Squid Game season 3 breaks Netflix’s all-time viewership record in its first three days

The third and final season of the smash hit Korean series Squid Game has set a new record for Netflix, amassing 60.1 million views in its first three days. This marks the biggest-ever TV launch on the platform, with over 368.4 million hours of the series viewed. While the second season had previously set a high bar with 68 million views over four days, Squid Game season 3 achieved these impressive numbers in just three days. The show has also become the ninth-biggest non-English-language season on Netflix, with the first two seasons holding the top two spots. Despite its success, reviews for the latest season have been mixed, with some feeling it lacks the intensity and sharpness of earlier installments. The future of the Squid Game franchise may include a possible English-language remake, rumored to be in the works with renowned director David Fincher, though the original creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk, remains open to offering his guidance without taking full control. In addition to the TV series, Netflix has also found success with the competition spin-off, Squid Game: The Challenge, which is already gearing up for a second season.