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Who needs an audience when you’ve got the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) on your side?Squid GameSeason 2 hasn’t even premiered yet, but it’s already strutting into awards avenue with a Golden Globe nomination for Best Drama. Yes, a show no one outside of a handful of screeners has seen is up for one of TV’s biggest honors. Premature? Well, let’s just say the HFPA isn’t exactly known for playing it safe.
Netflix is, perhaps, in a mood to mess with your nerves this holiday season.Squid GameSeason 2, premieres December 26—over three years after the first season’s finale. Many have eagerly awaited the debut of the second act, all the while trying to figure out what this early nomination actually means. Let’s break down why some fans remain cautious, and whether Season 2 will be the sensation Netflix hopes for it to be.
Why the Golden Globes Nomination is a big deal
The Golden Globes nominating a TV series before its release isn’t unheard of, but it’s certainly rare. Movies often secure nominations ahead of their public premieres — thanks to early screeners for award bodies — but TV shows don’t usually get this kind of pre-release love. Yet here we are, withSquid GameSeason 2 snagging a nomination alongside heavyweights likeThe Diplomat,Slow Horses, and FX’s heavyweightShogun,all of which have already aired or are currently streaming.
Netflix is said to have submitted episodesof the second season to the HFPA well before the November 4 eligibility deadline, giving voters an exclusive peek into what’s to come. And apparently, they were impressed enough to slot the show into the coveted Best Drama category. This is a good sign and a mark of confidence in the upcoming season, especially given thatSquid GameSeason 1 already made history at the Golden Globes, earning South Korea its first win with Oh Young-soo’s Best Supporting Actor trophy.
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Still, the nomination has left fans and critics wondering: Is the show really that good, or is it just riding the hype train of the first one?
Can Season 2 match the success of Season 1?
Following up on the juggernaut success of the first season is no easy feat. It generated serious revenue for Netflix.Reports estimatedthat the show brought in nearly $900 million in value compared to its modest $21.4 million production budget. It became Netflix’s most-watched series, with over 1.65 billion hours streamed in just its first 28 days.
Naturally, expectations for Season 2 are high. CreatorHwang Dong-hyukhas already teased that the new episodes will delve into themes of division and taking sides. He explained in an interview withThe Hollywood Reporter, saying
Everywhere you turn, people are drawing lines, whether it’s by generation, class, religion, ethnicity, or race.I wanted to tell a story about how the different choices we make create conflicts among us and to open up a conversation about whether there is a way to move toward a direction where we can overcome these divisions.
While that sounds compelling, fans are cautiously optimistic. Many worry that the second season might fall into the trap of over-explaining or rehashing what worked in Season 1 without offering anything new. After all, the first season wrapped up its main storyline pretty neatly, with Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) walking away as the lone survivor. What more is there to say?
The answer seems to lie in Gi-hun seeking justice. The trailer reveals that three years have passed since his victory, and he’s now using his newfound wealth to hunt down the organization behind the games. But will it resonate with audiences the same way?
Why fans are skeptical — and excited
When the second season was announced, it met with a mix of excitement and skepticism. On one hand, fans were thrilled to see more of theSquid Gameuniverse. On the other, many questioned whether Netflix was cashing in on the series’ popularity at the expense of quality.
There’s also the matter of stakes. Part of what made Season 1 so compelling was the sheer unpredictability. Anyone could die at any moment, and they often did. Now that fans know what to expect, will the show still have the tension?
The new trailer offers some promising hints. It introduces a host of new characters, including a mother-and-son duo struggling with debt and a rebellious youth at odds with Gi-hun’s plans. Gong Yoo, meanwhile, returns as the enigmatic recruiter, and Lee Byung-hun reprises his role as the Front Man.
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The games themselves also look more dangerous now. While the exact challenges remain under wraps, The Golden Globes nomination has come as both a blessing and a curse. Let’s just take our time and see if lightning can strike twice—or if this game’s just getting started. Oh, and there’s already athird season confirmedfor 2025.
Check outSquid Gameon Netflix.
Jayant Chhabra
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Jayant Chhabra is a long-form writer and Creative Producer, who has worked with several renowned publications and production houses. Yet, there’s more to Jayant than meets the word count. You’ll find him cheering for the Red Devils, trying to produce music, or yet again being enamoured by the countless films, essays, and books that he holds close to his heart.
