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“Squid Game” Season 2 Review: The Games Work, Everything Else Doesn’t
The most significant addition in “Squid Game” season 2 is the introduction of In-ho, who is secretly the Front Man himself. Despite this, Gi-hun fails to figure it out throughout the entire season. While I initially found myself confused by the reason behind the Front Man’s actions, the season has left me with more questions than answers.
In terms of gameplay mechanics, there are some interesting developments. The ability for players to vote to leave the games after every round brings a new dynamic to the show and results in dramatic sequences. Additionally, the introduction of fresh game formats keeps things exciting.
However, it’s unfortunate that everything outside of these games does not work well at all. Jun-ho’s storyline about searching for the game island is aimless and only becomes interesting in the final seconds when a traitor is revealed. The season also starts off with a promising idea showcasing a North Korean defector behind one of the guard masks, but it simply fizzles out without any resolution.
Furthermore, the guard, No-eul, has a compelling storyline as she stands against an organ harvesting side-gig that wants to extract valuable body parts from injured players. However, her plotline is abruptly cut off with no conclusion or involvement in the season finale. This unnecessary complexity adds up and makes the show feel overstuffed despite its relatively short seven-episode run.
Despite these issues, I believe it’s good that “Squid Game” has returned for a second season. While it may not recapture the initial magic of the first installment, the A-plot is solid, and I’m curious to see how the story concludes in future seasons.
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Source: www.forbes.com
