Squid Game: The Challenge- Season 2 (review)

Published by Mason Oldridge, 17 December 2025

The dystopian thriller might have ended, but its game show spin-off is back for another challenge.

Once again, the set is almost an exact replica, with praise deserved for the production.

Also, the majority of the contestants are again American, with a few British and Australian. This may seem unfair to South Korea and the rest of the world, though this is likely due to British production and language barriers.

Like the first season, the series features a mix of games from the original, including Six-Legged Pentathlon and Mingle, interspersed with original games such as Catch, Slides & Ladders and Shuffleboard, plus more psychological twists of tests and votes. It is surprising how tense a game of catch can be to watch, while incorporating such a classic like snakes and ladders is a genius idea. Red Light Green Light also receives an exciting change as only the final four playing for the entire prize gives the game a whole new feel. Although sticking to the games of the original would be more accurate, the extra inclusions make for additional drama and suspense.

Unfortunately, the show continues to bring out the worst in humanity. Some players are unnecessarily malicious whereas, on the other hand, some players are unnecessarily emotional. Both sides needed to remember that it is just a game but it is also every player for themselves. We were introduced to memorable players such as twin brothers and a father-daughter duo, all who went on to be eliminated, plus a brother-sister duo in which sister Perla went on to win.

Despite the sad lack of human decency and dignity among some players, the games and challenges are undoubtedly both entertaining and suspenseful to watch.

7/10