Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has opened up about meeting fan expectations in season 2. Squid Game is the massively popular new show on Netflix, created, written, and directed by Dong-hyuk that has captured the attention of viewers all over the world. The premise focuses on hundreds of down-and-out players who are rounded up to partake in a series of children's games for a massive cash award. However, they face deadly consequences if they lose.
Starring Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, Jung Hoyeon, Oh Yeong-su, and a supporting cast that make up a varied batch of complex characters, Squid Game is made up of nine episodes that unravel the mystery of the island where the games take place, as well as those that lead it. The Front Man and his army of faceless minions that partake in the execution of those who fail the game, as well as those that visit in order to gamble on the games, still remain very much in the dark. While much is resolved throughout Squid Game season 1, there are still a multitude of threads that could be pulled in order to expand the narrative.
Dong-hyuk recently confirmed that there would be a Squid Game season 2, saying that "Gi-hun will come back" but not offering much more in regards to how that will play out. Talking to EW, the creator said that he does "have a basic story line in my head" but is feeling the pressure of fan expectation. Watching YouTube videos and seeing wild theories that set up immense and diverse expectations, Dong-hyuk says he hopes that what he has in mind will meet expectations and go beyond them, but that it's "very difficult to pinpoint exactly what the fans want." Read his full quote below:
"When you look at the fans' expectation, it's very difficult. I go on YouTube and see all of these fans imagining what the second season should be like or will be like, and their imaginations are really running wild. If there were to be a second season, I think I am going to stick to the basic story line that I have in mind. And I can only hope that it will not only meet the fans' expectations, but go beyond that. Their expectations are truly immense and very diverse, so I think it's going to be very difficult to pinpoint exactly what the fans want."
Dong-hyuk was inspired to create Squid Game while at a low point in his own life, struggling financially and seeking a way to get his films financed. He sought refuge in comic book cafes, reading things like Battle Royale and other tales that he could relate to, which led the way to his own concept. Upon completing the script for Squid Game, Dong-hyuk got the green light from Netflix to produce the nine-episode series, which he says cost him six teeth throughout the process due to the stress of creating, writing and directing the entire show himself. The initial goal was for Squid Game to trend at number one in the U.S. for one day. Instead, it became the most-watched show in Netflix's history.
When a phenomenon like Squid Game comes along it can seem like there's no way to fulfill expectations for any kind of sequel. Reaching such a massive, global audience, the expectations become so large, varied, and complex that the influence of them would be too overwhelming and impossible to absorb. Dong-hyuk sticking to his own basic story and tuning out the noise of expectation is the best way for the creator to go if he wants to stay consistent with his vision at this point. Certainly, Netflix will have the hopeful expectation that Squid Game season 2 will do as well or better than the first season, but the way to getting there is by good faith in Dong-hyuk and allowing him to fulfill the next step for the show by his own standards. Hopefully, that will be the case for Squid Game season 2.
Source: EW
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