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I really liked Episode 3 of Season 3 of Squid Game, it was super entertaining and had a lot of impact on the overall story. The tension, the pacing, the visuals,everything just hit the right notes for me. It felt like one of those episodes that sticks with you, especially with how the plot starts to shift in more intense directions.

That said, the VIPs honestly kind of ruined parts of it for me. I get that they're supposed to represent the ultra-wealthy and show how detached they are from the games, but their dialogue just feels... off. They talk like NPCs in a bad video game, super stiff, awkward, and really unnatural. It almost sounds like the lines were dubbed in after the fact, which makes their scenes feel weirdly out of place compared to the rest of the show, which is usually so grounded and well-acted.

It's frustrating because the rest of the episode is so strong, but every time the VIPs show up, it kind of kills the momentum. I feel like with better writing or delivery, they could've actually added something chilling or creepy. Instead, they just feel kind of cartoonish. Still love the episode overall, but man, those parts took me out of it a bit.

This episode keeps the season's intensity high, but it also starts to show some signs of formula fatigue. Visually, it's stunning. The new game they introduce is creative, tense, and very well shot. The direction builds suspense really effectively-Squid Game still nails that feeling of danger in every second.

What I liked the most was the emotional depth some characters begin to show. You can tell that past decisions are starting to weigh heavily on them, which adds a human layer to the chaos. There are moments that really hit emotionally, though I wish the episode had slowed down just a bit to let them breathe more.

There are also some powerful scenes near the end-can't say too much without spoilers-but they explore serious themes like guilt, forgiveness, and moral limits in a very raw, compelling way.

What didn't quite work for me was the pacing. Everything feels a bit rushed, like the episode tries to squeeze too much emotion and action into a short amount of time. And the formula of "intense game + dramatic moment" is starting to feel a bit repetitive, which takes away some of the unpredictability.

All in all, "It's Not Your Fault" is a solid episode with strong performances, impressive visuals, and a few standout scenes. But it also shows that the series needs to start taking new risks if it wants to keep surprising us. Good, but not my favorite.

The VIPs literally seem like they were added in reshoots or something, it's sooooo bad, Netflix execs are forcing it into the show I'm so sure of it. Would give the actual shows scenes a way higher rating without the VIP bs it kills the tension and the dialogue is so cringe, especially throughout this episodes "game" absolutely awful decision... I'm guessing they think the English speaking audience needs this, but they're likely already watching the dubbed version so it adds absolutely nothing. The episode without would be great too such a baffling decision, stay out execs you ruin everything...

I just finished episode 3 of Squid Game season 3, and while it doesn't pack the same gut-punch as the last episode's brutal hide and seek, the aftermath of the hide and seek round was surprisingly emotional. Watching the few survivors try to process what just happened especially after having to eliminate each other instead of being gunned down by guards hit differently. It's not just fear of death anymore, it's the guilt of having caused it. A couple of characters I had grown attached to didn't make it, and even though I knew not everyone would survive, it still stung

The next game, the rope jump challenge, was honestly a letdown in terms of stakes. Compared to what we've seen so far, it felt... soft. Too easy. I kept waiting for a twist or for the floor to suddenly drop or the ropes to turn into weapons or something. But no it played out as expected, and I found myself wondering why they went so tame after such a ruthless game last episode. I'm hoping they're just lulling us into a false sense of security before something truly horrific comes next.

Now, let's talk about the ViPs. Ugh. I had almost forgotten how cringe their presence could be until they popped back up here. Their dialogue is stilted, their accents feel forced, and they talk in this overly dramatic, hollow way that just grates on me. It's like someone told them to act like cartoon villains but forgot to give them an actual script. Every time they're on screen, the tension evaporates, and I find myself just waiting for the scene to end so we can get back to the players. I don't understand why the show keeps leaning on them-there has to be a better way to show the rich elite pulling the strings.

Overall, this episode was a quieter one. Not bad by any means, but definitely transitional. It gave space to breathe after the intensity of episode 2, but also felt like it was marking time before the next major turn. I'm still in, still curious, but I really hope the next episode raises the stakes again both emotionally and in terms of the games. Because right now, the fire is flickering, not roaring.

This episode in general was decent. Really moving in places. But what the hell have they done to the VIPs?

Their voices sound dubbed over, and it usually doesn't match with their mouth movements well. It really takes you out of any scene they're in.

The woman VIP in particular barely moves her mouth but whoever has clearly voiced her over is annunciating a lot more.

I appreciate the translation from Korean to English may not be spot on or sound natural in the script, but there was no need for them to totally butcher them like this. It's really poorly done and I expect better from a show that is one of the biggest on Netflix.