Squid Game

TV
88/100
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Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits — with deadly high stakes.

Filmmaking

Overall
89
Screenplay
88
Acting
86
Cinematography
89
Production
88
Directing
89
Concept
87
Story
89
Dialogue
82
Characters
84
Pacing
86
Musical Score
85

Attributes

Entertaining
91
Uniqueness
93
How Much I Like It
95
Twists
78
Artistry
?
Fun
57
Cliche
?
Cheesy
11
Broad Appeal
?
Cerebral
79
Emotional
?
Discussion Worthy
95

Genres

Comedy
32
Drama
78
Suspense
82
Action
56
Mystery
74
Thriller
79
Horror
49
Adventure
43
Romance
31
Science Fiction
9
Fantasy
4
Animation
0

Maturity

Family Friendly
44
Positive Message
?
Thematically Mature
?
Intense
?
Sexuality
49
Nudity
29
Violence
79
Gore
75
Crude
?
Profanity
79
Scary
?
Substance Use
?

2 Reviews

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85 Overall85 Screenplay84 Acting89 Cinematography86 Production78 Concept88 Story79 Dialogue82 Characters79 Musical Score95 Uniqueness90 Entertaining

SO unique and gorgeous to look at. Such a great color palate. This is wholly original and different than almost anything out there today. If you want something out of the box. Try this one...

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Episodes

Season 1

9 episodes

S1 E1 · Red Light, Green Light

Hoping to win easy money, a broke and desperate Gi-hun agrees to take part in an enigmatic game. Not long into the first round, unforeseen horrors unfold.

S1 E2 · Hell

Split on whether to continue or quit, the group holds a vote. But their realities in the outside world may prove to be just as unforgiving as the game.

S1 E3 · The Man with the Umbrella

A few players enter the next round — which promises equal doses of sweet and deadly — with hidden advantages. Meanwhile, Jun-ho sneaks his way inside.

S1 E4 · Stick to the Team

As alliances form among the players, no one is safe in the dorm after lights-out. The third game challenges Gi-hun's team to think strategically.

S1 E5 · A Fair World

Gi-hun and his team take turns keeping guard through the night. The masked men encounter trouble with their co-conspirators.

S1 E6 · Gganbu

Players pair off for the fourth game. Gi-hun grapples with a moral dilemma, Sang-woo chooses self-preservation and Sae-byeok shares her untold story.

S1 E7 · VIPS

The Masked Leader welcomes VIP guests to the facility for a front-row viewing of the show. In the fifth game, some players crack under pressure.

S1 E8 · Front Man

Ahead of the last round, distrust and disgust run deep among the finalists. Jun-ho makes a getaway, determined to expose the game's dirty secrets.

S1 E9 · One Lucky Day

The final round presents another cruel test — but this time, how it ends depends on just one player. The game's creator steps out of the shadows.

Season 2

0 episodes

Trailers

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