‘Squid Game’ Season 2 Premiere Breaks Several Netflix Records With 68 Million Views

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Squid Game's record-breaking second season premiere dominates Netflix, cementing the global phenomenon's status as the streaming giant's biggest hit.

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The season 2 premiere racked up an astonishing 68 million views in its first week, obliterating Netflix's previous viewership records.
Fans can't get enough of the hyper-violent Korean drama, with the series now Netflix's most-watched show of all time, surpassing even titans like Stranger Things.

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Hwang Dong-hyuk, Netflix, Squid Game