Netflix’s hit series Squid Game is back with its third and final season, premiering today. Before diving into the thrilling conclusion, here’s a quick recap of key moments from Season 2 that fans should remember.
Season 2 followed Seong Gi-hun as he hunted the mastermind behind the deadly games. His search led to a tense showdown with the mysterious Recruiter, ending in the Recruiter’s death during a rigged Russian roulette game. This revealed deeper corruption within the system controlling the games.
Meanwhile, detective Jun-ho continued his investigation and uncovered Gi-hun’s secret base. He also followed new clues pointing toward the hidden island where the games take place. The season expanded the story with fresh characters, including Kang No-eul, a North Korean defector disguised as a guard searching for her daughter.
The games introduced, like the Six-Legged Pentathlon, initially encouraged teamwork but soon broke down under pressure. Violence outside the games rose, and a rebellion led by Gi-hun inside the dormitory was quickly crushed when the Front Man killed Jung-bae.
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk has promised a “hopeful” but emotional finale. With Season 2 broadening the story and adding psychological depth, viewers can expect Season 3 to deliver the most intense chapter yet.
Squid Game Season 3 premieres on Netflix today at 12 am PT / 3 am ET, ready to wrap up the gripping saga.