Squid Game Season 3 Continues to Break Records despite Mixed Reviews and Ending Complaints

Netflix is popping the champagne as Squid Game Season 3 smashes records, becoming the first series ever to hit #1 in all of Netflix’s main 93 markets during its debut week. Not stopping there, the new season also holds the title for the most views in the first three days of release, racking up a whopping 60.1 million views and 368.4 million hours watched by the week ending June 29.

While Netflix touts all three seasons of Squid Game as “certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes,” it’s essential to note that this certification is based on critical scores, not user reviews. In fact, the user rating for Season 3 sits at just 50%, a significant drop from the previous seasons’ ratings of 84% and 63%. Some fans have criticized the latest season for its pacing, character development, and cringe-worthy scenes involving non-Korean VIPs. Others feel that it didn’t quite live up to the high standards set by its debut season.

Additionally, there has been some backlash against the show’s unexpected finale cameo, with fans expressing that it felt unnecessary and possibly signaling a drawn-out continuation of the series beyond its original vision.

Despite the mixed reviews, the show’s success isn’t surprising. Squid Game has been a massive hit for Netflix, with the first season breaking records and the second season following closely behind. However, with talks of a potential US-based spin-off by David Fincher, some are wondering if Netflix is pushing the concept too far.

In our review, IGN gave Squid Game Season 3 a solid 7/10, noting some creative missteps but acknowledging the continued thrills and social commentary that originally captured audiences’ attention.