Fans Point Out the Twisted Irony , of Netflix's New 'Squid Game' , Reality Competition Series.
NBC reports that news of a new competition series inspired by 'Squid Game' has drawn criticism from fans who say the premise misses the point.
In Netflix's hit series, desperate
contestants participate in deadly versions
of children's games for millions of dollars.
The fictional game can only
have one winner, and all
losing contestants die.
Netflix's new 'Squid Game: The Challenge'
turns the scripted world of
the Korean drama into a reality. .
You’ve seen the drama, now
it’s your chance to take part
in Netflix’s biggest ever
social experiment!, Netflix 'Squid Game: The Challenge' casting call, via NBC.
*Please note: Win or lose,
all players will leave unscathed.
But if you win, you win big!, Netflix 'Squid Game: The Challenge' casting call, via NBC.
Some social media users , pointed out the irony , of the spin-off reality series.
The game is intended to represent
the commodification of suffering
by privileged people, and how watching
people struggle for money and their lives
is seen as entertainment for people who
will never have to experience such things. , Social media user, via NBC.
The game is intended to represent
the commodification of suffering
by privileged people, and how watching
people struggle for money and their lives
is seen as entertainment for people who
will never have to experience such things. , Social media user, via NBC.
Making a real life version goes against
the entire message of the original show
in an almost comical way, Social media user, via NBC.
NBC reports that other social media users echoed
the sentiment, including one tweet which read: , “Did Netflix even watch the show?
Did they glean any meaning from it?”.
According to Netflix, the new reality series will feature 456 players from around the world competing for a $4.56 million cash prize.
According to Netflix, the new reality series will feature 456 players from around the world competing for a $4.56 million cash prize