Squid Game Season 3 hits the ground running with intense new games, emotional twists, and a fitting end to Gi-hun’s journey on Netflix. Like previous seasons, all six episodes are streaming, so you can binge them all in one go. Here’s our full review—no spoilers, just honest thoughts.
Squid Game Season 3 Story
No long intro. No recap. Season 3 of Squid Game begins exactly where Season 2 ended. Gi-hun is pulled back into the deadly world he tried—and failed—to destroy. But he’s not the same man anymore.
He’s angrier. Quieter. Haunted. This time, he’s not just fighting to survive the games. He’s carrying emotional baggage that makes every decision harder, every moment heavier.
At the same time, other storylines pick up speed. Jun-ho is still chasing the island, unaware that Captain Park is hiding a major betrayal. No-eul also returns with a stronger presence this season, and her arc adds another layer of meaning to the story.
Of course, the games are back—and yes, they’re just as cruel. One of the most intense? A jump rope challenge that looks simple but turns deadly fast. It’s the kind of game that reminds you: no one is ever really safe.
Squid Game Season 3 Review
There are just six episodes in Squid Game Season 3—but they don’t drag. From the very first minute, you’re thrown back into the nightmare. It’s fast. It’s heavy. And it doesn’t let up.
There’s a constant feeling of dread hanging over everything. Characters are worn down. The dorm feels colder. The stakes are higher. And it’s all handled with a maturity that makes the emotional hits land even harder.
One standout this time is Jun-hee (Jo Yu-ri), who finally gets the space to show what she’s capable of. There’s one early scene that completely redefines her place in the story—and she carries that energy all the way through.
Geum-ja (Kang Ae-shim) and Hyun-ju (Park Sung-hoon) also deliver, each bringing moments that stick with you. Even the quieter scenes carry weight, and the emotional tension never really lifts.
Squid Game Season 3 Performances
Gi-hun Shines, but everyone shows up. Lee Jung-jae delivers some of his best work yet. As Gi-hun, he doesn’t need long monologues to explain what he’s feeling—you see it in his face. The pain. The confusion. The need for some kind of justice. It all hits.
Lee Byung-hun as the Front Man remains an enigma. He’s less hands-on this time, but somehow feels more threatening. When he and Gi-hun do face off—verbally or through their choices—it feels like a battle of broken souls.
The rest of the cast keeps the bar high. Whether they’re cracking under pressure, breaking down emotionally, or simply trying to hold it together, it all feels real. You don’t see “actors in a show.” You see desperate people in a nightmare they never chose.
Final Verdict
This season doesn’t sugarcoat anything. It’s cold. It’s intense. And it forces you to watch people you care about face impossible choices. But somehow, all that pain adds meaning.
There are a few moments early on where it feels like the show assumes you remember every detail from Season 2. It jumps right in, which might make the start feel a bit rushed. But once you’re back in the flow, it’s gripping.
The ending doesn’t try to wrap everything up with a neat bow, but it gives closure. It respects the characters and the world it built. If you’ve followed Squid Game this far, Season 3 is the emotional, brutal, unforgettable final act you’ve been waiting for. All six episodes of Squid Game Season 3 are now live on Netflix. Don’t wait—this is the finale fans deserve.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
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