Squid Game vs Squid Game: The Challenge: Show differences explored

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On the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes, Squid Game: The Challenge has received a Tomatometer score of 42% based on 24 critic reviews

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A more comprehensive picture emerges on Metacritic, where a Metascore of 50 represents mixed or average reviews, according to 20 counted critic reviews.

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On Metacritic, some reviews highlight perceived strengths like the show’s eclectic cast and creative reimaginings that infuse gripping suspense and affecting human drama without excessive violence.

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Similarly negative takes brand the show a cynical, depressing mess and recommend viewers to rewatch the original Squid Game instead.

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Overall, liking of The Challenge may eventually rely on personal preferences and expectations, especially for fans of the inaugural Squid Game.

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Squid Game, released in 2021, is a fictional scripted show set in South Korea centering on 456 deeply indebted contestants competing in deadly versions of children's games for a ₩45.6 billion prize.

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