According to a popular rumor, the show was inspired by a real 1986 hostage situation in which captives had to "complete several games to survive."

If you thought that Squid Game season 2, which set viewing records for its debut, was going to stay on top of Netflix’s top 10 list for weeks and weeks, you’d be wrong. At least that’s true in America where it has just been unseated at #1 by the arrival of WWE Monday Night RAW,

When the first Squid Game season came out in 2021, it took the world by storm and became, by far, the biggest show to binge on Netflix. It seemed like we couldn't escape from the series, and then Season 2 finally came out in 2024 after a three-year wait. But thankfully, we're not going to be waiting long for Squid Game Season 3 – the final season.

Squid Game received a lot of complaints in one Asian country. There are fears that the show could be removed from Netflix in the said nation.

You are reading an exclusive WrapPRO article for free. Want to level up your entertainment career? Go here for more information. "Squid Game" Season 2 has become the No. 2 most popular non-English series in Netflix history.

As a general rule, torture horror remains a niche genre that certain audiences flock to, but Squid Game broke out of this shell with a novel idea and stellar execution. The second season shifted its focus from the actual grisly games to the overarching arc and themes,