After waiting for the sequel for 3 years, the deadly game series Squid Game Season 2 is finally back as requested by fans. If anyone can remember, the first season ended with many cliffhangers. When it comes to Season 2, Netflix did not hesitate to release a trailer to whet fans' appetites as we will see the deadly game return with a new set of 455 players (including our hero, 456 people) along with new life-or-death stakes, a new set of games that are more brutal, challenging, and exciting than before, plus more drama between the characters. It can be said that watching it will keep you on the edge of your seat. Let's see what's interesting in Squid Game Season 2, let's take a look together.
Starting from the story of Squid Game Season 2, it will continue the story from the first season when Song Ki-hoon, the winner of the last hell game with the prize money that will last his entire life, is still haunted by this game and tries to stop this game from happening again. So he tries to find the handsome guy who invited people to play the game like he met in the previous season at various train stations before he returns to this game again as we saw in the trailer. This time, he tries to help everyone win the game as much as possible. But the game creator knows this and has prepared a plan to welcome Song Ki-hoon back with a new game that is more brutal and exciting than before, with the old content that has been added with more drama, along with the same atmosphere that returns again and expands the content for us to get to know this game more in a way that we never saw in the first season of Squid Game.
Let's start with the first thing we saw in Squid Game Season 2, which is the addition of a role for the messenger, played by Thailand's national husband, Gong Yoo, to have more of a role than in the previous season, where he appeared for a little while and then disappeared for the whole story. But this time, he has a full role in the first episode (even more than Song Ki-hoon, the main character). This time, we will see another side of the person who invited the players to play this game, what he does, before taking us to the first game called Game 0.1, which the messenger came up with. Let me tell you that it's brutal and exciting from the very first game. And in addition to the messenger, there is also an announcement about the new players who will be joining this hellish game, who are they? And what is each person's reason for having to play this game? Before entering the game competition that we saw in the trailer
Which must be said first that what you have seen in the trailer released by Netflix is just a fraction of the whole thing. Because the real thing starts from this first game. Only the first game is repeated from the original. The rest are all new games. Which makes the audience excited to see what will happen. But the real interesting thing this time is not just Song Ki-hoon alone. But the role is spread to the police officer who was shot and fell into the water in the previous season. Also has a role this time. Plus the players in this game, each of whom has their own unique ideas and desires. At first glance, it looks like the players in the first season. But in this season, the roles of the players will be a bit more complicated. And play new issues such as mother and son, husband and wife, childhood friends (this one is repeated but more interesting) and the bullying that we often see in Korean series that have been added. This doesn't count the people who enjoy the game. Let's say that it's full without holding back in this season. That makes the story not boring and monotonous as many people are worried.
In the death game section, as we mentioned earlier, only the A E I O U game (the author watched the Thai dub) is an old game. The rest are all new games. We won’t tell you what games there are. Just wait and see for yourself. I can tell you that each game is more brutal and exciting than the previous one. Plus, player number 001, who we met last time, has a bigger role this time. It makes us feel more pressured to see what player number 001 will do next in this game. Another thing that must be praised is the way the transgender issue is played. If you’ve watched Korean series, you’ll know that they don’t play with transgender characters here (for me, this is the second series I’ve encountered). But this one is so well-intentioned that many people immediately fell in love with this character. Another character that many people will love and hate is the two aunties who are like two sides of the same coin. They create another interesting dimension for this series that should be more accessible to Asians than Europeans and Americans (you can tell right away that the series is intentionally made to appeal to Asians). Other than that, there are other small issues that make us excited about what will happen next.
Let's look at some disadvantages. Starting with the series' 3-year gap between seasons 1 and 2, when rewatching it, it was confusing in many places, such as what happened to the old player number 001? Where did the aunt who didn't have a partner while playing the game go? How much did Song Ki-hoon, the main character, know about the game? And what was left unfinished at that time? He had forgotten everything. If you go back and watch season 1 again, you'll definitely feel the same way as the author. So, what you need to do before watching season 2 is to watch season 1 again. Because if you watch season 2 right away, you'll definitely be confused. Or, do like the author, finish watching season 2 first and then watch season 1, because otherwise, you'll be spoiled. Another complaint is the drama. Some of it is too predictable. The characters' roles must be like this and that. It's a bit formulaic. As for the other characters, if you look carefully, you'll know who will survive or die and what will happen next. This is a bit too predictable. With some parts that are boring and repeating the same old issues, another thing that I strongly criticize is the casting of Gong Yoo in this drama. He has such a psychotic face that I can't accept it (his image as a national husband is completely ruined).
Summary of the series Squid Game Season 2. If anyone has watched Season 1, Season 2 is even more fun and exciting. The story is not boring and can be watched continuously. There may be some slow parts, but it is important that we should not skip them. As for the Thai dubbing, it is very full. They curse and curse without dodging. In addition, the singing and shouting are also very full. I recommend watching the Thai dubbing. You will see small details in the story. Because if you just read the subtitles, you will not see these points. As for the score of Squid Game Season 2, I give it around 7.7 out of 10. The advantages are as I said. The disadvantages are that the deduction points are because Gong Yoo was added to the role, but he is so psychotic that it is unacceptable. Anyone interested can watch it now on Netflix.
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