Netflix announced that the series has become the most popular project in the history of the service.
A whole universe based on the series «The Squid Game» may appear on the Netflix streaming service. In addition, Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos officially confirmed the start of production of the second season of the loud bloody show.
«Playing squid» is a 9-episode South Korean series from Netflix, which conquered the whole world in the fall of 2021. It has been viewed by over 140 million users worldwide. And this is 66% of the total number of streaming accounts. Then Netflix announced that the series had become the most popular project in the history of the service.
«The game of squid»: the most interesting facts
According to the plot, the series tells about a group of people who are experiencing financial difficulties. They agree to take part in survival games. The series strikes with the stunning events, however, it directs to the themes of global social inequality, violence and cruelty of society. Screenwriter/director Kwang Dong-hyuk spent 12 years looking for a sponsor for the film, based on a popular school game called «Squid». Currently, the film crew has confirmed the shooting of the 2nd season of the project.
The series «The Squid Game» leads to the themes of global social inequality, violence and cruelty of society.
Kwang Dong-hyuk gave an interview to The Times and said that in the second season he sees the main character of the Frontman — who is responsible for survival games. The director also wants to talk more about the Korean police and its role in society.