Squid Game: The Challenge
Seen it?2023 | 2 seasons | Reality
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (45% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.5 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for most people.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
In this reality competition show inspired by "Squid Game," 456 players put their skills to the ultimate test for a life-changing $4.56 million prize.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
45% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Television Awards: Best Reality. Won 1 DGA Award: Art Directors Guild Awards: Excellence in Production Design for a Variety, Reality, or Competition Series. Also nominated for 1 PGA Award. Plus 2 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a modest audience; spent 7 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 335K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.
- Season 12023 · 10 episodes · 6.5 out of 10Weeknight
Season 22025 · 9 episodes · 7.9 out of 10Saturday