Dark Stories Behind Squid Game: The Challenge

When you adapt a TV show about murder and betrayal into a game show, there are bound to be some issues. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’ll be looking over the allegedly troubled and traumatic production that took place during “Squid Game: The Challenge.” Our video about the dark stories behind "Squid Game: The Challenge" includes Inhumane Environment, Injuries, False Pretenses, and more! What are your thoughts on Squid Game: The Challenge’s troubling allegations? Let us know in the comments below.
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[@brandonscott5544]

EXCELLENT WATCHMOJO LADY

[@user-dx9my1en2d]

i feel like there was some Islamophobia going on

[@Baby_bat17052]

Now it makes sense that the girl who was squatting in red light green light had to give up. I didn’t understand why but now knowing that she probably had to do that for up to 20 minutes now I get it.

[@stacherywelles4017]

No one told her dumbass to squat when u know u have to stand still for so long lol. She did that to herself

[@tuanoful]

damn, yeah! forgot about her.

[@tuanoful]

I also did not understand why people laid on the ground when they ran. Now we know, they were probably super tired and by doing this they could be comfortable for those long waiting periods!

[@debschter]

yep that really is explained now. I was also wondering, but when I heard recordings were up to 6 hours I understood

[@rp3_773]

Exactly what I was thinking

[@brittnash95]

Makes sense why the one guy’s mom kept her hands in her jacket pockets during the red light green light scene.

[@tuanoful]

Yeah! so many things make sense now. 1. Hands in pockets (many players did this and I didn't get it) 2. Squatting get quits 3. People just running and then laying flat on the ground. But if you have to wait 20 minutes, hell yes I would do that. I don't get why it took them so long to do this game. 10 people watching cameras should have been enough to quickly eliminate contestants.

[@SiwarRios]

Also easier to rest your arms and not force or show movements

[@watchmyheartburn]

​@@tuanoful Why were their hands in the pockets

[@Peter-it4wm]

I was a games tester on red light green light..it was cold at the hanger where it was filmed..but hey ,production paid us well for our time..Good luck too the real contestants 👍

[@Leopectus1986]

Really?? I was there. They gave us two sets of thermals and heavily advised us to wear both before we shipped out to the hangar. I was fine personally, and cleared that round. It was a long day of filming, and the pose holding really was at least 10-15 minutes each stoppage, but it was Squid Game...not summer camp. Idk what some people were expecting.

[@xJoeWebster]

can you tell us what are the rest of the games are like

[@canecorsomami2104]

Ah, now it makes more sense why the girl who squatted quit

[@claraf.6833]

​@@canecorsomami2104yup, if it was 10-15 minutes, squatting hurts HARD! No wonder so many people failed that game.

[@tuanoful]

And remember the people that just laid flat on the ground?

[@spitwicked6188]

As bad as conditions may have been.....millions will want to be on Season 2.

[@rylans.5365]

I already submitted mine 😂

[@007spudmanSpudsArmy]

​@@rylans.5365Same here bro

[@DeadCell765]

It might of been cruel but it will be the most watch game show in history, just got done watching the first 5 episode and all have to say is WOW. Absolutely genius as far as game shows go the most entertaining game show I have ever watched in my life.

[@riotcontrol12]

I could not agree with you more! I hate all game shows but this one made me binge watch all episodes.

[@NepToon10]

Watch Hisardoot, You wiil like it

[@joesmith201212]

It was so good I like the twists like making them have a picnic but then the picnic partner is their marble game partner what a smart twist

[@jenniferjacoby5167]

This ahow I could not stop watching . Mia , I hope you win.

[@tbug50]

@@joesmith201212It really wasn’t. I knew exactly what they were doing and if you watch it again I guarantee you so did the one odd guy out. He immediately was like “I’m cool being the one without a partner”

[@keisharay-owens8841]

Did they not watch the show!? How silly you go on a game show based on a tv series and think it was going to be a walk in the park

[@lashellanderson7773]

The cookie challenge is funny, those cookies are transparent 😅 it doesn't matter what cookie you get lick it and use the needle to scrape it out 😂😂😂.

[@elisarosario975]

And on a passing fad no less

[@TenDoses89]

​@@elisarosario975it's a TV show dumbass. I don't think you know what fad means😂😂

[@keisharay-owens8841]

This show had me stressed 😂😂

[@isaiahwims8039]

To be fair, the show didn’t make red light green light last 7 hours. So if they did watch the show it wouldn’t be silly to think that it would be like the version from the show.

[@HIM-on7gx]

Has anyone noticed while watching squid game the challenge, right after the part where the very first group couldnt agree on picking the shapes for Dalgona you noticed a hole was punched through the triangle wall. There probably was some kind of altercation but they didnt show it. It was kinda weird how abrupt they stopped filming what happened after.

[@KaitlynMcCary]

Just rewatched that part. Looks like the guy ran into it too hard when they raced for their shapes

[@HIM-on7gx]

@@KaitlynMcCary yes you're correct. I also had to go back and rewatch it

[@stacherywelles4017]

I was also so confused as to why they completely cut out their reactions to getting eliminated like that. And only showed the shock off the people in the other room. I also thought maybe they all got really pissed so they cut it out or something. Because it irritated me bad that we never saw them on screen again after that reveal

[@Elusivearth]

Lmap it's pathetic ypu care this much about a very obviously fake show

[@guy8646]

A contestant said one person ran too hard into the wall and made the hole by accident.

[@sirfetchd9829]

Honestly, I did not expect the show to be so good. The way they have designed the games and tests is so smart and genius, always have us guessing too. Good one Netflix, can't wait for finale

[@RochellBarbara4690]

I love how no one was safe 👏🏾

[@tbug50]

Nice try Netflix marketing exec

[@johnpaulvalenzuela5391]

but it was kinda rigged

[@007spudmanSpudsArmy]

It was good but the original series was 100% better!

[@MagnitudeReviews]

“I felt like nothing more than an extra cast in a tv show” Well yeah… that’s essentially exactly what you are.

[@CaptainMarvelsSon]

The prize was for over four million dollars, with dozens of contestants, playing "simple" games. Did they expect it to be a cake walk completed in an hour?

[@victorlorenzo7083]

Honestly!! Some people just want to be held.

[@bran_rx]

@@victorlorenzo7083 istg some people are just entitled. They signed up, it's on them.

[@comicsans6487]

doesn't justifiy real injuries.

[@marcamusprime9513]

I don’t know if I feel bad knowing that they could leave the game whenever they wanted.

[@michaelgathemia]

Oh yeah, there was that option too, so I don't feel why they should complain. Even the players (the korean show) said the place was a hell hole, so in the reality way, it kinda lives up to the source material.

[@dead_cobra]

​@@michaelgathemialol source material ehh

[@wadewilson8011]

I wouldn't feel bad for them if they COULDN'T leave. This exposed the types of people that dwell in our society: Social idiots! Sensitive, immature, manipulative, sheltered, ignorant, coddled, obnoxious, clueless, delusional, and obliviously dense people in this world. They want their 15 mins of fame. Saw some BS that they thought was easy, "bEcAUse iT wUz oN tV." And their greedy asses got a wakeup call... GOOD! Screw them all!

[@Furrina89]

That's also same as the drama. They can leave if they want but they choose to stay and risk death for that prize money.

[@jondoe-du2fr]

@@Furrina89 Not quite. In the series the majority opted to leave (by 1 vote) and everyone was returned home. However, most likely financial reasons, 187 out of the 201 original remaining players decided to return, along with the cop looking for his brother.

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

On one hand, treating your contestants like that ain't right. On the other hand, it's based off of Squid Game. I argue it was a bad idea to have a game show based on that nightmare game show from the getgo!

[@ninjabunnywholivesinsideaw8216]

The premise of Squid Games ALONE is sickening. People competing in death games for the entertainment of others? Screw that! It's horrible!

[@rodster811]

I can't say I feel bad for anyone that voluntarily sign for a "reality" game show that you can leave at any time.

[@victoria9535]

Exactly, they also want attention especially why complain about this game being evil and being not fair either.

[@chuforeichi]

Especially if you watched squid game

[@JoeyXSmith]

4:00 So thats why people were laying down during this game! That had stay still for 10 mins or more.

[@KaitlynMcCary]

I thought that was just a strategy, but yeah it makes me feel bad for being mad at that girl for giving up because she was in a squat. I was literally like bro you can’t hold a squat for 30 seconds?? What the fuck 🤣

[@larrywilliams3391]

Yes, it makes a lot of since now. I also wondered why people were running with their hands in their pockets. Now I understand why.

[@rylans.5365]

@@larrywilliams3391omg yes I saw granny running across with her hands in her pockets and I’m like why is she running like that 😂

[@TossGawd]

The premise of being able to eliminate someone you don’t like was way too cheap and over used.

[@nemonemo7537]

because they need certain amount or ratio of players for the next game

[@TossGawd]

@@nemonemo7537 they could have been more creative than that

[@NewOrderOfAlexandria]

Yeah, 200 deserved better than that sh!t

[@user-dm1nh8gl6f]

@@TossGawd can you tell me another way dipshit

[@koladeojo7060]

But it was at the risk of being eliminated yourself

[@raexxchillz]

The fact that both sides thought trying to monitor or participate in any sort of game show with 460 contestants was a good idea in the first place is freaking hilarious 😂 That’s way too many people for them to try and handle all at once let alone film.

[@characatoonist4730]

They should have known better. They’ chose to be a part of a game show based on the obvious dark television show.

[@missvintagela]

After watching this show, it made me realize that reality shows of sorts pretty much extort the participants in some way. They are literally in the eye of the whole nation and/or whole world. Seeing them at their best or their worst. When I saw the participants breakdown and cry, it made me feel so bad. And also I don't know if anyone watched the credits but they had psychologists and a mental health expert which kinda shocked me

[@BeautyNDecay]

From what I understand, most reality shows have to have that now. For the contestants and hosts, after some game players had committed suicide after dealing with the fallout of how they were portrayed.

[@jasonnevel4142]

I dont feel bad for any of them. All of the weak bitchy players seemed to make it tnrough to the top 20 as well.

[@ntokozomoyo2371]

Big Brother, Survivor, Naked and Afraid....Nothing this show is doing that others shows haven't. The premise of this one is even worse. Also, players have the option to self eliminate

[@jeremyespinosa2237]

The welfare team regularly checked on them during and after filming. Some even checked in 3-5 times with contestants months after filming.

[@moyaxoxo5923]

This show works so well as a game show . I’m addicted! Hope they do more 🎉

[@hobbything]

Same I love it 😊

[@moyaxoxo5923]

@@hobbything imagine if they did a celebrity version ! It would be even funnier . Like picture the rock n Kevin hart doing the cookie game 🤣✨

[@hobbything]

​@@moyaxoxo5923 that i'd love to see 😅 But they already have so much money as it is lol

[@bladenukem]

It sounds like none of these people actually watched the show.

[@UnderCurrentAtlanta]

Did any of these contestants actually watch the real show???

[@keisharay-owens8841]

That’s what I wanna know

[@greenflower2919]

They did.

[@JoeyXSmith]

Some did because of the cookie game. They knew not to go with the umbrella in that game.

[@KHI111]

​@@JoeyXSmiththat's common knowledge

[@MENACE-km6bd]

The fact that so many of them still won red-light green-light when they had the option to leave should tell us enough that we need to know. They could've eliminated themselves if they were under pressure. The situation was inhumane, but they're also at fault.

[@foy5051]

Couldn't care less😂 The show "Squid Game" was based off societal greed and criminality, mass poverty, and corruption. What did the contestants expect?

[@israelbattle5997]

Exactly lol

[@catisespinoza]

I have a hard time feeling empathy for hearing complains about the games, I mean, did you not see the show?! This is what you're getting yourself into, it was completely voluntary and you COULD leave!

[@travelswithminky246]

they want 4.5 million just handed to them.

[@bran_rx]

That's what I'm saying... they knew the risks and still signed up. This isn't a movie.

[@bricolq8870]

I agree.

[@tbug50]

Um… we have health and safety guidelines in place that the death game hosts did not. Saying “you’ve seen the original” about a game show MIMICKING a death game is the dumbest argument possibly that I’ve ever seen. People auditioning for the role of James Bond aren’t expecting to actually be thrown from a moving train because it happens in the movie…

[@bran_rx]

@@tbug50 That's the difference between actual acting and participating in a game show. It's all stated in the terms and conditions, if weren't then don't you think all 400+ participants would be filing lawsuits!!?

[@heyitsbrya2749]

I can't imagine actually signing up for this game in any faced

[@user-ej9bt6vb9h]

PLEASE, they know what they signed up for...

[@ultrasuperman1001]

The thing that sticks out to me is they only focus on the first game, was there issues with other games? I don't know, but I get the feeling that sure there may have been some issues in Red Light Green Light but the rest of the games we're probably a success. I guess this also answers the question of "what will you do for $4 million", and standing still for 20 minutes is too much to ask.

[@Leopectus1986]

100% this. I can't get into details, but I CAN tell you the rest of the games and dorms were incredible. Idk why people expected things to be easy...

[@CaptainsChannel58]

Only people complaining are the ones who got kicked out on the first game 😂😂😂 LOSERS

[@wilj9976]

I'm on episode 5. To this point, I haven't seen anyone who served in the military. We wouldn't have been the ones complaining about the cold hangar.

[@TWRF211]

Yet there’s a season 2 and people are still going want to be on it.

[@roywilliams660]

This Game is insane and difficult to play in this harsh environment.

[@bradspringer2372]

The contract for Survivor was almost 250 pages. The NDA was extensive and pretty much forced you to be silent about production especially while the show would air. I think the grumbling and potential lawsuits are production strategies to drum up publicity as to the "harsh" conditions.

[@waittillfamewtf2385]

"I'm the chosen one!", said Squidward 🐙

[@bobbythejetsetter]

I'm pretty sure even if they were being warned about conditions, such as standing for almost 10 hours in the RLGL game, that people would still do it. The prize money is too tempting.

[@LetztlkboutIt]

I’m signing up for next season

[@aking9077]

No one from Mr Beast video complained 😂

[@MENACE-km6bd]

Because everyone loves him. He does wild things all the time.

[@reese44622]

What did they expect? You're playing a game for money? They're gonna make it hard.... It's better than getting killed to make the money...here is your ointment, rub it on that burn

[@emailrandy]

Posing still for 15 minutes in a cold environment for a chance to win 5 millions? Sign me the hell up. Anyone who played the first game knows the pause in between need to be very long if not it will be such an easy game everyone will went through.

[@taylorsanders8742]

Nah I hear you but to be fair, it was 15-30ish minutes between each pose, which means they were playing for around 6 hours in the cold. I mean I'd still play but I feel like where the show failed was in the expectations of the games difficulties. But at the same time, they could've left whenever they wanted

[@NJJONES10]

How do you join a game about severe suffering then complain when you have to mildly suffer?!…. What did you think was gonna happen ? The whole idea comes from a movie of suffering and survival Don’t sign up if your gonna complain, ppl forget that they aren’t special in this world

[@mortelmans9851]

* you’re

[@helldog63]

This show is crazy good.

[@DreaJ91]

The people in this show make you really angry. Their morals are beneath hell. It's pure evil, the way they act. Scavengers, savages, ruthless hypocrites. Love the way the same girl who caught another guy for stealing food went and stole an entire burger which was someone else's treat. Hypocrites. We wanted a season 2 of the actual show. Not this crap with low down morals

[@ic3bergx]

Isn't that the point, it's a psychological game, it tests one's trust and all, people will start to be selfish like there are literally 4 million dollars waiting for them

[@MENACE-km6bd]

EXACTLY

[@James-uw2xh]

Pure evil is a stretch

[@abena8339]

@@James-uw2xh😂

[@Tiny_Dude]

It also didn’t help that production encouraged that type of behavior, especially when it created bs drama.

[@CCKaraoke]

Kinda makes me wanna watch it.

[@richardhart9204]

Unless those contestants signed airtight contracts, Netflix may find themselves getting fitted for a massive class action lawsuit.

[@igormil]

No doubt there is a contract

[@tebogo10]

You would suffocate in that contract

[@travelswithminky246]

the contract states your life will be spared if you don't whine like a prima donna.

[@wadewilson8011]

You know damned well they signed contracts. Even those idiots at Oceangate had the people who got killed sign contracts before they actually got killed. Everyone from a corporate or LLC will most likely have a participation contract and clause.

[@JoeyXSmith]

There is already one in the works according to BBC and other news outlets, but only two people so far. Might end up with more or just get dropped.

[@fredrickbatesjr2710]

Pftt not life and death ? Well darn

[@jinkazama9017]

The chicken dude in the thumbnail who sobbed and pretended like he was gonna puke💀💀

[@yulligoteckg2]

I wonder why can't Netflix, take notes from Jimmy aka Mrbeast's video, at least they did not get hurt in, red light, green light.

[@adaaa11]

Nothing you said was “inhumane”. I think it’s actually ridiculous to call competing for 4.5 million dollars just by playing some games where you were sometimes cold, and couldn’t pee for a while as “inhumane”. If it was so bad, you could leave at any time. You signed up for it. There are actual people in the world living in inhumane conditions where there is no prize at the end and they have no choice. How are they going to be able to go pee while playing the games? They can’t take breaks otherwise it defeats the purpose of the games and challenges And there’s hundreds of people, like with any show they spot the ones who are the most vocal and entertaining and have a story line. That’s how tv works

[@bradmaestas6068]

So contestants are overall upset the conditions and challenges weren’t easy?

[@Animeguy300]

Can't wait to watch the the challenge

[@ladydragon5526]

Oh wow they entered a contest where are the conditions were terrible as opposed to a contest where the conditions are irreversible in life-threatening😂😂😂

[@giogabrillo]

Tbh i think the 1st few episodes was good...cant wait for the next

[@JohnnyJuize]

”Life, laugh, love” - Bryton ”I Will snap you on my knee” - Bryton

[@dysfunctionalisme]

This entire show feels so cold and heartless, there was no depth to the show. Totally believe it was scripted. There were too many contestants and I didn't feel attached to any one of them except maybe Mai. There were too many games that were left to chance, it wasn't like the contestants actually work really hard to earn anything. I didn't care for most of them and I don't really care who won. Trying to make like the contestants that got eliminated look like they "died" just felt empy. It didn't feel like it was any real consequences. The finale didn't even feature the actual Korean Squid Game, so why even call it squid game??? Just empty shell of a show.

[@anabratini3307]

People just have to complain. Come on its $4.6million. How bad do you want this money? 🤔

[@randomguypostanimeupdates6703]

This is most cruel game show we didn't expected to do a

[@carterhoule7113]

i am so baffled why netflix thought making this was okay. the whole point of squidgame was that explointing poor people for your entertainment is a horrible thing to do. so they offer what they themselves describe as a "lifechanging" amount of money to real people, and then are surprised when those people push themseleves far past their physical limit and get hurt? for those saying contestants should've realized it would be bad coming in, yeah i'm sure they did know that, they were also being offered a chance to win 4.6 million usd. which could genuinely save peoples lives. i am glad they were not horribly injured or killed, and im glad they realized what a horrible situation they were put in and that some are sueing

[@Drazard]

I have a inkling that netflix may have thought it was a good idea because A: it's made them a metric fucktonne of money. and B: because it's made them a metric fucktonne of money. also the shows fantastic entertainment.

[@harringtonvo]

They signed the contracts

[@matthewjay660]

Wah wah wah wah all the way to the bank for $4.5 MILLION dollars. 😭😭😭😭 It's Squid Game. They knew what they were signing up for. No pity.

[@travelswithminky246]

exactly, people are so spoiled these days they want everything nice and easy.

[@LastLasse]

I don't think you are realizing what is happening here. From what is known, we can assume most or all people who signed up weren't contestants but mere actors/extras. The whole thing looks fully scripted, so the complaints are not about the game show but about a poorly handled reality-show production that sells itself as a Squid Game style game show.

[@travelswithminky246]

@@LastLasse is this an assumption? netflix will jeopardize their most watched and famous hits by doing this act? that's a huge risk?

[@LastLasse]

@travelswithminky246 i guess we won't see any of the contracts, but the reports clearly suggest that the casting was focused on a few influencers. When you watch the series, it is very(!) simple to spot the scripting. Unfortunately, it seems to have more in common with Wrestling than with a "Who wants to be a millionare" game show.

[@nadinekinard8467]

To me all these reality extreme show games are not what they seem to be as well. People better learn to read the those contracts and get a lawyer before they sign up. Because once you sign your name and the cameras are rolling you already sold your soul. And remember they are being greedy by participating so to this is the price you pay for being greedy and thinking that you're entitled to something after you were eliminated.

[@byohphotography4891]

They thought it was gone be a walk in the park for 4.56 million lol 😅 But yea they set unrealistic expectation big time

[@Julioccribeiro]

Love the show, but it's sad that the contestants had to go through hell for it. Torture is not entertainment

[@Rose-fb3qo]

7 hours for red light green light?!?? HOW!!!?? REALLY.... HOW??? It takes what about maybe ten minutes to run that game entirely?.... They must have edited, cut it.... Re filmed it over and over.... What do people do for 7 hours!!???? Also, the second to last game. Yeah.... Sure, thr first light shape was obviously going to be grey. If it had been 'red' then no drama going into rhe final..... Oh yeah and HOW CONVENIENT that they two last people had to go throw about 90% of the keys before the safe opened. BULLSHIT!!!! does anyone ACTUALLY think a 'key' opened that safe. Furthermore.... A lot of the final contestants... All had tragic backstories. God forbid.... Just some regular person could have won with a 'hey, I thought I would sign up for this for fun.... Nah nah, my life is good. Steady job, good family,..... What are the odds I got in. MORE RIGGED THAN RANDOM!!!!!!... ..... but then it is Netflix.

[@SaturnineXTS]

I can understand rigging the show for high-profile participants, but "instagram influencers"? Come on, that's the lowest of the low

[@jujushook5487]

The people with screen time are going far or just for drama and clout

[@mtshotz]

all the above😂432 just couldn’t contain himself😂narcissist arrogant kid. he was obviously selected for that reason and i hope he gets all what’s comin cause life will be hard for ol wanna b pretty boy

[@MarquisDeSacks]

They might as well just rename it "Capitalism: The Game".

[@ShonTolliverMusic]

That game is called Monopoly. This game has very little to do with capitalism.

[@travelswithminky246]

that game is called I'm living in the nightmare in america now!

[@jandresz6274]

I thought the show was amazinggg soo many twists where i was gasping. 10 thumbs up. I love how cut throat it was

[@toonblastsart8655]

Lmao😂 I mean, what do you expect? It's a squid game, not cookies fun time game

[@riaanswati1306]

Managing 456 people will obviously have its challenges. Plus the prize money makes it difficult to provide the participants with the proper facilities, somewhere corners had to be cut to make a buck. But all and all i enjoyed the show, it was fun, although some moments and players became repetitive and brought down the hype for me, mostly towards the end of the show

[@jessiegivi]

I honestly think that the show lacks of darkness compared to the narrative series. I was hoping to see them breakdown, to see how desperate some of them to leave instead of continuing the game.

[@waffler-yz3gw]

you should try looking into sociopathy, you fit that bill pretty well

[@joinergreatz3029]

This people signup and you think they'll give 4.5m that easily ? Lol thats 3x the price in survivor if you win for 39days. This people complain cuz they lose.

[@waffler-yz3gw]

it wouldve been completely fine if they were properly warned of what would happen in this game, its gross that people are defending this

[@biancabutras8956]

Ummm their warning was watching the actual show. To think it would be some easy game show that was going to hand people 4 million dollars is absolutely ridiculous . If they didn’t honestly think it was going to be hell going into it then that is their problem. I don’t feel sorry for them considering they all had free will and were given an option to quit and leave at any point. They weren’t forced to stay and compete

[@jandresz6274]

Who the hell is getting injured from running to one side to th other.. smh

[@hankthepatriot3733]

That much money on the line and only one winner out of HUNDREDS of contestants, there's going to be ALOT of "butt hurt" feelings and complaining.

[@shibbymccoy]

Holding your spot for 15 minutes and no bathroom breaks for 7 hours is ridiculous

[@jellypupdreams]

I will pay out of my own pocket for Spencer so he can get therapy

[@cabalgandocontradicciones8303]

4.5 million dollars. I am sure that during the show they thought the conditions are not that extreme thinking that they can win the prize. Only once they lost.

[@kpeez_29]

It is Squid Game so what else was expected . It was always going to be a mess and a capitalistic chase. Using people's financial vulnerabilities and desire for fame as a contingency plan to leverage the participants. If anything I believe the least they could've done is pay all the contestants for their time being on set maybe daily, hourly or weekly because we all know the time it takes to create a quality production in comparison to what we the viewers see is two completely different things. I do also believe if a volunteer set out to go on capitalist wild goose chase that is also a personal decision based on their own personal desperation, goals and desires. But furthermore no one forced these people to put themselves there so any depravity, degradation, sufferings and traumas they may have experienced had completely manifested out of their own self doing. Like I said it is Squid Game the real show wasn't pleasant a reality show is almost exactly the same thing . For this, It's a must watch ..

[@faynuexunqi4042]

i don't get why netflix thought this show was a good idea, really missed the whole point of the show frfr

[@alkakindo]

It literally says THE CHALLENGE!! What did they expect?

[@Bob-jn8jt]

People that signed up and were involved in this show are sick. Squid game is a warning to society not a game that should be imitated for fun.

[@mangloreanwithabeard]

Not 2nd Season.....part 2 First Season isnt over yet😂

[@007spudmanSpudsArmy]

Netflix can deny this all they want, of course special treatment and rules were given to the Influencers anyone with a brain would already know this even without watching it.The Influencers also had all the screen time. The only time you saw none Influencers was when they were getting Eliminated. Rigged game is a genius title since that's EXACTLY what it is!

[@belsdacumos]

i prefer the Korean series, because it is fiction. this show features the greed of actual people. it is sad and it is disappointing that to win the million dollar prize, people had to go through so much 😔 also, nothing beats actual hard work to earn money. in Survivor, they had to starve 30 days in the wild.

[@Jetplizzle]

This whole thing is ironic…

[@mizzmia4407]

It was so good though!!! Great challenge show

[@vincedejesus]

When you enter a reality game show with a huge pot money to be won everyone is asked to sign a waiver/contract. I hope they read the contract thoroughly otherwise...

[@NarrativeOfLifeM]

Only Americans can complain about cold weather for 4.5 million dollar challenge. Entitled jokes. You are lucky enough to have this chance.

[@rickb7351]

I do not feel bad for any of the contestants lmao

[@excaliber8713]

Law suits are so petty! i thought someone was severely hurt 😅 so just turn up The heat next time

[@MurdoT860]

I also heard they weren’t provided 10 ply toilet paper,,,, how barbaric! 🤦‍♂️

[@tuanoful]

sounds like those are some salty loser contestants. What I didn't like, was the bullying in episode 2. F that guy in particular that threatened violence. How dumb can you be? threaten someone with violence ON CAMERA.

[@SandrBricks]

Steve was de best with the mullet

[@Reelpacific]

1st world problems

[@jennyjenjira4572]

I wonder if they really continue hating people they hate in the game for the rest of their lifes or people will soon forgive since it’s just a game. And did they really get depression or mental illness after this as it was such a stressful environment

[@classical421]

the comment section here makes me feel bad for humanity. The show was meant to highlight how desperate people are to be able to get money to live - that's where we are in society now - no one can afford basic needs like housing and food and y'all are here like "they knew" - no, netflix - the corporation knew it could exploit contestants for cheap content.

[@stargirl6659]

I mean… what the hell did they expect? At least they weren’t really killed. That’s a win. But also if they were suffering just nominate your self or forfeit the game. Are they being held there against their will?

[@jonconnor0729]

Might be more appropriate if they really stick with the original film and dispose all witnesses.

[@tau566]

Why didn't they leave?

[@RochellBarbara4690]

I’ve watched reality game shows and this is a walk in the park compared to others

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

This series was great

[@gachapog]

It was so bad that it was just funny to watch.