NetflixSquid Game (2021–2025)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Strong Left
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
Overview
A story of people who fail at life for various reasons, but suddenly receive a mysterious invitation to participate in a survival game to win more than 38 million US dollars. The game takes place at an isolated island an...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixBias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
FemPower: Yes
Overview
A story of people who fail at life for various reasons, but suddenly receive a mysterious invitation to participate in a survival game to win more than 38 million US dollars. The game takes place at an isolated island an...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Strong Left
Primary
The film's central thesis is an explicit and brutal critique of extreme economic inequality and the exploitative nature of unchecked capitalism, directly aligning with progressive ideology.
Squid Game showcases a diverse cast that naturally reflects its South Korean setting and the global participants of the game, without involving explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative focuses on critiquing systemic issues like capitalism and class disparity, with a subtle negative portrayal of wealthy Western characters, rather than centering on explicit DEI themes or a direct critique of traditional identities.
Secondary
The show features Han Mi-nyeo, who engages in a direct physical struggle with a male opponent, Jang Deok-su, on the glass bridge. She successfully overpowers him in this close-quarters confrontation, leading to his defeat.
Squid Game does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is entirely focused on the survival game, its participants, and the societal critique it presents, without incorporating any queer representation.
Squid Game is an original series, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material. All characters were created for the show, meaning there are no instances of characters established as one gender in prior canon being portrayed as a different gender.
Squid Game is an original series, meaning all its characters were created for the show. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' races could have been established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.0
7.9
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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