Squid Game has done it again—this time rewriting Netflix history with its explosive third and final season.
Released on June 27th, Squid Game 3 racked up 60.1 million views in just three days, soaring to No. 1 on Netflix’s Global Top 10 (non-English) list. Even more impressively, it became the first title ever to top the charts in all 93 countries, including the U.S., Japan, France, and Brazil.
The final chapter is a brutal, emotionally charged farewell that pushes its characters—and viewers—through the darkest, most thought-provoking games yet. The newly released stills showcase both the participants in the final season and characters who returned to their everyday lives.
Alongside its record-breaking debut, Squid Game 3 entered Netflix’s all-time Top 10 (non-English) at No. 9. Meanwhile, earlier seasons saw a major resurgence: Season 2 jumped to No. 3 and Season 1 to No. 6, proving the series’ global grip hasn’t loosened.
Reactions have been intense. International viewers praised the “brutal and emotionally gripping” games (IMDb), while critics like GQ Japan called it “a flawless final season” and Workpoint Today hailed its “bold creativity.” Korean fans echoed the love: “The best Netflix series of my life,” one wrote, while another added, “It made me think deeply about life, justice, and human nature.”
The final games left a strong impact. “Even more powerful than Season 1,” one X user commented. Another noted, “The democratic vote twist was chilling.”
The biggest surprise was certainly Cate Blanchett’s unexpected cameo. Viewers were floored: “That ending gave me goosebumps” and “A jaw-dropping final moment that felt like a bridge to something even bigger.”
With all three seasons now in Netflix’s global Top 10, Squid Game cements its legacy as a once-in-a-generation series that redefined K-drama on the world stage.
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Source: Netflix
