Netflix's most popular original show is back, but not everyone is loving it. Squid Game Season 2's release on December 26th sparked excitement, with fans eager to binge-watch. While Season 1 was a global phenomenon, the new season has struggled to meet high expectations. Early reviews show an 86% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, praising its smart and provocative narrative, but the audience score is a lower 63%, with some fans disappointed by unresolved plot lines. Reddit reviews echo similar sentiments.
Despite mixed reviews, brands are cashing in. Call of Duty is hosting a Squid Game event, and YouTuber MrBeast teased another real-life Squid Game video. Squid Game remains a cultural powerhouse, captivating fans and brands alike. Let us know your thoughts on Season 2, and be sure to follow us everywhere at What's Trending.
Despite mixed reviews, brands are cashing in. Call of Duty is hosting a Squid Game event, and YouTuber MrBeast teased another real-life Squid Game video. Squid Game remains a cultural powerhouse, captivating fans and brands alike. Let us know your thoughts on Season 2, and be sure to follow us everywhere at What's Trending.
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00:00Netflix's most popular original show is back, but not everyone is loving it.
00:04Let's break down the mixed reviews and see how some plan to cash in on the Squid Game
00:08craze.
00:09Netflix announced the official release of Squid Game Season 2 with a post on X, sparking
00:14excitement among fans eager to begin their binge-watching session.
00:18One fan shared their enthusiasm, saying,
00:20It is time, everyone.
00:22Let's go.
00:23Let's see how this season unfolds.
00:26Season 1 of Squid Game became a global phenomenon.
00:29The South Korean dystopian survival thriller captivated audiences with its intense storyline
00:34and shocking twists.
00:35However, Season 2, which was released on December 26, has struggled to live up to the high expectations
00:41set by its predecessor.
00:43Early reviews have rolled in from Rotten Tomatoes, with one critic stating,
00:47Season 2 is smart, provocative, and twisted.
00:50It deepens characters, steps up the action, and moves the story forward while retaining
00:54the first season's dark absurdity.
00:56Rotten Tomatoes also shows an audience score of 63%, with one fan stating,
01:01It is not perfect, but it still delivers tearful drama, horror, and suspense, some solid new
01:07supporting cast, and an exciting setup for the final season.
01:11Over on Reddit, the reviews are echoing similar sentiments, with one fan who wrote,
01:16Season 2 was amazing, just unfinished.
01:18They continue to note,
01:19The way they ended Season 2 with more questions than answers was disappointing.
01:24While some were just amazed at how quickly people binged the series.
01:28Despite these mixed reviews, brands and creators aren't hesitating to cash in on Squid Game's
01:33success.
01:34Call of Duty is rolling out a Squid Game event in their latest Warzone and Black Ops 6 games,
01:39featuring Squid Game-inspired operators, weapons blueprints, and limited time modes.
01:43And of course, there's Mr. Beast.
01:46The YouTuber, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, teased on X, formerly Twitter, that he may
01:50be planning another IRL Squid Game video, inspired by Season 2's new challenges.
01:57His tweet comes a day after Mr. Beast humorously responded to Netflix's promotional post
02:01about the release of Squid Game 2 by teasing his own Beast Game series.
02:06Despite the mixed reviews, Squid Game remains a cultural powerhouse, where fans and brands
02:11can't get enough of the deadly games and thrilling challenges.
02:15Let us know your thoughts on Season 2, and be sure to follow us everywhere at What's
02:19Trending.