Squid Game may be well on its way to becoming a fully-fledged Netflix franchise, but it was once a show that stood well enough on its own. The first season of the dystopian, Battle Royale-inspired series was phenomenal, and its viral success made expansion a no-brainer. After a game show spin-off and rumors of an English-language follow-up, the original Squid Game is returning to secure its place in the streaming hall of fame.
Squid Game Season 2 is easily among the year's most anticipated series. Expectations are high, given the first season’s widespread appeal, and series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk seems determined to surpass them, promising a “much crueler, scarier and more gruesome” story. With less than a month before the second season finally premieres, the latest trailer teases Hwang’s vision with a new game that’s much more than a return to form.
