Squid Game Season 3 Review and Feedback
This review of Squid Game Season 3, The Final Season, contains spoilers. If you have not watched the series yet, please stop here or proceed with caution.
"Do you still have faith in people?"
Squid Game Season 3: A Beacon of Hope Amidst Despair
Seasons 2 and 3 of Squid Game grapple with a central question: can humanity retain its goodness in a world consumed by greed? While this exploration could have been condensed into a single season, the expanded narrative allows for a more nuanced and impactful answer.
When the Front Man poses this pivotal question to Gi-Hun (Player 456), his hesitation is palpable. It's a question we all face: how do you maintain faith in people when you've witnessed betrayal and endless avarice?
Season 3, though potentially slower-paced for some viewers, introduces a crucial shift in the series' messaging. For die-hard fans accustomed to the brutal realities of the game, this might feel like a departure. However, it delivers a powerful lesson, aiming to douse the flames of despair. Squid Game has always been a stark portrayal of human greed, where individuals resort to murder for money. But what if, against all odds, hope and goodness emerge as the show's ultimate message? This subtle yet profound shift can have a lasting, subconscious effect on viewers.
The sacrifices depicted in Squid Game Season 3 serve as poignant moral lessons:
Anonymous Altruism: A player from the "gamers'" side saves a "game player's" life, allowing them to reunite with their daughter in complete anonymity. This highlights that true help doesn't require public acknowledgment; its value lies solely in the positive impact it has on the recipient.
Protecting the Future: A mother makes the ultimate sacrifice, killing her own son to save a newborn and its mother. This powerful act underscores the vital importance of safeguarding the next generation. For me, it resonates deeply with my environmental advocacy – our efforts today are crucial for ensuring a better future for those who come after us.
Gi-Hun's Ultimate Redemption: Player 456 sacrifices his own life for Player 222's baby. Why would he do this? As a father himself, he likely sees his own daughter in the child. Perhaps this sacrifice serves as an atonement for his past shortcomings as a parent, a final act to redeem his paternal role.
Squid Game Season 3 marks a significant change for the series, placing essential moral values at its forefront. It injects a positive message into a show that could otherwise leave viewers with a bleak outlook on humankind.
A striking contrast is drawn when Player 456 is given the chance to kill everyone in their sleep to escape with the child. Gi-Hun considers it but ultimately hesitates and stops. This stands in stark opposition to the Front Man, a past game winner who chose to slaughter everyone in their sleep. This powerful comparison reminds us that we always have a choice, even when we choose to ignore the better path, often prioritizing ourselves.
In Conclusion
As an empathic person, I truly appreciate Squid Game Season 3. While it may have diverged from the raw brutality of previous seasons, it makes a vital point in a world increasingly plagued by greed and discord, where many of us are losing faith in others.
I confess, I am one of those who struggles with that faith. After witnessing recent elections and seeing how some of my fellow Filipinos embrace corrupt and inept leaders, it's hard to believe in humanity's inherent good. However, Squid Game Season 3 offered a crucial realization: not all people are bad. We must hold onto faith in others, especially the younger generation and those to come, because hope will always be there, eventually turning into reality.
Thanks for reading. I respect if others disagree with my review, but I'm giving Squid Game Season 3 a 9/10 rating. My only minor gripe? The acting of the VIPs.
David D'Angelo
06/29/2025
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