Squid Game (Franchise)

Squid Game is a South Korean dystopian survival thriller created by Hwang Dong-hyuk for Netflix, following 456 financially desperate players who risk their lives in deadly childhood games for a massive cash prize. The series was inspired by Hwang’s struggles and explores themes of economic inequality, class divisions, and capitalism. After becoming Netflix’s most-watched series and winning major awards, *Squid Game* continued with two more seasons, ending with its third and final season in 2025.