Squid Game Season 3 Finale Shocks Fans: What Just Happened?

The end has finally arrived. Season 3 of Squid Game was released on Netflix this Friday, June 27. These are the last six episodes of the sensational Korean series, which has previously swept through the streaming platform’s viewership records for its first two seasons. It stands as the most-watched non-English series in the history of the red N site.

Season 3 of Squid Game picks up right where season 2 left off, delving into the aftermath of Gi-hun’s rebellion and the continuation of the games. On social media, particularly X, the ending of this Korean series has been highly anticipated, and the related hashtag is trending on the platform. However, be warned: many have already finished all six episodes and are sharing spoilers freely. If you want to preserve the surprise for your viewing, it’s best to steer clear of these discussions for now.

Strong Fan Reactions

What is clear is that the finale has delivered surprises and twists for fans. Gi-hun’s fate, the winner of the games… everything is revealed, including an unexpected cameo by a star that no one saw coming! “What kind of ending is this?” several subscribers have exclaimed, shocked by the final twist. The series conclusion has polarized the internet: while some express extreme disappointment over the plot twists, especially regarding the winner’s identity and Gi-hun’s fate—”it’s so disappointing,” writes one viewer—others don’t mince words, calling it “one of the worst endings” to a series. Naturally, opinions vary, with some praising the ending as “very realistic” and “heart-wrenching.”

Certain plot developments have sparked intense reactions online, particularly the deaths of certain characters. This is Squid Game, after all, a series where survival game participants can die at any moment, yet fans are devastated when their favorites perish. This has resulted in intense tweets: “you will always be missed,” writes one user of the social network X; “She deserved better. I hate you,” says a subscriber, blaming the scriptwriters. In France, Squid Game entered the top 10 most-watched series of the day on Netflix just 30 minutes after its release, hinting at massive success for this final batch of episodes.

French Press Enthralled

The conclusion of Squid Game has taken fans by surprise. The French media, however, are thoroughly impressed, judging by the early reviews out this Friday morning. Critics applaud the balance between twists, violence, and emotion, offering several surprises. The specialized magazine Première praises it as “a complete success” for “a great series” that provides a conclusion that is “trying yet surprisingly emotional.” This ending is simply “brilliant,” according to 20 minutes, captivated by the “ingenious deadly games, meticulous direction, and unexpected plot twists.” Meanwhile, Ouest-France asserts that this season is “much better conducted than its predecessors.”