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Netflix’s “Squid Game” Gets Real…ish

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“Squid Game: The Challenge”: More Than Just a Game

Remember when we all binged Squid Game and couldn’t stop talking about it at every virtual water cooler? Well, Netflix’s most-watched show is back, but with a twist that even the most dedicated fan might not have seen coming!

From Edge-of-Your-Seat Drama to… Game Show?

Hold onto your red jumpsuits, folks! Netflix has cheekily decided to turn our beloved fictional drama into a reality game show titled Squid Game: The Challenge. While it still features 456 participants battling it out for a cash prize, don’t worry, there’s no actual life-threatening danger. (Phew! We were concerned for a moment there.) Instead, one lucky winner will laugh their way to the bank with a cool $4.56 million. Not too shabby, right?

The trailer gives us a sneak peek into the show, and it’s clear Netflix has gone all out to recreate the eerie yet captivating vibe of the original. But with a touch more glitter and fewer life-or-death stakes.

“Squid Game” Fans, Rejoice!

Mark your calendars! Squid Game: The Challenge drops on Netflix on November 22. And if you’re wondering whether this game show will be as binge-worthy as the original, there’s only one way to find out! Oh, and for those still holding out for more drama, Netflix has whispered that a second season of Squid Game is brewing.

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