Squid Game season 2 kept viewers on the edge of their seats with unexpected twists, shocking deaths, and a deeper look into the lives of its characters.
After a three-year wait, fans had plenty of theories, but the season still managed to surprise everyone.
The story picks up two years after the events of season 1, with Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) still at the center of the action.
Although new characters were introduced, Gi-hun’s journey to take down the deadly games was the main focus. The Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) also played a bigger role, revealing more about his true identity.
Here are some of the biggest moments from Squid Game season 2:
1. Gi-hun Spends Two Years Searching for the Salesman
Gi-hun, now a millionaire, uses his money to track down the Salesman, the key to finding the people behind the games. He hires a team to watch subway stations, but after two years, the Salesman manages to capture Gi-hun’s men.
2. The Salesman’s Tragic End
In a tense scene, Gi-hun faces the Salesman in a deadly game of Russian Roulette. After five rounds, Gi-hun survives, but the Salesman follows the rules and shoots himself, marking a tragic end to his character.
3. No-eul: A New Pink Guard
Park Gyu-young’s character, No-eul, is revealed to be a North Korean deserter working as one of the masked guards. She struggles with her personal life, but her true role is a shocking twist for viewers.
4. Gi-hun Returns to the Games
Gi-hun returns to the games to track down the Front Man. He secretly implants a tracker in his tooth, hoping to lead his team to the island where the games are held. However, the tracker is moved, leaving Gi-hun stranded with no help.
5. The Front Man Joins the Games as Player 001
Just like Il-nam in season 1, the Front Man joins the games as Player 001. He keeps a close eye on Gi-hun, even becoming part of his team for a while, but his true intentions are revealed later.
6. The Games Change
While the first game, Red Light, Green Light, remains the same, the other games are completely different. Gi-hun struggles to adapt to the new challenges, and the stakes are higher than ever.
7. Captain Park’s Secret Role
Captain Park, who rescued Jun-ho in season 1, is revealed to be working for the games the whole time. His true mission was to prevent Jun-ho from finding the island, adding another layer of betrayal to the story.
8. The Voting Chaos
A new rule is introduced where players vote whether to continue or stop the games. This causes division among the players, leading to fights and even deaths. Gi-hun uses this chaos to start a rebellion against the guards.
9. Gi-hun Leads a Rebellion
Gi-hun and his friends steal guns from the guards and start a rebellion to stop the games. They manage to overpower the guards for a short time, but their efforts are short-lived.
10. Tragic End to the Rebellion
Gi-hun’s rebellion ends in tragedy when his friend Jung-bae is killed by the Front Man. Despite their efforts, the rebellion fails, and the games continue, leaving Gi-hun devastated.
Squid Game season 2 brought intense drama, unexpected twists, and heartbreaking moments that kept fans hooked until the very end.
With the Front Man’s return and Gi-hun’s failed rebellion, the future of the deadly games remains uncertain.
