? A killer finale for a killer Korean drama. Picking up where season two left off, popular Netflix drama Squid Game returns for a third and final season. Following a polarizing second season that sparked controversy amongst viewers, the third season has garnered strong reactions and achieved record viewership on Netflix since its debut in late June.

So, what’s going on in season three? After the failed coup attempt by Seong Gi-hun (player 456), the folks in charge tighten their grip on the players. A vote is quickly held to decide whether or not to continue playing, and despite all the bloodshed they’ve experienced, the majority decides to keep going, eyes set on the grand prize. Over six episodes, players take part in three incredibly bloody games, one of which leads to the birth of player 222’s baby — an event that would come to define the season.

Of all three seasons of Squid Game, this one is undoubtedly the darkest, with several main characters getting devastating endings. While the show’s ending sparked widespread dissatisfaction, we’d argue that it made sense in the grand scheme of things. To be frank, we weren’t really expecting a happy ending. Had it been one, it would not have been fitting.

Are we getting a US Squid Game? With the appearance of Cate Blanchett at the end of the final episode, many are speculating that a US spin-off might be on its way, with some suggesting that it might be directed by David Fincher. Blanchett’s cameo, however, didn’t please everyone, with many fans of the Korean series arguing against the story’s westernization. With the show’s creators neither confirming nor denying the rumors yet, there’s a chance we might not be bidding farewell to the games any time soon.

WHERE TO WATCH- You can stream the latest season of Squid Game on Netflix. You can also find the trailer on YouTube (runtime: 2:00).

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