How many episodes of Squid Game? Squid Game is a South Korean survival drama television series created by Hwang Dong-hyuk for Netflix. The series depicts a contest where 456 players, all of whom are in deep financial debt, risk their lives to play a series of children’s games for the chance to win a 45.6 billion (US$38.5 million) prize.
The series was released on Netflix on September 17, 2021, and quickly became a global phenomenon. It is currently the most-watched Netflix series of all time. The series has been praised for its suspenseful plot, its social commentary, and its performances. It has also been the subject of much controversy, with some critics arguing that it is too violent and exploitative.
