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COLLECTION · Series · 2021

Squid Game

오징어 게임

Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits — with deadly high stakes.

Source: TMDB
* 7.9 (17,453)ActionAdventureDramaMysterySouth Korea
Creators
Hwang Dong-hyuk
Countries
South Korea
Studios
Netflix · Siren Pictures · Firstman Studio
Age rating
TV-MA
Release
17/09/2021
Score
7.9 / 10 (17,453)

Awards and nominations

  • Won 6 Primetime Emmys.
  • 55 wins & 90 nominations total.
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Seasons and episodes
Season 1
Season 1
9 episodes · 2021

Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits — with deadly high stakes.

Red Light, Green Light
Episode 1. Red Light, Green Light
2021-09-17 · 61 min

Hoping to win easy money, a broke and desperate Gi-hun agrees to take part in an enigmatic game. Not long into the first round, unforeseen horrors unfold.

Hell
Episode 2. Hell
2021-09-17 · 63 min

Split on whether to continue or quit, the group holds a vote. But their realities in the outside world may prove to be just as unforgiving as the game.

The Man with the Umbrella
Episode 3. The Man with the Umbrella
2021-09-17 · 55 min

A few players enter the next round — which promises equal doses of sweet and deadly — with hidden advantages. Meanwhile, Jun-ho sneaks his way inside.

Stick to the Team
Episode 4. Stick to the Team
2021-09-17 · 55 min

As alliances form among the players, no one is safe in the dorm after lights-out. The third game challenges Gi-hun's team to think strategically.

A Fair World
Episode 5. A Fair World
2021-09-17 · 52 min

Gi-hun and his team take turns keeping guard through the night. The masked men encounter trouble with their co-conspirators.

Gganbu
Episode 6. Gganbu
2021-09-17 · 62 min

Players pair off for the fourth game. Gi-hun grapples with a moral dilemma, Sang-woo chooses self-preservation and Sae-byeok shares her untold story.

VIPS
Episode 7. VIPS
2021-09-17 · 58 min

The Masked Leader welcomes VIP guests to the facility for a front-row viewing of the show. In the fifth game, some players crack under pressure.

Front Man
Episode 8. Front Man
2021-09-17 · 33 min

Ahead of the last round, distrust and disgust run deep among the finalists. Jun-ho makes a getaway, determined to expose the game's dirty secrets.

One Lucky Day
Episode 9. One Lucky Day
2021-09-17 · 56 min

The final round presents another cruel test — but this time, how it ends depends on just one player. The game's creator steps out of the shadows.

Season 2
Season 2
7 episodes · 2024

Ready to run for your lives? Player 456 returns for more heart-pounding children's games, facing deadly new challenges — but armed with a hidden agenda.

Bread and Lottery
Episode 1. Bread and Lottery
2024-12-26 · 66 min

A vengeful Gi-hun makes a U-turn at the airport. Later, in his hideout, he intensifies his search for the elusive recruiter who is seeking new players.

Halloween Party
Episode 2. Halloween Party
2024-12-26 · 52 min

Gi-hun finally gets hold of an invitation, marked for Halloween day. In a tense moment facing Jun-ho, they reveal their truths to each other.

001
Episode 3. 001
2024-12-26 · 62 min

New players gather for a chance to win 45.6 billion won. After an intense first round, the survivors' fates hang in the balance — down to one final vote.

Six Legs
Episode 4. Six Legs
2024-12-26 · 63 min

The players prepare for the next game: a six-legged pentathlon, where each team member must clear a mini-game to survive — or face collective elimination.

One More Game
Episode 5. One More Game
2024-12-26 · 77 min

Kang No-eul earns enemies for her unruly actions. Nerves fray to the breaking point as the remaining players vote on whether to move to the next round.

O  X
Episode 6. O  X
2024-12-26 · 53 min

Jun-ho and his team prepare to infiltrate a suspicious island. As monetary stakes and tensions rise, players split into two opposing factions.

Friend or Foe
Episode 7. Friend or Foe
2024-12-26 · 61 min

The remaining players strategize on how to survive the night. Gi-hun proposes a risky plan — but he will need trustworthy allies to carry it out.

Season 3
Season 3
6 episodes · 2025

Gi-hun is devastated by the loss of his best friend and sinks into deep despair after discovering that the Game Master had hidden his true identity to secretly infiltrate the game.

Keys and Knives
Episode 1. Keys and Knives
2025-06-27 · 58 min

No-eul infiltrates a dangerous operation with a risky plan. A new game is announced: hide-and-seek, where one group holds a key and the other a knife.

The Starry Night
Episode 2. The Starry Night
2025-06-27 · 60 min

The games resume, and Gi-hun fixates on confronting Kang Dae-ho. Meanwhile, Kim Jun-hee faces a sudden crisis that pushes her willpower to its limits.

It's Not Your Fault
Episode 3. It's Not Your Fault
2025-06-27 · 66 min

Jun-ho's team gets close to finding the island. Jang Geum-ja makes a desperate plea to Gi-hun to help Jun-hee. The VIPs discuss a cruel proposal.

222
Episode 4. 222
2025-06-27 · 66 min

Even as Gi-hun supports Jun-hee amid rising tensions, she must make a pivotal decision. Before the final game, the Front Man gives Gi-hun an ultimatum.

○△□
Episode 5. ○△□
2025-06-27 · 63 min

No-eul tries to gain the upper hand in negotiations, but her plans backfire. Gi-hun faces a moral crossroads, testing his limits — how far will he go?

Humans Are...
Episode 6. Humans Are...
2025-06-27 · 56 min

As Jun-ho races to reach the island, tensions peak in the final round. The last players face an impossible situation in the closing minutes of the game.

Cast by season
Lee Jung-jae
Lee Jung-jae
Seong Gi-hun / Player 456
Wi Ha-jun
Wi Ha-jun
Detective Hwang Jun-ho
Lee Doo-seok
Lee Doo-seok
Mat Te Soo/ Player 062
Hoyeon
Hoyeon
Kang Sae-byeok / Player 067
Park Hae-soo
Park Hae-soo
Cho Sang-woo / Player 218
Oh Young-soo
Oh Young-soo
Oh Il-nam / Player 001
Heo Sung-tae
Heo Sung-tae
Jang Deok-su / Player 101
Anupam Tripathi
Anupam Tripathi
Ali Abdul / Player 199
Kim Joo-ryoung
Kim Joo-ryoung
Han Mi-nyeo / Player 212
Lee You-mi
Lee You-mi
Ji-yeong / Player 240
?
Hyeon Jin
Player 209
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TheTenth
extremely disappointing idea theft So once there was "The most dangerous game" (you see "game" in the title?) where shipwreckes survivors are hunted by Count Zaroff and if they survive they're free. Then on the "survive or win" we have Cube, Saw, Death race, Hunger games, Battle royale (already the most ripped off in Squid Game, As the gods will (also extremely ripped off in Squid Game). So here the theme is the bleak today's world where a father can't keep a job and gain money for his family. So an invite comes for a game where you can gain big money. But soon contestants die. My interest died at this point. But to have an opinion, I watched it til the end. There was a big reveal, wow that was the best they could do? So to be precise in the ripoffs. Battle Royale, teenagers are sent to an island and the sole survivor is freed. This is a GAME, there's rules, a duration, an objective. Same for SG, rules, objective, duration. As the gods will we have teenagers visited by a strange head sculpture that takes them hostage and makes them participate in various KIDS games where most will die. Does it describe Squid Game? Especially the "kids" games turned to horror adult death traps. The directing and acting are average at best. I got fed upo with the father fast with his stunned face he does all the time. Some design of the games is OK, but also close to As the gods will. I put 1/10 for obvious steal of an already oversused idea (yeah Hunger Games was of the most horrible movies I've sen in my life).
TMDB
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MovieGuys
★ 7.0 / 10
Whilst not an entirely original idea, "Squid Game" is done with enough inspiration, to warrant at least, a look. That said, it took me quite some time to tune in. The idea didn't immediately appeal to me, as it did a lot of other viewers. I found the first season, creative, colourful and more than little disturbing. Of course, children's games combined with murder, was never going to be comfortable mix. I do believe season one is markedly better than the second go around. Season two offers more of the same, with less of the intrigue inherent in the first season. The introduction of blatant DEI content in season two, is something I could have well and truly done without, too. In summary, I believe "Squid Game" is a one season hit. Having watched all of season one and most of season two, I see little to distinguish two from its predecessor.Give season one a go by all means but my personal belief is season two, adds little of value. I rate season one 7/10 and two 6/10.
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Marrvell
★ 10.0 / 10
**Squid Game (Season 1) is a gripping South Korean thriller that blends intense social commentary with pulse-pounding drama. The story follows 456 desperate contestants competing in deadly children’s games for a massive cash prize, exposing the brutal extremes of capitalism and human desperation. Hwang Dong-hyuk’s sharp writing and direction, paired with standout performances—especially Lee Jung-jae as the flawed Seong Gi-hun—create a visceral, emotionally charged experience. The vibrant visuals and haunting score amplify the tension, though some plot twists feel predictable. It’s a provocative, binge-worthy series that lingers long after the credits roll. 4.5/5 stars.**
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Marrvell
★ 10.0 / 10
Squid Game (Season 1) is a gripping South Korean thriller that blends intense social commentary with pulse-pounding drama. The story follows 456 desperate contestants competing in deadly children’s games for a massive cash prize, exposing the brutal extremes of capitalism and human desperation. Hwang Dong-hyuk’s sharp writing and direction, paired with standout performances—especially Lee Jung-jae as the flawed Seong Gi-hun—create a visceral, emotionally charged experience. The vibrant visuals and haunting score amplify the tension, though some plot twists feel predictable. It’s a provocative, binge-worthy series that lingers long after the credits roll. 4.5/5 stars.
TMDB
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harshrox2
★ 6.0 / 10
A perfect opening and great second episode , is let down by below average follow up episodes , which are unable to achieve the tensions or intrigue presented in earlier episodes. It may be masterpiece for those who have find death game genre through squid game, but the series death game personally didn't do much for me because I have expirenced the games and tension and political commentary from superior servings such as Kaiji and thousands of other death battle manga, Liar Game being the best . first two episode 10 and 9 middle episode rating average 6 Final episode 5(unnecessarily extending the stale concept) Overall 6.1/10
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