2021 - Present
A South Korean dystopian survival thriller created by Hwang Dong-hyuk for Netflix. The series follows 456 financially desperate players who risk their lives playing deadly versions of children's games for a chance to win ₩45.6 billion. Led by Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), the series became Netflix's most-watched series and a global pop culture phenomenon, exploring themes of economic inequality and desperation.
Lee Jung‑jae
Lead Actor
Park Hae‑soo
Supporting Actor
Hwang Dong‑hyuk
Writer/Director
Jung Ho‑yeon
Supporting Actor
Wi Ha‑joon
Supporting Actor
Honest Squid Game review with 5/5 woke rating, deep thematic analysis and no spoilers. Find out if Netflix's Korean phenomenon is worth your time.
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