Squid Game (2021)


Squid Game (2021)

Where to Watch: Netflix

Number of Episodes: 9

Netflix Description:
"Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games. Inside, a tempting price awaits - with deadly high stakes."

Starring: Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, Wi Ha-jun

Creators: Hwang Dong-hyuk

KDramaCritic Rating: Meh

KDramaCritic Short Review:

Squid Game started off as a super promising and unique show for the first five episodes.  The questions of what was going on out weighed the answers and the idea that children's games could be life-or-death situations crossed into surreal territory.

Then the quality of writing crumbled dramatically.  The mystery was stripped away and the ending became an obvious second season set up.

If Squid Game's popularity hadn't exploded, I would recommend skipping the show all together.  However, the cultural references to the show make it a relevant watch.


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