With the release of Squid Game’s third and final season imminent, the excitement among fans is at an all-time high. The concluding chapter is poised to offer resolutions to numerous plotlines that were left open-ended in the second season. The core narrative of Squid Game follows 456 players, all facing financial difficulties, who opt to participate in children’s games with lethal consequences, all in the hope of winning a massive cash prize. The ultimate resolution of the series hinges on whether Player No. 456, Seong Gi-hun, will successfully end these perilous games.
Here are five key mysteries that the upcoming season is expected to solve:
1. **The Genesis of the Squid Games:** The games have been revealed to have been taking place for years, but the details of their origins remain obscure. The final season is anticipated to shed light on the origins of these deadly competitions.
2. **The Rise of Hwang In-ho as the Front Man:** The second season provided insights into Hwang In-Ho’s background, showcasing his decision to participate in the game as Player 001. It was revealed that Hwang In-Ho is the older brother of police officer Hwang Jun-ho and that he entered the game due to his wife’s health issues. The final season will address the circumstances surrounding his ascendance to the role of The Front Man.
3. **Hwang Jun-ho’s Pursuit of the Truth:** Hwang Jun-ho is aware that The Front Man is his elder brother, whom he believed to be deceased or missing. His mission to locate the island where the Squid Game takes place will be a central focus. The final season should reveal whether Hwang Jun-Ho will successfully reach the island and discover the truth about his brother.
4. **Gi-Hun’s Decision:** Gi-Hun, or Player No. 456, joined the game with the aim of exposing the truth and ending the games. The season will explore his potential path – whether he’ll win again and join the Frontman, or take a different route.
5. **Smuggling Investigations:** The first season showed guards smuggling organs from dead players. The final season is expected to delve into the details of this illegal enterprise and expose those involved.
