Who Won Squid Game 3? This Is How Netflix's Most Successful Series Came to an End
The third season of Squid Game has exceeded all expectations. Gi-hun’s (player 456) return to the arena already marked a major twist, but the intensity of the new challenges—much more brutal and dehumanising—raised the tragedy to another level. Only three players reached the final game: player 222 (already deceased but represented by her newborn son), player 456 and player 333, the baby's father.
In a desperate act, 333 tries to kill his own son to secure victory, but Gi-hun stops him, sacrificing himself to save the child. Consequently, the baby is declared the winner, inheriting his mother’s, player 222's, victory. A finale as brutal as it is symbolic, showing that victory is meaningless if humanity is lost.
The End of the Season: A Heartbreaking Conclusion
The final episode doesn’t wrap up inside the game. The intervention by the authorities forces the organisers to flee, while the leader (player 001) gives all the prize money and Gi-hun’s belongings to his daughter, now in the United States. She receives not only her father’s suit but also the card with the accumulated money, hinting at a sad yet meaningful legacy.
The show jumps abroad, where Cate Blanchett appears as a new recruiter. She joins in a Gonghi game with future participants, hinting at a possible international expansion of the game and leaving the door open for another season or a spin-off.
As for the baby, he is handed over to detective Hwang Jun-ho, who becomes his protector. He also receives the deceased mother’s belongings along with the card containing over 45.6 billion won. His reaction at the cash machine is one of the most striking moments of the finale.
Where Can You Watch Squid Game 3?
The third season of Squid Game is already available from today on Netflix. There are six episodes full of tension, drama and symbolism, not only continuing the story but also raising ethical questions about the boundaries of entertainment and dehumanisation.
Despite its harshness, the series has captivated a worldwide audience again, consolidating itself as one of the platform’s strongest and most recognisable productions.
What to Watch If You Liked Squid Game?
If this third season has left you wanting more, there are other series that follow a similar line of high tension, social critique and extreme survival. Here are some recommendations you might enjoy:
- Alice in Borderland (Netflix): Deadly competitions in an empty Tokyo, where every challenge carries extreme risk. Visually impressive with excellent character development.
- 3% (Netflix): A Brazilian dystopia where only 3% of the population can access a life of privilege, after overcoming intense challenges.
- The Hunger Games (Amazon/Apple TV): While better known for its films, the saga maintains a fierce critique of spectacle and social inequality.
- Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor (Crunchyroll): An anime featuring extreme games where losing means total ruin or death. Very similar in spirit.
- Battle Royale (Filmin): The Japanese film many consider a genre precursor, with teenagers forced to kill each other on an island.
These suggestions will let you keep exploring similar themes and continue to enjoy stories that push human limits to the edge.
