Squid Game is back, and fans are already calling Season 3 the most gripping, emotionally charged chapter of the series so far. After the explosive events of Season 2, audiences were left wondering how far Gi-hun would go, and whether the games could get any more twisted. The answer? A resounding yes.
Released globally on Netflix, Season 3 dives straight into the chaos with a deeper focus on psychological warfare, betrayal, vengeance, and personal sacrifice. This time, the stakes feel even more personal, as returning characters clash with new players in a game that blurs the lines between morality and survival. Social media erupted within hours of the release, with hashtags like #SquidGame3, #GiHunReturns, and #NewGames trending across platforms. Many fans praised the show’s darker tone and emotional depth, calling it a bold evolution of the franchise.
“This season doesn’t just test the body, it tests the soul,” one user wrote on X (formerly Twitter), while another added, “Every game feels like a gut punch. I haven’t breathed properly in two episodes.”
Critics and fans alike have noted that the storytelling feels tighter, the character arcs more developed, and the commentary on wealth, power, and manipulation more relevant than ever. With unexpected alliances, shocking twists, and higher emotional stakes, Season 3 expands the Squid Game universe without losing the essence that made it a worldwide hit.
If early reactions are anything to go by, Season 3 is not only a return to form, it may be the series’ most powerful yet.
NB: Spoiler Alert!
Me watching the start of season 3 vs me watching the end. #SquidGame #SquidGame3 pic.twitter.com/P91ItNqK1Z
No way squid game season 3 episode 2 did all that bs in a SINGLE episode pic.twitter.com/Tbdrh6CppS
— Jrdn (@IamJrdn23) June 27, 2025
I love Gihun but Daeho was right, his plan was so fucking stupid and too risky idk why he went through with it. 😭#SquidGame #SquidGameS3 pic.twitter.com/GnfGiQaFyO
— emily ★ (@hwaquake) June 27, 2025
A trio I didn’t know I needed, coming together and becoming everything to me. #SquidGame #SquidGameS3 #SquidGameSeason3 #SquidGame3 pic.twitter.com/p5TamyXeTU
siwan deserves an award for making our blood boils HE IS SO GOOD! #SquidGame #SquidGameS3 pic.twitter.com/r5kRHTl0tV
— yumi (@yumivibes) June 27, 2025
squid game s3 writing genuinely making me want to pull my hair out and set everything on fire pic.twitter.com/7JjZke70QC
— kaylee / squid game 3 spoilers (@nomojopin) June 27, 2025
Let’s all agree that if Myung-gi didn’t stab Cho Hyun-ju during the 4th game she would have won the entire squid game . FINAL GIRL IN MY EYES #SquidGame #SquidGame3 pic.twitter.com/DmvlpPmBhK
lowkey been hitting this pose after finishing squid game pic.twitter.com/wsl3MCj2b7
— lacey (@purrsksis) June 28, 2025
the concept of watching a show about people who die just to get mad every time someone dies #SquidGame3 #SquidGame #SquidGameS3 pic.twitter.com/ywJsq6hrem
— julia ☂︎ 🇵🇸 (@antag0nist4) June 27, 2025
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