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Squid Game has crowned its winner, and so has Netflix. Today, the streamer announced that the explosively popular Korean drama show became the biggest series launch ever for Netflix, with 111 million fans tuning in for epic thrills in the show’s first month. Congrats, Squid Game!
The news comes at no surprise, as the series has been causing quite a ruckus around the world since its release on Sept. 17. Netflix is currently being sued by a Korean internet provider for clogging online traffic due to so many households streaming the show. At least that’s a good problem! The games have also caused a random Korean man to receive thousands of daily phone calls after his number was revealed in the show, have incited a discussion about English translations in foreign series, and birthed several viral memes on social media.
In becoming Netflix’s biggest series, Squid Game has dethroned steamy period piece Bridgerton, which was released not so long ago in Dec. 2020. Other popular series include Money Heist, Lupin, Sex/Life, Stranger Things, and You.
“We did not see that coming, in terms of its global popularity,” Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos said in regards to Squid Game‘s massive rise to global acclaim.
Somewhat akin to the famed Hunger Games series, Squid Game follows a group of 456 strangers competing to the death to be the last man standing. All down on their luck and looking for money, the Korean citizens battle it out in a series of fatal children’s games for a chance to win a major cash prize.
At the moment, it’s unclear as to whether or not we can expect Season 2 of Squid Game. Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk opened up about the potential, and although Netflix is pushing for more episodes, he’s not so sure.
“I don’t have well developed plans for Squid Game 2,” he said. “It is quite tiring just thinking about it. But if I were to do it, I would certainly not do it alone. I’d consider using a writers’ room and would want multiple experienced directors.”
In the meantime, all nine original episodes are streaming on Netflix. If you haven’t watched yet, it’s definitely time to join those 111 million (!) fans now.
