'Squid Game' Is the TV Show Everyone’s Talking About

'Squid Game' is Netflix's most popular show ever. We’ve selected podcast moments which analyze why.

'Squid Game' is Netflix's most popular show ever. We’ve selected podcast moments which ... more

Curated byAdrian Sherling, Hark Editor

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‘Squid Game’: The Biggest Netflix Show Ever

‘Squid Game’ is officially the biggest Netflix show ever—and it’s influence around the world has been huge. WSJ’s Timothy Martin explains the effect it’s had.

‘Squid Game’: The Biggest Netflix Show Ever

The Journal.

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Squid Game's Not-So-Subtle Message About Income Inequality

'Squid Game' is based upon the notion of the rich against the poor. TV critic John Walker explains how it is mirroring society.

Squid Game's Not-So-Subtle Message About Income Inequality

BuzzFeed Daily

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The Little-Noticed Skewering of K-Pop Culture in Squid Game

Suk-Young Kim reveals how 'Squid Game' devastatingly plays upon the real-life way that K-Pop stars are developed in the country.

The Little-Noticed Skewering of K-Pop Culture in Squid Game

Front Burner

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'Squid Game': 13 Years in the Making

Director Hwang Dong-Hyuk first came up with the idea of 'Squid Game' in 2008, but was rebuffed by studios, Before They Were Famous tells the story of how it became Netflix’a most popular show ever.

Before They Were Famous

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The Emotion & the Violence in 'Squid Game'

The thing that gives 'Squid Game' its power are the emotional bonds the characters make as they team up, according to Isaac Butler on Culture Gabfest.

The Emotion & the Violence in 'Squid Game'

Culture Gabfest

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The Visual Beauty of 'Squid Game'

Part of the success of 'Squid Game' is down to the bright visuals and costumes, which collide with the violence in the show. The hosts of K-Drama podcast AfterNoona Delight break it down.

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives

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The Breakout Star of 'Squid Game,' HoYeon Jung

HoYeon Jung’s Instagram following is up to 17million after the success of 'Squid Game'. Bobby Finger and Lindsey Weber discuss her rise to fame.

The Breakout Star of 'Squid Game,' HoYeon Jung

Who? Weekly

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Lost in ‘Squid Game’ Translation

On ‘Spectacular Vernacular,’ hosts Nicole Holliday and Ben Zimmer chat about some translation problems in Netflix’s latest hit, ‘Squid Game.’

Slate Debates

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Watching On Subtitles? You’re Missing the Swearing!

Saya and Anisa are women of South Asian descent and they pointed out that if you speak Korean, you’re getting a lot more swearing while watching 'Squid Game'.

Watching On Subtitles? You’re Missing the Swearing!

Dramas Over Flowers

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Two Hilarious Synopses of 'Squid Game'

Dave and Justin from Why Are People Watching This both wrote hilarious alternative synopses for 'Squid Game' which are well worth a listen!

Why are people watching this?

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'Squid Game' Is the TV Show Everyone’s Talking About

‘Squid Game’: The Biggest Netflix Show Ever

The Journal.

Squid Game's Not-So-Subtle Message About Income Inequality

BuzzFeed Daily

The Little-Noticed Skewering of K-Pop Culture in Squid Game

Front Burner

'Squid Game': 13 Years in the Making

Before They Were Famous

The Emotion & the Violence in 'Squid Game'

Culture Gabfest

The Visual Beauty of 'Squid Game'

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives

The Breakout Star of 'Squid Game,' HoYeon Jung

Who? Weekly

Lost in ‘Squid Game’ Translation

Slate Debates

Watching On Subtitles? You’re Missing the Swearing!

Dramas Over Flowers

Two Hilarious Synopses of 'Squid Game'

Why are people watching this?

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