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Andy Sansom

Netflix's new Squid Game show out this week may not live up to the original series

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How do you follow up a massive commercial and critical hit? It's a problem that's plagued bands, directors and writers for decades, but Netflix has come up with an unusual answer for its runaway smash Squid Game. A second series of the scripted show is in the works but first (November 22nd to be precise) we're invited to the first-ever Squid Game reality show. But don't worry, it's not quite as dangerous. 

Squid Game: The Challenge looks set to redefine reality TV with massive production values and a ludicrous $4.56 million prize that has to be won. Perhaps that explains all of the Netflix price hikes. In all seriousness, Netflix has clearly bet big on this show, but will it pay off?

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