As a dedicated fan of “Squid Game,” I’ve been utterly captivated by the masterful storytelling and emotional depth that Hwang Dong-hyuk has brought to life in this gripping series. The season 2 finale was nothing short of heart-wrenching, leaving us with a massive cliffhanger that has left me on the edge of my seat, eagerly awaiting the next installment.
⚠️ WARNING: This content reveals crucial details from the final episode of “Squid Game” Season 2, currently available on Netflix. Proceed with caution if you haven’t finished watching.
The series “Squid Game” has reached its end for now, wrapping up with episode 7. In a shocking turn of events, Gi-hun’s (Lee Jung-jae) closest friend, Jung-bae (Lee Seo-hwan), was brutally murdered right before his eyes. This heinous act was committed by none other than the supervisor of the Squid Game, The Front Man (Lee Byung-hun), following Gi-hun’s instigation of a rebellion among the players participating in the current game.
What makes the death particularly disturbing for viewers, rather than just Gi-hun, is that they are already aware of The Front Man’s real persona – he is none other than In-ho, a past winner of the Squid Game who currently serves as the chief guard.
Throughout the game, In-ho disguised himself as Player 001 (using the alias Young-il) and formed bonds with Gi-hun and Jung-bae, feigning solidarity for their cause and rebellion. However, in the end, he put on his Front Man mask once more to betray Jung-bae by taking his life as a form of retribution against Gi-hun.
As the final season approaches, the creator of “Squid Game,” Hwang Dong-hyuk, shared insights about the Season 2 ending with EbMaster, including a mid-credits scene hinting at an unprecedented Squid Game version starring new male and female iterations of the ominous, deadly red light, green light dolls. Additionally, he discussed his plans for Season 3 and the ultimate series finale.
“Squid Game” Season 2 ends on a massive cliffhanger with The Front Man (In-ho/Young-il, unbeknownst to Gi-hun) killing Jung-bae right in front of Gi-hun, leaving Gi-hun to scream in horror as the pink guards hold him down and force him to watch his friend bleed out. Why did you decide to end the season here?
Initially, I composed the narrative for Seasons 2 and 3 as a continuous storyline. My initial intention was to spread this tale over approximately eight to nine episodes. However, upon completion, I found that it exceeded ten episodes, which felt too extensive for a single season. Consequently, I desired to create a suitable juncture where I could provide resolution as the second season and then proceed with the third. In terms of Gi-hun’s story, all his endeavors to halt the game are unsuccessful: the first attempt involving hiring mercenaries and installing a tracking device, which backfired; the second attempt trying to convince others to vote so they could exit the game, also failed; and finally, the third and last attempt of uniting people for a rebellion, ended in failure as well.
So all of his failures lead to this heavy, heavy crisis of having to lose his very best friend, Jung-bae, at the hands of The Front Man. And when you think about Gi-hun’s journey, I thought that that was an adequate moment to put a stop and give him a little bit of closure along that long story arc. And then from that moment on, in the third season, having that sense of huge guilt and sense of failure weighing heavily on him — how is Gi-hun going to carry on his mission? That’s the story that’ll further unfold.
When can we expect Season 3 to premiere and what can you tease about the storyline for the series’ final episodes?
Without giving away any spoilers, I want to tread carefully. Following the release of Season 2, we’re planning to reveal the premiere date for Season 3 rather soon. I anticipate it will air around summer or fall next year. As for Gi-hun’s storyline in Season 3, having lost his best friend and facing nothing but failure, we’ll see him at a crucial turning point. His character will be different from what you saw in Season 2, as he grapples with his current state and contemplates his next steps. Will he persevere or give up? Will he continue on with his mission or take a different path? You’ll find our character Gi-hun at a significant crossroads when the third season begins.
With Gi-hun and a good portion of other players having rebelled against The Front Man and pink guards in Season 2, will the show’s format change in Season 3? How will they be able to go back to the regularly scheduled Squid Game now that so many of the players have disrupted the system?
As a movie connoisseur, I’d like to share a tantalizing tidbit: If you stayed put after the final credits of Season 2’s grand finale, you were treated to a brief glimpse into what could potentially unfold in Season 3. Alas, that’s about as much as I can divulge at this juncture.
Which of the Season 2 games did you find the most satisfying to shoot and why?
I’d say the pentathlon. Not only was it the most challenging to shoot, but I think after we had finished filming it, I enjoyed watching it myself the most. And especially so because within one round of games, you get five smaller games. And as in Season 1, I wanted to showcase these actual children’s games that Korean people grew up playing, especially the ones that I grew up playing myself. With the way I got to show the world five different games in a single round, I would say the pentathlon was probably the most satisfying to shoot.
What do you want to tease about the remainder of the series?
As we progress through each episode, you can expect an improvement in the series. Furthermore, as we move into the various seasons, the narrative will unfold with greater complexity, heightened intensity, and undeniably increased entertainment value. Therefore, I strongly recommend that you stick with it right up until the finale!
This interview has been edited and condensed.
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