Netflix Is Leaning Hard Into The 'squid Game' Universe. Its Creator Said He's 'sick' Of Working On It.

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Thu, 12/19/2024 - 12:38pm

Lee Jung-jae's character rebels against the games in "Squid Game" season two.No Ju-han / Netflix"Squid Game" was a massive hit for Netflix, which greenlight a second and third season.Its creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk, said he's "exhausted" after working on the show and wants a break.Netflix has spun off "Squid Game" into a reality series, in-person experiences, and a video game.After "Squid Game" became a global sensation in 2021, Netflix invested big time in the series and the franchise — and after working on the show's second and third seasons, its creator is ready for a break."I'm so exhausted.

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