The long-awaited return of Squid Game had me hyped like I was about to win ₩45.6 billion myself. And while Season 2 delivers plenty of thrills, twists, and existential dread, it does so at a pace that feels…well, let’s just say if the first few episodes were a game, they’d be Red Light and Green Light but stuck on red for a little too long.
The show opens with a slower, more introspective vibe, diving deeper into the characters and their motivations. It’s interesting, sure, but let’s be real—most of us are here for the games, the drama, and the moments that make you yell at your screen, “Why would you trust them?!” The slower pace isn’t bad, per se—it builds tension—but it does make you wonder if the condensed episode count forced the series to cram some of its juiciest bits into the later episodes.
When the games do kick off, though? Chef’s kiss. The production is bigger, the stakes are higher, and the moral dilemmas hit harder. The show doesn’t shy away from its trademark mix of blood-pumping suspense and gut-wrenching heartbreak, and it throws in a few surprises that will have you questioning everyone and everything.
The cast delivers fantastic performances once again, with a few new faces who manage to make an impact despite limited screen time. The visuals and set design? Still absolutely insane—in the best way. It’s like a dystopian nightmare crossed with an art installation, and I’m here for it.
That said, I couldn’t help but feel the shorter season didn’t do justice to some of the storylines. There were a couple of moments where I thought, “Wait, we’re moving on already?” The show does its best to tie everything together, but it left me wishing for just a bit more time to explore the new layers it introduced.
Overall, Squid Game Season 2 is a worthy follow-up that expands the world and keeps you hooked—once it finds its rhythm. It may not have the lightning-in-a-bottle magic of the first season, but it’s still a wild ride that’ll have you questioning humanity, cheering for the underdog, and maybe even reconsidering whether you’d survive a game or two.
Plus, I am totally on team Milk Theory!
Verdict: Not perfect, but still a killer (literally) good time. Bring on Season 3—even though we know it is just the end to Season 2.
Final score: 8.2/10
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