Squid Game Season 2 X review: Fans rave about Gong Yoo and Lee Jung Jae's scene, call it 'best show Netflix will ever make'

Happy Squid Game Day to all those who celebrate! The wait is over, and Squid Game Season 2 has finally arrived on Netflix. The new season of the global phenomenon picks up where the previous one left off, plunging viewers back into the treacherous world of the deadly game. Early viewers who tuned in right after the premiere have shared their reviews after watching the first few episodes, and by the looks of it, it's another masterpiece from Hwang Dong-hyuk.

Squid Game Season 2 now streaming on Netflix!

The highly anticipated new season of Squid Game follows the continued journey of Seong Gi Hun, played by Lee Jung Jae, who emerged victorious in the previous season by outlasting 455 other contestants. However, the new season takes a dramatic turn as Gi Hun refuses to accept the cash prize and instead returns to participate in a new set of treacherous games. But this time, his motive is not to win the money but to take down the sinister organisation behind the game.

Squid Game Season 2 X review

X users have now taken to the microblogging site to share their first review of the show, with one netizen lauding the Korean survival thriller, "Watched the first episode of Squid Game season 2. What a thriller it was, nail-biting. Great performance by every actor and the ending nailed it."

Another user wrote, "Squid Game 2 is amazing so far But at the same time, 456 can¡¯t win again, there is some massive twist coming, or they will just kill him off I think I¡¯ll be disappointed if that doesn¡¯t happen, but I¡¯m loving it so far."

Squid Game 2 is amazing so far

But at the same time, 456 can¡¯t win again, there is some massive twist coming, or they will just kill him off

I think I¡¯ll be disappointed if that doesn¡¯t happen, but I¡¯m loving it so far

¡ª Section | CFB Helmet Guy (@SectionVR) December 26, 2024

A third user added, "Squid Game season 2 is 10x better than the first."

squid game season 2 is 10x better than the first

¡ª MINHxDYNASTY (@MINHxDYNASTY) December 26, 2024

"Squid game Season 2 starts off with a literal bang," a fourth mentioned.

Squid game Season 2 starts off with a literal bang #SquidGame2

¡ª xdhx (@BffbXdhx) December 26, 2024

One user raved about Gong Yoo and Lee Jung Jae's scene, writing, "THEIR SCENE WAS AS SEXUAL AS I HAD HOPED IT WOULD BE."

THEIR SCENE WAS AS SEXUAL AS I HAD HOPED IT WOULD BE. pic.twitter.com/655FZtDDvg

¡ª ?2024 squid game mutual (@REEFSHARKLUVR) December 26, 2024

"Squid game 2 is banger, I'm already finishing it at midnight," another excited fan wrote.

squid game 2 is bamger, I'm already finishing it midnight

¡ª kazi (@kazihu12) December 26, 2024

"Squid Game 2 premiere is absolutely insane. This is the best show Netflix has ever, or will ever make. #SquidGame2," one noted.

Squid Game 2 premiere is absolutely insane. This is the best show Netflix has ever, or will ever make. #SquidGame2

¡ª tall ass man (@_8th_Wonder__) December 26, 2024

"Just watched the first episode of Squid Game season 2! Holy shit!!!!!! Crazy episode!" mentioned another.

Just watched the first episode of Squid Game season 2! Holy shit!!!!!! Crazy episode!

¡ª Pablo Alejandro (@themellofanatic) December 26, 2024

More about Squid Game Season 2

The new season of Squid Game was released three years after the first installment broke streaming records and became one of the most popular Netflix shows of all time. The fresh season sees the return of key cast members, including Lee Jung Jae and Gong Yoo, as well as Wi Ha Joon and Lee Byung Hun. Additionally, the new season welcomes a talented group of new actors, including Im Si Wan, Park Sung Hoon, BigBang's T.O.P, Kang Ha Neul, Park Gyu Young, and Choi Seung Hyun, who join the already impressive cast.

Squid Game Season 2 has 7 episodes. All episodes are now streaming on Netflix!

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