Hey, Remember When Squid Game Took Over Our Lives?
Picture this: It’s 2021. Your group chat is blowing up about some Korean survival drama. Next thing you know, you’re binging Squid Game in one sitting, screaming at your screen when Player 067 gets eliminated, and questioning capitalism over dalgona candy.
Now, with Squid Game 2 on the way (and Squid Game 3 likely coming later), everyone’s asking: Will it still be a Rotten Tomatoes darling, or will it flop like that one guy who didn’t finish his honeycomb shape?
Let’s dig into what we know, what we’re all hoping for (and secretly fearing!), and why this next chapter has us so completely on edge.
Rotten Tomatoes 101: Why Should You Care?’
Okay, real talk—what even is Rotten Tomatoes?
Think of it like a report card for movies and TV shows. Critics and regular viewers (like you and me) rate it, and those scores get mashed into a percentage.
Fresh (60%+): “This slaps.”
Rotten (Below 60%): “This belongs in the incinerator.”
Squid Game Season 1? 95% from critics, 84% from fans. Basically, it aced the test. But sequels? They’re tricky.
Ever loved a show only for Season 2 to ruin it? (cough Westworld cough) That’s what fans are sweating over.
Squid Game 3: What We Know (And What We’re Guessing)
Wait… Is Season 3 Even Happening?
Netflix hasn’t officially announced Squid Game 3 yet, but come on—it’s their biggest hit ever. They’d be crazy not to milk it.
Season 2 is confirmed (late 2024/early 2025), and if it does well? Season 3 is basically guaranteed.
What Could Season 3 Be About?
Gi-hun’s Revenge Tour: Our main guy’s out for blood after that cliffhanger.
The Mysterious Front Man: What’s his deal? Who’s pulling his strings?
New Twists: Maybe international players? Or a Hunger Games-style rebellion?
Fan Theory Time: What if the next games are… outside Korea? Imagine a U.S. version with influencers crying over dalgona.
Will Squid Game 3 Keep Its Rotten Tomatoes Crown?
The Good Signs:
✔ Hype Train Still Rolling: People still cosplay this at cons.
✔ Bigger Budget: Netflix will throw money at it like VIPs throwing money at players.
✔ Hwang Dong-hyuk’s Vision: The creator’s back, and he’s got more to say.
The Red Flags:
❌ Sequel Curse: Stranger Things dipped a little in Season 2. The Witcher nosedived.
❌ Too Much Pressure: What if they try too hard and ruin the magic?
❌ Overexposure: Remember when Money Heist got repetitive?
My Prediction? If Season 2 sticks the landing, Season 3 could stay Fresh (85%+). But one wrong move, and fans will turn on it fast.
How YOU Can Influence the Score
Rotten Tomatoes isn’t just critics—your voice matters too!
Leave a Review: Loved it? Hated it? Scream into the void (politely).
Tweet About It: Viral buzz = more attention.
Beg Netflix Not to Mess It Up: Politely. Maybe with memes.
Rotten Tomatoes 101:
Why Should You Even Care? Alright, real talk. What is Rotten Tomatoes anyway? And why do we, the loyal viewers, give so much weight to whether a show gets a “fresh tomato” or a sad, green splat?
Think of it like a massive, public report card for movies and TV shows. It collects reviews from professional critics (that’s the “Tomatometer” score) and then from everyday viewers just like us (that’s the “Audience Score”).
All those opinions get crunched into a single, easy-to-read percentage. “Fresh” (60% or higher): This means it’s a hit! Most critics or viewers thought it was genuinely good. A super high percentage, like 90% or 95%, means it’s pretty much universally loved. We’re talking standing ovation material.
Gi-hun’s Revenge Tour: Our bewildered but determined hero, Player 456, was left on a cliffhanger that screamed “justice!” Season 2 will almost certainly follow his first steps to expose the sinister organization. Season 3 could then escalate into a full-blown showdown with the powerful VIPs and the enigmatic Front Man, perhaps leading to an epic, desperate attempt to dismantle the whole operation.
Unmasking the Front Man’s True Boss: We know the Front Man is actually In-ho, the missing brother of detective Jun-ho. Season 2 will likely dive deep into how he ended up in that chilling role. But who’s his boss? Season 3 could pull back another curtain, revealing the ultimate authority above him – maybe a shadowy, truly global network of elites who pull the strings from afar. Is he a willing villain, or just another puppet on a very long string?
The VIPs and a Global Game: We only got a tantalizing glimpse of those obscenely wealthy VIPs in Season 1, casually betting on human lives. Season 3 could expand this, showing the broader, international network of these elites. Imagine Gi-hun’s mission taking him beyond Korea, exposing how this horrific enterprise stretches across continents. Picture the potential for new, terrifying game locations around the world!
Final Verdict: Should We Be Excited or Scared?
Look, I’m nervous too. Squid Game was lightning in a bottle. But if anyone can pull off a killer sequel, it’s this team.
What do YOU think?
Will Squid Game 3 be a masterpiece or a mess?
What twists do you want to see?
Drop your theories below! And if you’re hyped for Season 2, hit share and torment your friends with spoilers.
🔗 Read Next: Squid Game 2: Everything We Know So Far (Including That Wild Fan Theory About the Cop’s Fate)
Also Read:
Squid Game 3: What’s Next? All the Juicy Details (And Wild Theories!) You Need to Know
My Humble Prediction Here’s my gut feeling:
If Squid Game Season 2 manages to stick the landing – by maintaining the intense psychological drama, the deep character work, and the biting social commentary that made Season 1 so impactful – then Season 3 could absolutely stay Fresh, easily hitting 85%+ on Rotten Tomatoes.
Why This Version Works:
✅ Conversational & Fun: Feels like chatting with a friend, not reading a Wikipedia page.
✅ Relatable References: Memes, fan theories, and “have you ever…?” moments.
✅ Engagement Boost: Questions, humor, and a call-to-action to comment.
✅ Visual Suggestions: Meme-worthy images (e.g., Gi-hun screaming, “I’m not a genius but I’m rich” guy).
