"Squid Game" Season 2: The Moments That Had Us Hooked!
- lewishooper1
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We take a look at the global phenomenon, Squid Game Season 2, and share the best moments that had us hooked as we take a look at the upcoming Season 3!
*Spoilers!
The recruiter is killed in a game of Russian Roulette
Like most episodes of Squid Game, after three years off of our screens Season two came back leaving us slipping right back into where we left off three years earlier.
Season two, started its first episode with The Recruiter raising the stakes of the deadly games, by not rolling out the barrel after each shot, which meant that the chances of dying go up with each turn a player takes.
As it turned out, the bullet was not fired until the sixth and final round which was actually the recruiters turn. Now, despite the death being sudden, the recruiter did pull the trigger and for some sadly died. This was a major shock to fans including myself, and it left a bunch of questions, including who will replace him for the final season of the competition?
Gi Hun's secret dental implant tracker was removed
Adamant that he would never join the deadly games again, the lead player Gi Hun surprisingly volunteered to join the games again after his poor attempt to grab the front man. This of course was predictable to most fans of the show, including myself, however his clever move was not, this being a dental implant tracker.
With his false tooth still being in his mouth when he arrived back on the island, Gi Huns army of mercenaries had planned to storm the island, in a bid to take down the games, which would have been interesting, however it was shockingly found out that Gi Hun was not actually on the island, once the mercenaries found the tracker, and in fact it was removed out of his mouth and used as fishing bait. This drew us in as it was unexpected, and it highlighted how far ahead the Front Man was compared to Gi Hun, which becomes clearer as the series went on.
Betraying Gyeong Su during mingle
This scene stands out as it shows the determination and mentality of the players during Squid Game Season 2, as they were out to win and all costs. This can be said for a particularly ruthless player during the Mingle round, as Gyeong Su (Kang Seong Wook) sets out to ensure that his team advances further into the game, though the team heartlessly reject him with a kick, which leads the rest of the team to victory.
This is also made more interesting by the reaction seen on Thanos, once he safely reaches the room. Although he begins to act confused, it also shows the power of the pills that he is taking to help him endure the painful and deadly games, which are not only affecting his memory but also his actions and overall motivations. Was this all part of an act he was putting on?
The moment when Lee Myung Gi realizes his poor financial advice has consequences, and Kim Jun Hee is faced with an impossible situation
This already messed-up game became more shocking when it forced a pregnant woman to play! This showed a new level of how cruel the games could be.
Season two showed the gut punch of Im Si Wan's character, a former crypto bro, realizing that his poor financial advice had consequences. This led his now-expecting ex-girlfriend, Kim Jun Hee, to resort to the games herself. They eventually start looking out for each other in the end, so PLEASE let their suffering lead to something good in Season 3.
The moment when Young Sik disappointed his mother again
Season two shared a very touching mother and son storyline, which for many could have been relatable. Yang Dong Geun and Kang Ae Shim showcased this relationship very well, however it was later shown during the games how his massive debts built up further, which led his own mother having to join the hellish games in a desperate bid to win the money and drag her family out a dire financial situation.
Why did she do this after he repeatedly let her down? We guess this is because a mother always loves her son, however she did choose the games instead of her own well being! Now, although barley surviving the games, she did also vote to stay in for another round! She deserved so much better and my heart truly did break for her watching these scenes!
What were your best moments of Squid Game Season 2? Drop a comment and let us know!