Many hold out hope for that one transformative role—the breakout performance that can change everything. It’s the role that can catapult a career, bring widespread recognition, and build a dedicated fan base. We take a look at ten actors who found that breakthrough moment—whether early on or after years of perseverance—and became household names.

Across its three seasons, Squid Games delivered plenty of unforgettable moments, but it was the deaths of certain characters that left us truly heartbroken. Here are six of the most shocking and emotional deaths in Squid Game, ranked.