The third and final season of the highly popular streaming sensation 'Squid Game' premiered a couple of months back - and whilst 'Squid Game 3' raised the stakes and gave Seong Gi-hun a dramatic send-off, the story often felt forced and messy; especially when compared to the stronger, more cohesive seasons that came before.

There are still some standout moments – particularly, the hide-and-seek game, which only demonstrated how brilliant a writer Hwang Dong-hyuk is. The performances, too, are a high point—Lee Jung-jae delivers arguably his best work of the series, bringing real depth and intensity to Gi-hun’s final arc.

But as a concluding chapter, this season is a mixed bag. It lacks the tight, purposeful storytelling that made the first season so impactful. It’s far from a disaster, but considering the heights Squid Game has reached, the finale feels like a missed opportunity.

Full thoughts in this review.