Summary

• Squid Game season 2 picks up right where season 1 left off, confirming a continuation of Gi-hun's revenge story.
• The Front Man knowing Gi-hun's plans creates a major obstacle to his revenge, making it difficult for him to infiltrate the next tournament.
• Gi-hun's emotional approach to revenge puts him at a disadvantage and raises doubts about the success of his quest in season 2.

Netflix has released the first footage of Squid Game season 1's ending. This alone is somewhat surprising, as it confirms the show's sophomore season will pick up right where the first batch of episodes left off.

This timeline reveal isn't the only unexpected element of Squid Game's initial footage, which reaffirms Gi-hun's desire for revenge. It's clear the show's lead is letting his anger take the wheel during the coming episodes. And while Netflix's footage confirms that Gi-hun is committed to seeking vengeance in Squid Game season 2, it also presents a major obstacle to that goal.

Squid Game Season 2's First Footage Reveals The Rest Of Gi-hun's Conversation

He Makes His Intentions Clear While Speaking To The Front Man

The first footage of Squid Game season 2 returns viewers to the airport from the finale, where Gi-hun is back on the phone with the Front Man. The show's villain tells Gi-hun he'll "regret his decision," referring to his choice to stay in Korea and seek revenge rather than reunite with his daughter in the U.S. Gi-hun seemingly hung up on the Front Man in the season 1 finale, so it's unclear how Squid Game's villain knows what choice he made. However, Gi-hun makes his intentions very clear with his response in the new teaser: "I will find you. No matter what it takes."

This is an intense moment from Netflix's season 2 footage, and it's also somewhat surprising. While most viewers expected Gi-hun to seek revenge in the new episodes of Squid Game, a declaration of war seems counterproductive to his plans. He puts his cards on the table when he relays his quest for vengeance to the Front Man, especially with the leader already on the defensive.

Squid Game season 1 is currently streaming on Netflix, and season 2 will debut sometime in 2024.

The Front Man Knowing What Choice Gi-Hun Makes Is An Obstacle To His Revenge Story

This Will Make It Harder For Gi-Hun To Infiltrate The Squid Games

Gi-hun's path to revenge in Squid Game season 2 once seemed obvious, but the Front Man knowing that Gi-hun is coming for him changes everything. After the events of Squid Game season 1, it seemed likely that Gi-hun would infiltrate the next tournament. He could have reed the competition using the card he took from The Salesman's latest target, returning to the island the same way he got there last time. Gi-hun could also have taken Jun-ho's approach and gotten close to the Games' leaders by posing as one of the guards.

All of this seems improbable, if not impossible, now that the Front Man knows what Gi-hun is planning. Security will likely be ramped up, and there's little doubt that everyone involved in the Games will be on the lookout for Gi-hun as the next iteration begins. Following Jun-ho's intrusion and Gi-hun's threat, there likely won't be an opportunity for someone to sneak onto the island. And given that the Front Man knows what Gi-hun is doing at the airport, Squid Game's main character might be being watched.

This puts a wrench in Gi-hun's revenge plans, which he clearly hasn't thought through. Netflix's season 2 footage confirms that the character is taking an emotional approach to his revenge story rather than a calculated one. This doesn't bode well for his success, setting the stage for a tragic second outing.

Squid Game Season 2 Has Already Put Gi-Hun At A Disadvantage

His Quest For Revenge May Not Have A Happy Outcome

With Squid Game season 2 confirming that the enemy knows what Gi-hun's planning, the Netflix series has put its lead at a major disadvantage. Had Gi-hun quietly plotted his revenge, he may have been able to enact it successfully, drawing little attention to himself or the people he cares about. Now that Gi-hun has declared his intentions to the Front Man, the cards are stacked against him in the coming episodes. He's put a target on his back and given Squid Game's villains the time to prepare for his assault.

Gi-hun's warning means the Front Man and his cronies can find leverage to use against him, and they can make it more difficult for him to reach them. It seems his quest for revenge will be an uphill battle in season 2, and his phone call may give it a tragic ending. Although viewers were hoping to see the villains get their comeuppance in Squid Game season 2, Gi-hun's approach raises questions about how realistic that outcome is. While it's possible his impulsiveness will give him the element of surprise, it's just as likely it will put an end to his plans before they even begin.

Source: Netflix