Squid Game
Seen it?2021 | 3 seasons | Action & Adventure, Mystery, Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it, it earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.8 out of 10). A strong pick for the weekend.
Our take: A Korean survival thriller that became one of Netflix's most-watched series ever, using deadly children's games as social commentary.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved The Walking Dead, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits — with deadly high stakes.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a huge audience; spent 55 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.2 million people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 12021 · 9 episodes · 95% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.3 out of 10Friday- Season 22024 · 7 episodes · 84% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.1 out of 10Saturday
- Season 32025 · 6 episodes · 78% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.5 out of 10Saturday
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Hwang Dong-hyuk
- Lee Jung-jaeSeong Gi-hun / Player 456
- Yim Si-wanLee Myung-gi / Player 333
- Wi Ha-junDetective Hwang Jun-ho
- Jo YuriKim Jun-hee / Player 222
- Lee Byung-hunFront Man / Hwang In-ho
- Park Gyu-youngKang No-eul / Guard 011
- Kang Ae-simJang Geum-ja / Player 149
- Lee Jin-ukPark Gyeong-seok / Player 246
- Yang Dong-geunPark Yong-sik / Player 007
- Park Sung-hoonCho Hyun-ju / Player 120