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The thrill ofSquid Gameis back, and fans couldn’t be more excited! The first season left us all hooked with its gripping mix of childhood games and life-or-death stakes. The series turned innocent fun into a chilling survival battle that was worth billions. Fast forward almost three years and Season 2 has stormed its way into viewers’ hearts yet again.
The Korean drama is not only captivating audiences across the globe but also breaking records along the way. In fact, it has secured a prestigious spot on Netflix’s Top-10 list with an impressive achievement under its belt. With its unsettling twists and high-stakes drama, the show’s return has brought back the same addictive energy that made the first season unforgettable.
Squid Gameseason 2 is an action-packed spectacle
Squid GameSeason 2 is here, and it’s nothing short of an adrenaline rush! With just seven episodes, (two fewer than the first season) some fans might feel the season is a bit short. But there’s good news to balance it out:the show will return with Season 3in 2025! Despite having fewer games, Season 2 ramps up the intensity with more action-packed moments than ever.
One of the standout scenes this season is the brutal bathroom brawl, showing raw chaos as the players rebel against the guards. The finale, however, takes the action to a whole new level, resembling a high-octane action movie. Gi-hun and other players gear up with weapons, leading to an intense shootout against the guards. It’s a fierce battle of survival as both sides suffer heavy losses, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.
Unlike Season 1, where most of the drama unfolded within the games themselves, Season 2 expands the action beyond. Mercenaries hired to locate the mysterious island add a new layer of thrill. Gi-hun and Jun-ho realize they’ll need serious backup and heavy weapons to confront the powerful forces behind the deadly games. With the mercenaries still hunting for the island, Season 3 promises an epic showdown between the guards and the armed rebels.
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Packed with jaw-dropping twists and explosive drama, Season 2 has secured its well-deserved spot in Netflix’s elite Top-10 list. It’s a rollercoaster ride of action and suspense that leaves fans eagerly counting down to the next chapter!
Squid Gameseason 2 achieves a record viewership
Squid GameSeason 2 is already smashing records and proving its massive global appeal! While fans wondered if it could live up to the staggering success of the first season, the numbers speak for themselves. The Korean phenomenon has not only matched expectations but surpassed them, setting new benchmarks along the way.
The show made an explosive debut, drawing an incredible 68 million views in its opening weekend. According to Netflix’s internal calculations, these views were based on a total of 487.6 million hours watched, divided by the season’s runtime of 7 hours and 10 minutes. This impressive feat shattered the previous record set byWednesday,which had 50.1 million views in its first week back in November 2022 (viaThe Hollywood Reporter).
In just four days, Season 2 has already climbed into Netflix’s all-time top 10 for non-English language series, landing in seventh place. It’s just shy of part two ofLupinbut is expected to move up the rankings in the coming days. With 91 days to accumulate views, there’s a strong chance it could secure the second spot, right behind the groundbreaking first season ofSquid Game.
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Season 1 set the bar high with 265.2 million views in its initial 91 days. Season 2, within just a few days, has already achieved over 25 percent of that milestone, showing its potential to become another all-time great.
Squid Gamedebuted at number 1
Squid GameSeason 2 has taken Netflix by storm, debuting at the top spot in 92 regions worldwide! This makes it the first Netflix series to achieve such a remarkable milestone. For the week of December 23 to 29, the show dominated the rankings in nearly every country Netflix tracks, except the United States, where it trailed behind two NFL games streamed on Christmas Day.
The buzz around Season 2 also reignited interest in the first season. It climbed back onto the charts, ranking third among non-English language series with 8.1 million views (67.1 million hours watched) globally that week. Fans couldn’t resist going back to the origins of the deadly games to brush up their memory.
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Adding to the excitement, Season 2’s jaw-dropping cliffhanger has left viewers desperate for answers, with anticipation for Season 3 now at an all-time high.
Both the seasons ofSquid Gameare available to stream on Netflix.
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