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‘Squid Game’ Isn’t for Disney, and That’s a Problem
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October 7, 2021
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2:23Now PlayingDisney+ could never play “Squid Game.”
By now, many viewers have probably heard of Netflix Inc.’s creepy series out of South Korea, which has become a streaming sensation in recent weeks. A “dystopian survival story kind of like ‘Hunger Games,’” is how Netflix’s co-chief executive officer, Ted Sarandos, described “Squid Game,” but even that’s sanitizing the plot.
“Ultra-disturbing” better encapsulates it, and yet the series is a must-watch.
When Sarandos referred to “Squid Game” during a technology conference Sept. 27, it had been out only nine days and was quickly capturing Netflix subscribers’ curiosity — and possibly their nightmares later.
At one point, the program held a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. “‘Squid Game’ will definitely be our biggest non-English-language show in the world, for sure,” he said. “And it’s a very good chance it’s going to be our biggest show ever.”
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