Netflix is bringing the global phenomenon Squid Game into reality, announcing the biggest competition series ever, Squid Game: The Challenge. The TV series Squid Game became a critically acclaimed Netflix series that took the world by storm and premiered in late 2021. Now, the series is about to become a hugely popular reality show.
Squid Game is about 456 people who play a set of deadly games and fight to the death to win a cash prize. The scripted drama holds the record as Netflix's most popular series of all time. With over 1.65 billion views in the first few hours, it looks like Squid Game: The Challenge will be a show no one wants to miss.
Squid Game: The Challenge News
Netflix took to Twitter to announce Squid Game season 2, which fans were more than excited about. Coming off the heels of this, Squid Game: The Challenge was presented by Bela Bajaria, the head of global TV at Netflix. Contestants will go through a series of games inspired by the original show, which are all intended to test their alliances, strategies, and character. Unlike the original drama, Squid Game: The Challenge will eliminate contestants that don't pass the games rather than force them to pay with their lives. With a life-changing cash prize of $4.56 million, Netflix has already begun casting (via eTribez).
Fans were quick to react to the announcement of Squid Game: The Challenge taking to Twitter and Reddit via GroundbreakingSet187. There were mixed reviews regarding fan opinions on the new reality series. Some fans were offended by Squid Game: The Challenge and shocked Netflix would create this spin-off, as it's missing the true Squid Game message. Themes such as human suffering and the divide between rich and poor resonated deeply with many worldwide. The thought of middle-class people competing for a life-changing prize for some fans isn't as exciting as Netflix believes.
Squid Game: The Challenge's Release Date
While news of Squid Game: The Challenge first came to light in May 2023, only recently was a release date confirmed. According to Netflix Tudum, the new reality series will premiere on Netflix on November 22, 2023. It will be a 10-episode long series and will feature a cast competing for the grand prize of $4.56 million.
Squid Game: The Challenge's Cast
With 456 contestants competing for the $4.56 million prize, Squid Game: The Challenge is one of the largest reality TV competitions ever. A full cast list has yet to be released, but according to What To Watch, a few names have emerged as competitors on the show, including Michael Van Wijk, Lee Taylor, Theresa Sherron, and Marcus Harrington. Further cast members will likely be revealed as the premiere date draws nearer.
Squid Game: The Challenge Trailer
Netflix dropped a new teaser trailer for Squid Game: The Challenge on June 17. While an exact cast wasn't revealed, scenes familiar from the original series with the same eerie sound effects played while the armed guards marched toward the camera. It adds to the suspense of the upcoming series, creating intrigue and buzz without revealing any new information.
Squid Game: The Challenge promises to keep fans captivated. While fans eagerly await more news for Squid Games season 2, the new series should keep everyone entertained in the meantime. With the popularity of Squid Game, it's no surprise that Netflix has created a spin-off with just as much controversy. Now that the series is reportedly the largest game show in history, only time will tell how fans will receive it.
Sources: Netflix/Twitter, eTribez, GroundbreakingSet187/Reddit, Netflix Tudum, What To Watch, Netflix/YouTube