Streaming Squid Game Discussion Thread - SPOILERS INSIDE

[PiCkLeJuiCe]

Caught up with it all last night.

Overall enjoyed it quite a bit, notwithstanding some odd decisions by characters, especially 456's plan at the end. Seemed like one of desperation and surprised me how he suddenly was cool to make a bunch of sacrifices, but then again maybe he was just that desperate and I suppose if not for Front Man, it probably would have came off.

I really really liked 120 (sorry, I just can't remember Korean names generally). Thought they handled a trans character better than a lot of Western media tbh. A real vulnerability to the character but also shit-ton of inner strength when the chips were down, thanks to the special forces background she was definitely one of the most kickass people when it came to gun play.

I also had to look up if the main character was the same actor (it is):

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Bit of a difference in appearance in a few years

Love the connection ppl made between this and the Trump 2017, 2021 presidential photos.

 

[Vader]

So with some of the players killed in battle with the playstation heads, do the organisers still put ₩1,000,000 into the suspended piggy bank per dead?

Probably. In the first series they put money into the kitty after the battle of the bedroom. A dead contestant is a dead contestant, regardless of how they die. It's all part of the game, regardless of whether or not they're actually playing one of the organised games.

 

[Cleavy]

So with some of the players killed in battle with the playstation heads, do the organisers still put ₩1,000,000 into the suspended piggy bank per dead?

definitely

 

[Carbine Chaos]

I wonder if they throw Gi-hun back in the games, or if Front Man makes him watch a round of Marbles...

Mother and son would be devastating.

 

[Johnny Bananas]

 

[Gasometer]

Caught up with it all last night.

Overall enjoyed it quite a bit, notwithstanding some odd decisions by characters, especially 456's plan at the end. Seemed like one of desperation and surprised me how he suddenly was cool to make a bunch of sacrifices, but then again maybe he was just that desperate and I suppose if not for Front Man, it probably would have came off.

I really really liked 120 (sorry, I just can't remember Korean names generally). Thought they handled a trans character better than a lot of Western media tbh. A real vulnerability to the character but also shit-ton of inner strength when the chips were down, thanks to the special forces background she was definitely one of the most kickass people when it came to gun play.

I also had to look up if the main character was the same actor (it is):

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Bit of a difference in appearance in a few years

I think he went through a bit just quietly re the image

 

[T2B_]

I think he went through a bit just quietly re the image

The actor or the character he's playing? If the latter he must be the Korean Christian Bale haha.

I know bugger all about the actor himself, other than he is very good at his profession.

 

[Gasometer]

The actor or the character he's playing? If the latter he must be the Korean Christian Bale haha.

I know bugger all about the actor himself, other than he is very good at his profession.

Character

 

[Beerfish]

The actor or the character he's playing? If the latter he must be the Korean Christian Bale haha.

I know bugger all about the actor himself, other than he is very good at his profession.

He did appear in the Acolyte in-between seasons. Maybe that helps explain the grizzled look.

 

[T2B_]

He did appear in the Acolyte in-between seasons. Maybe that helps explain the grizzled look.

Heh, yeah that could contribute.

In any case, whether it RL factors or just meticulously preparing for the role, his S2 appearance does make sense story-wise.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

I hope they find a way to involve Woo-seok more next season, thought he was a breath of fresh air for the show. Being stuck on the ship with the dirty captain isn't a great place to start though.

 

[peternorth]

Learning the way of the Jedi takes its toll

 

[Cleavy]

this is confirmed now

 

[SM]

Caught up with it all last night.

Overall enjoyed it quite a bit, notwithstanding some odd decisions by characters, especially 456's plan at the end. Seemed like one of desperation and surprised me how he suddenly was cool to make a bunch of sacrifices, but then again maybe he was just that desperate and I suppose if not for Front Man, it probably would have came off.

I really really liked 120 (sorry, I just can't remember Korean names generally). Thought they handled a trans character better than a lot of Western media tbh. A real vulnerability to the character but also shit-ton of inner strength when the chips were down, thanks to the special forces background she was definitely one of the most kickass people when it came to gun play.

I also had to look up if the main character was the same actor (it is):

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Bit of a difference in appearance in a few years

He trained to be a Jedi.

 

[SM]

Interesting having Seasons 2 and 3 more like two parts of the one season with the first season very much standing on its own.

 

[GreyCrow]

Lee Joo-sil, 80, South Korean actress played the mother of the cop Hwang-Jun Ho passed away 3 months after being diagnosed with stomach cancer

 

[peternorth]

Lee Joo-sil, 80, South Korean actress played the mother of the cop Hwang-Jun Ho passed away 3 months after being diagnosed with stomach cancer

Hwang-Jun Ho simply must succeed in taking down the evil doers now.

 

[peternorth]

Season 3. June 27. The final game.

 

[AFDogs]

Season 3. June 27. The final game.

No ****ing around. Love it.

 

[Kirby]

I hope it's a lot better than season 2.

 

[peternorth]

No ****ing around. Love it.

better than other series that take years

 

[AFDogs]

better than other series that take years

I reckon they filmed season 2 and 3 all at once. Rate it.

 

[Cleavy]

 

[Cleavy]

I reckon they filmed season 2 and 3 all at once. Rate it.

they already said they did that, which is why it's split.

 

[Jatz]

Not sure it'll be a day 1 watch anymore but I'll still finish it off.