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they actually did vote to leave in s1 if you remember. everyone was so far in debt and had nothing to do that everyone decided to come back because they realized they have no life outside of squid game without the money, including gihun.

i agree. i'm still a bit iffy on the ending, but i think it made sense given the events leading up to it. however, eps 1-5 were stellar to me. jump rope was easily my fave game in game 2.

not always. some people love hating because everyone else hates on it and they feel pressured to. other times people love hating because they see it too often and get sick of it (like things becoming mainstream). other times they're too afraid to share their real opinions whereas the ones who hate it are just louder. hated things or people is not always deserved. something you love can be something i hate. it's all subjective at the end of the day so hate is not "deserved" unless it's actively harmful.

that's what i keep saying. that entire plot led to absolutely nothing at all. idk why they seemed so satisfied with themselves at the end. all he did was yell at his brother and leave.

personally, i felt a little confused by the message they wanted to send, given the final scene. throughout the series they emphasized the consequences of capitalism, greed, money, and power. despite having a democratic vote in death games, the contestants continuously stayed and even grew murderous from it. however, gihun represented selflessness and the moral side of humanity in the face of greed. that's why i'm a little confused why they chose to show an american version rising, signifying that even when being selfless, there's not much anyone can do to stop greed and power from spreading. it almost felt a bit contradictory to me? like gihun did a noble and moral thing, but the "bad guys" still "won" and the games did not stop. to me, it didn't feel like the front man had any semblance of a change of heart or anything. unlike in s1, there was no final confrontation. there didn't seem to be any hope of change or anything. like it just ended grimly in that the games and greed will continue no matter what. the message just felt weird to me?

i also hate how they completely wasted the cop's plot in game 2. he felt completely useless, especially considering the ending. he finds the island, goes it to yell at his brother, then leaves lol. yeah they stop the games, but they were already so late it felt like his entire plot contributed nothing to the story at all. that's what frustrates me the most.

they're still spoilers in the comments ? how many dramas from 1990-2020 have you wanted to watch and not wanted to read spoilers on lol? 2022 is barely even 3 years old. that's nothing.

yes she's obviously a coward, but considering how easily she covered up both deaths (which i'm not convinced would've surfaced without dongeun), i can't see why she wouldn't just kill dongeun and cover it up like she did to everyone else. it's clear she feels no remorse, especially to someone trying to ruin her life. you should also probably mark your comment as spoilers so you don't spoil for others reading.

yes, i mean she covered up the girl's death for years and was able to successfully build a career, family, and image for herself. she likely would've covered up myungho's death too. if she realistically killed dongeun and used her money to cover it up, then idk would it even get to that point?

i feel so much respect for trauma departments now and despite their exhaustion, dedication to saving patients.

lowk messed up comparing the denver actor's looks to the original actor's

outside of the first few eps, there really aren't many kissing or sex scenes. the sex scenes included are pretty necessary to the plot and the relationship development between the characters. yes, even rio and tokyo. the original is more realistic and grittier in atmosphere. it's a personal preference, really. still, i don't think you should write off the entire original series because of potential kissing scenes. kdramas include kissing scenes as pinnacle relationship moments. do you mainly dislike sex scenes or nudity?

park hae soo as berlin is legit perfect casting, but they lowk did him dirty with this version of berlin

i think it's just very gripping. likable characters, heroic premises, and fun, fast-paced. it's like an action/medical fusion with a heartwarming bromance. i'd recommend just checking out the pilot ep to see if you like it first! also pls keep in mind that they DO show blood and medical procedures on camera in case you're sensitive to that like i am (i just turn away lol)

why do ppl keep comparing this to squid game? this isn't even a death game show

wdym by "incoherence?"

the way they handled this story was so thoughtful to the families, the boys, the coach, and to the lost lives. there was no glorification or romanticization of the situation. they explored the intense emotions incredibly well, with the lows of frustrating dead ends and parental grief, to the highs of their various successes. it's quite a rollercoaster. it's fascinating to see an "inside" perspective on the rescue operation, rather than just from a real-life media standpoint. i can't even imagine how they even filmed this with the amount of water. just an all-around great reenactment (and likely accurate). although, as a drama itself, it is very slow-paced imo.

i'm still kinda confused about the relevancy? op is talking about how shocking it is that there have been so many sk deaths lately esp following a controversy due to bullying culture

if yeonjin was able to get away with murder for so long by covering them up, how come she couldn't just kill dongeun and cover it up too? i mean, realistically, couldn't she have used her money and power like the others?

the romance felt very forced to me but i am happy for dongeun regardless. actual satisfying revenge plot. pt 2 REALLY ramped up. thoughtfully crafted and just the right amount of dark.

i wish they gave the side couple something by the end. all the setup just to forget about them