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Final Season of 'Squid Game' Tops Charts, Mixed Reviews

7/1/2025

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The final season of "Squid Game" has made a spectacular entrance, dominating Netflix charts in 93 countries, including the US and UK. However, audience reactions are divided, with only 51% approval, contrasting sharply with the critics' 83%. Since its 2021 debut, the series has undeniably shaped global pop culture.

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The final season of "Squid Game" has made a spectacular entrance, dominating Netflix charts in 93 countries, including the US and UK. However, audience reactions are divided, with only 51% approval, contrasting sharply with the critics' 83%. Since its 2021 debut, the series has undeniably shaped global pop culture.