“Squid Game 3” Ending Sparks A Wave Of Negative Reactions And Disgruntled Viewers

Squid Game 3 was finally released on June 27, but the reaction to the ending has been negative.

As the series was released, it already received scathing reviews from the press.

“Squid Game 3” Receives Scathing Reviews From Press

As netizens started to watch the series, many shared their thoughts on how “boring” the series was.

Is anyone else legitimately disappointed and almost embarrassed by season 3

— ナムギュ厨 🔞 (@majiyaba_xoxo) June 27, 2025

squid games season three made my head hurt fuck whoever made it this season is a terrible finale

— magical girl coffee ˗ˏˋ ✸ ˎˊ || do the dance! (@mydeariroha) June 27, 2025

If you thought season 2 is bad… then get ready to get disappointed even more… I’m sorry but #SquidGameS3 is absolute TRASH… it lost everything it had going for it… I’m so triggered… plus the ending is just infuriating…

— 유미수ㅣglobalistdaughter (@YumisuLoL) June 27, 2025

Yet, the ending was met with major backlash, as netizens dubbed it “sh*tty,” saying that after watching three series, the finale didn’t seem to actually solve any of the problems that had been building through the narrative.

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In particular, the ending saw Hollywood A-lister Cate Blanchett appear and teasing what could be a US spin-off of the show.

WDYM CATE BLANCHETT IS IN SQUID GAME S3 ?!?! pic.twitter.com/FUgdNqFa3Z

— Rina (@bbblanchett) June 27, 2025

Netizens hit back at the decision, claiming it was just milking the series and going against the OG idea of what the show was meant to be about, playing into consumerism and carrying on to make more money from the franchise.

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As more netizens start watching the show, it seems like there might be mixed feelings.