Season 3 of Squid Game took us to a dark and disturbing place, but the finale offered a few twists that left us with more questions than answers. So, what exactly happened at the end, and what does it mean for the future of the show?
A Grim Yet Intriguing Conclusion
From the very beginning, it was clear that Squid Game wasn’t going to have a happy ending. Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has always used the show to explore the darker side of human nature, playing on our worst impulses to create gripping tension. And as the final moments of Season 3 unfolded, it was evident that the show’s central theme of survival in the face of brutality wasn’t over – it had just evolved into something even more chilling.
In the finale, we watch as Seong Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae), the reluctant hero of the series, makes an ultimate sacrifice. After a heart-wrenching turn of events, Gi-hun saves the newborn child of Player 222, Kim Jun-hee (Jo Yu-ri), who has been forced into the game by Hwang In-ho (Lee Byung-hun), the villainous mastermind. In a dramatic sequence, Hwang In-ho detonates an explosion that destroys the island, escaping with the baby in the chaos.
But the story doesn’t end there. Six months later, Hwang In-ho pays a visit to Gi-hun’s daughter in Los Angeles, where he delivers the remains of her father – his bloodstained tracksuit and the debit card containing the prize money Gi-hun won during the first season. This final moment is an emotional one, and yet, it also marks the beginning of something bigger.
A Familiar Face and a Tease for the Future
As Hwang In-ho drives through the streets of Los Angeles, his car stops in traffic, and something unsettling catches his attention. He hears a familiar sound – the noise of someone playing ddakji, the traditional Korean game that played a pivotal role in the earlier seasons. As the camera pans in, the person playing the game turns out to be none other than Cate Blanchett.
Now, you might be wondering what Cate Blanchett’s cameo really means. Could this be a teaser for the upcoming American version of Squid Game, which is being helmed by none other than David Fincher? The brief moment could be hinting at Blanchett’s involvement in the spin-off, which is set to explore a new version of the Squid Game universe. While her participation was officially confirmed only in October, this cameo seems to have been in the works for some time.
The partnership between Fincher, known for his mastery of dark, psychological thrillers, and Squid Game—a show built on high-stakes drama and human suffering—has fans both excited and slightly unnerved. After all, Fincher’s previous collaborations, such as The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, show that he knows how to bring a unique twist to any genre. If this crossover is any indication, the American version of Squid Game might just be as thrilling (and terrifying) as the original.
What Does This Mean for Season 4?
While Cate Blanchett’s appearance in the finale is certainly an exciting glimpse into what the future holds, it also opens up a lot of questions about the direction of the show. Will the American version of Squid Game follow the same storyline, or will it offer a fresh take on the idea of life-or-death games? And what does this final scene mean for the characters we’ve grown to care about, like Gi-hun?
Although the fate of Squid Game remains uncertain, the show’s dark and captivating exploration of the human condition is likely to continue to draw us in. With Fincher at the helm, there’s no telling what new twists and turns the show will take – but one thing is for sure: it’s going to be a thrilling ride.
