Squid Game Season 2 reflects capitalism’s dark side

Squid Game Season 2 takes a deeper look at the economic context and constraints surrounding the deadly games.
Squid Game Season 2. Image: Netflix. Streaming December 2024.

By Dirk Matten, York University, Canada

The second season of Squid Game, Netflix’s most-watched show of all time, has been eagerly awaited by many. The first season featured players participating in a series of deadly children’s games to win prize money.

The new season, which is also on track to set another Netflix record, takes a deeper look at the economic context and constraints surrounding the surrealistic games.

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