'We are so back': Internet excited as Netflix unveils plans for 'Squid Game' Season 2 premiere in 2024

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: As 2024 begins, Netflix is gearing up to captivate its audience with a fresh array of shows and movies. The highlight, however, is the much-anticipated release of the second season of 'Squid Game' later this year, which they announced recently.

The immense success of 'Squid Game' prompted Netflix to launch a live game show inspired by the Korean series. However, the streaming giant faced criticism for the perceived lack of safety measures for participants from around the globe.

Allegations also arose that Netflix was merely capitalizing on the 'Squid Game' name, especially when the winner, Mai Whelan, disclosed that she had not yet received the $4.56 million prize money.

Netflix recently encountered controversy with the release of the trailer for their miniseries 'Griselda', based on the true story of the notorious Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco. Griselda's family filed a lawsuit against Netflix and the series lead, Sofia Vergara.

'Squid Game Season 2' announced by Netflix

As reported by Variety, Netflix has officially announced the second season of the Korean-language survival drama series created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, as revealed in a letter to shareholders on Tuesday.

According to Variety's coverage of the letter, Netflix emphasized that despite setbacks in the previous year affecting the release of some titles, they are set to unveil an expansive and impactful lineup for the year 2024.

As highlighted by Variety, viewers can anticipate the return of hit dramas such as 'The Diplomat S2', 'Bridgerton S3', 'Squid Game S2', and 'Empress S2'. Additionally, unscripted series like 'Tour de France: Unchained S2', 'Love is Blind S6', 'F1: Drive to Survive S6', and 'Full Swing S2' will be available.

The streaming giant also promises brand-new shows like '3 Body Problem', based on the bestselling novel and from the creators of 'Game of Thrones', 'Griselda' starring Sofia Vergara premiering this week, 'The Gentlemen' by Guy Ritchie, 'Eric' starring Benedict Cumberbatch, 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' whose trailer was recently released, 'Cien Años de Soledad' from Colombia based on Gabriel Garcia Marquez's novel, and 'Senna' from Brazil.

Variety notes that 'Squid Game' became a record-breaking success for Netflix, earning 14 Emmy nominations, including Best Drama Series, a historic feat for a non-English-language series, and winning six.

Internet excited for 'Squid Game' Season 2

A user wrote, "Finally! The streets have been waiting!!!!"

Another said, "OH WE ARE SO BACK ACTUALLY PEAK IS COMING BACK EVERYONE WAKE UPPPP."

Someone else commented, "Creepy cult classic."

Another user commented, "The goat show is back."

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