nice88 ‘Squid Game’ season 2 tops global charts one day after its release

A scene from “Squid Game 2.” Image: Screengrab from YouTube/Netflix

“Squid Game” season two has ranked first on a global popularity chart for TV shows available on the streaming giant Netflix, just one day after its release, data showed.

Netflix’s Korean original series “Squid Game” Season 2 topped streaming analytics website FlixPatrol’s global chart for top TV shows on Netflix on Friday (US time), Dec. 27, after its release the previous day.

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Of 93 nations compiled by FlixPatrol, it was the most-viewed TV show on the streaming service in 92 nations including South Korea, the United States, France, Mexico, Britain and Hong Kong. It placed second only in New Zealand.

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The new season follows protagonist Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), who abandons his plans to leave for the US after winning the lethal competition. Instead, he returns to Korea with an unwavering mission: to end the deadly games forever.

The first season of the Korean thriller made waves at the 79th Golden Globes in 2022, earning three nominations: Best TV Drama, Best Actor for Lee Jung-jae, and Best Supporting actor for Oh Yeong-su.

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