After all the hype and high expectations, Squid Game Season 3 has come to an end – but not everyone is impressed. Fans who waited eagerly for the final season are now expressing major disappointment online, calling it the weakest season of the series and even labeling it a “waste of time.”
Squid Game Season 3 Ends With a Twist — But Not the Kind Fans Wanted
The final episode of Squid Game Season 3 was released on Netflix, bringing the popular series to a close with Episode 6. Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk had warned earlier that this season would be darker and more emotional. And while it certainly was grim, many fans felt the story lost its spark.
The finale focuses on the mysterious Front Man (played by Lee Byung-hun), who triggers an emergency evacuation. The pink-suited guards leave the island, and “Game Over” flashes across the control center screens. For fans, that message felt all too real — not only was the game over, but they also felt the magic of the series had ended.
Gi-hun Returns, But the Story Falls Flat
Season 3 picks up right where Season 2 left off. Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) is still determined to bring down the deadly games from the inside. He enters the competition again, hoping to destroy it once and for all. This time, he’s joined by a few allies who survived previous seasons.
However, instead of a powerful and satisfying conclusion, fans were left scratching their heads. Many felt the storyline was rushed, lacked emotional weight, and didn’t give closure to the characters they had grown attached to.
Fans Express Their Anger on Social Media
The reaction on X (formerly Twitter) was brutal. Users didn’t hold back their thoughts, with many calling Season 3 the worst of the series.
One upset fan wrote,
“Squid games season 3 was so freaking bad. Total waste of time. Don’t know what was worse — the VIPs speaking bad English or everyone dying for a weird-looking CGI baby. Netflix just ruins everything for money.”
Another viewer shared,
“The idea of Gi-hun going back to the game with a silly plan, leaving all the money behind, and sacrificing himself for a random baby while his own daughter waits for him? This should’ve ended after Season 1.”
Many others complained about the writing, poor character development, and a lack of creativity.
“Boring games, no twists, the only good character dies early, terrible CGI baby, cringe VIPs — this season was trash.”
A different review added,
“Everything in Season 3 feels unnecessary. I’m just staring at my screen, wondering what the point is.”
Fans Wanted More — But Got Less
There was also frustration over unfinished storylines. After Season 2’s cliffhanger, viewers expected Season 3 to deliver something powerful. Instead, many felt the story stumbled forward without direction. Even Gi-hun’s return to the games didn’t carry the weight fans hoped for.
One user wrote,
“Season 3 awkwardly continues after the Season 2 cliffhanger. Gi-hun reenters the games to take them down from inside, but the story is all over the place. So many plot threads were left hanging. It felt lazy.”
Creator Warned the Season Would Be Darker
To be fair, the show’s creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk, had already warned fans that Season 3 would not be a happy ride.
“The tone is going to be darker and more bleak,” he said. “The world, as I see it, has less hope.”
And he stuck to that vision. The season was full of death, betrayal, and hard choices. But instead of feeling meaningful, many viewers thought it just came across as depressing and unnecessary.
Is This the End of the Squid Game Universe?
At this point, it seems like there are no plans for a Season 4. If that’s the case, fans are even more upset that such a groundbreaking show ended on such a low note. What started as a cultural phenomenon, praised for its originality and social commentary, ended in a way that felt rushed and messy for many.
In the end, Squid Game Season 3 might be remembered not for its bold ending, but for how it failed to live up to the brilliance of its earlier seasons.
