Thanks for your insightful essay! Ideas are spot on, especially that one about the vips, their vibe was definitely off but it seemed like a deliberate way to show how shallow and inhuman they are.
Personally, I’ve genuinely enjoyed every season of Squid Game. Hwang Dong-hyuk consistently delivers storytelling that’s bold, layered, and unforgettable. That said, I can’t help but feel nervous about what an American version might look like. My biggest fear is that it could lose the raw authenticity that made the original so powerful.
Still, I understand why Netflix wants to continue the series and honestly, there’s huge potential in exploring an American setting. The U.S. is already living out its own version of the game in many ways: debt, desperation, performative politics, and profit over people. If done right, Squid Game: America could be more than just a spin-off it could be a brutal, necessary reflection of our reality.
Thanks for your insightful essay! Ideas are spot on, especially that one about the vips, their vibe was definitely off but it seemed like a deliberate way to show how shallow and inhuman they are.
Personally, I’ve genuinely enjoyed every season of Squid Game. Hwang Dong-hyuk consistently delivers storytelling that’s bold, layered, and unforgettable. That said, I can’t help but feel nervous about what an American version might look like. My biggest fear is that it could lose the raw authenticity that made the original so powerful.
Still, I understand why Netflix wants to continue the series and honestly, there’s huge potential in exploring an American setting. The U.S. is already living out its own version of the game in many ways: debt, desperation, performative politics, and profit over people. If done right, Squid Game: America could be more than just a spin-off it could be a brutal, necessary reflection of our reality.
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