Before 2025 ends, Netflix is inviting fans of Squid Game and Stranger Things to immersive fan experiences centered on its two big sci-fi shows. Fitting, since they’ll both be complete by year’s end. The two Netflix House experiences—”Escape the Dark” and “Survive the Trials“—will be open to the public in Dallas, TX on December 11. Like the One Piece and Wednesday experiences […]
‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ Season 2’s Trailer Gives You Plenty of Emotional Violence
Squid Game season three was a disappointment for fans, bringing the smash hit series to an end that was neither satisfying nor cathartic… but did feature a slap-happy Cate Blanchett cameo. Still, the show remains one of Netflix’s biggest all-time successes, meaning there are plenty of eyeballs willing to check out season two of Squid Game: […]
I Can’t Believe ‘Alice in Borderland’ Went Full ‘Squid Game’
Alice in Borderland is a Netflix death game series that’s long been caught in the gravitational pull of Squid Game. Its second season dropped in the wake of Squid Game‘s breakout first, and its newly released third followed months after Squid Game‘s. For a time, the two shows felt like twin series with Squid Game […]
If You’re Not Already Planning Your Halloween Costume, You’re Falling Behind
There’s no reason to delay getting in the spirit of Halloween as popular costume retailers begin to release this year’s slate of pop culture-inspired looks. From Spirit Halloween to BoxLunch to PetSmart, there are a ton of fandom fits across stores and online for the while family. For Squid Game fans we’re excited about the […]
Cate Blanchett Doesn’t Know If Her ‘Squid Game’ Cameo Will Lead to More (But She’d Like it to)
That shocking finale coda of Hwang Dong-hyuk’s Squid Game series left many curious about what it meant for the American spin-off Netflix has in the works. When the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) pauses next to an alley in downtown Los Angeles, you witness, along with him, the Squid Game recruitment ritual being administered by a […]
‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ Is Getting a Third Season Because Capitalism Is Inevitable
The fictional Squid Game as we know it is over—for now, at least—but Netflix would like you to remember that it has an offshoot reality competition that’s still very much active. On the heels of announcing that Squid Game: The Challenge season two will drop November 4, the streamer has also let it be known […]
The Entire Run of ‘Squid Game’ Is Currently Dominating Netflix Ratings
Squid Game‘s three seasons in order of fan preference? Season one was easily the best. Season two brought mixed results. And season three is nobody’s favorite. But that doesn’t mean people aren’t still binging as if 45.6 billion won depended on it. The streamer’s latest ratings chart has Squid Game season three in the top […]
‘Squid Game’ Creator Explains That Wild Final Scene
The third and final season of Netflix’s Squid Game is filled with unforgettable moments. Series finales usually are. But even after everything is wrapped up in the games themselves, the show had one final surprise for audiences, and it’s a doozy. We’ve written about it here but now, the show’s creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has weighed […]
‘Squid Game’ Delivers a Harrowing, Heartbreaking Final Installment
Squid Game’s first season dropped seemingly out of the sky in 2021, spanning nine episodes and giving Netflix its biggest hit to date, winning Emmys for creator Hwang Dong-hyuk, star Lee Jung-jae, and others. Season two arrived in late 2024 with seven episodes, picking up three years after the events of season one. Six months […]
The Star of ‘Squid Game’ Thinks Even Season 2 Haters Will Like Season 3
Squid Game‘s final chapter is just hours away from hitting Netflix—and there’s no doubt millions will tune in to see how the global phenomenon wraps up. Among those numbers will surely be fans who felt a little let down by season two, feeling the episodes didn’t measure up to Squid Game‘s blockbuster first season. But […]