‘Squid Game’ Season 2 Review: Thrills, Kills And Fan Service

Watching Squid Game Season 2, you can tell that multiple seasons weren’t a part of the initial plan for the series. Between some fan service-laden subplots and shameless set up for Season 3 (which is due to premiere in 2025), it feels like a highly responsive set of seven episodes. It’s hardly bad television—we get compelling new characters and twisted new games, complete with the show’s iconic, ironic colorful production design—but Season 2 is a middle chapter supporting a stronger beginning and (hopefully) an exciting end.