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‘Squid Game’ Returns for Round 2. The Question Is: Why?

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Netflix's smash hit 'Squid Game' returns for a second season, but the creator's reluctance to continue the series raises questions about its future.
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  • The first season's production was so demanding that creator Hwang Dong-hyuk claims he lost 8-9 teeth during filming, leaving him wary of continuing the series.
  • Despite ending the first season on a cliffhanger, Hwang was initially hesitant to greenlight a second season, raising concerns about the show's long-term viability.
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