Netflix's Most Popular Show of All Time Has Finally Come to an End. Did It Stick the Landing?
Briefly

The third season of Netflix's Squid Game marks the series' conclusion after becoming a phenomenon since its 2021 release. This season continues the story of Seong Gi-hun as he returns to the deadly game, facing moral dilemmas and the harsh realities of capitalism's impact on the poor. The series finale, "Humans Are ... ," is divided into two parts and includes a significant time jump. It conveys themes of despair and faint hope, questioning whether the journey leads to a satisfying closure for its audience after a profound critique of society.
The series became a global phenomenon seemingly overnight after dropping on Netflix in September 2021, showing the brutality of capitalism's impact on the disenfranchised.
In Season 3, Gi-hun's journey reflects a deep despair contrasted with a flicker of hope amidst extreme violence and morally complex choices.
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