As a devoted fan who binge-watched the original Squid Game series and eagerly awaited Season 2, I must say that my anticipation was not only met but surpassed! The twists, turns, and suspenseful moments had me on the edge of my seat, much like when I played Red Light, Green Light as a child.
In a thrilling turn of events, Squid Game Season 2 was streamed on Netflix starting December 26, 2024, and it’s been receiving rave reviews from both critics and viewers alike. The overwhelmingly positive response has resulted in high Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic ratings.
Squid Game Season 2 gets high praise in critics’ reviews
The second season of Squid Game has received exceptional reviews from critics, with Michael Ordoña of the San Francisco Chronicle praising it as “intelligent,” “thought-provoking,” and “complex.” He further notes that it builds upon its characters, intensifies the action, advances the narrative, and maintains the dark, absurd tone of the initial season.
William Goodman from The Wrap highly commends Lee Byung-hun’s role as Front Man in Season 2, labeling it as exceptionally impressive. Moreover, Goodman emphasizes that the second season is even more intense, eerie, impactful – and indeed, in its darkly compelling manner – more entertaining than ever before.
Instead of overflowing with praise like some critics, Ben Travers from IndieWire tends to be more restrained in his compliments. He points out the contrast between the two seasons, stating that while the first season was focused on exploration, “Season 2 manages by understanding there’s less new ground to cover. It relies on our anticipation and occasionally uses it for surprise, throwing in a twist or turn, but more often effectively meets our expectations.
According to Rebecca Nicholson of The Guardian, the second season sometimes lacks consistency, particularly as it approaches the main action, but she also points out a significant twist that effectively adds to the narrative. However, it’s debatable whether this twist stands apart from events in the first series.
According to Annabel Nugent from The Independent, while Season 2 may not be as surprising as the initial season, she wonders if that’s not exactly the purpose. Nugent appreciates how Season 2 expands “past the boundaries set by the first.
Squid Game Season 2 gets solid Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic scores
The second season of Squid Game has received an 86% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes following 42 critical appraisals. On Metacritic, it currently holds a score of 61 out of 100 based on the aggregated opinions of 23 professionals, indicating a predominantly favorable reception.
After the debut of its first season, Squid Game skyrocketed to become one of Netflix’s most-watched series. I can hardly wait to find out if this show’s second installment will live up to that hype. Based on the positive feedback it’s been getting from critics, though, I’ve got my fingers crossed for its continued success!
Read More
- Oblivion Remastered Spellmaking: The ULTIMATE Guide!
- [Mastery Moves] ST: Blockade Battlefront (March 2025)
- WATCH: Sai Pallavi revisits her alumni, expresses gratitude, and says ‘This is what has gotten me…’
- Nandamuri Balakrishna honored with Padma Bhushan: Jr NTR, Chiranjeevi and others congratulate veteran actor
- AMMA responds to Kerala Film Producers’ Association’s call for industry shutdown; says ‘cannot accept’
- Love Under Construction OTT release date: When and where you can watch the new Malayalam rom-com series online
- Invincible Season 3’s JK Simmons Teases Omni-Man’s Redemption Arc
- Ana build, powers, and items – Overwatch 2 Stadium
- POPCAT PREDICTION. POPCAT cryptocurrency
- Cardi B Sparks Dating Rumors With Stefon Diggs After Valentine’s Outing
2024-12-27 12:10