Netflix announced a 'Squid Game' competition series. Some fans say it 'goes against' the original show's message.
Netflix announced a 'Squid Game' competition series last week. Some fans say it 'goes against' the original show's message.
While “Squid Game” is considered one of Netflix's biggest hits, news of a competition series inspired by the Korean drama has prompted criticism from some fans who say the premise misses the mark.
In the series, contestants burdened with immense debt participate in competitions playing twisted and violent children’s games for millions of dollars. It can only have one winner, and those who lose die.
With “Squid Game: The Challenge," Netflix said in its release that "the worst fate is going home open handed” (aka not death).
"You’ve seen the drama, now it’s your chance to take part in Netflix’s biggest ever social experiment!" Netflix writes in its casting call. "This supersized unscripted show turns the scripted world of the drama into reality. Real-life players will be immersed in the iconic Squid Game universe and will never know what’s coming next. Here they’ll compete in a series of heart-stopping games in order to become the sole survivor* and walk away with a life-changing cash prize. With a fortune up for grabs, who will be an ally, who will you trust, and who will you betray in this ultimate test of character? *Please note: Win or lose, all players will leave unscathed. But if you win, you win big!"
When news of the reality competition spin-off was announced last week, some on social media pointed out the irony of such a competition show.
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