Squid Game's Final Season Ends in Bleak Despair

The third and final season of Netflix's Squid Game picks up immediately after the failed rebellion of season two, thrusting protagonist Song Gi-hun back into the deadly competition. The season is darker and more brutal than before, with Gi-hun struggling with guilt and despair as the remaining players face escalating violence and betrayals. Series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk and lead actor Lee Jung-jae emphasize that the ending is intentionally bleak, denying retribution against the wealthy orchestrators and highlighting the ongoing exploitation of the powerless. Some characters find bittersweet closure, notably Gi-hun's estranged daughter who receives his blood-soaked winnings, but most storylines are left unresolved. The finale offers a grim reflection on capitalism, morality, and human desperation, maintaining the show's signature tone of despondency. The cast and creators anticipate that the shocking ending will divide fans and provoke debate about its societal critique.