What is Squid Game?
Do you really know? 
About this episode
What is Squid Game? Thanks for asking! Since its release in September 2021, Squid Game has become the most popular Netflix show of all time. The South Korean production tells the dystopian tale of 456 people mired in debt, who face off against one another in survival games. The show has become the most-watched series in 90 countries. Along with other trials, the game of Statues takes place on a deserted island. The stakes? The jackpot or death. What evidence is there of the show’s success? The concept seems rather violent! The idea isn't exactly new... In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What is wokeism? What is sex work? What is restless anal syndrome? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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