Squid Game: The Show Everybody is Talking About

Squid Game, a newly popular Korean drama, took the number one spot on Netflix’s “Top 10 in the U.S Today” in 90 countries in just only ten days. Social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat are blowing up with Squid Game related posts.

TikTok trends like recreating the iconic Dalgona honeycomb shapes, playing Red Light Green Light, and reenacting the glass stepping stone game take over the internet. In addition, Instagram accounts constantly report the viewing statistics, as well as Snapchat stories to encourage others to watch the newest popular show. A large factor contributing to the show’s high publicity is that it was released on the same day (September 17th) in 90 countries. 

The show portrays a child-like ambiance with the bright colors pasted around the entire facility,  and childrens games being the daily activities. The irony with the “young take” is that there is so much death present. Going into the games, the players had no idea that they were playing for their lives. The well-armed staff insist on maintaining an even playing field for all players. If anyone disrupts the “fair” processes of each game, they are killed. 

An example of one of the games is Tug-of-War. A group of players had inside information of what the next game would be so when it was time to pick groups for the next game, they made sure to only pick men. Doing this allowed this team to win their match-up and move onto the next game, with the other team's limp bodies covered in blood on the ground below. 

Each episode is more and more dangerous, allowing viewers to emotionally attach to characters wanting to keep knowing more. The ending, filled with many unknowns, causes the show’s viewers to want future seasons ahead. I think this is netflix’s most popular show yet. Personally I loved it. From my observations, my peers either love or hate it, no in between. From first seeing clips on social media and finishing the first episode, I was wondering what would happen next to my newley beloved characters. With each twist and turn of the show, I was ignited inside, awaiting to see what challenges they would face next. The creators of the show did an amazing job of bringing a never before seen idea to the table of TV show content. I am beyond excited to see what the next seasons have in store.