Spoilers for Squid Recreation forward.The Netflix survival thriller present Squid Recreation concluded a number of days in the past with the discharge of its third and remaining season. As anticipated, the reactions had been divided between those that cherished the ending of the sequence and those that felt it missed the chance to land a extra epic finale. What we will all agree on is that Hwang Dong-hyuk delivered an sudden remaining chapter to the beloved TV present. Star Lee Jung-jae, who performs the lead character Gi-hun, admits to being shocked when he came upon about his character’s arc. However, he ultimately understood Gi-hun’s persevering with legacy after the tragic finale. A legacy that his daughter might keep on.
By the point of writing, the present is #1 within the Netflix record of its most-watched sequence. Because of this followers could also be divided in regards to the ending, however they’re nonetheless tuning in. Lee spoke to Selection to advertise the ultimate season:
“I feel the ending was undoubtedly one thing that plenty of the viewers did not count on to see. I do know there are lots of people with all kinds of various opinions in regards to the ending, and I am following up on all of them.”
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Squid Recreation ends as Gi-hun reaches the end line and should decide. Jun-hee has left him in command of her child, and the participant should determine whether or not to sacrifice the new child and win, or sacrifice himself to let the newborn develop into the only winner. In the long run, the newborn comes out victorious and survives because of the Entrance Man. This is identical Entrance Man who decides to contact Gi-hun’s daughter in the US and go away her the cash belonging to her late father. Lee talks in regards to the ending, and his hopes for his character’s daughter:
“I used to be very shocked too, as a result of it was not one thing I had anticipated to see. I keep in mind talking lots about this ending with Director Hwang, and I requested him, ‘Did you have got completely different endings in thoughts? Had been there completely different variations?’ And he advised me that he did consider different endings. He additionally shared with me that I should not have a look at Gi-hun’s sacrifice as simply merely a sacrifice itself, however what if we may have a look at it as one thing that reveals or symbolizes hope for humanity?
“I want to see Gi-hun’s daughter dismantle your entire system. However on a private observe, I hope she does not be taught something in regards to the fact of all of it. I hope she does not know something about her dad. I simply want she would reside a really completely satisfied and steady life together with her stepdad and mother.”
The Challenges of Making ‘Squid Recreation’ Seasons 2 and three
The Emmy winner additionally revealed how difficult it was to shoot Squid Recreation Seasons 2 and three back-to-back. Lee’s dedication to the record-breaking present was robust, and he described why Gi-hun regarded “depleted” on the finish of the sequence:
“I had been on a really strict weight-reduction plan for about 14 months main as much as that time. Particularly for the final two months, I used to be on an especially harsh weight-reduction plan in comparison with earlier than we shot the sequence. I had misplaced about 10 kilograms from my common weight. I actually wished to make it possible for not solely did I categorical Gi-hun’s feelings, however I additionally wished the viewers to know simply how fully dry and depleted he was simply by him.”
Supply: Selection
Squid Recreation
2.5
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- Launch Date
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2021 – 2025
- Community
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Netflix
- Showrunner
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Hwang Dong-hyuk
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Lee Jung-jae
Seong Gi-hun / ‘No. 456’
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Wi Ha-jun
Detective Hwang Jun-ho
