The reality competition series, 'Squid Game: The Challenge,' based on the popular South Korean drama, has concluded its first season, sparking various reactions from viewers, contestants, and producers alike. The show, which has been renewed for a second season by Netflix, has been a significant success, despite facing criticism and backlash.
The series mimicked the visual style of the original drama, with contestants asked to pretend to die when they were eliminated, a choice that was both unnerving and criticized as lame. Critics argue that the show missed the point of the original 'Squid Game' by extracting the reason for its existence. However, the season did create a memorable rift between two players, sparking conversation.
The finale featured a game of rock, paper, scissors to determine the winner. Navy strategist Mai emerged as the winner, taking home the $4.56 million prize, the largest single cash prize in reality television and game show history. Despite the intense competition and allegations of inhumane conditions during the Red Light, Green Light game, some players have expressed interest in participating in future seasons.
The creator of 'Squid Game,' Hwang Dong-hyuk, is set to return for the second season. Despite the mixed feelings and traumatic experiences, the show's success and popularity have led to the opening of casting for the second season. The first season of 'Squid Game: The Challenge' consisted of 10 episodes that aired over three weeks on November 22, November 29, and December 6.
