Squid Game Season 3 Rewrites Record Books, Surpasses 60 Million Views In 3 Days
Netflix's widely popular show Squid Game returned to the streaming platform with its third and final season on June 27 and has already racked up 60.1 million views in just three days. After the cliffhanger ending of season 2, fans around the world were eager to know the fate of Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae) and his fellow players, which made this season rank on Netflix's weekly top 10 chart.
As per a Variety report, the streaming platform's data suggested that Squid Game Season 3 has made it to the list of most-watched non-English TV shows of all time based on a three-day window. To compare with its previous season, Season 2 of Squid Game premiered on December 26, which gave the season four days to accumulate views. Season 2 successfully recorded 68 million views, surpassing Wednesday's record-breaking 50.1 million views.
Within a span of three days, Squid Game Season 3 has made a stronger debut than most global hits on Netflix. The series has successfully climbed up the ladder, securing a spot on the platform's most-watched non-English shows list. In the upcoming weeks, this thriller is expected to break more such records given its popularity on a global level.
The Squid Game phenomenon began in 2021 with the release of its first season. This dystopian survival thriller centred around a secret contest where 456 players risked their lives to play a series of deadly games for the chance to win $39.86 million. According to the report, Squid Game has become Netflix's most-watched series of all time, with over 16.5 billion viewing hours within its first 28 days. After reaching such heights of success, the franchise has expanded to include a reality competition spin-off titled Squid Game: The Challenge.
Created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, Squid Game's global cultural impact successfully transformed the landscape of Korean content in streaming. After the abrupt ending of season 2, the final season picks up with Gi-hun's attempts to dismantle the eponymous game, challenging the Front Man (played by Lee Byung-hun) as he strives to prove that humanity will always triumph over brutality. This final season delves into the themes of survival, brutality and moral complexity. The season features a versatile lineup of cast, including Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Kang Ha-neul, Wi Ha-jun and Yim Si-wan, among others. Hollywood actress Cate Blanchett was seen making a surprise appearance in the finale, which added an intriguing layer to the plot.
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