, the poors against the poors. The surveillance and control to manipulate us, and whatever you may see from this game. This was just a delusion. This season is so bad that it even ruins some of the meanings of the first season. There is indeed a huge blind spot in the plot. The protagonist Seong Gi-hun can't be so dumb. It is, make no mistake, but it cannot be this one. He accepts passively all the game to see people dying, losing the possibility to end the game only for a bunch of votes and HE HAS NEVER THOUGHT TO OFFER TO PAY OTHER PLAYERS'S DEBTS WITH ALL HIS DIRTY UNSPENT BILLIONS? This was a much obvious, but meaningful plot. Not apathy first and gunfires later but redemption for all. This is the squid game the world will never watch.

They didn't even develop the antagonists. THERE IS NO INTEREST ON THE RICH WHO ARE FUNDING AND ENJOYING SQUID GAME? No, there is no effort to explore this fundamental aspect, at all. Completely untouched and forgotten. This is even more disappointing.

The rest has been already said: poor plot, bad games, slow, redundant patterns, irrelevant stories, stupid final, and so many other flaws and missed opportunities.

The success of the first season seems now undeserved. The writers were not genius. It was all just pure, meaningless entertainment.

The first season of Squid Game was a groundbreaking cultural phenomenon. Its razor-sharp social commentary, compelling characters, and intense survival games captured the hearts of millions around the globe. It set the bar incredibly high for storytelling in the thriller genre. Unfortunately, Squid Game Season 2 not only fails to meet those expectations but also undermines much of what made the first season so memorable.

From the start, the second season struggles to recapture the magic of its predecessor. The plot feels forced and overly convoluted, relying on contrived twists and recycled ideas from the first season. Instead of building on the philosophical and moral dilemmas that made the first season so impactful, Season 2 opts for unnecessary complexity and shallow attempts at shock value. The result is a narrative that feels disjointed and hollow, lacking the emotional depth that made the original so compelling.

The character development, one of the strongest aspects of the first season, is glaringly absent. New characters are introduced, but few are given enough time or depth to resonate with the audience. Meanwhile, returning characters feel like mere shadows of their former selves, stripped of the nuances that made them relatable. Their decisions often seem out of character, driven by the plot rather than organic growth.

Visually, the series retains its trademark aesthetic, but even the dazzling production design and intense game sequences can't save the season from feeling like an empty spectacle. The tension that made the first season so gripping is replaced by predictable scenarios and an over-reliance on gratuitous violence. Instead of meaningful stakes, the games feel like an afterthought, included more out of obligation than creative inspiration.

Perhaps the most disappointing aspect of Squid Game Season 2 is how it squanders the opportunity to expand on the first season's themes. The commentary on societal inequality, desperation, and human nature is reduced to surface-level observations. What was once a sharp critique of the modern world now feels like a diluted version of itself, devoid of the urgency and poignancy that made it so powerful.

In the end, Squid Game Season 2 feels like a rushed cash grab, capitalizing on the success of the original without offering anything new or meaningful. It's a stark reminder of how difficult it is to follow up on perfection. For fans who cherished the first season, this sequel is not just a disappointment-it's a betrayal of what Squid Game once stood for. A true misstep that leaves viewers longing for the brilliance of the original and questioning whether some stories are better left untouched.

Season 1 should have remained untouched. After its worldwide success, meeting viewers' expectations was bound to be challenging. This new version suffers from too much dialogue, while the final shootout drags on. I expected more thrilling games-the tension just wasn't there. The police officer's search for the island felt predictable and drawn out. Thanos's performance comes across as melodramatic, and there's a glaring plot hole: why would they allow him to keep his pills while taking away the main characters' tracker? The characters closely resemble their season one counterparts, making the plot too predictable. The season lacked energy and impact. I'm interested to see how they wrap everything up in the final season.

Compared to the first season, the secondary characters are very weak. The character Thanos is very annoying and his acting is also disgusting. We did not delve deeply into their story or get to know them well. The ending is bad and unrealistic. You feel that making the second season took them a maximum of a month. The games in this season are also bad, especially the second game after Killer Doll. I would have liked to see what happened to the main character's daughter, or for him to come and visit his daughter, but the producers completely marginalized the main character's family. In short, the second season is disappointing in all respects.