Netflix’s phenomenon Squid Game Season 2 maintains its iron grip on the global charts, securing the #1 spot for the second consecutive week while amassing a staggering 126.2 million views in just 11 days, cementing its position as the second most-watched non-English series in Netflix history.
The high-stakes survival drama, featuring Lee Jung Jae as the revenge-seeking Gi Hun facing off against Lee Byung Hun’s enigmatic Front Man, continues to captivate audiences worldwide with its intensified narrative and brutal games.
According to Netflix Tudum, the series dominated viewing metrics from December 30th to January 5th, accumulating 58.2 million views and claiming the top position across both English and non-English series categories. The show’s universal appeal is evident in its presence on Netflix’s Top 10 lists across 93 countries.
Now, both seasons of Squid Game occupy two spots in Netflix’s all-time non-English series rankings, with Season 1 making a surprising comeback to claim the #2 spot in the global non-English series category, demonstrating the franchise’s enduring appeal.
International viewers have showered the sophomore season with acclaim. Viewers noted, “‘Squid Game’ Season 2 is a compelling and worthy follow-up to its groundbreaking predecessor,” and “The games are more intense and brutal, with twists that keep you on the edge of your seat.” Another fan enthused, “This season was amazing. The final game especially was intense—it’s a 5 out of 5 for me.”
The show’s signature transformation of childhood games into deadly challenges continues to spark global conversation. Viewers have particularly responded to the Modern Pentathlon, with one commenting, “Watching the pentathlon had me cheering along. The song ‘To You’ made me nostalgic for school sports days.” The “Ring Around the Rosie” game drew shivers, with viewers noting, “Having such a cheerful children’s song during a deadly game was incredibly creepy” and “It looks like an innocent amusement park on the surface, but it’s actually a death game…”
While Season 2 continues its record-breaking run on Netflix, fans can already mark their calendars for Season 3, scheduled for release in 2025.
Source: Netflix
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