Warning: SPOILERS ahead for Squid Game season 2, episodes 1-7.Squid Gameseason 2 ends on a tragic note forT.O.P.’s character, Thanos, andhis fate is more important than you’d think heading intoSquid Gameseason 3.Squid Game’s sophomore season introduces many new players asGi-hun returns to the titular tournament, and some prove more memorable than others. Thebest new characters inSquid Gameseason 2are mostly Gi-hun’s allies, but there is one villain who leaves a strong impression throughout the latest outing: Thanos.
Player 230 is quickly noticeable by his purple hair and exuberant personality. While the deadly competition tends to make players more fearful and serious, Thanos continues to be boisterous and entertaining even while his life is on the line. This has gotten Thanos a lot of attention since season 2’s debut, but he meets a grim fate during the finale.Squid Gameseason 2’s endingsees Thanos being killed by Myung-giduring the brawl that breaks out in the bathroom. And while deaths are inevitable in the Netflix show, this one comes with a sense of foreboding for season 3.
Thanos’ Death Means Squid Game Season 3 Won’t Have Time For Comic Relief
The Final Episodes Will Return To Season 1’s Somber Tone
Although Thanos' willingness to sacrifice just about anyone for his own interests is a sinister aspect ofSquid Gameseason 2, the character also provides much of the comic relief present in the newest episodes. Whether he’s hitting on women during the tournament, pushing people over during Red Light Green Light, or excitedly voting to continue the Games, Thanos does it in such a way that it’s almost impossible not to laugh.He’s so ridiculously over-the-top in his actions that it brings some much-needed levity to Gi-hun’s second tournament.
With Thanos perishing inSquid Gameseason 2’s finale, it’s unlikely this comic relief will be present in the third and final outing.
With Thanos perishing inSquid Gameseason 2’s finale, it’s unlikely this comic relief will be present in the third and final outing. In fact,Thanos' death seems like a direct signal thatSquid Gameseason 3 won’t have time for such antics. While he and the other charismatic new characters serve to get viewers invested in the latest iteration of the Games, that won’t be necessary in season 3. Now that we’re attached,Squid Gameseason 3 is poised to get much darker — and not having the humor Thanos provides will make that change in tone palpable.
Squid Game Season 3 Will Be The Show’s Darkest Yet After How Season 2 Ended
Jung-bae’s Death & Gi-hun’s Failed Rebellion Don’t Bode Well
Squid Gameseason 3 will likely be the series' darkest outing yet, and that goes beyond Thanos' comic relief disappearing. The end of season 2 is incredibly bleak, with the Front Man proving to Gi-hun that resistance is futile — and executing Jung-bae to drive that point home. It’s not clear if this will push Gi-hun to rebel even more, but it seems more likely to break him.Squid Game’s lead may not be as quick to push back in the final episodes, and that alone is heartbreaking and sets a dark precedent for what’s to come.
Squid Gameseason 3 will debut sometime in 2025.
Additionally,many of the major characters fromSquid Gameseason 2 are still alive on the heels of Gi-hun’s uprising. While Jung-bae and Gyeong-seok are shot for their resistance, players like Dae-ho and Hyun-ju aren’t caught. There are also several players who don’t involve themselves in the fighting, meaning they’ll move forward in the Games. With all these likable characters still alive, the final outing has a lot of emotional leverage. It seems probable the last batch of episodes will feature plenty of deaths, and the lack of Thanos' comic relief will make things even bleaker.
Thanos Stole The Show In Squid Game Season 2 (Despite Not Making It To The Finale)
It’s Difficult To Imagine The Latest Outing Without Him
While Thanos is undeniably a villain inSquid Gameseason 2, he really steals the show — even if he dies at the beginning of the finale.Watching T.O.P.’s performance is a highlight of the new episodes, as he’s charismatic and entertaining, even if it’s impossible to fully root for his character. It’s difficult to envision the second season without him, even if there are many other dynamic characters to enjoy. He brightens up every scene, and he simultaneously drives home the show’s message with his selfish actions.
Thanos’ 10 Best Moments In Squid Game Season 2
T.O.P.’s villainous Squid Game character brought something especially great to the Netflix show’s second season with many memorable moments.
Unfortunately,viewers will soon get a taste of what this tournament is like without Thanos — and it’s bound to be pretty grim. That’s a fitting shift forSquid Gameseason 3, which will be tasked with raising the stakes and delivering one last punch before the series draws to a close. Even still, it’s sad to see Thanos go after how entertaining and iconic he is inSquid Gameseason 2. T.O.P.’s character will certainly be missed.
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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.
