Squid Gameseason 2, however, took a significantly different approach.

Many of its main characters are still alive and will show up in season 3.

This change in strategy suggests Netflix is evolving its approach.

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Lee Jung-jae as Gi-hun in Squid Game

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A cutout of Gi-hun looks to the side in front of a photo of Gi-hun with his hands on his heads in Squid Game season 2.

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Gi-hun looks shocked while Hyun-ju and her team cross the finish line in Squid Game season 2

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