Squid Game: The Challenge
Netflix’s Squid Game reality show
Squid Game: The Challenge is a British reality competition television series based on the South Korean drama Squid Game. For the game, 456 players compete to win US$4.56 million (about £3.6 million), the largest cast and single cash prize in game show history, breaking the previous record of $2,600,000 won by Andrew Kravis in The Million Second Quiz.
The show has been criticized for its exploitation of the poor and its potential to harm contestants.
Production
behindthescenes look at Squid Game: The Challenge
The show was filmed in the United Kingdom in 2023. The games were filmed at a secret location in the UK, and the contestants were not allowed to leave the set until they were eliminated. The show was produced by Stephen Lambert, Tim Harcourt, Toni Ireland, Anna Kidd, Nia Yemoh, and Stephen Yemoh.
Gameplay
The games are based on the children's games played in the South Korean drama Squid Game. However, the stakes are much higher in the reality show, as contestants are eliminated if they lose a game.
The games include:
- Red Light, Green Light
- Tug of War
- Dalgona
- Marbles
- Hopscotch
- Glass Bridge
- Squid Game
Contestants
The contestants are from all over the world, and they all have different reasons for wanting to win the money. Some are in financial trouble, while others are looking for a new challenge.
Criticism
The show has been criticized for its exploitation of the poor and its potential to harm contestants.
Impact
The show has been a huge success for Netflix, and it has sparked a renewed interest in the South Korean drama Squid Game.
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