Squid Game Season 2 Leaves Fans Disappointed with Cliffhanger and Pacing Issues

Squid Game Season 2 landed on Netflix this week, but it has left many fans disappointed. What was expected to be an exciting follow-up to the hit show sparked frustration instead. Fans took to social media to share their anger, especially over the season’s cliffhanger ending.

One fan wrote, “I can't believe Season 2 ended on a cliffhanger! I binge-watched the entire season, and now I have to wait for the next one. They should have just made this season longer and finished the story.” Many others agreed, calling the season "half a season" and advising others to wait until Season 3. Some fans felt the excitement from Season 1 was missing. One viewer commented, "The first two episodes were good, but I skipped a lot of scenes. It feels like they stretched this season for no reason."

The main complaints were about the pacing of the season. Fans felt there were too many filler scenes and a lack of emotional depth. One disappointed viewer wrote, “It felt like they added more games just because people liked the challenges. What we expected from Season 2 happened in the last 30 minutes.” Another fan said, “Season 2 is just a teaser for Season 3. Until the final season drops, this one feels like a waste.”

What Happens in Season 2:

Squid Game Season 2 continues the story of Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), Detective Hwang Jun-ho(Wi Ha-jun), and Front Man (Lee Byung-hun). Gong Yoo returns as The Salesman. New characters include No-eul (Park Gyu-young), a North Korean refugee, and Player 333, Myung-gi (Yim Si-wan), a former crypto influencer. The season explores the Front Man’s past and his relationship with Jun-ho. However, many fans felt this storyline was not fully developed.

Despite the disappointment, the cliffhanger ending has set the stage for Season 3. Fans are hoping that the next season will provide the answers they’ve been waiting for.