Squid Game: A narrative with Season 3 ending
The much praised Korean drama series Squid Game will end with season 3, scheduled for release in 2025, according to Netflix. Three years separate this statement from the explosive global popularity of the show on the streaming site. Following his triumph in the last episode of the first season, fans are keen to see Seong Gi-hun's (Lee Jung-jae) story carried on.
Looking back at the success of the show
Inspired by South Korea's love of game shows, Squid Game debuted with 456 candidates fighting for a large reward. Although at first presented as innocuous classic children's games, every game had a fatal twist. Though with sinister and violent themes, the show received great praise. Originally meant as a one-season narrative, Squid Game's path to Netflix was not seamless; it took years to construct. But demand for a sequel sprang from season 1's cliffhanger ending, when Gi-hun chooses to exact revenge on those behind the games.
Second season: Gi-hun's new chapter.
Understanding the potential of the show and the narrative road it set for a follow-up, Netflix approved Squid Game season 2. This season will explore Gi-hun's quest to destroy the Squid Game operation. It will also bring fresh people and new games, therefore augmenting the competition. Gi-hun's participation in this new dynamic is still unknown, although it's reasonable to suppose he will be rather important.
The Logic Behind Stopping With Season 3
The choice to end the series with season 3 results from a need to uphold the integrity of Squid Game's story. Maintaining the narrative beyond Gi-hun's successful goal of revealing the illegitimate competition is challenging. Squid Game's author, Hwang Dong-hyuk, shared his enthusiasm for the forthcoming season and its ending. "I am delighted to see the seed planted in creating a new Squid Game grow and bear fruit through the end of this story," he said.
Value of a Correct Ending
It's admirable how closely Netflix follows Hwang's series vision. Extending Squid Game beyond its natural ending runs the danger of diminishing its creative core, which is absolutely essential for what makes it so engaging. Maintaining the show's original impact on viewers depends on allowing a distinct finish instead of prolonging it past its breaking point.
