Squid Game is a South Korean thriller series that was launched on Netflix. It is a worldwide famous series on Netflix. On its launch, it broke all Netflix records.

Within its first four days, the season garnered an impressive 68 million views, averaging 17 million views per day. Season 2 got the #1 rank in all 92 countries in the world.

Netflix announced its last and final Season 3 will be premiered on June 27, 2025.

Warning: Spoilers Ahead!

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Background of the Series

Written and created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, this Korean series has been dubbed in multiple languages after its release. The series follows Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-Jae), a socially disabled man facing too many loans who also gets ensnared in a secret survival competition. Players, each facing desperate financial circumstances, compete in deadly versions of children’s games for a huge cash payout. Its blistering storyline and social critique had particular resonance worldwide, and it has since enjoyed international success.

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Season 1 Recap

In its first season, it shows that Seong Gi-hun participated in the game known as "Squid Game," where he had to win 45.6 billion won. There, he played many childish yet deadly games. There were 456 players in this game, and he was the last one remaining.

The Front Man oversees the game and controls the island where it takes place. Player 1 is the mastermind behind the game, playing without revealing his true identity. In the end, of the 456 players, Seong Gi-hun won 45.6 billion won and was sent back home. Alongside Gi-hun, there were other players. A North Korean girl, Kang Sae-book, came to South Korea and participated in the Squid Game to earn money. Her mother was in North Korea, and she wanted to bring her back. Ali Abdul was a Pakistani player, better known as the "King of Marbles," who participated in hopes of returning to his homeland, Pakistan. Finally, player Cho Sang-woo participated in repaying his loan. He was Gi-hun's friend, and they both appeared in the final round, but he lost and died.

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Season 2 Overview

Released on December 26, 2024, the second season of Squid Game presents a deeper narrative and features various unique Korean games. In this season, Seong Gi-hun again participates to uncover the mastermind behind the game and put a stop to it. A policeman, Hwang Jun-ho, assists Seong Gi-hun and stands alongside him. In Season 2, the Front Man enters the game and is revealed to be Player 1, named Hwang In-ho, who is Hwang Jun-ho's brother.

Thanos (Player 230) is a Korean rapper with purple-hued hair. He appears in the game following the collapse of his career due to drug problems and failed investments, which have left him in debt. Lee Myung-gi joins in hopes of recovering his crypto losses.

Thanos attacks him. Cho Hyun-ju, a former special forces sergeant, participates to fund her gender-affirming surgery. Park Yong-Sik and Jang Geum-ja, a mother and son, join to repay their loan. Kim Jun-hee, who is pregnant, participates to secure her child's future financially.

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What We Know About Season 3

Season 3 will pick up from the end of Season 2. It showcases Seong Gi-hun's complete journey and how he manages to stop the Squid Game. The secret identity of Player 1—who is the Front Man—will be revealed, and Policeman Hwang Jun-ho is shown to be his brother.

This season also uncovers the reasons behind the game's inception. Reports suggest that Season 3 will have six episodes, making it shorter than previous seasons. Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk announced that Season 3 is a continuation of Season 2 but was divided due to the lengthy storyline.

Like the previous seasons, it was premiered on Netflix. Fans of Squid Game are eagerly waiting for its launch all over the world. It’s set to end at the end of June, and by then, I (as well as most other students) will be free from my exams, which will allow us to watch this series.

I think before the launch of the season 3, I will again rewatch the previous seasons before the launch of season 3. I am very excited about this new season but also a bit sad. Why? Because this is the last season, and after it, other shows won't just be the same.

In all, I hope we will enjoy the next season and find fulfillment in our expectations. The last season will bring new joy and conclude the story. This season will promise to be the best ending for a thriller series. Seriously, it's going to.