Netflix released the highly anticipated Squid Game Season 3 on June 27, 2025, and it shattered records—122 million household views within the first two weeks, making it Netflix’s third most-watched non-English series ever
1. What is Squid Game Season 3 Review Saying?
This final installment brings back Seong Gi‑hun (Lee Jung‑jae) entering a deadly final round, “Sky Squid Game,” with stakes even higher. Director Hwang Dong‑hyuk originally planned a hopeful ending but opted for a darker, more somber conclusion.
2. Record-Breaking Viewership & Netflix Impact
- 60.1 M views in the first 3 days—Netflix’s best debut ever.
- 106.3 M views in 10 days—breaking non-English records.
- Helped Netflix exceed Q2 revenue expectations ($11.08 billion; $3.1 billion income)
3. Biggest Moment in Squid Game Season 3 Ending Explained
Gi‑hun sacrifices himself to save Jun‑hee’s baby, the season’s final twist. The newborn becomes the winner of the 4.56 billion won prize—a bold commentary on legacy and hope. Despite polarizing fans, Hwang insists the ending carries emotional gravity—not narrative closure.
4. Themes: Sacrifice, Capitalism & Global Expansion
- Gi‑hun’s death affirms the show’s moral core—sacrifice over survival.
- Cate Blanchett’s cameo as U.S. recruiter teases a global spin-off.
- Thematically consistent with capitalism critique: the elite remain unpunished.
5. Fan & Critical Responses in the Squid Game Season 3 Review
Critics praised the emotional risk but noted narrative divisiveness — Rotten Tomatoes at 78%, Metacritic 66/100 . Discussion on Reddit highlighted the finale’s nihilistic realism and slow-burn impact.
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🌐 External Links
- Watch Squid Game Season 3 on Netflix
- Reuters: Final ‘Squid Game’ season lifts Netflix above earnings forecasts
- The Guardian: Squid Game final season review