Squid game reviews: Watching the third and final season

Watching the third and final season of Netflix's dystopian juggernaut feels like being dropped into a familiar nightmare, only to find that the walls have shifted and the rules are crueler. Squid Game coming to an end after just three seasons feels like a remarkable feat of restraint. The brutal Korean satire became a worldwide phenomenon when it first aired in 2021. Its return is no less savage – and looks likely to be as big a hit this time around. The second season of the Netflix smash delivers more stylized carnage, but the story stalls. By James Poniewozik Midway through the new season of “ Squid Game ,” the protagonist, Gi-hun (Lee ...