Review: ‘Squid Game’ is back for Season 2, and Player 456 is on a crusade to end it

You may ask yourself, “Did the world need a ‘Squid Game 2?’” Hwang Dong-hyuk, who wrote and directed 2021‘s “Squid Game,” didn’t think so originally, having devised the Korean Netflix series as a single-season stand-alone. But success is a great corporate intoxicant, and so Hwang has found something new to do with Lee Jung-jae‘s Seong Gi-hun (a.k.a. Player 456) and the secret island where luckless souls are murdered in the name of rich people’s fun, under the pretense of playing a game.

20 essential music documentaries to stream right now

Over the past ten years, the streaming era has led to a surge in documentary production. No matter what your preference in nonfiction subjects might be – serial killers, cult leaders, athletes, swindlers, or animal lovers specializing in exotic creatures – you’ll likely find numerous documentaries on those topics just a few clicks away.

Netflix NFL games score 24 million viewers each on Christmas as streamers push further into sports

Two highly anticipated NFL matches, accompanied by an impressive performance by Beyoncé, helped Netflix generate a considerable cultural impact within the streaming sector, signifying an important milestone as they continue to expand in live sports. However, these events failed to surpass the viewership numbers of last year’s games on traditional television broadcasts.