"Squid Game" Season 2 Releases with Worse Reviews Than Season 1

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 "Squid Game" Season 2: Mixed Reviews and High Expectations


After three years of anticipation, Squid Game Season 2 has finally arrived. As the follow-up to Netflix’s most-watched series of all time, this new season carries the weight of both enormous expectations and a fully established brand. Interestingly, the existence of a second season was never initially planned, but given the overwhelming success of the first, its creation seemed inevitable.


Early Reviews and Ratings


Initial reviews for Season 2 suggest a noticeable dip in reception compared to Season 1. Here's a quick comparison of the critic and audience scores:


Season 1: 95% critic score, 84% audience score


Season 2: 83% critic score, 63% audience score



While these ratings are far from poor, they highlight the challenges of recapturing the viral magic of the original. Some critics have pointed out that the second season’s reduced episode count—7 episodes compared to the original’s 9—may be a factor, reflecting a broader trend in streaming culture.


Viewership: The Key Metric


Despite the reviews, the main question is whether Season 2 can achieve the same viewership success. Here’s a snapshot of Netflix’s top 10 most-watched shows:


1. Squid Game Season 1: 2.2 billion hours viewed, 265.2 million views



2. Stranger Things Season 4: 1.83 billion hours viewed, 140.7 million views



3. Wednesday Season 1: 1.72 billion hours viewed, 252.1 million views



4. Dahmer: 1.03 billion hours viewed, 115.6 million views



5. Bridgerton Season 1: 929.3 million hours viewed, 113.3 million views



6. Bridgerton Season 3: 846.5 million hours viewed, 106 million views



7. The Night Agent Season 1: 803.2 million hours viewed, 98 million views



8. The Queen’s Gambit: 746.4 million hours viewed, 112.8 million views



9. Money Heist Part 4: 710.2 million hours viewed, 106 million views



10. Fool Me Once: 629 million hours viewed, 98.2 million views




While some series, like Stranger Things, have seen significant growth in viewership over subsequent seasons, others, such as Bridgerton, peaked in their first seasons.


Predictions for Season 2


Given the unprecedented viral success of Squid Game Season 1, it seems unlikely that Season 2 will replicate those heights. The original captivated audiences with its unique premise and cultural impact, making it a phenomenon that’s difficult to reproduce.


Even so, Season 2 is expected to perform well, potentially landing in Netflix’s top 10 or even top 5 most-watched shows. However, dethroning the first season or Stranger Things seems improbable. The second season feels more like a necessary follow-up for Netflix rather than something audiences were eagerly awaiting.


Ultimately, while Squid Game Season 2 may not surpass its predecessor, it is still set to make a significant mark in Netflix’s lineup.

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