Heavy spoilers ahead for "Squid Game" Season 2. "Squid Game" Season 2 was a bold direction for the Netflix phenomenon. The season addresses head-on that the show's audience is now familiar with its concept.

Squid Game's Season 2 has hit an impressive milestone on Netflix, something only the series Wednesday had achieved before. Despite not matching the reception of its previous installment, the show remains a cultural phenomenon with a massive audience.

One of the worst parts of Squid Game Season 1 was the cartoonish masked VIP villains, and we're grateful Season 2 didn't bring them back.