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The Review Geek
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Squid Game – K-drama Season 3 Episode 6 Recap, Review & Ending Explained
Episode 6 Episode 6 of Squid Game Season 3 begins with Jun-ho rescuing Player 246. With 246's directions, they head towards the island. Once they call the coast guard, Jun-ho swims to the island alone while the mercenary bandages 246's wound. The coast guard soon arrives and the Squid Game staff is alerted. Once the game is over, the Frontman begins evacuation. To erase all evidence, he starts a 30-minute timer. It is linked to bombs all over the place which Jun-ho notices as he climbs into the base. Why do Myung-gi and Gi-hun fight? To begin the final round of the game, the staff activates the bridge connecting towers 2 and 3. However, Myung-gi takes the pole and demands Gi-hun hand over the baby and stay on the second tower. Which means, only Myung-gi and the baby will play the final round. Gi-hun is shocked as he thinks Myung-gi means to kill the baby and let the men win. Gi-hun points out that he will still be eliminated for not crossing tower 2. Gi-hun planned to kill himself and leave the kid with her father but Myung-gi doesn't trust him. He claims people like Gi-hun have constantly screwed him over. To wrap up their bickering, the staff announces that the bridge will be withdrawn in 5 minutes. When it is down to 40 seconds, Gi-hun pretends to agree. He retrieves his knife from 203's corpse on tower 2 and reaches tower 3 in time. Cornered, Myung-gi reminds Gi-hun of his original plan but he claims Myung-gi doesn't deserve his sacrifice. They fight and the pole falls. Myung-gi grabs his kid and threatens to drop her till he gets the knife. Gi-hun complies and they fight once more till both men fall off the tower. Gi-hun grabs a rod and saves himself while Myung-gi falls to his death. But since the timer wasn't pressed, the round hadn't begun. Which means Myung-gi's death is wasted. Gi-hun gets back on the tower and starts the round which excites the VIPs as they think he is going to finally kill the child. Why does No-eul change her mind? No-eul doesn't just burn 246's record, but all the files in the archive. She spots her file which states her husband is executed and her daughter is dead. She is about to kill herself when she hears Jun-hee's child crying. She is in shock as she watches Gi-hun holding the child on the edge of the tower. She starts crying as Gi-hun keeps the child on the tower and sacrifices himself. She decides to live and escapes via the staff's getaway boat. One can assume that she changed her mind because Gi-hun's sacrifice renewed her faith in humanity and restored her will to live. Is Jun-ho able to stop the games? The VIPs look bored as Gi-hun decides to kill himself. In-ho seems upset as Gi-hun screams that they are not horses to be bet upon but humans. Gi-hun jumps and kills himself. Jun-hee's child wins the game. Evacuation begins but In-ho goes to the tower and takes the baby. Jun-ho ends up in the empty VIP viewing suite and points his gun at In-ho. He demands answers but In-ho simply leaves with the child. Jun-ho escapes right when the island goes up in flames. The coast guard is too late. Later, someone takes Gi-hun's remaining prize money. Do all the living characters find closure? It is 6 months later. No-eul visits 246 as a customer who is back to working as a sketch artist at the theme park. 246 finds her familiar but she claims they are ex-colleagues. His daughter has recovered and No-eul gives the kid a lollipop before leaving. Her old broker contacts her and reveals that her daughter has been spotted in China and she instantly books a flight. The broker has also found Sae-byeok's mother and brings her to Sang-woo's mother and Sae-byeok's brother, Kang Cheol. Woo-seok is freed from prison and Jun-ho picks him up. His friend, Kim is with them and he apologises for being a bad lookout. Having not seen Gi-hun's dead body, they hope he is still alive. Woo-seok and Kim decide to renovate the Pink Motel and run it. Jun-ho goes home to find Jun-hee's baby. In-ho has also left a bank card which shows all of her winnings – 45.6 billion won. What does In-ho find in USA? Next, In-ho visits Gi-hun's daughter in USA. Her anger at her absent father turns to shock when In-ho reveals that he is dead. He gives her Gi-hun's belongings. It includes the second game's uniform and a bank card with Gi-hun's remaining prize money. At the end of Squid Game Season 3 Episode 6, In-ho is stuck at a red light when he spots two people playing ddakji in an alleyway. It is a Squid Game Saleswoman (cameo by Cate Blanchett) and a potential player. The Saleswoman and In-ho smile before he drives away. This suggests that there are different variations of the Squid Game all over the world, including USA. The Episode Review The Squid Game finale is interesting, to say the least. The fight between Gi-hun and Myung-gi is definitely the highlight. They could have easily come to an agreement with some good old communication but where would the fun be in that? It is the misunderstandings and the assumptions and the jumping to conclusions that make it so exciting. In-ho is yet another character to watch out for, even though he doesn't really voice out his thoughts in this chapter. The flashback to his game reveals much about what kind of person he is. Like his brother, he is a good man who starts out with good motives and ends up losing faith in humanity following his exposure to the game. This is seen with him finding a kinship in the kind but misguided Gi-hun, yet looking upset when Gi-hun does the right thing and sacrifices himself. However, it is a shame that Jun-ho's storyline in the end doesn't amount to anything. Sure, it adds suspense and thrill but he never was a threat to the games with his small band of mercenaries going against a squadron of powerful billionaires. At least No-eul's one-man crusade succeeded in what she wanted to do from the start – save 246 and his daughter. Not to be all doom and gloom, but looking at Jun-ho's storyline, the same can be said for Gi-hun's in these last two seasons. Squid Game Season 1 worked because the ambitions were low – survive, win and escape which was a satisfactory ending. In Seasons 2 and 3, Gi-hun, Jun-ho and Woo-seok have big plans on taking down an invincible and invisible corporation. It is doomed from the start because the trio's plans are not big enough. This K-drama tries to be what dystopian trilogies like The Hunger Games are – starting small, playing the game and then toppling the foundation from within. If the writers never wanted the trio to win but provide a satisfactory ending and send a message that greedy and powerful groups will continue to be greedy and powerful, the show should have ended with season 1. But guess Netflix got greedy… hmmm, sounds familiar.
Irish Times
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Muckle Flugga by Michael Pedersen: Island life in a mythical world
Muckle Flugga Author : Michael Pedersen ISBN-13 : 978-0571387724 Publisher : Faber & Faber Guideline Price : £16.99 This debut novel by award-winning poet Michael Pedersen tells the story of a lighthouse keeper and his son on the island of Muckle Flugga, the northernmost inhabited point of these islands. Although a real island, the novel offers mythic versions of both Muckle Flugga and the Edinburgh of our other protagonist, Firth. In the world of Muckle Flugga, people are writers and lighthouse keepers and candlemakers, and although the real world provides a framework, it's easy to forget once immersed in the novel's lush landscapes. Pedersen's linguistic register encompasses both high drama and whimsy, and he excels at immersing us in the vivid seascapes of the island and its surroundings. The plot tracks the redemptive connection that blossoms between Ouse, the solitary but inspired lighthouse keeper's son, and Firth, the despairing and morally compromised writer who visits the island to fulfil a childhood dream before a planned suicide. The lighthouse keeper, known only as The Father, casts a shadow over proceedings. He is a convincingly-drawn tyrant and although twisted by grief, we come to understand the man he once was. The island itself proves a magnetic character, infecting the dreamscapes of the characters in a manner reminiscent at times of The Magus by John Fowles . Here, the natural world is transcendently beautiful but charged with agency: 'The same stars that reflect dreamily in Muckle Flugga's windowpanes are those that send ships spinning in circles until the sea's ready to claim them…' READ MORE As a debut, there are quirks in the writing that can prove frustrating – it takes a number of chapters before the dialogue between the characters begins to flow, with the omniscient narrator often telling us things we might enjoy discovering through real-time interaction between the characters. The italicisation of the dialogue has a similarly distancing effect. Although the descriptions are lyrical, there are times when a sentence such as 'What's outside hits him like a flying hug from a fond face in a faraway place' suggests a preference for profusion over precision. However, this is a singular and ambitious debut, and those who enjoy a serving of fantasy with their literary fiction will find this an absorbing and immersive read.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Inside the eerie abandoned resort in the Maldives - with rotting overwater villas but still breathtaking views
The world might know the Maldives for its picture-postcard villas, turquoise waters, and once-in-a-lifetime luxury escapes. But one island in the middle of this tropical paradise tells a completely different story - one of decay, mystery, and ambitious plans left abandoned. In a video uploaded to YouTube in 2023, Australian filmmaker and surfer Kale Brock explained that while on the retreat in the Maldives, he and his group had spotted a 'mysterious' island in the distance and convinced their guide to take them there. What they discovered was straight out of a movie - more Jurassic Park than five-star luxury getaway. In incredible footage, which has since amassed over 180,000 views, Brock takes viewers on a surreal tour through a deserted resort that looks like it was evacuated mid-build. Eerie scenes show the group wandering through half-finished villas, piles of debris and broken toilets, dilapidated rooms with unpowered generators, and murky, unkempt pools teeming with algae. According to Brock, the island was reportedly owned by a prominent Maldivian politician, with construction starting over a decade ago. He said: 'They were building for two years then for "political reasons." We don't really know, ostensibly maybe they ran out of money. They've literally abandoned the project… There's bathtubs in unopened but deteriorating boxes.' Walking through the ruins, Brock captures everything from unopened spa equipment still in boxes, to massage tables covered in dust and junk, to filthy pools thick with plant life. Standing above what would have been a centrepiece pool, Brock added: 'Just imagine the views and the vibes, the aesthetics this place would have.' In one spot, the group find an old Mazda and Nissan, which appear not to have moved in years, before moving on to what appears to be a generator room, complete with a bizarre row of machines. Brock listed a number of Hollywood blockbusters he was reminded of while exploring the ruins, including Ghostbusters, Jurassic Park and Lost. But perhaps the most haunting part of the tour were the ghostly remains of what would've been the resort's showstoppers - overwater bungalows meant to charge $5,000 a night. Now, they're nothing more than skeletons of wood and steel, with scenes showing Brock ambling along the concrete foundation of what would have been an iconic wooden walkway. As he looked out across the water, he noted: 'World-class lives one kilometre away.' Meanwhile, a Maldivian woman who spent almost 10 years working in the tourism sector at the hugely popular holiday destination has shared her hidden gems and budget tips. According to Brock, the island was reportedly owned by a prominent Maldivian politician, with construction starting over a decade ago Now, they're nothing more than skeletons of wood, concrete and steel sitting above the water The mother-of-one had worked tirelessly behind the scenes, including long hours while raising her seven-month-old daughter in the process. Now 32, she is happily married and has quit the tourism industry to launch a freelancer app that aims to 'connect Maldivians across the islands'. She has also shared her top tips with keen travellers - including one hidden gem island that is perfect for those travelling on a budget.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
I've been to 50 Greek islands and know the real hidden gems with great food, quiet beaches and no tourist traps: STEVE BOGGAN
I have an old pal, and every time I see him I thank him for one of his bouts of dreadful seasickness. It was 1994 and we were on a rust bucket of a ferry heading to the Greek island of Amorgos for a rendezvous with a shipwreck. 'Look,' I yelled, sympathetically, as Digger lost his lunch over the side, 'it's all in your mind.'
BBC News
a day ago
- Business
- BBC News
States of Guernsey to close loop-hole to stop tax avoidance
The States has confirmed it will close a tax loophole as part of plans to help tackle the government's £44m the current law, people are able to create their own personal investment companies, lend them money, and then take it back as loan repayments without paying any guidance has been added to the Statement of Practice M45 "Legal avoidance" to make it clear that if anyone uses this type of company to take money out as a loan repayment, it will be treated as a dividend, and Policy and Resources Committee also approved a proposal to amend the Income Tax (Guernsey) Law, 1978, so the change will be included in the island's 2026 budget. Deputy Lyndon Trott, committee president, said: "When it comes to income tax, we have to ensure that everyone is paying their fair share, including businesses and individuals."But we are even more acutely aware of this at a time when we as a government have a £44 million deficit."This isn't the panacea for our financial woes, but we're taking action to close this loophole to make sure that we're collecting tax that belongs to the public purse."
