Squid Game

Show • 2021 • Action & Adventure, Mystery, Drama

Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits — with deadly high stakes.

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Cast & Crew

Hwang Dong-hyukCreator
Lee Jung-jaeSeong Gi-hun / Player 456
Yim Si-wanLee Myung-gi / Player 333
Wi Ha-junDetective Hwang Jun-ho
Jo Yu-riKim Jun-hee / Player 222
Lee Byung-hunFront Man / Hwang In-ho
Park Gyu-youngKang No-eul / Guard 011
Kang Ae-simJang Geum-ja / Player 149
Lee Jin-ukPark Gyeong-seok / Player 246
Yang Dong-geunPark Yong-sik / Player 007
Park Sung-hoonCho Hyun-ju / Player 120
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Details

Status	Ended
Release	September 17, 2021
Seasons	3
Episodes	22
Last episode	June 27, 2025
Origins	Korea (Republic of)
Genres	Action & Adventure Mystery Drama
Tags	challenge cruelty death game fictional game show game prize secret organization survival thriller

Ratings by episode

AVG
8.06
7.54
7.53

Best Episode 9.2/10

Season 1 - Episode 6

Worst Episode 6.7/10

Season 3 - Episode 6

Episode ratings over time

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