Netflix's Squid Game: The Challenge returns for season 2 with a three-week release event. Episodes 1-4 and 5-8 are available now, while the finale drops on November 18. The series picks up from a dramatic cliffhanger involving player rebellion and the marbles game.
Release Schedule
Squid Game: The Challenge season 2 is rolling out in batches on Netflix as part of a three-week event. Episodes 1-4 premiered on Tuesday, November 4, and are currently available. The next set, episodes 5-8, arrived on Tuesday, November 11, also out now. The season finale, episode 9, is set for Tuesday, November 18.
Episodes release at 8am GMT for UK audiences, allowing early access for viewers in that time zone.
Episode 5-8 Highlights
Following the shock cliffhanger in episode 4, the new episodes dive into heightened drama. In the Mingle game, emotions run high as players face eliminations and form a rebellion by joining hands in a circle. The intercom announces the next group number as two, leading to pairs unaware of the impending marbles game. The Front Man addresses the group: "Players, you have chosen to stop playing the game. To reward your courage, please accept this gift."
The players soon learn their fate, with the group splitting in half once more, setting up intense confrontations.
Finale Expectations
Details on the final game's format remain under wraps, but it promises a riveting conclusion to the competition. Episodes 1-8 are streaming now on Netflix, with subscriptions starting at £5.99 a month. The series adapts the high-stakes survival elements from the original Squid Game into a reality format, drawing massive viewership.