The newly released South Korean drama ‘Squid Game’ is gaining worldwide popularity, ranking No1 in a majority of the countries on Netflix. Released on September 17th 2021, Squid Game has been popularly roaring on all social media platforms.
The plot follows up with a group of citizens drowning in debt who receive an offer to compete in various games to win a cash prize worth billions. To sum it up: the theme of the squid game is to go big or die trying.
Reaction and Comments
Various outlets and media houses state that Squid Game could be a culmination of Black Mirror, Alice in Borderland and the Battle Royale/ Hunger Games because the show moulds its groundwork towards the concept of trial based on life and death games.
While watching the series, it is evident that the Squid Game embodies the dystopian theme; it has certain aspects that are unique in several ways.
Looking into these aspects and comparing the series mentioned above, the Black Mirror, particularly the Fifteen Million Merits and Alice in Borderland, the characters are forced into the situation where they need to continue playing to survive another day, Squid Game, on the other hand, brings in a different approach making it more distinct and different.
The theme of competitors competing to win a billion won to clear off their debt shows how the world is a capitalistic society where there is no benefit for people representing poor socioeconomic positions.
It plays along with the concept that people from this background have no other choice but to resolve their issues.
Squid game is often being thrown under the bus for plagiarism with Alice in Borderland and the Japanese film As The Gods Will in terms of content and cinematography. It draws inspiration from these shows mentioned above.
The theme of exploring around childhood games that are now brutal and terrifying like ‘Red Light, Green Light” in the first episode, brings these allegations forward, stating that this concept is lifted from the film.
When these articles and opinions were highlighted on social media platforms, the claim was currently denied by Squid Game’s director Hwang Dong-Hyuk.
Is The Squid Game Worth The Watch?
The actors in the series are worth commending because of their stunning performance and charismatic visuals by Lee Jung Jae as Gi-Hun and newcomer Jung Ho-Yeon as Sae Book.
Squid Game is an enjoyable watch and has significant moments of tension and emotions, impacting the audience.
This nine-episode series was able to reach a milestone just four days after its release. Viewers do have conflicting opinions regarding the series. While some say it’s too bloody and violent, the other half says it is addictive and worth binging.
The Reason Why You Should be Convinced to Watch the Squid Game
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The squid game, at least, in my opinion, doesn’t feel like it’s copied, nor does it make you feel like you are watching Hunger Games Or Black Mirror all over again.
It’s well executed with the rich backstory of the characters from the contestants contesting for the bumper prize that can solve their misery and those running the game.
The characters are introduced smoothly, and while watching the series, your heart will definitely be rooting or perhaps breaking for a few. Safe to say that once you start binging, there is no turning back.
