‘Squid Game: The Challenge season 2 finale was such a disappointment that I definitely won’t be watching season 3 on Netflix

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Squid Game: The Challenge season 2 recently came to a close, with another person walking away with a huge cash prize. But unlike Squid Game season 3, the games aren't ending for good; instead, they've been greenlit for another round.

The big question for me is why? We can't deny the cultural impact of Squid Game, with the third season becoming the biggest-ever TV launch for Netflix, but I've had enough Squid Game to last me a lifetime. While I did enjoy the divisive final season, I've had enough of it.

Why it's time to put Squid Game to rest

Squid Game's masked enforcers line up in a V formation — (Image credit: Netflix)

Honestly, we had a good run. With three seasons, a game show spin-off, and even a Duolingo collaboration, it's not like the series wasn't loved wholeheartedly. Even I loved Squid Game all the way up to the end, but I was also glad when it ended, as it didn't drag on.

By continuing Squid Game: The Challenge, it feels like Netflix is just milking a concept for the sake of it. It was a popular show, so they're churning out more of it, when there's scope for new and exciting game shows instead. I'm sure there are plenty of new ideas to explore.

Nothing of value was added to Squid Game: The Challenge season 2 either, and I was frustrated by the lack of Red Light, Green Light, the most famous game from the series. I also didn't connect with any of the contestants the way I did with the first season, so I didn't really care who won.

It was a disappointing follow-up, which could potentially be improved during the next game show, though I'm not optimistic about that.

Squid Game, both the real series and the simulated game show, is jaw-dropping at first. The dramatic reveals, challenging games, and arguments are gripping to watch.

But the novelty wears off pretty fast, and I'm definitely not going to be tuning in for Squid Game: The Challenge season 3, because I think the concept has run its course. And there's nothing wrong with that.

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Lucy is a long-time movie and television lover who is an approved critic on Rotten Tomatoes. She has written several reviews in her time, starting with a small self-ran blog called Lucy Goes to Hollywood before moving onto bigger websites such as What's on TV and What to Watch, with TechRadar being her most recent venture. Her interests primarily lie within horror and thriller, loving nothing more than a chilling story that keeps her thinking moments after the credits have rolled. Many of these creepy tales can be found on the streaming services she covers regularly.

When she’s not scaring herself half to death with the various shows and movies she watches, she likes to unwind by playing video games on Easy Mode and has no shame in admitting she’s terrible at them. She also quotes The Simpsons religiously and has a Blinky the Fish tattoo, solidifying her position as a complete nerd.

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