Season 1 Sep. 17, 2021 -

: For K-Drama fans, this innovative series also made its debut on tvN/TVING . What's Next for the Franchise? Squid Game: Season 1

The first season struck a chord with audiences worldwide by blending high-stakes survival horror with sharp social commentary on class disparity and capitalism. It wasn't just the deadly games like "Red Light, Green Light" that kept viewers hooked, but the deeply human stories of characters like Seong Gi-hun and Kang Sae-byeok. Season 1 Sep. 17, 2021

: The season made history at the Primetime Emmy Awards , where Lee Jung-jae became the first Asian actor to win Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for a non-English part. Other Notable Releases on Sept. 17, 2021 : For K-Drama fans, this innovative series also

While Squid Game dominated the headlines, that Friday was a busy day for television. Other major premieres included: It wasn't just the deadly games like "Red

: One of Netflix’s other heavy hitters returned for another installment.