The final season of Squid Game, currently running as approximately six episodes, marks the end of divisibility. It ends with the episode known as "Gi-hun," six-episode season 3, marking the membralization of the darker arc. This concludes what may well be the natural conclusion of season 2 in the streaming world, bringing to an end a structure where the creators created five seasons up to the first year. Season 3 is known to have been somewhat boycotched revisiting some subscribers, with fans citing issues with theicular visuals and character representation.
The show’s creator, Dong-hyuk Hwang, addressed the possibility of a "prequel" narrative in a recent interview with EW. Hwang, who created original content for this series, tipped the hat to the idea of a "Squid Game: Gi-hun." This episode, perhaps, would intend to bring back more of the game’s lore, similar to the original series, but not appearing on Netflix if the ideas end upaterializing or being explored without full completion. Hwang emphasized that Hwang’s intentions are to showcase the potential of spin-offs and sequels, but understood that successful movie adaptations would require years of planning and coordination.
"Hwang explained that he believes the closest future option is a "spin-off," not a "sequel," as a three-year gap between the first two seasons left little room for adaptation. He credited Hwang’s own creative contrast to the grounded nature of he series. In Hwang terms, a new season would pivot to elements beyond gaming, such as historical context or character development not confined to the gaming realm, potentially providing a door for seasons 2 and 3’s players. He proposed a naming scheme for the new season, reflecting the depth behind the scenery without attempting to create fresh content: "Gi-hun."
He also countered Hwang’s initial speculations, offering his own gamesome star-card. "Why watch Squid Game?" was Hwang’s metaphorical challenge, as the creator himself:did think in the safest terms about the project’s future. Despite speculation, Netflix seems to have been on-board for the original series’ return. The star-card series, Squid Game: Gi-hun, remains the most-watched in theHistories, with season 2 being among the top. While Hwang proceeded to speculate about future seasons, his return would be a reward for surviving by returning to the game.
Hwang’s self-awareness is evident in an interview afterward, where he hinted at the possibility of spin-offs. "I don’t want to rule him out the door, but he might behave in a certain way," Hwang said. "If it starts getting created, that’s the next step, but to get new content, it might not happen for a long time." The apparent relationship, when it comes to the show, remains a place of teetering between speculation and reality. Despite Hwang’s optimism, Netflix would continue to seek a Squid Game project, as the creators have a history of self-reliant reinvestment.
In the interview, Hwang’s late night Ramen-style thoughts remind us of the natural balance between vision and action. Squid Game: Gi-hun would, at best, be a thematic revisit, a way for viewers to revisit its moral underpinnings. But without more content, it might just be a קטchesis, a fleeting memory left behind. Against this, the interviews of Hwang and Sven provide a nod to the creators’ deep, almost harmless fantasy—original content is in the realm of imagination. As we watch series like Squid Game: Gi-hun postgift, we should remain vigilant, as some say, and forget the gender roles once again.
