Netflix Celebrates Record-Breaking Success of Squid Game Season 3
Netflix is currently in a celebratory mode as Squid Game Season 3 sets new benchmarks for the platform, despite receiving a varied reception concerning its season finale from the audience.
The third installment of the series has been declared a “record-breaking debut” by Netflix, marking the first time a series has topped the charts in all 93 of Netflix’s major markets during its opening week. Additionally, this season has surpassed previous Netflix records for the highest viewership within the first three days of release.
Official figures released by Netflix reveal that Squid Game Season 3 garnered an impressive 60,100,000 views in the week ending June 29, with a total of 368,400,000 hours viewed. Netflix has proudly announced that all three seasons of the show have been rated as “certified fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes based on critical reviews, though this does not reflect the mixed audience scores.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the audience rating for Squid Game’s third season is currently at 50%, which is significantly lower than the scores for its first and second seasons, which stand at 84% and 63%, respectively.
Season 3 of Squid Game has been criticized by some viewers for its inconsistent pace and character development, especially concerning the protagonist Seon Gi-hun, Player 456. There has also been backlash over awkward scenes involving the games’ non-Korean VIPs, and a prevailing opinion that the season fails to capture the novelty and quality of the show’s first season.
An additional point of contention has been the unexpected cameo in the show’s finale, featuring a well-known Hollywood actor in what many deemed an unnecessary role. This move by Netflix has been interpreted by some as an indication that the franchise may be extended further, beyond what the original creator had envisioned.
Given the immense success of Squid Game, it’s understandable why Netflix would be interested in continuing the series. The first season is the platform’s most successful TV release to date, significantly outperforming all others, with only the first season of Wednesday coming close in terms of popularity.
However, with the series now extended to a third season and rumors of a US-based spin-off being developed by David Fincher, there is growing concern that Netflix might be overextending the Squid Game franchise.
As Netflix navigates the balance between capitalizing on Squid Game’s success and maintaining the series’ original charm and appeal, only time will tell if extending the franchise is a strategic move or a stretch too far.
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