We have high expectations for “Squid Game” Season 3, but with the final episodes hitting Netflix on June 27, 2025, now is a good time to refresh your knowledge on Seong Gi-hun’s journey. The story has covered significant ground, and fortunately, Looper has created a practical recap video to update you on Gi-hun’s physical and mental status. He’s endured a lot over the first two seasons, and you’ll likely want to recall which characters have perished and who is still in danger, as “Squid Game” is notoriously violent, and the final season won’t shy away from more character farewells.

In Season 1, Gi-hun took part in deadly games, aiming to win 45.6 billion South Korean won. He did come out on top, albeit at the expense of 455 other participants’ lives. The second season followed his mission to dismantle the games forever, preventing further loss of life. To do so, he had to re-enter the games, spearheading a rebellion. Although Gi-hun survived the conclusion of Season 2, his attempts to end the games appear thwarted for now.

The show’s final chapter, Season 3, leaves the door open for anything. Gi-hun isn’t automatically safe — he might even risk his life for the sake of others. The “Squid Game” Season 3 trailer hints at fascinating developments in these episodes, featuring players ensnared in a maze. Could the new challenges include games like hide-and-seek or laser tag? We’ll discover the answers come June 27.

“Squid Game” Season 1 came out in September 2021, and it remains Netflix’s most-watched TV season of all time, just ahead of “Wednesday” Season 1. Season 2 debuted over three years later in December 2024, but fans still came out strong for the follow-up: Within Season 2’s first week of release, it amassed 4.9 billion minutes of watch time. Netflix kept the hype going between seasons with a real-life competition show called “Squid Game: The Challenge,” which saw competitors vie for a chance to win $4.56 million. Naturally, no one died, but it did seem like the reality show missed the point of the scripted series’ themes on how society exploits lower classes. 

“Squid Game” has been met with critical acclaim, too. The first season has a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Season 2 saw a slight dip with an 83% rating on the same platform, but it still got plenty of rave views from top critics. That includes Aramide Tinubu of Variety, who wrote, “Deeply disturbing, ultraviolent and offering new insights, ‘Squid Game’ Season 2 is a worthy follow-up expanding on the ominous themes of its predecessor.” Hopefully, Season 3 continues this expansion and wraps up the beloved series in a satisfying manner. 

No matter what happens with Season 3, “Squid Game” will go down in history. It became the first non-English TV series to be nominated for outstanding drama series at the Emmys, and Lee Jung-jae also made history, becoming the first Asian man to win outstanding lead actor in a drama series in the award show’s history. “Squid Game” isn’t just another popular show critiquing capitalism. It’s a worldwide phenomenon, and you can see how it all plays out when Season 3 comes to Netflix on June 27, 2025. The first two seasons are available to watch on the platform now, but if you want the condensed version, check out our recap video above.