In just a couple of weeks, the final season of Squid Game is set to launch on Netflix.
Fans around the world are in a state of disbelief that the South Korean dystopian TV phenomenon is drawing to a close, concluding the story of Seong Gi-hun, aka Player 456 (Lee Jung-jae).
However, it might not be the absolute end, as the creator of the show Hwang Dong-hyuk revealed his gripping idea for a spin-off to Metro at last night’s London premiere for season three.
The writer previously expressed interest in continuing the franchise, but he’s now finally shared the details of what his idea would entail with familiar, terrifying characters… and we’re desperate to see this fascinating plot play out.
While standing alongside lead actor Lee Jung-jae, Hwang Dong-hyuk emphasised that there was ‘nothing concrete yet’ for an official spin-off.
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Nonetheless, he’s thought long and hard about how the Squid Game universe could live on, suggesting that they could delve into the backstories of people including the sinister Frontman (Lee Byung-hun) and the Recruiter (Gong Yoo).
‘This is just some ideas that I’ve been throwing around during production. But there’s a three-year gap between season one and two, since Gi-hun turns away from the plane,’ he said.
‘So I’d like to maybe look into the lives of those behind the mask, the Frontman, the Recruiter and Captain Park. How did they meet? What did they do during the three years?
‘How did they stay on top of Gi-hun and whatnot? So that’s something that I’m thinking about. I have to make it!’
What does Metro think about the Squid Game spin-off idea?
Metro TV Editor, Sabrina Barr
When I first heard that there was talk of a Squid Game spin-off series, I envisioned a show taking place after the events of season three, perhaps following Gi-hun’s daughter as she seeks revenge for her father, if he doesn’t make it out of the game for a second time.
However, hearing Hwang Dong-hyuk talk about the possibility of a sequel series that would fill in the blanks of that three-year gap between seasons one and two has piqued my interest greatly.
I would still love to delve into the aftermath of the original series, but there is so much history about the game that we don’t know, with ample content that could pack out a prequel focusing on the Frontman, the Recruiter and Captain Park.
Alternatively, I also think it would be fascinating to watch a prequel on the very first Squid Game, so that we can find out how the game started in the first place, and what it was like in that inaugural year.
On the other hand, maybe part of the allure that surrounds Squid Game is the sense of mystery, with the audience never being privy to the answers that they crave.
Either way, I’m elated that it definitely feels as though there is more Squid Game to come in the future.
The Frontman and the Recruiter have been a part of Squid Game since the beginning, although the former was only unmasked at the very end of season one, when he revealed himself to his brother, detective Detective Hwang Jun-ho (Wi Ha-joon).
The latter shed light on his backstory in season two, when he explained to Gi-hun that he willingly shot his own father dead during the game while he was working as a soldier.
Captain Park (Oh Dal-su) was introduced in season two as the fisherman who saved Hwang Jun-ho’s life when he was shot by his brother and fell from a cliff into the sea.
In season two, the captain was shown helping the police detective to search for the island where Squid Game takes place, but it was later revealed that he was actually a double agent working for the Frontman.
Learning how this trio worked together behind the scenes, and how they were able to keep tabs on Gi-hun in the three years after he won the game, would add a new layer to one of the most thought-provoking thrillers on TV.
Squid Game season 3 premieres on Friday June 27 on Netflix.
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