Squid Game’s final chapter has finally landed on Netflix, but what should have been a triumphant end to one of the most revolutionary shows in recent memory has quickly turned into a battleground of opinions. After redefining global television with its first season and expanding the world in Season 2, Season 3 was expected to deliver both emotional closure and narrative payoff. Instead, it has left fans divided, confused, and in some cases, furious.
The story continues with Gi hun, played once again by Lee Jung jae, who steps back into the deadly arena not for survival this time, but for justice and revenge. The stakes are higher. The world is watching. But somewhere between its ambition and execution, something seems to have been lost. While the new season embraces a darker, more psychological tone and presents some powerful performances, it appears to struggle with pacing, cohesion, and emotional grounding.
Early critical reviews have been relatively kind. Rotten Tomatoes shows an 87 percent Fresh score from critics, with praise directed at the show's willingness to confront moral grey zones and close arcs with thematic weight. But the audience response tells a completely different story. With a shockingly low 36 percent Rotten rating from viewers, it is clear that a large segment of the fanbase feels let down.
The major points of frustration include the speed at which storylines wrap up, abrupt character shifts that lack proper build up, and an ending that many believe betrays the emotional foundation laid in earlier seasons. Gi hun, once a symbol of reluctant heroism and emotional depth, is now seen as a character pushed into decisions that feel narratively convenient rather than organic. Several beloved secondary characters also receive unsatisfying conclusions or are simply written off without explanation.
Social media is currently flooded with fan debates. While some defend the show’s artistic risks and argue that the uncomfortable ending is a deliberate reflection of real world injustice, others accuse it of abandoning its own emotional truths in favor of shock value and spectacle. Many fans agree that the final moments left them with more questions than catharsis, leading to a sense of betrayal from a story they deeply invested in.
Yet despite the criticism, Squid Game Season 3 is poised to break viewership records again, thanks to the sheer scale of its global fandom. Netflix’s Top 10 charts are expected to be led by the show for weeks, but long term legacy is now uncertain. Will this season be remembered as a brave, challenging finale or a rushed and unfulfilling ending to an otherwise iconic series?
Either way, the conversation is far from over. Squid Game has always been more than just entertainment. It is a mirror, a provocation, a global dialogue. And with Season 3, that dialogue has only gotten louder.
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