‘Half Baked’: Fans Left Fuming Over Squid Game Season 2’s Cliffhanger Finale

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The much-anticipated second season of Squid Game premiered on Netflix this week, but instead of thrilling fans, it sparked widespread disappointment. What many hoped would be another gripping installment of the South Korean dystopian drama has left viewers outraged, with social media flooded with complaints about what they consider a lackluster and frustrating conclusion.

Fans expressed their anger on X (formerly Twitter), criticizing the season’s cliffhanger ending and its perceived lack of substance. “I cannot freaking believe that season 2 ended on a goddamn cliffhanger!” one user wrote. “I binge-watched the whole season only for it to make me wait for the next one… Should’ve just made this season a couple more episodes longer and finished the series off.”

Others shared similar views, describing the season as “half-baked” and advising fans to hold off until the third installment. “Just wait until Season 3 is out. The excitement I felt from Season 1 is gone,” another viewer posted. Some criticised the pacing, calling the season unnecessarily stretched, with one remarking, “It feels like they wanted more games for popularity’s sake. What you expected from Season 2 will only be in the last 30 minutes.”

The backlash also extended to critics, who noted pacing issues, excessive filler scenes, and a lack of emotional depth compared to the first season. One fan summed up the sentiment, writing, “Until the last season is released, Season 2 will remain absolute trash.”

Plot Highlights and New Faces

Squid Game Season 2 continues the story of Player 456, Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), alongside Detective Hwang Jun-ho (Wi Ha-jun) and the enigmatic Front Man (Lee Byung-hun). Gong Yoo reprises his role as The Salesman, while new characters, including North Korean refugee No-eul (Park Gyu-young), add fresh dynamics to the storyline.

The season also introduces henchmen Woo-seok and Mr. Kim (Jun Suk-ho and Oh Dal-su) and former crypto influencer Player 333, Myung-gi (Yim Si-wan). While the show explores the Front Man’s troubled past and his complex relationship with Jun-ho, viewers felt these arcs lacked depth and resolution.

Setting the Stage for Season 3

Despite the criticism, the cliffhanger has laid the groundwork for a much-anticipated third season. While Squid Game is known for its suspenseful endings, fans argue this time the wait feels unwarranted. For now, the series remains a divisive talking point, leaving fans torn between frustration and anticipation.

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