The fictional, grueling season 1 of Squid Game was kinda gross. Still, it made for Netflix‘s most popular series in 12 days after 12 years in the making. Now, fans are convinced that Squid Game: The Challenge is the official season 2 of the original show, but that is simply not the case.
Is Squid Game: The Challenge season 2?
No, Squid Game: The Challenge is a separate spin-off run by production company Studio Lambert. The first table read of Squid Game season 2 only occurred in June 2023.
Production of the second season won’t begin until later this year. Squid Game director Dong-hyuk has confirmed Squid Game season 2’s release date on Netflix won’t happen in 2023 and will be in 2024.
Squid Game 2 was planned to start filming in the summer and the filming will likely last for about 10 months, in Seoul, South Korea. Most of the contestants were born in Korea.
What is the new Netflix spin-off?
The Netflix show, inspired by the original series, is a real-life experiment consisting of 456 real players. In pursuit of a life-changing reward of $4.56 million, they’ll compete through a series of games.
Games from the original show will be played – plus surprising new additions. Their strategies, alliances, and characters will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them.
The original show was entirely fictional but was inspired by the financial hardships of the series creator. However, this new concept is a reality TV show, and the winner genuinely does take home the money.
Ngl I’m still confused on why they’re making squid game the challenge
— Juanny (@kingdujuan) November 9, 2023
Squid Game: The Challenge sparks fury
Squid Game: The Challenge is not what OG fans are in favor of. Many simply just want a season 2 rather than a reality show version – but don’t worry, both are on their way.
One fan said: “I think we would prefer season 2 than a reality show.” Another wrote: “Making Squid Game a reality show just demonstrates how much the point of the entire thing flew over everyone’s head.”
“I most definitely agree with people who say we should have season 2 rather than a reality show,” reacted a commenter on the trailer. While a fellow fan simply said: “There needs to be a season 2.”
So ready for Squid Game: The Challenge to come out!!!!
— Rip Herbi (@LongLiveZaro) November 11, 2023
