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10 Episodes
S1 E1 - Red Light, Green Light
S1 E2 - The Man with the Umbrella
S1 E3 - War
S1 E4 - Nowhere to Hide
S1 E5 - Trick or Treat
S1 E6 - Goodbye
S1 E7 - Friend and Foe
S1 E8 - One Step Closer
S1 E9 - Circle of Trust
S1 E10 - One Lucky Day
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Synopsis
Get ready to compete for a $4.56 million prize in Squid Game: The Challenge
For those who have watched Squid Game and fantasized about participating in its challenging games, the reality competition TV series Squid Game: The Challenge offers an opportunity to experience them firsthand. The show features 456 players from different countries competing in challenging competitions based on the original Netflix series, albeit with less deadly consequences. One of the most thrilling aspects of this show is the grand prize of $4.56 million, making it one of the biggest cash prizes in the history of reality TV.
What to know
The biggest prize money ever offered in a reality TV show found in reality competition series based on Netflix's hit series
Squid Game: The Challenge season 1 is the first season of Netflix's competition reality TV series. It is based on the extremely popular and successful Korean survival drama series. The original series premiered in September 2021 and followed 456 individuals who were struggling financially and participated in a series of children's games that put their lives at risk, with the ultimate prize being ₩45.6 billion. The original show went on to become the most-watched series on the platform and received numerous accolades, including fourteen Primetime Emmy Award nominations, an impressive feat as it was the first non-English language work to be nominated in the Outstanding Drama Series category.
The ten-episode reality TV series features 456 participants competing in challenges inspired by the TV series. The ultimate objective of the players is to win the largest lump sum cash prize ever offered in the history of reality TV which amounts to US$4.56 million.
Production News
- June 14, 2022
- An open casting call has been announced by Netflix for their new reality competition series, Squid Game: The Challenge. The show will have ten episodes and feature 456 participants competing for a record-breaking cash prize of US$4.56 million. The challenges in the show will be inspired by those seen in the original Squid Game series. This prize is the largest lump sum cash prize ever offered in the history of reality TV. (Source: Variety)
- January 25, 2023
- Studio Lambert and The Garden are collaborating on the production of Squid Game: The Challenge, with filming taking place at Cardington Studios in Bedfordshire since early 2023. (Source: BBC)
- January 25, 2023
- While filming Squid Game: The Challenge, there were reports that surfaced claiming that real injuries had occurred on set and that ambulances had been called to treat the injured individuals. However, Netflix denied the severity of these reports and clarified that any injuries sustained were mild medical conditions. The company also reiterated that the safety and well-being of the cast and crew are of paramount importance to them. (Source: Variety)
- February 10, 2023
- After receiving complaints about injuries sustained during the filming of Squid Game: The Challenge, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in Britain conducted an evaluation of the production. While no immediate action was required, the HSE advised the production team to be prepared for any potential risks in the future. (Source: Deadline)
- May 17, 2023
- Netflix has officially revealed that Squid Game: The Challenge will be available for streaming in November 2023. (Source: Deadline)
- September 22, 2023
- The upcoming competition series dropped an official teaser, showcasing how massive it is going to be alongside offering the largest cash prize ever in reality TV at $4.56 million. Its official release date was also confirmed of November 22. (Source: YouTube)
- October 24, 2023
- The official trailer for season 1 of Squid Game: The Challenge has been released, offering a sneak peek into the vast scale of this reality show. It features brief clips of contestants sharing their excitement for the chance and further showcases how closely each stage of the competition replicates the original TV series' sets. (Source: YouTube)
- November 22, 2023
- Squid Game: The Challenge premiered on Netflix.
