one thing i really liked about this season is that we got more backstory on the innerworkings of the game and their overall agenda/motive. i also like how we got answers as to what the different shapes mean/represent in the game. the workers with triangles are the executioners/snipers, the ones with squares handle the technology/control room, and the ones with circles handle the corpses/bodies. this season also confirmed that their overall agenda is selling organs on the black market and population control by "taking out the trash" and getting rid of the poor people in their society.
The organ harvesting was an unsanctioned act in season 1 (arguably also in 2 hence why it's covert), so does it still count as a purpose of the game? Hubby and I have been debating this question.
I believe the selling organs is not what they are supposed to be doing but a side hustle. I actually wanted more answers in general on how It got started and the high rolling sharks using this game for their entertainment.
@@Ima_WakeI don’t think the VIPs are aware of the organ harvesting part of things. There are cameras watching the workers at all times, there was a scene in season one and season two that showed the workers putting the coffins in the crematorium, dropping them down a hidden chute and then the fire coming up as if the “body” is being burned, so this is definitely an unsanctioned secondary operation.
I feel like a big factor of why the deaths don’t hit as hard is because one we are more aware of the game than season one and two we know who can’t really die so punch of who is going to win the money is lost and three the games it self isn’t the focus any more it’s more of how to take down the system
It’s the fact that he was too naive!!!! 001 couldn’t be trusted last time so the fact that he didn’t catch on when young bae was trying to tell him irritated me 😭
I enjoyed season 2. ! But after this long, they probably couldve made season 2 longerrrr and skipped on season 3. I feel like the first few episodes of this season was going in circle. Like okay we get it, they can't find the island. I did enjoy having a newer generation of players!!!! Overall, good season
Hey sharonda! I love your reviews so much❤❤❤. The only thing I'm commenting on is when you said you wished the dream sequence had played out in the plot. In my opinion, it did do exactly that. It foreshadowed that our protagonist was not really going to know for sure what was going to be happening this time around. And directly right after that, it was a game he knew nothing about. They took away any advantages he already had and the game master himself kept a close eye on him. Just showing how little Gi-han actually knew about his real-time experience. I think if they actually showed the same games but added in a little bit of tricks to throw people off, it would have been less entertaining.
I can definitely see that point I just want at least that one game to actually play out lol. I lowkey wanted to see how was really going to come out of that one.
The only thing i did like about this season was we got to see more of the other side with the triangle,square and circle. And i think i laughed more. But when the new people in the game died i didn't feel anything like i did in season 1 i just didn't connect with anyone. I think the only person i like is the shooter #11.
Great review, Sharronda! We just finished S2 a couple of hours ago. It was a good season but like someone said above it could've been longer and concluded with S2.
1. Gong Yoo ( Recruiter) looked SAF and Crazy.. Big fan! Loved him... 2. I think Gi Hun is actually changing.. I think he is actually addicted to the games and this can be hinted at twice.. the russian roulette game where he could have stopped and the shaman lady saying he was surrendered by bodies.. When Gi- Hun made the decision to withhold players from the night attack to attack the guards taht was the changing point.. he is becoming like them.. that is why 001 said you will make a small sacrifice for the greater good.. Also, Gi hun is no different from those people in the park.. he would choose the lottery ticket over the bread..
The recruiter said I need yall to put some respect on my name lol. I love your Gi-Hun observation. I also just think that he is selfish and will soon realize he is no better than them so I definitely agree with that.
Your review is AMAZING!! You definitely have the best take on the season and talk about it just enough so that those of us who watched it know exactly what you are talking about, and at the same time doesn’t give anything away for someone who has not seen it💣
I'm on episode 4 but what i''ve seen the lead guy is a self righteous ahole thinking he knows the right choices for everyone, even tho they know the price and still picked it.
The funniest part of Squid Game 2 was Gihun (456) actually leading a rebellion. Hell, I’ll go to battle with 067, 101 or 001 from season 1 as my leader but never Gihun (456) or Ali from season 1
I thought it was just ok. The first couple of episodes were slow with too much dialog. The forced "comedy" was not good. Some of scenes could have been a montage. It picked up in the later episodes, but the last episode good have been better since they left it as a cliffhanger.
Sharonda I’ve been watching you since college girl! Hope all is well! But this season was trash lowkey. As someone who studied screenwriting in university, I felt the pacing was too slow, especially in the beginning. I didn’t expect it to be all about the games this season but I thought things would kick off and feel a bit more serious starting out. Also they used dialogue too much to give backstory when they could’ve taken advantage of flashbacks, and nightmares other than the ones Gi-Hun were having. And the ending ticked me off because he should’ve known the game maker was a snake way before that. Especially when the friend was spooked.
Sharronda, I love ya down girl, BUT! This season was TRASH! It was basically a carbon copy with a few thrown in bits and pieces. The brand new characters not it the game were waaaayyyy too predictable (hell, the players IN the game were predictable). This season was rushed for no good reason. And I'm so disappointed in our main character's discernment through most of the episodes. He was just being dumb unnecessarily. If season 3 is anything like this one...smh
Rushed how? lol this season was cut in half because they didn't just go right into the games like last season, the second half is coming out this year so we haven't even seen it all.
It irritated me how naive seong gi-hun and hwang jun ho when there were so many obvious indicators of the boat captain and the front man being shady, especially hwang jun ho. You are a whole a whole detective and you keep pointing out the people affiliated with the games being one step ahead of you guys, but don't put it together that a mole is amongst you?? You literally infiltrated the island last season smh.
Thats the part I was like this is so obvious and why aren't y'all catching on! Definitely frustrated me but I guess we would never have a show if the characters weren't making bad decisions.
I just finished season 2 and it was so bad. I regret staying up until almost 12:00 am to watch it. The writing was trash, the plot was stupid, some of the acting was bad, the new games sucked, the two villainous players were cartoonish, and I didn’t connect with any of the new characters.
one thing i really liked about this season is that we got more backstory on the innerworkings of the game and their overall agenda/motive. i also like how we got answers as to what the different shapes mean/represent in the game. the workers with triangles are the executioners/snipers, the ones with squares handle the technology/control room, and the ones with circles handle the corpses/bodies. this season also confirmed that their overall agenda is selling organs on the black market and population control by "taking out the trash" and getting rid of the poor people in their society.
The organ harvesting was an unsanctioned act in season 1 (arguably also in 2 hence why it's covert), so does it still count as a purpose of the game? Hubby and I have been debating this question.
I believe the selling organs is not what they are supposed to be doing but a side hustle. I actually wanted more answers in general on how It got started and the high rolling sharks using this game for their entertainment.
Thanks for breaking it down. It was worth watching.
@@Ima_WakeI don’t think the VIPs are aware of the organ harvesting part of things. There are cameras watching the workers at all times, there was a scene in season one and season two that showed the workers putting the coffins in the crematorium, dropping them down a hidden chute and then the fire coming up as if the “body” is being burned, so this is definitely an unsanctioned secondary operation.
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I’m surprised you didn’t mention our boo the recruiter! I was so glad to see his face but dang that man was a MENACE!!! Love your reviews!
Straight menace😂
He was so good but wanted to save that since he's in the first episode
I feel like a big factor of why the deaths don’t hit as hard is because one we are more aware of the game than season one and two we know who can’t really die so punch of who is going to win the money is lost and three the games it self isn’t the focus any more it’s more of how to take down the system
When they was cheering people on during the six legged race had me rolling.
It’s the fact that he was too naive!!!! 001 couldn’t be trusted last time so the fact that he didn’t catch on when young bae was trying to tell him irritated me 😭
Would've had my spidey senses up with player 001 the entire time!!!
@@PayOrWait Right! 001 looked too much like the guy who shot his brother at the end and the number 001 is automatic opps to me now
@@sunshinejmh Looked too much like? What do you mean? That was him!!
I enjoyed season 2. ! But after this long, they probably couldve made season 2 longerrrr and skipped on season 3. I feel like the first few episodes of this season was going in circle. Like okay we get it, they can't find the island. I did enjoy having a newer generation of players!!!! Overall, good season
“Like okay we get it, they can’t find the island” LMAOOO FR
@saragurlpurr I screamed at the TV too much lol
Lol now you know they about to milk this for everything they can.
Hi Sharronda! Welcome back. 😇 Even though I don't watch many of the movies/ TV series you review, I still enjoy your reviews!😇
I appreciate you for always supporting me!
It's cool they have younger players in this season and show the difficulty of debt for young adults. I'm definitely going to have to rewatch season 1.
Yea I had started season 2 and was like let me rewatch the first season lol.
I love how you get me excited for the new season without spoilers! You're the best!
Aww thank you so much!!!
This definitely has more intended comedic beats than the first season. Especially scenes with the mother and a son.
There were hilarious moments in episode 1. I wish they hadn't killed off the loan shark boss so soon, i liked his character.
Hey sharonda! I love your reviews so much❤❤❤. The only thing I'm commenting on is when you said you wished the dream sequence had played out in the plot. In my opinion, it did do exactly that. It foreshadowed that our protagonist was not really going to know for sure what was going to be happening this time around. And directly right after that, it was a game he knew nothing about. They took away any advantages he already had and the game master himself kept a close eye on him. Just showing how little Gi-han actually knew about his real-time experience.
I think if they actually showed the same games but added in a little bit of tricks to throw people off, it would have been less entertaining.
I can definitely see that point I just want at least that one game to actually play out lol. I lowkey wanted to see how was really going to come out of that one.
The only thing i did like about this season was we got to see more of the other side with the triangle,square and circle. And i think i laughed more. But when the new people in the game died i didn't feel anything like i did in season 1 i just didn't connect with anyone. I think the only person i like is the shooter #11.
Great review, Sharronda! We just finished S2 a couple of hours ago. It was a good season but like someone said above it could've been longer and concluded with S2.
Oh It definitely couldve been longer but they're milking It
It was intended to be longer, but Netflix forced them to split this final season into two parts to satisfy the contract.
1. Gong Yoo ( Recruiter) looked SAF and Crazy.. Big fan! Loved him... 2. I think Gi Hun is actually changing.. I think he is actually addicted to the games and this can be hinted at twice.. the russian roulette game where he could have stopped and the shaman lady saying he was surrendered by bodies.. When Gi- Hun made the decision to withhold players from the night attack to attack the guards taht was the changing point.. he is becoming like them.. that is why 001 said you will make a small sacrifice for the greater good.. Also, Gi hun is no different from those people in the park.. he would choose the lottery ticket over the bread..
The recruiter said I need yall to put some respect on my name lol. I love your Gi-Hun observation. I also just think that he is selfish and will soon realize he is no better than them so I definitely agree with that.
Your review is AMAZING!! You definitely have the best take on the season and talk about it just enough so that those of us who watched it know exactly what you are talking about, and at the same time doesn’t give anything away for someone who has not seen it💣
Awww thank you so much! I really appreciate the kind words!
I thought the same thing about the similarities to the SG reality show. Specifically the mom and son and the young players. Glad u mentioned that!
Thank you!
Can you o a makeup tutorial? Your makeup is always on point!
I'm on episode 4 but what i''ve seen the lead guy is a self righteous ahole thinking he knows the right choices for everyone, even tho they know the price and still picked it.
He is deifnitely turning into the people he claims to hate
Starting to watch today!
Yasssss did you finish yet?
Season 3 better have 11 episodes to balance things out🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
🎉🎉🎉🎉❤thanks the review and sharing!
Thank you for watching!
Frontman is so 🥵…am I crazy to think that? 🤭
Thank u for your reviews!! I reqlly enjoy them!
I'm still watching at the moment but so far it's not holding my attention like the 1st season so far. 😮📺🤔👍🏼💚💜
The first half is slow for sure.
The last two episodes are the best.
I watched it and felt that it was better than season 1. It was really really good.
I'm so happy you enjoyed It!
Same. Season 1 was about the shock of the show- thr gsmes. Season 2 was .ore about backstory and character, and the ultra violence of the games!
The pregnant girl character was crazy!….
She shouldn’t have been allowed to participate; the “frontman” was dead wrong for that!
Again Trust No “001”!
I fell asleep several times trying to watch this series. After getting through this szn I will not rewatch but I will watch szn 1 again.
I just watched reviews of the first 2 episodes, and watched the full episodes for rest of the seaon
Ok, I watched the first two episodes and wasn’t sure if I wanted to continue on but you’ve convinced me to keep watching
It starts off slow but by episode 3 It picks up
The funniest part of Squid Game 2 was Gihun (456) actually leading a rebellion. Hell, I’ll go to battle with 067, 101 or 001 from season 1 as my leader but never Gihun (456) or Ali from season 1
More reviews, Sharronda...there was a period in time id only watch something new if you did a review, now i struggle.
I promise in 2025 Its coming!
I listened to the whole video- very good commentary!
Thank you so much for watching!!!
Squid Game season 2 dotted the I’s and crossed the Ts that player 001’s brief explanation for the reason for the game in season 1 couldn’t
Your review is spot on. ❤
Thank you!!!
@@PayOrWait you're welcome 😊
3:43 Thanos 😂
LMAO yes him but also the spirtual lady she was on my last nerve
I’m still watching and I’m just gonna say I need purple hair to go…quickly.
Expeditiously lol
I thought it was just ok. The first couple of episodes were slow with too much dialog. The forced "comedy" was not good. Some of scenes could have been a montage. It picked up in the later episodes, but the last episode good have been better since they left it as a cliffhanger.
Yea, I think I knew in my mind they were gonna milk this season so I went in with lower expectations which helped me enjoy It more.
Hi Sharonda! Will you please review Nosferatu
I will add It to my list for 2025!
Season 1 was a 10 season 2 an 8, I was so mad at that cliffhanger and 7 episodes.
Sharonda I’ve been watching you since college girl! Hope all is well!
But this season was trash lowkey. As someone who studied screenwriting in university, I felt the pacing was too slow, especially in the beginning. I didn’t expect it to be all about the games this season but I thought things would kick off and feel a bit more serious starting out. Also they used dialogue too much to give backstory when they could’ve taken advantage of flashbacks, and nightmares other than the ones Gi-Hun were having. And the ending ticked me off because he should’ve known the game maker was a snake way before that. Especially when the friend was spooked.
I hated what happened to the Recruiter. He should have been allowed to survive…
I finished today and enjoyed it.
I'm glad you liked It!
Squid Game is still the best show Netflix has put out with Ozark being a close second. Loved this review!
I still hold a special place for the first few season of House of Cards. Thank you so much for watching!
I liked the build up to the games. Season 2 definitely left us on an anticlimactic cliffhanger. Can't wait till season 3.😂
I really think season 3 is gonna be good since now we know Its the final season.
Season 2 was actually season 1 and a half.. the whole thing could’ve occurred in 3 episodes
Sharronda, I love ya down girl, BUT! This season was TRASH! It was basically a carbon copy with a few thrown in bits and pieces. The brand new characters not it the game were waaaayyyy too predictable (hell, the players IN the game were predictable). This season was rushed for no good reason. And I'm so disappointed in our main character's discernment through most of the episodes. He was just being dumb unnecessarily. If season 3 is anything like this one...smh
OMG not trash lol. I definitely agree with some of your points but I still thought It exceeded what I thought It was going to be like lol.
Rushed how? lol this season was cut in half because they didn't just go right into the games like last season, the second half is coming out this year so we haven't even seen it all.
@@PayOrWaitfair enough😂 They betta bring it in season 3 though🤣
y was he not paid
On episode 2 and so far I’m sat!!!
Let me know what you think once you finish!
Amen
More review videos plzzzz!!!
I got you in 2025!
Good too me
yasssss
I'm watching it this weekend for sure. Hope it lives up to my expectations. Thanks
Let me know what you think when you watch It!
It irritated me how naive seong gi-hun and hwang jun ho when there were so many obvious indicators of the boat captain and the front man being shady, especially hwang jun ho. You are a whole a whole detective and you keep pointing out the people affiliated with the games being one step ahead of you guys, but don't put it together that a mole is amongst you?? You literally infiltrated the island last season smh.
Thats the part I was like this is so obvious and why aren't y'all catching on! Definitely frustrated me but I guess we would never have a show if the characters weren't making bad decisions.
i thought it was a good season overall, but i hated the ending.
Squid Game 1 had better games and was more intriguing.
The ending was fine to me since I knew they weren't going to wrap anything up. Capatlism wins again lets draw It out for another season.
@@tmmartinesq.6216 I definitely think season 1 was superior.
It wasn't meant to be an ending.
I just finished season 2 and it was so bad. I regret staying up until almost 12:00 am to watch it. The writing was trash, the plot was stupid, some of the acting was bad, the new games sucked, the two villainous players were cartoonish, and I didn’t connect with any of the new characters.
Now for the acting part did you watch the dub or in Korean because I do need Netflix to do better with the dubs especially for Thanos lol
You must have bad taste then
Damn, complete opposite reaction. Taste is subjective I guess