The third and final season of "Squid Game" was one of the most anticipated series of the year, but it seems that not everything has gone as smoothly as with the previous seasons of the series. What began as a powerful social story about survival and inequality, for many fans has ended with a strange, drawn-out and emotionally empty ending.
Note: This article contains SPOILERS from the third season of "Squid Game."
Criticism has been numerous and harsh on social media, with many viewers comparing the finale to the infamous ending of "Game of Thrones" - another series that did not share well with the public.
One of the most controversial moments was the “baby plan”: a small child who ends up winning the game. This was seen by many as an absurd decision, emotionally forced and narratively unmotivated. Worse still, the baby was created with CGI, which made it look unrealistic and, according to some, ridiculous. This element, which was supposed to be emotionally striking, turned out to be nothing like that.
Additionally, the series was criticized for its slow pace, unnecessarily long scenes, and new characters that failed to connect with the audience. Some fans described the season as "an excuse for an American spin-off ", especially after Cate Blanchett's surprise appearance in the final scene, a moment that many saw as a commercial, not artistic, signal.
However, there are also positive elements. Lead actors Lee Jung-jae and Lee Byung-hun have been praised for their solid performances. The series has not completely abandoned the social criticism of capitalism and extreme inequality, an element that made it special from the beginning.
But, despite these efforts, for many fans, "Squid Game 3" failed to bring the emotions and tension that the first seasons had.
“Squid Game” raised expectations so high, and for that very reason, the disappointment is even greater. Was this the ending it deserved or another example of a production that was artificially expanded for the sake of fame? For now, the internet has decided not to forgive.
Sources: The Guardian, India Times
