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‘Squid Game’ Season 2 Dropped the Most Disturbing Part of Season 1
MovieWebStory by Amanda Rozenboom
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Shocking change revealed as 'Squid Game' Season 2 drops most disturbing element from breakout first season.
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- The brutal 'VIP' storyline from Season 1 has been completely abandoned, allowing the series to explore new, less graphic territory.
- Lead actor Lee Jung-jae promises a more nuanced, character-driven narrative in Season 2, shifting away from the excessive violence that defined the global hit's initial run.
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Lee Jung-jae, Squid Game, 'Squid Game' Season 2