Latest news with #Netflix.The
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Netflix's net income leaps to $3.1 billion
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills It's yet another winning quarter for streaming giant earned $11.1 billion in revenue and $3.1 billion in net income in its second quarter, the company reported Thursday, exceeding Wall Street's company also said, in its biannual engagement report, that its subscribers watched more than 95 billion hours in the first half of 2025, a 1% increase from a year top hits from the second quarter included new seasons of recurring shows such as "Ginny & Georgia" and "Squid Game" and new shows such as "Sirens" and "The Four Seasons" and films including Tyler Perry's "Straw" and "Nonnas," starring Vince Vaughn. The company's animated film " KPop Demon Hunters " generated 80 million views and has become one of its most popular in that second quarter also reaffirmed the company's commitment to its live programming. It announced plans for a reboot of the popular 1980s talent competition show "Star Search" in 2026 and for a middleweight boxing match between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford this year. And its all-female fight night, headlined by Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano, which aired last week, generated 6 million viewers worldwide, a far cry from the numbers generated from the enormous Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul spectacle last year but a record-setter as the most-watched female sports event in 2025."Netflix's announcements this past quarter make it look like a traditional TV network," Mike Proulx, a research director at the analytics company Forrester, said in a streaming giant is also riding high on this week's Emmy nominations, racking up 120 across 44 different titles. The out-of-nowhere British drama "Adolescence" nabbed 13 nominations, including best limited series or anthology. (The company's haul was bested only by HBO Max, which brought in 142 nominations.)Later this year, the company will release the final season of "Stranger Things," a new season of "Wednesday" and movies including Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein," Kathryn Bigelow's "A House of Dynamite" and a sequel to Adam Sandler's "Happy Gilmore."Overall viewership of Netflix rose in June, according to Nielsen. Netflix's share of all TV use totaled 8.3%, a jump of close to 1% since May, but still smaller than YouTube, which accounted for 12.8% of all results, near the start of the earnings season, are often seen as the harbinger for other corporate results. The company said in its shareholder letter that it was raising its revenue guidance for the full year based on "healthy member growth and ad sales."Its ad-supported member tier, which increased to $7.99 from $6.99 at the beginning of the year, has been of great interest to Wall Street, even though the company has previously said it does not expect it to be a big revenue driver in 2025.
Economic Times
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Wednesday Season 2: Release date, episode schedule, filming, cast and storyline. See full episode list
Wednesday Season 2 Release Date, Episode Schedule Part 1 will release on Wednesday, 6th August 2025 Part 2 will follow on Wednesday, 3rd September 2025 Wednesday Season 2 Filming Live Events Wednesday Season 2 Full Episode List and Directors Part 1 Here We Woe Again – Directed by Tim Burton It's My Party and I'll Woe If I Want To – Directed by Paco Cabezas Dance The Night A Woe – Directed by Paco Cabezas Now You See Me, Now You Woe – Directed by Tim Burton Part 2 Let Me Woe You Again – Directed by Angela Robinson The Final Woe Down Part 1 – Directed by Angela Robinson The Final Woe Down Part 2 – Directed by Tim Burton The Final Woe Down Part 3 – Directed by Tim Burton Wednesday Season 2 Cast Emma Myers as Enid Sinclair Hunter Doohan as Tyler Galpin Joy Sunday as Bianca Barclay Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Luis Guzmán as Gomez Victor Dorobantu as Thing Billie Piper as Isadora Capri Steve Buscemi as Barry Dort Joanna Lumley as Grandmama Lady Gaga as Rosaline Rotwood Haley Joel Osment as The Kansas City Scalper Wednesday Season 2 Storyline FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Netflix has confirmed the return of Wednesday with its second season. The show will be released in two parts starting in August 2025. Fans will see the return of Jenna Ortega and other core characters, along with new cast members and more horror elements in the storyline. Wednesday season 2 will premiere in two parts on announcement came via a teaser trailer that also confirmed the release 2 filming took place in Ireland. Netflix shared a behind-the-scenes photo of Jenna Ortega and confirmed the wrap with the caption: "Rest in Production. That's a wrap on Season 2."Showrunner Miles Millar said he and co-creator Alfred Gough hope for more seasons. They have prepared three to four seasons of potential storylines. Future story development will depend on character growth and audience 2 will have eight episodes, just like the first Ortega returns as Wednesday Addams. Returning cast includes:Jamie McShane, Fred Armisen, Moosa Mostafa, Georgie Farmer, Isaac Ordonez will also cast members include:Thandiwe Newton, Christopher Lloyd, Frances O'Connor, and others in unknown confirmed learning the cello again for season 2. Hunter Doohan returns as Tyler Galpin despite earlier uncertainty. Percy Hynes White, who played Xavier Thorpe, will not return following his exit from the 2 picks up where season 1 ended. Wednesday begins tracking the Kansas City Scalper after mastering her psychic abilities. A flashback reveals her childhood interest in the visions begin to glitch, forcing her return to Nevermore Academy. Tyler Galpin may assist her in escaping from Willowhill psychiatric hospital. Showrunner Alfred Gough confirmed her powers will remain central to the plot will explore new dangers while reducing romance. Ortega said there will be no romantic subplot this aim to increase horror and include more of the Addams Family. Pugsley will join Nevermore Academy. Millar said they plan to explore Wednesday's dynamic with Morticia and other family members of friendship will expand. Gough and Millar want to complicate Wednesday's relationships and deepen the storyline following the school's closure in season continues to influence the character's direction. She has changed lines to better match Wednesday's personality and choreographed her own will be eight episodes in total, released in two parts during August and September Lady Gaga will appear in part 2 as Rosaline Rotwood, a teacher at Nevermore Academy.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
My Life With The Walter Boys Season 2 release date revealed: Who will Jackie choose — Cole or Alex?
A Tragedy, A Town, and Two Brothers What Lies Ahead in Season 2? Live Events My Life With The Walter Boys Season 2 teaser or first-look Love, Distance, and Drama: Jackie's Emotional Crossroads Character Arcs Beyond Romance A Departure From The Books Teen Turmoil in a Small-Town Setting First-Look Images and Season 3 Tease Why 'Walter Boys' Resonates With Teens FAQs When will Season 2 of My Life With The Walter Boys premiere on Netflix? What happened at the end of Season 1? (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Netflix has officially announced the release date for the much-anticipated My Life With The Walter Boys Season 2 , confirming the teen drama's return on August 28, 2025. The announcement follows a swell of curiosity from fans who were left hanging by the emotional finale of Season 1, in which protagonist Jackie Howard made a sudden departure from her new life in Silver Falls, Colorado, as per a report by series, adapted from Ali Novak's popular Wattpad novel, has garnered a dedicated viewership since its debut. Season 1's poignant narrative — marked by teenage turmoil, found-family themes, and an unresolved love triangle — positioned the show as one of Netflix's standout teen Life With The Walter Boys follows 15-year-old Jackie Howard (Nikki Rodriguez), who is uprooted from her privileged life in New York following the tragic death of her parents and sister. She is sent to live with her mother's best friend Katherine (Sarah Rafferty) in the rural and fictional town of Silver Falls, emotional upheaval only intensifies when Jackie is forced to cohabit with the sprawling Walter family and their many children, including the quiet and sensitive Alex (Ashby Gentry) and his older, more charismatic brother Cole (Noah LaLonde). A complicated romantic entanglement unfolds, and Season 1 ends with Jackie's emotional departure back to New York, seeking solace with her Uncle Richard (Alex Quijano).With My Life With The Walter Boys Season 2 confirmed, questions abound. Will Jackie return to Silver Falls? And more importantly, which of the Walter brothers will win her heart?Netflix's newly released stills from the upcoming season hint at a return to familiar settings, including the Walters' ranch, the high school hallways, and the rolling Colorado backdrops that became visual staples in the first season. However, the emotional terrain is set to be even more the original novel, the love triangle is resolved with Jackie and Alex parting ways and a romantic connection blooming between Jackie and Cole. However, the Netflix adaptation has taken creative liberties, leaving both romantic possibilities open, as per a report by 2 is expected to open with Katherine convincing Jackie to return to Silver Falls. Though she agrees, her return does not immediately solve the emotional knots left behind. Jackie aims to rebuild her strained bond with Alex — who, in a moment of vulnerability, confessed his love at his brother's wedding — even as she attempts to maintain distance from things are never straightforward in Silver Falls. Alex appears hesitant to forgive and forget, while Cole grapples with the loss of his once-promising football career. As both brothers try to redefine themselves, Jackie finds herself torn between past affections, new beginnings, and the everyday challenges of teenage the love triangle is likely to be a focal point, the upcoming season is also expected to expand Jackie's character arc beyond her romantic interests. Viewers can anticipate her growing relationships with other Walter siblings, deeper moments with Katherine, and explorations of her identity in the wake of creator Melanie Halsall has hinted at a broader emotional palette for Jackie in Season 2. With Season 3 already greenlit, there's ample room to explore more than just romance, allowing Jackie to evolve as a young woman navigating grief, adolescence, and Ali Novak released a follow-up novel, My Return to the Walter Boys, in April, the author has clarified that the Netflix series will not follow the sequel's plotline. Speaking to Novak explained, 'You can think of the show and the books as separate entities at this point. None of the content that I am currently writing will be in the second season.'This divergence gives the series creative freedom to flesh out original storylines and create character dynamics that differ from their literary counterparts — a decision likely to spark both excitement and apprehension among die-hard Jackie returns to her new home, the picturesque surroundings of Silver Falls contrast sharply with the emotional volatility within. The upcoming episodes will delve into the complexities of high school friendships, trust, betrayal, and personal challenge lies not just in choosing between Cole and Alex, but in defining her identity as a daughter without parents, a city girl in a rural town, and a young woman caught between emotional chaos and newfound has released several first-look images that tease dramatic confrontations, tender moments, and community gatherings that hint at both healing and heartbreak. Jackie is seen standing at a distance from both brothers in various scenes, suggesting continued the series already renewed for Season 3, creators have the narrative space to let relationships breathe, resolve slowly, and surprise viewers. This multi-season commitment underscores Netflix's confidence in the series' storytelling and emotional heartbeat of My Life With The Walter Boys lies in its relatability. Grief, identity crises, unspoken feelings, and teenage confusion all feel grounded in Jackie's narrative. The show resists the temptation to wrap its themes in melodrama, instead offering a tender and sometimes raw portrayal of many viewers, Jackie is more than a love interest — she is a mirror of their own uncertainties and transitions. Whether Season 2 finally sees her choose between Cole and Alex may matter less than how she navigates her 28, 2025. Netflix officially confirmed the release date, along with teaser images previewing the emotional and romantic turmoil awaiting 1 ended with Jackie Howard leaving Silver Falls, Colorado, after an emotional rollercoaster. She returned to New York to live with her Uncle Richard, following rising tensions in her love triangle with Cole and Alex Walter.
Economic Times
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
My Life With The Walter Boys Season 2 release date revealed: Who will Jackie choose — Cole or Alex?
Synopsis With a rich ensemble cast, new plot developments, and stunning Colorado backdrops, My Life With The Walter Boys Season 2 promises both familiarity and growth and an interesting but warm love triangle. My Life With the Walter Boys follows the story of Jackie, a city who's forced to move to the rural Colorado after a tragic loss. In the midst of chaos pranks, and conflicting personalities, Jackie is caught between two brothers and is forced to deal with loss, love, and the true meaning of belonging. It is an amazing coming of age series that hooks the audience from the very first episode. Netflix has officially announced the release date for the much-anticipated My Life With The Walter Boys Season 2, confirming the teen drama's return on August 28, 2025. The announcement follows a swell of curiosity from fans who were left hanging by the emotional finale of Season 1, in which protagonist Jackie Howard made a sudden departure from her new life in Silver Falls, Colorado, as per a report by series, adapted from Ali Novak's popular Wattpad novel, has garnered a dedicated viewership since its debut. Season 1's poignant narrative — marked by teenage turmoil, found-family themes, and an unresolved love triangle — positioned the show as one of Netflix's standout teen offerings. My Life With The Walter Boys follows 15-year-old Jackie Howard (Nikki Rodriguez), who is uprooted from her privileged life in New York following the tragic death of her parents and sister. She is sent to live with her mother's best friend Katherine (Sarah Rafferty) in the rural and fictional town of Silver Falls, emotional upheaval only intensifies when Jackie is forced to cohabit with the sprawling Walter family and their many children, including the quiet and sensitive Alex (Ashby Gentry) and his older, more charismatic brother Cole (Noah LaLonde). A complicated romantic entanglement unfolds, and Season 1 ends with Jackie's emotional departure back to New York, seeking solace with her Uncle Richard (Alex Quijano).With My Life With The Walter Boys Season 2 confirmed, questions abound. Will Jackie return to Silver Falls? And more importantly, which of the Walter brothers will win her heart? Netflix's newly released stills from the upcoming season hint at a return to familiar settings, including the Walters' ranch, the high school hallways, and the rolling Colorado backdrops that became visual staples in the first season. However, the emotional terrain is set to be even more the original novel, the love triangle is resolved with Jackie and Alex parting ways and a romantic connection blooming between Jackie and Cole. However, the Netflix adaptation has taken creative liberties, leaving both romantic possibilities open, as per a report by Screenrant. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix US (@netflix) Season 2 is expected to open with Katherine convincing Jackie to return to Silver Falls. Though she agrees, her return does not immediately solve the emotional knots left behind. Jackie aims to rebuild her strained bond with Alex — who, in a moment of vulnerability, confessed his love at his brother's wedding — even as she attempts to maintain distance from things are never straightforward in Silver Falls. Alex appears hesitant to forgive and forget, while Cole grapples with the loss of his once-promising football career. As both brothers try to redefine themselves, Jackie finds herself torn between past affections, new beginnings, and the everyday challenges of teenage the love triangle is likely to be a focal point, the upcoming season is also expected to expand Jackie's character arc beyond her romantic interests. Viewers can anticipate her growing relationships with other Walter siblings, deeper moments with Katherine, and explorations of her identity in the wake of creator Melanie Halsall has hinted at a broader emotional palette for Jackie in Season 2. With Season 3 already greenlit, there's ample room to explore more than just romance, allowing Jackie to evolve as a young woman navigating grief, adolescence, and Ali Novak released a follow-up novel, My Return to the Walter Boys , in April, the author has clarified that the Netflix series will not follow the sequel's plotline. Speaking to , Novak explained, 'You can think of the show and the books as separate entities at this point. None of the content that I am currently writing will be in the second season.' This divergence gives the series creative freedom to flesh out original storylines and create character dynamics that differ from their literary counterparts — a decision likely to spark both excitement and apprehension among die-hard Jackie returns to her new home, the picturesque surroundings of Silver Falls contrast sharply with the emotional volatility within. The upcoming episodes will delve into the complexities of high school friendships, trust, betrayal, and personal challenge lies not just in choosing between Cole and Alex, but in defining her identity as a daughter without parents, a city girl in a rural town, and a young woman caught between emotional chaos and newfound has released several first-look images that tease dramatic confrontations, tender moments, and community gatherings that hint at both healing and heartbreak. Jackie is seen standing at a distance from both brothers in various scenes, suggesting continued the series already renewed for Season 3, creators have the narrative space to let relationships breathe, resolve slowly, and surprise viewers. This multi-season commitment underscores Netflix's confidence in the series' storytelling and emotional heartbeat of My Life With The Walter Boys lies in its relatability. Grief, identity crises, unspoken feelings, and teenage confusion all feel grounded in Jackie's narrative. The show resists the temptation to wrap its themes in melodrama, instead offering a tender and sometimes raw portrayal of many viewers, Jackie is more than a love interest — she is a mirror of their own uncertainties and transitions. Whether Season 2 finally sees her choose between Cole and Alex may matter less than how she navigates her 28, 2025. Netflix officially confirmed the release date, along with teaser images previewing the emotional and romantic turmoil awaiting fans. Season 1 ended with Jackie Howard leaving Silver Falls, Colorado, after an emotional rollercoaster. She returned to New York to live with her Uncle Richard, following rising tensions in her love triangle with Cole and Alex Walter.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Squid Games season 3: What happened in season 2? From Front man's story to player 001, check this before you watch new episodes
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The wait is nearly over—Squid Game is back with its gripping finale, and it all begins on June 27. This Friday, fans will finally get a taste of the twisted survival saga's third season as the first six episodes hit episodes will drop globally on Friday, June 27, following Netflix's usual release schedule—12 a.m. PT and 3 a.m. ET. So, if you're eager to uncover the next chilling twist, it's time to set your alarms and clear your it has been a while since the season 2 was out, so what really happened in the last season?In Season 1, Gi-hun discovers a shocking truth—his trusted ally, Player 001 (Oh Il-nam), wasn't the helpless, down-on-his-luck old man he claimed to be. In reality, Il-nam was the wealthy mastermind behind the deadly Squid Game all 2 brings a new twist in the same vein. As Gi-hun reenters the game with a mission to end it, the Front Man also steps into the arena—this time under the alias 'Young-il,' taking over the Player 001 mantle. Actor Lee Byung-hun, who portrays the enigmatic Front Man, told Tudum that his character joins the game to confront fundamental ideological differences with Gi-hun. While Gi-hun still clings to the belief that people and society can change for the better, the Front Man has given up hope entirely.'It's almost like they're placing bets against each other,' Lee explains. 'The Front Man is asking, 'Do you really believe you can stop the game? Do you still think there's hope for humanity? That the world can change?''This philosophical showdown between Gi-hun and the Front Man lies at the core of Season 2's narrative, Lee adds, making it a battle not just of survival, but of Front Man is using a false identity, Young-il's personality is heavily influenced by his own life. Before he was the Front Man, he was In-ho, a police officer who loved his wife. But she died of acute cirrhosis years before Season the first four episodes of Season 2, we get some insight into her death. As Front Man tells Gi-hun under the guise of his Young-il persona, his wife's cirrhosis eventually became so bad that she needed a liver transplant. While figuring out her treatment, Front Man and his wife also learned she was pregnant. Although doctors recommended terminating the pregnancy, she was determined to give birth, no matter the danger. The couple struggled to find a liver donor as her condition worsened. Desperate, Front Man borrowed as much money as he could and eventually accepted a loan from the wrong person. Front Man's superiors saw the cash as a bribe and fired him despite his years of loyal dedication to his work.A conversation between Jun-ho and his mother — who is Front Man's stepmother — further explains the family's history. Years before Front Man's wife's diagnosis, he gave Jun-ho his kidney. Therefore, when his wife became ill, Front Man couldn't sell his own kidney to pay for her treatment. The entire family was also going through a difficult financial time, so Jun-ho and his mother couldn't help with the bills. In the ensuing years, Front Man has avoided his family, as well as his wife's details helped Lee Byung-hun portray Front Man. When preparing for Season 2, he had many conversations with Hwang. 'I would ask questions like, 'Why does he act this way? Why does he say these things? And to what degree do I want to express the complexity of the character?' ' he explains.'Having to give different nuances to each of these three aspects was the most challenging — as well as the most fun — for me as an actor,' Lee Byung-hun says about juggling the identities of Front Man, In-ho, and Gyu-young as No-eul in Season 2 of 'Squid Game'In Episodes 1 and 2, we meet No-eul (Park Gyu-young), a mysterious woman who seems like the perfect candidate to play Squid Game. But, as the end of Episode 2 shockingly reveals, No-eul isn't a player. She's a pink guard and an expert 2 gives us a few details about No-eul's past. She's a North Korean defector who left her family — including her daughter — behind. '[No-eul] has no other purpose in life than to reunite with her child,' Park says. '[She's] harboring the kind of indescribable agony that cannot be expressed in words.'Although No-eul may seem like nothing more than a mercenary, Park says she's quite the opposite. 'No-eul begins working at the game with the mission of letting hopeless people pass on peacefully without pain. She's someone who can't go on living but must do so,' the actor explains. 'She joins the game with the idea of lifting others' pain and giving peace to those suffering just like her.'Early in Season 2, Gi-hun teams up with detective Jun-ho in an attempt to destroy Squid Game. They plan on staying in touch via a tracker that Gi-hun embeds in a fake tooth, but they lose track of each other when Gi-hun is taken back to the arena. (The problem is, they hadn't planned on security discovering the tracker and disposing of it, and yet that's exactly what happens.) The tracker is eventually found — not on the island, but mixed in with a pile of fishing bait. (Apparently, someone handed a fisherman a bag of leftover worms, which was hiding the tracker.)But Jun-ho doesn't give up, and he and the people he's hired continue the search from their boat. While Jun-ho assumes he's surrounded by friends (or at least loyal hired hands), the finale reveals something nefarious is afoot on the vessel — and the problem starts at the helm. In the middle of the night, one of the men on the boat finds the captain messing with a drone that was being used to search for the island. Once the man starts asking questions, Captain Park stabs him and throws him overboard. The captain then pretends nothing happened and blames the commotion on the twists and turns of Squid Game clearly aren't limited to the competition. You can expect the series to unravel more secrets around this story when Season 3 debuts next Seo-hwan as Jung-bae in Season 2 of 'Squid Game'The Squid Game Season 2 finale escalates to an armed rebellion between Gi-hun and some of his allied players and the people running Squid Game. Gi-hun's best friend, Jung-bae — among many other players — winds up as collateral damage, because Gi-hun doesn't know that Young-il is actually Front Man. At the start of the rebellion, the players think they have a good chance of emerging victorious — believing that they just might be able to seize control of the Squid Game the game is not designed for the players to win, and Front Man makes sure the rebellion fails. Once he splits off from the group, he kills two of the rebels and fakes Young-il's death. He then switches his radio to the guard frequency and tells his team to finish quashing the rebellion. They do. By the time Gi-hun and Jung-bae surrender, Front Man has discarded his Player 001 tracksuit in favor of his usual black cloak and Man takes this opportunity to prove to Gi-hun that his 'little hero games' were ultimately empty. He shoots Jung-bae, killing him. This way, he can finally teach Gi-hun that there really is no hope in the world. Knowing that Gi-hun will have to live with that lesson is far more appealing to Front Man than simply killing Gi-hun. Death is too easy a way out.'Audiences are definitely going to be shocked and very sad to see Jung-bae go,' Hwang says. The Squid Game creator sees Jung-bae as someone with the same optimism and warm heart that Gi-hun once possessed but has since lost. 'He's also the only person within the games that Gi-hun can trust and completely rely on.'Hwang thought Jung-bae's devastating loss would be the perfect place to end Season 2. Lee Jung-jae believes Jung-bae's death will fundamentally change Squid Game's formerly hopeful protagonist.'How much pain can someone endure in order to achieve their goal?' Lee Jung-jae asks. 'Would that determination he had in the beginning still be intact? Would he still have that feeling inside of him? Because now his best friend is dead.'Lee Byung-hun as Front Man in Season 2 of 'Squid Game'Gi-hun's deadly season-ending meeting with Front Man is also his most honest conversation with his friend Young-il. However, Lee Jung-jae says, 'I don't think Gi-hun knows the truth yet.' He's incapable of realizing Front Man's villainous switcheroo because he's too busy 'blaming himself for everything that happened.'Hwang doesn't exactly categorize Front Man's actions as a true 'betrayal.' 'Because that was his intention and plan all along,' the writer says. 'That moment is really the climax of Season 2. The Front Man starts off the season with his mask off, but then returns to himself and ends with his mask back on.'Lee Jung-jae as Song Gi-hun in Season 2 of 'Squid Game'While the first episode of Squid Game Season 2 saw Gi-hun in the surreal setting of the Pink Motel, the final scenes of the season leave Gi-hun in the darkest place yet. His allies and friends have been murdered in the rebellion. His dream of overthrowing the guards seems to be dead as well. 'And now, his best friend's gone,' Lee Jung-jae says. 'He's been ripped of everything. He's lost all he's got.'Director Hwang says this is an integral moment for Gi-hun. 'You realize that Gi-hun's attempts to put an end to the game have failed — in two ways,' he explains. First, he wasn't able to persuade his fellow players to stop Squid Game through voting, with only 182 players voting to leave during the first vote. Then, Gi-hun 'failed at trying to use physical power and strength to go up against those that were hosting the game.'But the Squid Game creator is excited for audiences to find out where this 'state of deep despair' pushes Gi-hun. 'Is he still going to believe that he will be able to persuade others and leave together or put an end to the game?' Hwang asks. 'Or will he give in and become a completely different person? Someone just like the Front Man, who thinks, 'What can I change?' 'These questions set up the story for Season 3, which Hwang calls the 'second chapter of Gi-hun and Front Man's showdown.'At the start of the Episode 7 rebellion, Hyun-ju (Park Sung-hoon) proves her military prowess as a Sergeant First Class in the Republic of Korea Special Forces. Her fellow players are impressed. Park hopes this moment in the series may encourage viewers to consider the 'multifaceted' lives of trans women like is forced to leave the rebellion early to retrieve some much-needed ammo after Dae-ho (Kang Ha-neul) fails to return with the supplies. Back in the dorm, she realizes Dae-ho panicked, leaving him unable to return to the fight. Suddenly, pink guards storm the dorms, forcing Hyun-ju to stay put. Geum-ja (Kang Ae-sim) urges Hyun-ju not to resist, knowing that it would be a suicide mission for her the veteran soldier can't stop thinking about protecting her fellow rebels. 'In that moment, more than anything, Hyun-ju is deeply worried about the safety of others, especially those who are still waiting for the ammo to come,' Park says. 'She's concerned about their safety more than anything else.'Gi-hun's tragic goodbye to Jung-bae isn't the last you see of Squid Game in Season 2. In between the credits, we get a surprise glimpse at what's ahead in the series, including a look at three players walking, Young-hee's always terrifying face, a mysterious boy doll, and the glow of a green light turning on. What does it all mean?To find out, you'll have to tune in when Season 3 — the final one — premieres on Netflix on June 30. And to dig even deeper into Squid Game Season 2, listen to Squid Game: The Official Podcast wherever you enjoy your podcasts.
