Despite the fact that Squid Game Season 2 will debut on Netflix before Stranger Things Season 5, fans are currently experiencing feelings of envy.
Due to the lack of promotional efforts, it is easy to understand the discrepancy between the hype surrounding Netflix shows.
Despite the fact that new episodes are not set to air until 2025, there seems to be a constant stream of teasers, BTS clips, and production updates for the fifth and final season of Stranger Things every week.
Despite the fact that Squid Game Season 2 is set to debut on Netflix in December of this year, there has been a lack of excitement surrounding the release. The official X/Twitter and Instagram accounts have not posted anything since February.
Introducing the very first look at Season 2 of SQUID GAME. Coming this year. pic.twitter.com/mT80pivKmo
— Squid Game #오징어게임 (@squidgame) February 1, 2024
Despite airing for a longer period of time, the lack of excitement surrounding the comeback of one of Netflix’s most prosperous shows, Stranger Things, is what is troubling fans.
Browsing the Squid Game subreddit, a fan posed the question, “Has the Squid Game fandom died down? Season 2 is set to be released later this year, but there doesn’t seem to be much hype around it. As I write this, I am the only player online on this sub.”
Finding an active fan to discuss Squid Game with has become quite challenging for me lately. This could be due to the lack of updates on Season 2. The only information I can find are casting announcements from a year ago, as well as a first look teaser and photos that were released months ago.
They continued by expressing their appreciation for the efforts to keep plot details confidential, but also shared that they anticipated some humor, speculation, or news updates to be revealed.
It may be argued that the reason for this is due to the gap between seasons. While this is understandable, I cannot help but feel envious of the devoted fandom of Stranger Things, of which I am also a part.
The post has garnered over one hundred responses, as fans have been sharing their thoughts and predictions for the future of the fandom.
“While I don’t anticipate Season 2 achieving the same level of worldwide success as Season 1, I do believe that many fans will return,”shared one individual. “It’s difficult to stay engaged with a fandom when there is no new information or content being released.”
“Another reviewer stated, “I recently revisited Squid Game and although it remains excellent, the real excitement came from its unpredictable plot twists. Once they are revealed, the hype dies down. Hopefully, the lack of information being released is a sign of even more thrilling twists to come!”
FIRST LOOK IMAGES. SQUID GAME SEASON 2. Coming 2024. pic.twitter.com/8p6yTnwC3O
— Squid Game #오징어게임 (@squidgame) February 1, 2024
“Another person chimed in, stating that this is a common occurrence when there is a long gap between seasons. They expressed the belief that the show will have to naturally regain its success, only if it meets the standards of quality.”
Hwang Dong-hyuk, the creator of Squid Game, along with two of the show’s main actors, Lee Jung-jae and Wi Ha-Jun, will be present at the Lucca Comics and Games convention in Italy on October 31. They will be offering hints for the upcoming second season of the hit Netflix series.
Therefore, it is safe to assume that there will be even more excitement, as one fan predicts that the buzz will resurface once we see trailers and other material. The first teaser or trailer is scheduled to be revealed at a Comic Con event in Italy on October 31, with hopes that it will also be available online.
As you wait for updates, you can revisit the first season and refresh your memory by reading our chronological rundown of the Squid Game winners.
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