Top 10 Ways Squid Game Season 2 Gets Even MORE Disturbing

The murderous animatronic doll ruling over Red Light, Green Light has become a striking visual representation of the show. Accordingly, one of the most anticipated yet feared additions to season two has to be her boyfriend, Cheol-su. Originally characters from South Korean children’s educational books, these two were pretty much always paired together. So, it wouldn’t be far-fetched to assume that Cheol-su will do whatever it takes to make Young-hee happy, especially with a license to kill. That probably means that even if the she-monster misses a target, you can rest assured that her partner-in-crime will sweep in.

The audience of “Squid Game” let out a collective exasperated sigh when Gi-hun decided to go back for another game at the end of season one. As we expected, he hopes to make a change this time around and possibly end the battle royale for good. However, this noble cause won’t come without its own set of challenges. For starters, his attempts at stopping the deadly matches will mostly probably be seen as a strategy to secure his own win, throwing him in the line of fire. With haunting knowledge of the outcome, Gi-hun will relive the grimmest moments of his life. However, he is the audience surrogate now and his burden is also ours to bear.

You know what Gi-hun has absolutely no dearth of? The audacity. Perhaps the biggest mistake he makes, even worse than re-joining the game, is thinking he can predict it this time around. It is entirely rigged, after all, and might end up trapping him for good, perhaps like the Front Man, who was once a winner. When the only rule is to make death and despair entertaining for the head honchos, anything goes. Even if there is any semblance of familiarity in the games for Gi-hun to have a considerable advantage, it is more likely than not to be misleading. Nevertheless, if there’s anything our hero loves, it’s a good gamble - and who are we to take it away from him?

It is no news that “Squid Game” can be excessively violent and has even been criticized for its gratuitous nature. However, director Hwang Dong-hyuk[b] has said he employs the violence as a metaphor for the cruelty of the real world, satirizing the ruthlessness of a capitalistic society towards the so-called “weak.” The fictional playground is nothing but a microcosm, reflecting the reality outside. The social commentary will continue in season two and in the showrunner’s own words, gets ‘crazy’. Why? Because society, in his eyes, has descended further into darkness. So, expect the brutality of the series to follow suit, directly in proportion to how Hwang sees the world.

In season one, we saw groupism as both a strength and weakness for contestants. This time, the show makes it a point to highlight its divisive nature by incorporating more team games into the mix. That means greater politics and tense psychological warfare await us. In fact, Seong Gi-hun actor Lee Jung-jae[c] describes the new season’s challenges as ‘warlike,” while showrunner and director Hwang wanted to explore how people’s choices “decide which side we end up on”. Games that test our contestants’ nerves and coerce them into manipulating one another abound, and we’re not sure if we’re more excited or terrified to watch it all go down.

Where there are teams, there will be choices, whether you like it or not. Allies can turn into enemies and opponents into lifesavers at any given moment. To make matters even more complicated, season two will strongly feature voting as a key component of the game. However, it will strip away the safety of anonymity and put the players on blast. Tudum[d] by Netflix reports that contestants will have to wear X and O symbols on them to represent their stance on a controversial topic. Scrutiny and public execution are sure to follow and we can bet it won’t be pretty.

As if “SG1” wasn’t traumatizing enough, season two is set to tug at your heartstrings even harder. Some facts revealed by South Korean media outlets about the new player lineup are already crushing our souls. A mother-son duo, two star-crossed lovers, and even Gi-hun’s friend, Jeong-bae[e], played by Lee Seo-Hwan, will be throwing their hats into the ring. Unless Gi-hun is able to revolutionize the bunch, one half of every twosome may be left behind, or worse - offed. We’ll either be shedding tears at devastating sacrifices or cursing at our screens for vile backstabbing. Or maybe both. There’s just no winning in “Squid Game”.

Gi-hun’s confidence may be misguided, but that doesn’t make him any less brave. He’s fully aware that re-entering the Squid arena means he either has to dismantle the system brick by brick, or die. If he succeeds, he will potentially save hundreds of lives. If not, he’ll never see his daughter again, who was the very reason he ever set foot into the egregious game. It is entirely possible that his mantle will be taken up by another player who will lead season three, but for now, we’re rooting for our favorite ahjussi[f]. Sure, he doesn’t really seem to have a solid plan other than ‘trust me’, but he’ll figure it out as he goes, right? He’s a little confused, but he’s got the spirit!

The show’s creator presents us with the idea of hope in the sequel. Although that may take varied fanciful forms, perhaps the most tangible one will be Hwang Jun-ho[g], played by Wi Ha-joon. In the first installment, the detective is faced with the shocking revelation that his brother, In-ho, is the Front Man. To add insult to injury, big bro shoots him with what we assume was the intention to kill. That said, Jun-ho is returning this season, so he’s obviously still alive and presumably quite mad. Perhaps the Front Man shot him in just the right spot to make sure he lives. Maybe it was plot armor all along. Either way, the authorities are coming and the Hwang siblings’ reunion is going to be a tough one.

Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.

We’re Finally Getting a Look Into the Soldiers’ Side of the Story

The Narrative Will Deal With Issues Relevant to Today’s Youth

Series Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk Fears an Inescapable Squid Game IRL

One of the most chilling moments in the Season 2 trailer is when Gi-hun finds himself in his 456 uniform again. The prisoner parallel rings truer than ever, as the doomed reality dawns on him. Being number 456 implies he was the last to join once more. However, it’s too glaring to be a coincidence, which tells us he’s exactly where they want him to be. He’s no longer sporting the blazing red hair we saw in the season one finale. So, some time must have passed since he volunteered, ‘cause getting a rematch couldn’t have been child’s play. The Front Man isn’t that easy to crack, especially not after he explicitly warned him against returning. In conclusion, we know a death trap when we see one!

Which new “Squid Game” actor are you most excited to see in season two? Let us know in the comments!

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