Netflix’s Squid Game Season 2 has soared to the top spot in 93 countries, continuing the global sensation that began with its debut in 2019—according to FlixPatrol, a site that tracks global OTT content rankings, Squid Game Season 2 claimed the number one position in Netflix’s TV program category worldwide as of yesterday.
On its release day this past Friday, the show secured the top spot in 92 countries, with New Zealand being the sole exception. However, it didn’t take long for Squid Game Season 2 to top the charts in New Zealand, cementing its position as a global phenomenon.
The new season picks up with Seong Gi Hun (Lee Jung Jae), who returns to the deadly game seeking vengeance and faces off against the mysterious Front Man (Lee Byung Hun). The star-studded cast features Lee Jung Jae, Lee Byung Hun, Wi Ha Joon, Gong Yoo, Im Si Wan, Kang Ha Neul, Park Gyu Young, Park Sung Hoon, Jo Yu Ri, Yang Dong Geun, and T.O.P., drawing even more buzz from viewers eager to see how the story unfolds.
The first season of Squid Game, released in 2019, remains Netflix’s most successful series to date. With an astonishing 1.65 billion hours watched over 28 days, it became the first non-English-language Asian show to win an award at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards. This unprecedented success created massive anticipation for Season 2.
However, since its release on Thursday, critical reactions to Squid Game Season 2 have been mixed. The New York Times expressed concerns, suggesting the show may have lost some of its original spark. The Hollywood Reporter also noted that the season lacks its predecessor’s inventive thrill and entertainment value. On the other hand, Variety praised the new season for going beyond the first by exploring themes like capitalist exploitation, moral decay, and class inequality in contemporary Korean society. Forbes echoed this, predicting that Season 2 would ultimately match the first in popularity.
As the debate continues, all eyes are on Squid Game Season 2 to see how it will perform in the coming months. In the meantime, the show has already earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Motion Picture – TV Series, raising further expectations for its future success.
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