Why Squid Game: The Challenge is must-watch TV
Culture writers Alison Herman and Nicholas Quah explain why many critics say this adaptation of the Netflix K-drama is surprisingly compelling.
Alison Herman and Nicholas Quah explain why the series appeals to fans of reality TV, and of the original show
The new competition show, Squid Game: The Challenge, is getting a lot of heat for glossing over the anti-capitalist message of the dark Netflix Korean drama it's inspired from.
But despite that, many critics say this adaptation is surprisingly compelling.
Culture writers Alison Herman and Nicholas Quah break down what makes this show a must-watch for fans of the original series, and fans of reality TV alike.
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Panel produced by Jean Kim and Nikky Manfredi.