Warning! Spoilers for Squid Game season 2!
Squid Gamecreator Hwang Dong-hyuk reveals the meaning behind season 2’s mid-credits scene. After a long hiatus between seasons,Squid Gamereturned to Netflix for a second installment of the South Korean survival thriller. Only a few seconds long, the scene seems to focus on the players getting ready for another game of Red Light Green Light. Arguably the show’s most well-known deadly contest, the short snippet highlights that there will be a new addition whenSquid Gameseason 3debuts in 2025.
In an interview withEntertainment Weekly, Hwang revealed thatthe credits scene actually offers a preview of a new giant dollnamed Cheol-su that will feature in season 3. She’s like Young-hee, the doll from Red Light Green Light. But italso hints at a new exciting game, says Hwang, who wrote and directed all of season 2. Read the quote below:
That’s actually a [sneak peek] of Cheol-su, who, like Young-hee, is a new giant doll that we’re going to be showcasing in season 3. And that’s also a hint at the most exciting game in season 3 as well. So, while it hasn’t been shared yet, I hope everyone will be excited to meet Cheol-su and the new game.
What Hwang’s Comments Mean For Squid Game Season 3
It’s Back To The Games
Squid Gameseason 2 endswith Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) leading a failed rebellion and watching as his best friend, who has also joined the games, is shot and killed. There has been some speculation that the third and final installment will move away from the game structure, focusing instead on what happens to Gi-hun once he’s lost hope. However, Hwang confirms thatgames will still be important in season 3.
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The new games may be even more brutal as a way of punishing Gi-hun for stepping out of line, putting an even more fatal twist on Red Light Green Light. That remains to be seen, of course. But with the mid-credits scene tease, it appears thatSquid Gameseason 3 won’t wander too far away from the rhythms that helped make the Emmy-winning South Korean drama a success.
Our Take On Squid Game’s Mid-Credits Scene
It Gives The Show A Boost
The ending toSquid Gameseason 2’s episode 7is not quite the shocking closer to a season, as the drama’s long-awaited comeback ultimately ends up feeling a little slight. The show has seen a slight dip in reviews compared to season 1. At the time of writing, season 2 has a 90% Tomatometer and 73% Popcornmeter as opposed to season 1’s 95% and 84%.
Still, with an impressive response from critics and viewers, the show will likely be a huge hit for Netflix over the holiday season. With the show confirmed to conclude in 2025, the break between seasons won’t be too long and the mid-credits tease is an intriguing preview forSquid Gameseason 3.
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Squid Game is a South Korean series released in 2021 that follows numerous financially struggling participants who are invited to partake in children’s games with deadly outcomes. As they compete, they vie for a substantial cash prize, all while navigating lethal challenges orchestrated by mysterious figures.
