Though reviews forSquid Gamewere impressive, critical reception alone didn’t make it one of thebest shows on Netflix.

Despite the challenges it faced,Squid Gamedid become a worldwide phenomenon.

It was quite possibly the best way to introduce viewers to the world ofSquid Game.

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As if the fantastic actors and characters ofSquid Gameweren’t enough, the show also had an amazing aesthetic.

Another thingSquid Gamehad that made it unique among thrillers was its aesthetic.

Squid Gamealso wasn’t the last K-drama produced by Netflix to make international waves.

Kang Sae-byeok (Jung Ho-yeon) in her jumpsuit and Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) screaming in a suit in Squid Game

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Regardless,Squid Gameseason 1 couldn’t have been better timed to reach a worldwide audience.

Kang Sae-Byeok dying in Squid Game season 1

Squid Game is a South Korean series released in 2021 about financially struggling individuals who are invited to participate in a series of children’s games. The competition offers a lucrative prize but comes with perilous consequences, as the players soon discover the lethal stakes involved in each round.

Seong Gi-hun ( Lee Jung-jae) as a player next to the Front Man in Squid Game Season 2

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