Kathmandu. Season 2 of Netflix’s world famous series ‘Squid Game’ is streaming from Thursday. This series has premiered on Netflix from 12:30 noon according to Nepali time. There was also an enthusiastic wait among the Nepali audience for the second season.
Where the first season ended, it is sure to compel the audience to watch the second season. This South Korean survival series based on a deadly game about life and death is also the most watched series in the history of Netflix.
Season 1 is what we aredid we take
The first season introduces us to the main character of the series, Seong Gi-hoon. The role of this character is played by South Korean star Lee Jung-Jae. The unlucky character has a chance to win a prize of 456 billion by competing in a deadly children’s game. For this he participates in the game along with 455 other competitors.
Its important twist is that if you lose the game, your death is certain. As tensions rise and alliances between the teams shift, Gi-hoon and the other participants uncover dark secrets about the mysterious game and its host, culminating in a dramatic ending. Gi-hoon wins a huge amount of money, but he also has to pay a heavy price.
The first season ended with Gi-hoon’s promise to remove the person responsible for the game.
What will be new in season 2?
Season 2 will feature new actors and players and their significant additions. New faces will take center stage as Lee Jung-jae (Player 456) returns as Gi-hoon. Yim Si-wan, known for his roles in K-dramas such as ‘Runon’ and ‘Summer Strike’, will join the cast along with other actors Park Sung-hoon, Park Gyu-young, Kang Ha-neul, Lee Jin-wook.
Apart from these, actor Wi Ha-joon, who played the role of detective Hwang Joon-ho in the second series, is also returning. He luckily survived the first season. Maybe he got stuck in the swamp of squid game organizers of the corrupt world. Meanwhile, Lee Byung-hoon also returns as the mysterious frontman, who oversees the deadly rivalry.
The recruiter’s story
In the first season Gong-Yu was almost a glimpse and missing part, the new season is expected to introduce him in an expanded role as a recruiter. Probably his backstory will be seen in the new season. Netflix has released a separate promo for Gong Yoo, possibly one of the biggest highlights of the upcoming season.
Games and stakes
It is expected that the game will be more difficult in season 2. The production team of the series has indicated that this deadly tournament will introduce a new and more dangerous game, which will not only test the physical and mental endurance, but also the ethics of the players. Complex rules and twists designed to make the stakes more interesting are expected to be even more terrifying. These challenges are sure to deepen the psychological stress and force the contestants to make more difficult choices.
The first game – red light, green light seems to be repeated in season 2. There is a mystery about what the other game might be. Season 1 included games like Dalgona candy, walking on transparent glass, picking bunches, pulling a rope, etc.
Patterns and Themes of Power
The main theme of Squid Game has always been the story of economic inequality, human greed and the self-will it takes to survive. It is expected that these dynamics will intensify in season 2. Players will not only face the psychological toll of the game, but also the moral implications of their choices in deadly situations. The new artists come from different backgrounds, have gone through conflicts beyond socio-economic status. It is expected to create a more complex environment in the new season.
Naturally, Gi-Hoon will be at the center of the game. The clash of personal revenge and greater promise to do good is sure to create new levels of play. Gi-hoon will be seen facing new challenges and changing alliances. The new season will be based not only on survival, but on the values of revenge, humanity and justice in a world driven by greed.
Will Gi-hoon uncover the corruption or fall deeper into the game?
With sharp social commentary, emotional drama and brutal twists, the second season is expected to raise the bar even further. The stakes and games will be even more dangerous. The game’s backstory is sure to reveal deep, dark secrets.
The second season of Squid Game will have a total of 7 episodes.
