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How do you follow up a massive commercial and critical hit? It’s a problem that’s plagued bands, directors and writers for decades, butNetflixhas come up with an unusual answer for its runaway smashSquid Game.A second series of the scripted show is in the works but first (November 22nd to be precise) we’re invited to the first-ever Squid Game reality show. But don’t worry, it’s not quite as dangerous.
Squid Game: The Challengelooks set to redefine reality TV with massive production values and a ludicrous $4.56 million prize that has to be won. Perhaps that explains all of theNetflix price hikes. In all seriousness,Netflixhas clearly bet big on this show, but will it pay off?
Amongst critics, it seems like a polarising series. There isn’t yet a Rotten Tomatoes score on the board but prominent reviewers have vastly different takes.
The Guardian’sRebecca Nicholson was won over and awarded the series 4 stars, describing it as an “unapologetic spectacle”. Jasper Rees ofThe Telegraphalso was impressed and gave a 4/5 rating whileThe Independent’sNick Hiltonwas also positive with a 3-star rating.
Of course that doesn’t mean you won’t enjoy watching, and I am absolutely going to get my green jumpsuit ready and tune in. It is a piece of television history after all.
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Even if reality TV isn’t your thing, Netflix has a lot in the pipeline, including aNatalie Portman gemthat’s only just been in the cinema.
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