Squid Game: Season 1
Squid Game is a South Korean drama series that premiered worldwide on Netflix on September 17, 2021. Created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the first season consists of nine episodes, each with a duration of approximately 60 minutes. The narrative centers on hundreds of cash-strapped individuals who accept a mysterious invitation to participate in a series of children's games. While a tempting prize awaits the winner, the compe
Season overview
Squid Game is a South Korean drama series that premiered worldwide on Netflix on September 17, 2021. Created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the first season consists of nine episodes, each with a duration of approximately 60 minutes. The narrative centers on hundreds of cash-strapped individuals who accept a mysterious invitation to participate in a series of children's games. While a tempting prize awaits the winner, the competition is defined by deadly high stakes. The series is categorized under the genres of action, thriller, mystery, and drama. Throughout the season, participants face various challenges involving survival, suspense, and competition. The production has been recognized with numerous accolades, including six Primetime Emmy Awards and one Golden Globe. The cast includes Lee Jung-jae, Wi Ha-joon, Jeon Young-soo, and Halley Kim. As a survival-themed drama, the show explores the intense circumstances surrounding the players as they navigate the lethal environment of the games. The series gained significant international attention following its release and was noted for its critical reception. The first season concluded its initial release cycle as a prominent entry in the global television landscape.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Red Light, Green Light
Sep 17, 2021 · 61 min
Hoping to win easy money, a broke and desperate Gi-hun agrees to take part in an enigmatic game. Not long into the first round, unforeseen horrors unfold.
Hell
Sep 17, 2021 · 63 min
Split on whether to continue or quit, the group holds a vote. But their realities in the outside world may prove to be just as unforgiving as the game.
The Man with the Umbrella
Sep 17, 2021 · 55 min
A few players enter the next round — which promises equal doses of sweet and deadly — with hidden advantages. Meanwhile, Jun-ho sneaks his way inside.
Stick to the Team
Sep 17, 2021 · 55 min
As alliances form among the players, no one is safe in the dorm after lights-out. The third game challenges Gi-hun's team to think strategically.
A Fair World
Sep 17, 2021 · 52 min
Gi-hun and his team take turns keeping guard through the night. The masked men encounter trouble with their co-conspirators.
Gganbu
Sep 17, 2021 · 62 min
Players pair off for the fourth game. Gi-hun grapples with a moral dilemma, Sang-woo chooses self-preservation and Sae-byeok shares her untold story.
VIPS
Sep 17, 2021 · 58 min
The Masked Leader welcomes VIP guests to the facility for a front-row viewing of the show. In the fifth game, some players crack under pressure.
Front Man
Sep 17, 2021 · 33 min
Ahead of the last round, distrust and disgust run deep among the finalists. Jun-ho makes a getaway, determined to expose the game's dirty secrets.
One Lucky Day
Sep 17, 2021 · 56 min
The final round presents another cruel test — but this time, how it ends depends on just one player. The game's creator steps out of the shadows.