Squid Game Season 3 Review
A Bold Start with a Chilling Twist
Netflix set the tone for the final chapter of Squid Game by releasing the first six minutes of Season 3’s premiere episode. This opening not only confirmed the survival of Player 456 (Lee Jung-jae) but also hinted at the emotional intensity and scale of what’s to come.
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The season begins with returning characters, including the enigmatic Frontman (Lee Byung-hun), whose betrayal leaves deep emotional scars. Only 60 players remain to fight for survival—and the staggering prize money.
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New Characters, Higher Stakes
Among the survivors:
Player 120: A transgender, military-trained sniper with a golden heart (Park Sung-hoon)
Player 222: A heavily pregnant woman (Jo Yoo-ri)
Player 333: A drug addict and failed Bitcoin millionaire (Yim Si-wan), who also happens to be the father of Player 222’s unborn child
Other intense dynamics include a terrified traitor, a mother-son duo, and players slowly losing their humanity to greed and desperation. This isn’t just a game anymore—it’s pure chaos dressed as entertainment.
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Layered Storytelling with Complex Arcs
Season 3 adds more emotional and narrative layers than ever before. A North Korean defector/sniper trying to save a player with a sick daughter, an undercover police officer on the brink of discovering the island’s dark secrets, and VIPs who mirror real-world billionaire culture—all make the storytelling richer and darker.
The show brilliantly reflects on power imbalance, using the faceless VIPs to symbolize a detached, elite class that watches the suffering of the desperate with amusement.
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More Blood, Less Mercy: Morality Tested
There are six episodes in total, each longer than 50 minutes. Based on the first five episodes, the pacing is relentless, the games more violent, and the moral questions more haunting.
Some players become cold-blooded predators, while others struggle to stay human. Every episode ends with a brutal cliffhanger—and beloved characters fall, one after the other. This emotional rollercoaster puts both characters and viewers through the wringer.
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A Baby Is Born Amid Chaos – Powerful or Pointless?
A major plot twist comes in the form of a newborn—Player 222 gives birth in dire conditions. While the crying infant adds emotional tension (and was part of the teaser), it sometimes feels more symbolic than realistic. The baby seems untouched by real-world needs like feeding or diapers, serving mostly as a storytelling tool to contrast the players’ madness with innocent life.
And yes, the terrifying robot doll Chul-su (partner of Young-hee) makes a deadly return.
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Performances that Hit Hard
All performances are solid and consistent. Lee Jung-jae, Park Sung-hoon, and Yim Si-wan continue to impress with emotional depth and intensity. The chemistry among the cast elevates the tension, making each episode more gripping than the last.
Fans who were let down by the mid-season break in Part 1 of Season 2 will feel rewarded here. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk pours his own experiences of survival and the high cost of success into this emotional climax.
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Final Verdict
Squid Game Season 3 is a blood-soaked, emotionally charged masterpiece that refuses to pull its punches. It’s the closest the series has come to fulfilling its original intent: an unflinching portrayal of survival in a world where the rich watch the poor fight to the death.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5)
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Cast: Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Wi Ha-joon, Park Gyu-young, Park Sung-hoon
Director: Hwang Dong-hyuk
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