Few shows today are as anticipated as the second season. squid game. Netflix knows this franchise has a great opportunity to be its next banner, and they’re not going to miss it. But aside from the massive investment that new episodes are bound to receive, what can we expect in the storytelling realm? What will Song Ki Hoon do after the events of Season 1?
Luckily, Lee Jung Jae, the actor who became famous all over the world for his role in squid gamecame out to reveal new details of the second season.
But before continuing, it is necessary to remember how the story of 2021 ended. Song Gi Hoon, despite winning the games, suffered greatly from what happened in the brutal competition. Most of them died saving him and old man 001, who ended up being the owner of Squid Games.
Although everything indicated that Gi Hoon would try to return to normal life, the character’s plot changed literally at the last minute, and instead of taking a plane to visit his daughter, he decided to return. for what reason? take revenge, more likely. His irritated face showed his intent to make those who had hurt him and hundreds of other players pay. Recall also that the organizer of the contest is alive.
In an interview with GCLee Jong Jae expected season 2 squid game will show us a dark and completely unknown facet of his character. Song Gi Hoo in the early chapters was shown to be an honest and nice person despite all the troubles that surrounded him. But participating in the games changed his life forever.
Not only is Gi-hu determined to destroy the games, but now he also has the financial potential to overcome some of the many hurdles that lie ahead of him. However, among these obstacles there will also be some moral dilemmas with whom he will have to deal, and the second season squid game intends to delve into them.
If he eventually decides to destroy everyone who competed, he might not be much different from those dubious millionaires who enjoyed watching them die. Will it be his lust for revenge and money that will eventually corrupt Gi-hu in squid gameseason 2? Without a doubt, such a possible character twist would be very interesting, as it would also cause a moral dilemma for viewers.
Regardless of the outcome of the protagonist, the fact that we will see him in the dark side; can at some point turn from a hero to a villain.
Although the release date of the second season squid gameall eyes point to end of 2023 or first half of 2024. The reality is that the South Korean production as well as Netflix are reluctant to rush things as this could result in content that falls short of the huge expectations of the audience. The platform can’t afford to deal squid game like any franchise.
