The fans of the series are well aware of the fact that Season 2 is set to tackle the subject of the The Squid game in a much morbid and depressing manner. What what once was a heart racing last season is now set to tackle the gruesome reality and ruthless nature of society, and never failing to shock audiences, it attempts to do just that in the upcoming series. Let’s break down, in our opinion why the second season first looks like it would be more disturbing than the first one.
- Young-Hee’s Boyfriend Joins To Play Now
The titular doll in the shape of a child that goes by the name of Young-Hee who was the dominant force during the game of Red Light Green Light was introduced in the very first game and this will not be the last we see of her in the first game as the horror in her animation will return. Her counterpart is set to make an appearance as well however he is set to join forces with Young and become Young Hee’s boyfriend. Moreover, his quest will be simple, he simply uses skull crushing angles in order to ensure that Young’s interests are put first which makes surviving all the more terrifyingly complex.
- Gi-hun’s Burden-Tome Resignation
Gi-hun, the reluctant protagonist of Season 1, has finally returned- but this time, it isn’t just about winning, it’s more than that. He aims to eliminate the vicious games, however, his unscrupulous dealings can make people think otherwise. This misconception is hardly comforting to him because it puts him on a constant edge, recalling the darkest moments of his life. Viewers may see in Gi-hun’s struggles, their emotional pain, thus sucking the audience into the madness even more.
- The Gambler’s Fallacy at Work
Gi-hun’s faith of being one step ahead of the system can end up costing him quite a lot. Understandably, he can expect a fair game, however, the organizers of the sequel are most likely going to tweak the affairs to their favor, hence the transparency would be missing. This nature of the competitions is likely going to be leveraged to his disadvantage against competitors like the mysterious Front Man. Might as well expect his gambling addiction to limit his decision-making capability during crucial situations which can have negative consequences.
- Violence as a Gloomy Reflection of Society
According to Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, violence that is seen in Squid Game is said to represent violence which is present in the society. This is going to be the case in Season 2 as well which Hwang believes will show the further brutal decline of the society. Violence and hopelessness are likely to be more and will be used to depict the worlds imbalance and moral decay which is much worse than what is shown in the outside world.
- Team Dynamics: A Drastic Blade
In Season 1, alliances were depicted as a means of survival as well as a means of betrayal. Season 2 will be focused on group games, thus heightening political and psychological maneuvering. As the contestants are faced with these warlike tasks, the choices they make will reveal the thin boundaries between aid and control.
6. Voting
Voting, the weightiest mechanic of the gameplay in Season 2, will about a hundred changes: for one, no sign of anonymity in their choices. Rather, members will brand themselves in self-made symbols that portray their perspectives on issues in debate which could very well get them killed in the process. This develops the idea of the power of choice and the morally troubling consequences of that choice during pressure, which the series is trying to explore.
8. Undoubtedly, Season 1
Undoubtedly, Season 1 witnesses spectators in shock as the contestants were betrayed time and again. Season 2 takes it up a notch. With the introduction of a mother-son duo and warring lovers, the contestants’ emotional attachments will be put through a test like never before. We have the entrance of Gi-hun’s friend Jung-Bae . The apparent treachery and the betrayals will leave no audience flooded with sobs.
9. Gi-hun’s All-or-Nothing Gamble
He must destroy the structure or die, because re-entering the games equals death for Gi-hun. The consideration of protecting his daughter provides him with an additional factor that makes him heartbreaking. If this happens, his legacy would likely be passed down to one of the other competitors, foreshadowing future installments. For now, how his crippling determination combined with gut and grit has played out is what matters.
10. The Hang Brothers’ Reunion
The complicated connection between the Hang brothers: Jun-ho, the police officer, and In-ho, the Front Man, comes back into the picture. The fact that Jun-ho doesn’t die after being shot in the back by his brother suggests that there are still some issues that need to be resolved. Their reunion may very well be the combination of both expectation and disappointment and may even shed light on the disturbing arms dealers at the very least in part.
The Season 2 trailer has Gihun wearing back the 456 uniform hinting that he is back to the system that he fought to get away from. The moment is chilling as it emphasizes on his being stuck in the system and the next to impossible task of beating the games. Especially with the Front Man, telling him not to go back ever again, emphasizes how dangerous it was to tread that path.
Expect plenty of gore appealing to the sadistic nature of those who dare to watch. With actors portraying evil figures and mental violence depicted amidst social commentary, the sequel will definitely be more entertaining to the brain sickos. And what are your thoughts? What part are you most interested in, or cautious of, in the next season? Comment down below.