Back when the world was still dealing with the horrific pandemic in 2021, Netflix released a survival thriller series from South Korea to international audiences, which instantly became a global sensation. From inspiring various internet trends to recreations of all kinds, Squid Game has been one of the landmark productions in the streaming giant’s history, and so the hype around the release of Squid Game season 2 is quite expected. As season 2 is set to release on 26th December, this would be a great time to take a look back at the events of season 1 and prepare ourselves for another blockbuster.

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What is the Series about?

Squid Game begins with the introduction of the protagonist, Seong Gi-hun, who lives a layabout’s life with his elderly mother at a small, rented apartment in Seoul. After having tried his hand at various professions, Gi-hun currently works as a private chauffeur,...