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Squid Game’s Final Season: A Shocking Birth and A Polarizing Farewell
Updated on: 02 July, 2025 04:35 PM IST |Amruta Karulkar
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Millions of fans are bidding farewell to Squid Game, the Emmy-winning series that became a global phenomenon. Just when you thought the show couldn`t get more intense, its third and final season delivered a moment that left viewers breathless: a birth scene in the middle of a deadly hide-and-seek match. This electrifying sequence, coupled with a divisive finale, has cemented the show`s legacy as a cultural touchstone.
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"People around me told me not to overthink it, just lose myself in the moment. I don`t even remember how I did it – I was scratching the wall like crazy," she explained. The intensity was shared by her co-stars. Kang Ae Sim, who played the midwife, remarked, "Giving birth is a warzone... we couldn`t even scream properly because the `taggers` might hear us."
While the games are fictional, Squid Game has always been lauded for its grim reflection of society. The final season continued to resonate with viewers by mirroring the pressures of South Korean life, from cut-throat competition to widening inequality. "It reflected reality so well, like how in real life, at work, it`s just full of ruthless people ready to crush you," one fan commented.
The backstory of protagonist Seong Gi-hun was even inspired by a real-life 2009 strike at the SsangYong Motor factory, one of South Korea`s largest labour disputes. As one blogger noted, "The drama may be fictional, but it feels more realistic than reality itself."
As the show’s creator Hwang Dong-hyuk acknowledged, expectations were sky-high, leading to a "mixed reaction." The finale`s last scene, featuring Cate Blanchett in Los Angeles, has further fuelled speculation about an American spinoff, suggesting that even though this chapter is closed, the games will continue.
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A Birth Scene Under Duress
At the heart of the chaos is 23-year-old Jo Yuri, who plays the pregnant Kim Junhee. Imagine going into labour while running for your life from red-suited "taggers"—it`s multitasking under the ultimate pressure. Jo Yuri confessed the birth scene was the most unforgettable part of the shoot, revealing she went full method for the role."People around me told me not to overthink it, just lose myself in the moment. I don`t even remember how I did it – I was scratching the wall like crazy," she explained. The intensity was shared by her co-stars. Kang Ae Sim, who played the midwife, remarked, "Giving birth is a warzone... we couldn`t even scream properly because the `taggers` might hear us."
While the games are fictional, Squid Game has always been lauded for its grim reflection of society. The final season continued to resonate with viewers by mirroring the pressures of South Korean life, from cut-throat competition to widening inequality. "It reflected reality so well, like how in real life, at work, it`s just full of ruthless people ready to crush you," one fan commented.
The backstory of protagonist Seong Gi-hun was even inspired by a real-life 2009 strike at the SsangYong Motor factory, one of South Korea`s largest labour disputes. As one blogger noted, "The drama may be fictional, but it feels more realistic than reality itself."
An Ending That Divided the World
The show’s conclusion, where Gi-hun sacrifices himself to save a baby, has polarised audiences. Some felt the act of altruism was unearned. "The characters` excessive altruism was disturbing – almost to the point of seeming unhinged," wrote one user on a discussion forum. However, others praised the finale for its commitment to uncomfortable truths.As the show’s creator Hwang Dong-hyuk acknowledged, expectations were sky-high, leading to a "mixed reaction." The finale`s last scene, featuring Cate Blanchett in Los Angeles, has further fuelled speculation about an American spinoff, suggesting that even though this chapter is closed, the games will continue.
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