Netflix's popular show Squid Game is back with its much-awaited second season, and it's already breaking records. Season 2, which premiered this Christmas, has become the first show in Netflix’s history to be number one in all 93 countries where Netflix is available. This includes places like the US, Cyprus, Kenya, and Thailand. The show has become a global hit, loved by audiences all over the world.

This new record comes after the huge success of Squid Game Season 1, which is still Netflix's most popular show of all time. According to Forbes, the first season was watched 265.2 million times, with viewers spending over 2.2 billion hours watching it. It is the number one show on Netflix, not just among non-English shows but across everything on the platform.

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While Netflix has not yet released the viewership numbers for Season 2, fans are eager to see if it can match or surpass the record-breaking performance of the first season.

Mixed reception for the latest season

Even though Squid Game Season 2 broke records, it has received mixed reviews from viewers. Its audience score on Rotten Tomatoes is now 63%, which is lower than the 83% score of Season 1. However, the show’s creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk, remains positive. In a recent interview, he said he "smiles inside" when making tough choices, like deciding which characters to kill off.

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About Squid Game

Squid Game is a South Korean survival thriller created, written, and directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk. It tells the story of people facing money problems who take part in dangerous games to win a huge cash prize. The first season came out in 2021 and became a worldwide hit, becoming the most-watched show on Netflix.

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Season 2 introduces more characters and their backstories, continuing to focus on Seong Gi-hun, played by Lee Jung-jae. It also features new cast members, including Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Sung-hoon, Park Gyu-young, and Choi Seung-hyun. Fans can also look forward to a third and final season, which is expected to release in 2025.