Squid game: between dystopia and social reflection

The story begins by following the main character, Seong Gi-Hun, a indebted man and plagued by multiple financial problems. He accepts the invitation to participate in a mysterious game called "Squid game" after touching the bottom of the chasm. Gi-Hun will soon find himself alongside 455 other participants, all faced with similar difficulties, on an isolated island.

THE Squid game takes its name from a childhood game, but the issues here are much more serious. Participants quickly discovered that they must face a series of deadly tests. The events vary from the classic 1, 2, 3 sun to children's games like marble game. Failure in a test leads to brutal elimination : the death.

As the tests progress, the relationships between participants are developing, creating alliances and rivalry. The complex patterns of the characters are explored, ranging from the simple financial necessity to personal redemption quests. The organizers of the game remain anonymous, and the participants gradually realize the magnitude and cruelty of Squid game.

In addition to action and suspense, the series addresses deeper questions linked to human nature. The themes of morality, of the guilt and consequences of choices are at the heart of history. Spectators are invited to reflect on how society deals with disadvantaged people and the sacrifices that individuals are ready to make to escape misery.

The last episode of the series reveals the real purpose of Squid game, revealing a hard -hitting social criticism ...

Criticism

The series highlights economic inequalities that exist in contemporary society. The main characters are all individuals financially precarious who participate in the fatal game to earn an important sum of money.

Squid game criticizes the Competitive nature of modern society, where individuals are often pushed to outdo oneself each other to succeed. Participants in the game are ready to do anything to win, even to the detriment of the lives of others.

The series explores the dehumanisation which can result from the frantic research of financial success. Participants in the game are often Reduced to numbers And lose their identity in the process.

The organization that manages the game in the series represents a oppressive system and unscrupulous. It exploits vulnerable people for its own gain, thus emphasizing the moral flaws of certain institutions of society.

The series also explores the unhealthy aspects of the fascination of society for extreme entertainment, highlighting how the shows of reality show can use the human suffering for lucrative ends.

Squid game : the challenge

The South Korean television series has been adapted to a reality TV-show called Squid game : the challenge. This reality show is made up of ten episodes and is broadcast on Netflix Since November 22, 2023. In this program, 456 world competitors integer clash through tests based on those presented in the series to try to win the sum of $ 4.56 million. This is the most important sum to win in the history of reality TV.

The players will have to pass several steps to hope to reach the end of this Squid game. THE strategies, THE alliances and the character of each player will be put to the test as the other competitors are eliminated.

The program was announced in October 2023 and aroused a lot of enthusiasm among fans of the original series. However, it was also critical For its lack of originality and to exploit the success of the original series, normal if the series was originally a review of reality TV?

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