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When the world first encountered Squid Game, audiences were gripped by life-or-death competition wrapped in deceptively simple children’s games. Across three chilling seasons, the games have evolved with each entry, getting more and more deadly.

However, one thing has remained constant: tension and fear. Despite its massive viewership and hype, many remain unaware of the games featured across all three seasons of the show. So, if you have been wondering about the games, read on to learn more!

Full List of Games From Season 1 to 3 Squid Game | Credits: Netflix

Lee Jung-jae‘s Squid Game seems like a harmless, fun game show featuring contestants competing for a game prize. But behind the facade of its colorful and inviting arena lies a sinister plan that shows the worst of human greed.

Using children’s games to achieve its sinister motives, the Netflix series features several games that result in gruesome deaths and gut-wrenching betrayals.

Warning: The following contains spoilers for the Squid Game season 3 finale.Gi-hun was forced to confront the worst of humanity in the Squid Gameseason 3 finale, and the show's creator is ready to explain why. After Gi-hun's failed rebellion against the Front Man, he was forced to return to the games to complete the Sky Squid Game event, all while desperately trying to save Jun-hee’s baby from her own father.

Despite seemingly wanting to save Jun-hee throughout the game, Myung-gi loses interest in protecting his loved ones. Instead, he wants nothing more than to claim the prize to enrich himself. Myung-gi is so desperate to kill his own child that he fails to even press the button to start the game.

In an interview with Netflix's Tudum, Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk explained why Myung-gi made his horrific final decision. Rather than allowing audiences to fully identify with Gi-hun's defense of the baby,...

The summer movie season is upon us. The great thing is that we don't have to leave our homes to see a film that will take our minds off things for a couple of hours. We can stream instead.

Ok, sure. Going to the theaters is a fun thing to do. But maybe make your living room into a pretend theater. Regarding Netflix and the films being released in June and July, your time will be worth it.

But what is coming out and when? We have that information for you below.

All the movies Netflix is releasing in June and July 2025Straw (June 6)

This will be the summer of Tyler Perry (he has two movies coming out on Netflix), but this film will likely pack a wallop. The narrative follows a single mother, who seemingly, out of desperation, does things she doesn't want to do to support herself. She...

Irish filmmaker Brendan Canty’s debut feature Christy will open the 24th edition of the Transilvania International Film Festival (TIFF) in Romania’s Cluj-Napoca on June 13.

The coming-of-age-story had its world premiere in the Berlinale’s Generation 14plus section where it won the section’s Grand Prix for best film.

The film will be launching TIFF’s new competitive section, Teen Spirit, dedicated to exploring youth culture through fiction and documentary films, with the winning film being decided by a jury made up of local teenagers aged 16 to 20.

The screening of Christy on Cluj-Napoca’s Unirii Square will be preceded...

Quentin Tarantino will be the guest of honour at Cannes Classics, the repertory cinema strand of Cannes Film Festival’s Official Selection.

Tarantino will present two western films by George Sherman – 1949’s Red Canyon, and 1950’s Comanche Territory – and will take part in a discussion with critic and filmmaker Elvis Mitchell.

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The Classics lineup includes the Cannes pre-opening film, a 4K restoration of Charlie Chaplin’s 1925 The Gold Rush, restored by the L’Immagine Ritrovata laboratory at the Fondazione Cineteca di Bologna. Mk2 Films is arranging a worldwide re-release of the...

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Étoile is a comedy-drama series created by Daniel and Amy Sherman-Palladino. The Prime Video series revolves around two world-renowned ballet companies as they swap their top talents in a last-ditch effort to save their beloved institutions. Étoile stars Luke Kirby, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Lou de Laâge, Gideon Glick, David Alvarez, Ivan du Pontavice, Taïs Vinolo, David Haig, Lamay Zhang, and Simon Callow. So, if you loved the hilarious comedy, intense drama, and compelling characters in Étoile, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

Mozart in the Jungle (Prime Video) Credit – Prime Video

Mozart in the Jungle is a comedy-drama series created by Roman Coppola, Jason Schwartzman, Alex Timbers, and Paul Weitz. Based on the 2005 memoir titled Mozart in the Jungle: Sex, Drugs, and Classical Music by Blair Tindall, the Prime Video series follows Rodrigo, a genius maestro,...

Forget The White Lotus, it’s now The White Potus.

Following the Mike White-created show‘s epic season three finale last Sunday, Saturday Night Live decided to spoof the hit HBO show, but with a President Donald Trump twist.

The pre-taped sketch (below) begins with Chloe Fineman portraying Melania Trump, but with Victoria Ratliff’s (Parker Posey’s character on The White Lotus) iconic southern accent. “Hun? Donald, are you getting ready? Hello? Earth to Donald, it’s your wife, Melania. Are you Ok?” she asks her husband. However, James Austin Johnson’s Trump, who is seemingly taking on the role of Jason Isaacs’s Timothy Ratliff, clearly has his mind on something else.

As for the rest of the memorable Ratliff — or should I say Trump — family, who are plagued by financial troubles throughout season three, Mikey Day portrays Donald Trump Jr. (Patrick Schwarzenegger’s Saxon), former SNL...

The film presents a narrative that shifts between the dusty corridors of modern archaeological digs and the chaotic battlefields of ancient conquests. It opens with a mythic jade medallion acting as a symbolic key (a recurring icon in the film) that links a world of scholarly inquiry with an era defined by raw combat.

In the present-day segments, Professor Fang—an investigator of relics with a skeptical streak—leads his team in unearthing forgotten fragments of history. His academic rigor stands in sharp relief against the vivid, almost brutal flashbacks of clashes between Han and Hun warriors.

There is a curious symmetry here, as if modern-day methodical research collides head-on with a past that refuses to be neatly catalogued (one might even call it a time capsule with a few misprinted dates).

Director Stanley Tong imposes a measured pace and a careful visual structure that compels viewers to question how history is remembered and retold.

Quick LinksHere's Where And When To Watch SeveranceWhat To Expect From Severance Season 2, Episode 5, "Attila"

Severancehas officially passed the midway point of its sophomore season. After a three-year break between Seasons 1 and 2, viewers only have five more episodes before getting hit with another dreaded seasonal break. This is why it's imperative to make sure one knows when and where to check those episodes out.

Following the wild developments made in the first half of Severance Season 2, the sixth episode, "Attila," promises to start moving the story toward this particular chapter's conclusion. Given the huge revelations regarding Mark, Helly, and Gemma, the next five episodes have a tall order to capitalize on their stories while revealing more of the show's major mysteries wide open. But while Mark is dealing with his own nightmarish reintegration, Dylan and Irving must now indirectly work together to continue the investigation into Lumon and its mysterious Export Hall elevator.

Squid Game's Gi-hun star Lee Jung-jae reveals his reaction when he read the season 2 cliffhanger ending. Netflix's most-viewed series finally returned with season 2, with the surviving contestant and winner Seong Gi-hun returning to the game in an attempt to dismantle it. Following a series of twists and turns, Squid Game season 2 ended with the shocking rebellion orchestrated by Gi-hun. However, the revolt ultimately failed, which cost the life of Gi-hun's best friend, Park Jung-bae (Lee Seo-hawn). It also concludes with an abrupt cliffhanger with the fates of the remaining players uncertain.

In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Lee shared his initial reaction when he read the cliffhanger ending for season 2, saying, "how could you end the season at that point?" The Gi-hun star acknowledged that audiences would be anxious about what happened next and even predicted that there would be angry reactions. However, he ultimately believed...

Seong Gi-hun Squid Game Season 2 ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The ending of Squid Game Season 2 has left the audience wondering about what’s next for this highly anticipated drama series. Soon after arriving on Netflix, Season 2 of Squid Game became the talk of the town. The comeback story of Seong Gi-hun consists of only seven episodes, which is fewer than the first season. However, the ending of the latest season has left the door open for endless possibilities.

How did Squid Game Season 2 end? Does Seong Gi-hun get his mission accomplished?

Season 2 of Squid Game ended on a cliffhanger when Seong Gi-hun failed in his mission to stop the game. This happened when Player 456 devised a plan to attack the base of the Pink Army and capture their leader. However, Gi-hun’s force includes Player 001, who is revealed to be none other than the Front Man himself. In the final moments,...

The following contains spoilers from all seven episodes of Squid Game Season 2, now streaming on Netflix.

Player 456 — and all of Squid Game Season 2, for that matter — went out guns a-blazing, in a white-knuckle finale that had you on the edge of your seat, only to leave you (and Gi-hun) hanging until the third and final season rolls around sometime in 2025.

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The world premiere of Arild Østin Ommundsen and Silje Salomonsen’sNorwegian family dramaEverything Must Gowill open the35thedition of the Tromso International Film Festival (TIFF), taking place inNorway fromJanuary 13-19, 2025.

James Mangold’s A Complete Unknown will close the festival.

Everything Must Go is aboutthree siblings who move back into their childhood home following their father’s funeral.

In the competition strand, 12 features are in contention for the €5,000 Aurora prize includingBrady Corbet’s The Brutalist,Mike Leigh’s Hard Truths,Aaron Schimberg’s A Different Man,and Scandar Copti’s Happy Holidays.

Tromso has introduced a special sidebar focused on...

In the blink of an eye, 2024 has nearly come to an end, with December blooming with a festive spirit, making entertainment aficionados crave some binge-watching sessions. If you're one among the many people who prefer watching TV shows on Paramount+, the streaming service is celebrating the season in a manner that is quite entertaining, with a plethora of TV shows coming to the platform.

This December, Paramount+ is preparing to intrigue its subscribers with some of the most popular and critically acclaimed shows, including a couple of Westerns, a Christmas special, and a crime thriller that lives up to its title. While you wait for Christmas Eve towards the end of this year, the renowned streaming service will keep you entertained with the aforementioned television shows. So, without further ado, here's every new TV series set to premiere on Paramount+ in December 2024.

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When Squid Game was released in 2021, it quickly became the talk of the town. From YouTube reaction videos to discussion forums, everything was flooded with general and critical analyses of the show. The show was an undeniable success and on top of everyone’s minds, however, there were many questionable decisions and plotlines that are still unanswered. For instance, Gi-Hun’s sudden change in appearance with the glaring bright red hair.

Gi-Hun in Squid Game | Credits: Netflix

The director of the show, Hwang-Dong-hyuk, recently opened up about this questionable creative decision and he once again commands the attention of anime fans with the revelation of his source of inspiration. One of the most highly regarded and influential mangaka, Takehiko Inoue, was the director’s inspiration behind Gi-Hun’s new hair.

The Questionable Twist in Squid Game was Inspired by Takehiko Inoue Sakuragi Hanamichi | Credits: Studio Toei Animation

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The following contains spoilers for Season 1 of Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, now streaming on Paramount+.

Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles takes a few creative liberties. Major changes are made, not just to the heroes and how they chart a life in New York, but also to the various villains who want to bring them down.

The first season introduces franchise staple Kitsune, as well as the iconic Purple Dragons. For the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles show, they are altered in a unique, nuanced manner. These changes make both parties very unpredictable for the future, whether it's for a second season or the Mutant Mayhem sequel.

Who is the Tmnt's Original Purple Dragon Gang?

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Tales of Tmnt carries on the success of Mutant Mayhem with a charming and hilarious new spinoff series, introducing new characters and expanding the universe. The show's unique animation style complements the quirky tone and the return of the central cast, showcasing the potential and longevity of the Tmnt franchise. With engaging storylines, the charismatic voice acting of the cast, including Nicolas Cantu as Leonardo, promises exciting adventures and unforgettable moments.

Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is the perfect follow-up to 2023's Tmnt: Mutant Mayhem, and while they both share a similar cast, the spinoff show welcomes some new additions. Despite the Tmnt franchise being popular for decades, it hasn't always had the best cinematic showings, but Mutant Mayhem's success proved the quirky, animated style was the best way forward for the series. As a result, the central cast returned for Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,...

Ray Yeung’s All Shall Be Well has been set as the opening film of the 48th Hong Kong International Film Festival, which has unveiled its full lineup today.

It will mark the Asian premiere of the Hong Kong feature, which debuted in the Panorama strand of the Berlinale last month and won the Teddy Award. Starring Patra Au and Maggie Li, it centres on a lesbian couple in their twilight years. After one of them dies, the other struggles to retain both her dignity and the home they shared for more than 30 years.

Miyake Sho’s All The Long Nights,...

South Korean manhwa is occasionally grouped together with Japanese manga, despite the differences between these two storytelling mediums. Some anime fans have even become more engrossed in manhwa once they begin to discover the medium's exciting storylines and interesting characters. Manhwa indulges in plenty of diverse genres, but it's got a lot to offer for sci-fi fans.

Science fiction is a genre that fans either adore or loathe. The genre usually deals with advanced technology where nothing, even time travels or parallel universes, is off limits. However, sci-fi can also showcase its softer, emotional side as it deals with tamer subjects that can still dip their toes in robots, holograms, clones, and beyond.

Related 25 Top Manhwa You Need To Read Manga may be a more popular storytelling medium, but these manhwa shouldn't be discounted and still make for perfect reading today.

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