So, squid games.

I've taken a lot of time thinking what to write on it. Everyone who has watched it has absolutely loved it.
I absolutely understand the hype-the cast, the cinematography and the directing deserves the appreciation.

In the beginning, it absolutely hooks you. The games, the adrenaline rush, human dying in a wink.

The sneak peak into the background of the characters contributed so much into the understanding of the different characters and their reasons for doing the things they do during the game.
The relationships they forged, the various games, the music; everything was going well...
Until.

Until it fizzled out.
It could have done with 6-7 episodes with more compact writing - after episode 6, it went downhill for me.
1. The reasoning behind the game was unconvincing and washed out. (Maybe the fact that after episode 6, I knew who was the mastermind, it took away the shock element and the surprise that I should have felt).

2. What was the purpose of the inspector? (Yes, I do know he will be in the next season), but what was his purpose in this season?
The reunion with his brother, again, didn't surprise me. Was the reunion supposed to be surprising? Or was Lee Byung Hun playing the brother supposed to be surprising. I felt that it was latter.

3. Gi hoon's characterisation was a bit flat for my liking. He was afterall -a son who'd not hesitate to steal and gamble and an irresponsible father and I don't know when he developed a moral compass!!
There is also this glorification of GH and vilification of SW that i have seen around and I do not agree with.
Maybe it was intended, maybe not.

Having said all, I would be eager to watch a season 2 of it, to see where it all culminates.

And I'd like to know the secret of the inspector's phone. The battery lasted hella long.
Mine drains out after 12 hours!

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