'Thought this was Season 2': Fans boycott 'Squid Games: The Challenge' after Netflix's misleading advertising
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Since 'Squid Game: The Challenge' is entirely based on the Korean show 'Squid Game', many got confused thinking that Netflix is releasing Season 2 of the OG series. The viewers were, therefore, left disappointed as the OTT platform released a new reality show instead of a new season.
As Netflix announced the release of 'Squid Game' Season 2, people thought it actually meant the second season of the OG series. The set, costumes, and even the challenges were the same as those of the original show, confusing fans. Now that the reality show has been released, fans are left disappointed.
The viewers are now boycotting 'Squid Game: The Challenge' as they were unhappy after knowing that the British reality show is not the continuation of the Korean series.
A user took to a Reddit thread with the title "Why do so many people think The Challenge is Season 2?" and wrote, "I saw the promo on Netflix but didn't watch the trailer and I thought it was for season 2."
The fan further slammed Netflix's deceitful advertising and said, "I was so disappointed when I went to watch it today and I realised it was just a reality show. I feel like Netflix advertised it as season 2 to get people interested. Is it worth watching?"
Another claimed, "Then you have people who thought this was season 2 and won't come back to watch the actual season 2. It's a cash grab to try and bank off the popularity of the show."
Another called out Netflix and wrote, "I only saw the Netflix trailer tonight (it's televised next Wednesday in the UK). There were no details other than images of a new cast and the famous doll, so I too presumed season 2 had crept up on us secretly. I was looking forward to Wednesday."
To which, one viewer agreed and wrote, "Yeah Im not sure? Maybe just blind hype? My mom was mistaken as well until I told her like a few weeks ago."
What is 'Squid Game: The Challenge' all about?
Around 456 players competed in the game to win $4.56M. People from all walks of life come into the game with different perspectives and reasons to win the game.
As the game began, more than half of the contestants were eliminated as they stalled in the "red light green light" challenge.
The game introduces new challenges in every episode. The players in the game will have to make alliances and at the same time be witty to survive.
How many players were eliminated in 'Squid Game: The Challenge' first 5 episodes?
A whopping 393 players have been eliminated after the first 5 episodes of 'Squid Game: The Challenge'. As of now, only 63 players are remaining in the game.
In the next 4 episodes, we will further see the players being cut down to under 10. And, then the finale, which will be released on December 6, will announce one person as the winner of 'Squid Game: The Challenge'.
