Korean dystopian survival thriller was created by Hwang Dong-hyuk and follows the story of 456 players, all facing financial hardships, who compete in a series of deadly children's games for a prize fund of ₩45.6 billion. Squid Game season 1 was a global success, becoming Netflix's most-watched series ever, and season 2 has been continuing the show's trend of setting records.

According to Netflix Tudum, Squid Game season 2 is continuing the success from the debut season and has set another major viewership record. The series currently sits at No. 2 on the streaming platform's list of Most Popular Non-English Shows of All-Time, with total views of 152,500,000, and viewing hours totaling 1,093,000,000. These stats also mean the show has sured Stranger Things season 4, to officially become the third most-watched program in Netflix history, behind only Squid Games season 1 and Wednesday season 1.

What This Means For Squid Game Season 2 Long-Term

The Follow-Up Season Could Sur Its Predecessor

While Squid Game season 2 is not at the level of season 1 just yet, there is a lot to be excited about, and the future looks promising for the series. Although there was a big gap between season 1 and season 2, it has not done any harm to the audience's appetite, and season 2 is likely not done with setting records and pushing boundaries just yet. It could even work out that the second season eventually sures the first, though it would require more than 125 million more views to achieve this feat.

Season 2 has only been available to stream since December 2024, and will no doubt enjoy a strong leg in the build-up to season 3. So there is a good chance that the series could continue to set records, and that season 2's viewership figures could creep up. While the consensus has found season 2 to be less compelling than season 1, the Squid Game characters have been compelling enough that the series has even gone viral online and has been discussed online. This has led to theories and edits about the characters and story developments, which likely contributed to the massive viewership and interest so far.

Our Verdict On The Long-Term Legacy Of Squid Game

The Show Is Already A Modern Classic & Could Become The Netflix All-Timer

Squid Game is one of the best shows that Netflix has ever produced, and there is no doubt the series will continue to achieve long-term success. It has been confirmed that Squid Game season 3 will be the show's final season, which could also smash every existing record. Squid Game season 1's viewership record is one that may never be broken, but there is no doubt that season 2 has a good chance of achieving this.

Source: Netflix Tudum

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