As a film enthusiast who has witnessed the rise and fall (or rather, the rise again) of many cinematic phenomena, I must say that the resurgence of Squid Game is nothing short of extraordinary. I remember when the first season dropped like a squid on Netflix, creating a whirlpool of excitement that swept across the globe. To see it return with even more fervor is truly a sight to behold.
What’s fascinating about this show is its ability to transcend cultural barriers and captivate audiences from all walks of life. It’s like watching a game of red light, green light, but instead of children playing in a park, it’s adults risking their lives for a chance at a better future. And the best part? No one can resist the allure of a good survival thriller!
As for the records it’s breaking, I wouldn’t be surprised if Netflix soon announces that Squid Game has officially become the only show capable of making viewers forget about their own financial woes while they’re watching.
Joke: You know what they say? The best things in life are free… like watching Squid Game on Netflix, but who needs happiness when you have 68 million views in four days?
It seems that many people are quite enthusiastic about Squid Game’s return: The second installment of the highly acclaimed series just premiered on Netflix, and it’s been setting new standards for viewership in its first four days on the platform. Given this impressive performance, Netflix might be planning to reveal the release date for season three soon, as both seasons were filmed consecutively.
In an unprecedented move for Netflix, the second season of “Squid Game” garnered a staggering 68 million views within its initial four days, surpassing the previous record set by “Wednesday,” which had amassed 50.1 million views in 2022 during its debut week. Remarkably, the first season of “Squid Game” followed a similar trajectory, captivating more than 111 million households within its first 17 days. Subsequently, Netflix decided to measure success by the total number of hours watched, and it’s estimated that a whopping 1.65 billion hours of season one were viewed in just 28 days, making it the most-watched show on their platform.
How ‘Squid Game’ Quickly Became an Instant Hit on Netflix
In just a short time, the second season of “Squid Game” has moved up Netflix’s list of most-watched non-English shows, currently sitting at seventh place. However, this ranking may not hold for long as it was the most-viewed show on their platform during the week of December 23-29, outperforming other popular titles like “Carry-On” (24.9 million views) and “The Six Triple Eight” by Tyler Perry (23.3 million views). Interestingly, the first season of “Squid Game” also experienced a surge in popularity due to the release of the second season, garnering 8.1 million views during the same week, making it the third most-watched non-English TV series.
In simple terms, the initial season of “Squid Game” premiered as a South Korean production, classified as a dystopian survival thriller. The mastermind behind its creation and script is Hwang Dong-hyuk. The plot revolves around a hidden competition where financially struggling individuals, numbering 456, take part in dangerous adaptations of kids’ games, with the goal of winning a substantial amount of money. Lee Jun-jae portrays the protagonist, Seong Gi-hun/Player 456, while other talented actors round out the cast.
Squid Game, initially released, was an immediate success for both international and domestic viewers, swiftly claiming the title of Netflix’s most-watched series upon its premiere. Interestingly, this popular series also emerged as a potential award winner, bagging four SAG nominations. This milestone was significant because it marked the first time a non-English language series, as well as the first Korean series, received a nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. Furthermore, the show garnered 14 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, one of which included Best Drama, making it the first non-English production to achieve this feat.
In the second series of Squid Game, we find ourselves three years later, as our protagonist Seong Gi-hun (Jun-jae) navigates his life post-victory. Instead of reconnecting with his daughter in America, he chooses a different path and once more enters the lethal competition, this time with a goal to finally put an end to these deadly games.
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