Finished watching “Squid Game” Season 2? What did you think of the ending? If it left you feeling a bit disappointed, don’t worry! “Squid Game” Season 3 has confirmed to release on Netflix in 2025 and apparently, it’s going to be A LOT better than the previous seasons! Why is that? Here’s a complete explanation about why Season 2 may be something you did not expect and why “Squid Game” Season 3 will be so much better!
“Squid Game” Season 3 Confirmed to Release on Netflix in First Half of 2025
Yes, it has been too long since we were astonished by the first season of “Squid Game.” And yet, when the Season 2 release on December 26, most of the audience was kind of torn. It was great, but something’s missing nonetheless.
Well, you’re not alone. Apparently, there’s a reason why Season 2 of “Squid Game” left you that kind of feeling. In fact, it was designed that way by the creator himself, Director Hwang Dong Hyuk.
But no worries! In a recent interview, Director Hwang Dong Hyuk confirmed that “Squid Game” Season 3 will soon release on Netflix in the first half of 2025. And it’s going to be A LOT better!
Mixed Reactions for the Season 2: It’s Designed That Way – Director Confirmed!
It’s true that when Netflix globally released Season 2 of “Squid Game,” it received various mixed reactions from international critics. Some praised the series’ extraordinary human psychology aspects, and others raved for its intense and thrilling scenes that way surpassed the first season.
Even so, some reviews still criticized the show for falling behind the expectations. TIME magazine also criticized Season 2’s slow pacing, labeling the first two episodes as boring.
“It takes too long—two plodding episodes out of just seven this season—to get them there.
As it stalls, the show unnecessarily reiterates Gi-hun’s broadsides against the bored billionaires for whom Squid Game is a spectator sport and burns time on characters who don’t end up being especially important.”
TIME Magazine.
Yet, little did they know, Director Hwang Dong Hyuk—along with Netflix—actually designed the Season 2 that way.
In a recent interview, Hwang Dong Hyuk revealed that “Squid Game” Season 3 was supposed to never release on Netflix in 2025. In fact, it didn’t exist in the first place.
However, when Netflix and Hwang Dong Hyuk completed working on “Squid Game” Season 2, they decided to split it into 2 parts. Why? After episode 7, where Season 2 concludes today, the whole tone of the show was completely different. Therefore, they had to divide the new “Squid Game” plot into Season 2 and Season 3 to make it more sense.
“After Episode 7, the tone shifted dramatically.
After much deliberation with Netflix, we decided to divide the series.”
Hwang Dong Hyuk.
Will “Squid Game” Season 3 Skyrockets After Netflix Release in 2025?
The answer is: absolutely!
Please take note that after considering Hwang Dong Hyuk’s explanation, “Squid Game” was originally designed for 2 seasons only. Therefore, Season 2 is only the first half of the original story planned for the Season 2. And what you see today with “Squid Game” Season 2 is NOT the real ending.
Instead, you will see the actual conclusion and make sense of everything later after “Squid Game” Season 3 release on Netflix in 2025, just like the director confirmed.
There will be another 7-episode storyline to unfold in “Squid Game” Season 3, with release date slated for the first half of next year.
If Season 2 is all about the return of these highly-anticipated games, in Season 3, you will find Seong Gi Hun diving even deep into the narrative. You will eventually find all the explanations for your unanswered questions.
So, clear your schedules and start the countdown—2025 is shaping up to be the year we all dive back into the deadly, high-stakes world of “Squid Game” Season 3. Stay tuned for more updates, and let us know what you think about Season 2 in the comments below.
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Source: Wikitree, Xports News, Star News, TIME.
