Summary
With theSquid Gameseason 3release date just around the corner, fans can’t get enough of all the theories about the show. The internet is full of compellingtheories aboutSquid Game, either about the players' backstories, hidden meanings, or possible upcoming twists.
This article features six standout theories that are most likely true - they are backed up by details or hints from the previous seasons. From potential connections betweenSquid Gamecharactersto the deadly games possibly going international, each of these theories will give readers a glimpse into what could be coming up next in this brutal Netflix series.
6Season 3’s Final Game
The Walls Hint At One Of The Games Being A Board Game
This theory forSquid Gameseason 3suggests that the final challenge will bea board gamelike chess or checkers. This is based on a few subtle visual clues that some viewers might have missed.In season 2, there were paintings on the walls which appeared to be monkey bars and a board game. Inthe first season, the games were hinted at through illustrations on the walls as well.
There has been consistent use ofenvironmental storytellingin the show, and this backs up the theory that season 3 will also feature this pattern: the final game is going to be very mentally demanding. If this happens, it would raise the psychological stakes, highlighting the series' balance of physical survival and strategic battles of wit.
5The Boat Captain Is Evil
He Kills A Mercenary After He Is Caught Sabotaging A Drone
In this compelling theory, Captain Park is so much more than just a helper to the police and Gi-hun. He is alsopossibly a previous winner of the games,and may be involved in its sinister behind-the-scenes operations. He killed a mercenary in cold blood just because he was caught sabotaging a drone, and this proved that he was willing to protect the games at any cost.
Some fans also think that he could be in charge of transporting the players to the island. Others even link him to the organ harvesting theory — his boat could be used to smuggle the harvested organs off-site. The police officers have searched numerous islands, and still haven’t been able to find the location of the games. The captain is probably responsible for this as well.
4Gi-hun Is Oh Il-nam’s Son
Oh Il-nam Told Gi-hun That His Son Was Just Like Him
In season 1, viewers witness Gi-hun form an instant connection with the old man, also known as contestant 001. This was the initial spark for the 001Squid Gametheory, whereGi-hun is supposedly Il-nam’s long-lost son.During one of theSquid Gameepisodes, Gi-hun asks for chocolate milk, and Il-nam makes a comment fondly stating that his son enjoyed the same treat.
Furthermore, fans don’t know much about Gi-hun’s father or the reason for his absence. When Il-nam gives Gi-hun his 001 jacket, some theorize that it was a symbol of passing on a legacy. Plus, there are other subtle hints, such as the familiar neighborhood in the marbles game, that may suggest Il-nam and Gi-hun are related.
3Some Of The Workers Are Previous Winners
The Front Man Himself Is One Such Case
This theory suggests that some of the guards in red are actually previous winners who were forced to return once they squandered their prize money. When detective Jun-ho realizes thatthe Front Manis Hwang In-ho, his missing brother and a former champion of the games, some fans got the idea thata victor could become a guard or even a chief conducting the games.
Yes, the winners do receive huge sums of money; however, their debts have probably spiraled higher at the same time. So it is possible that these ex-champions are hunted down once again to serve in the games, as another way to earn a good sum. WithSquid Gameseason 3just around the corner, viewers will soon find out more about this chilling cycle of greed, desperation, and coercion — a convincing explanation as to why one would want to work as aSquid Gameguard.
2Gi-hun Will Take The Place Of The Front Man
In Season 2, Gi-hun Is Obsessed With Stopping The Games
Throughoutthe second season, viewers see that Gi-hun is driven by an obsession to stop the games, and to avenge allthose who died. He is portrayed as a much darker, more determined figure this time around. With the knowledge thatthe Front Manwas a previous winner, there is the potential that he too was once where Gi-hun is now, making it plausible for Gi-hun to go down the same path, but with a different mission in mind. This theory suggests thatas revenge, Gi-hun will turn the tables and forcethe VIPsto play the rest of the games.
Now a morally ambiguous character, ready to sacrifice anything and almost anyone, it seems like he’s getting prepared for the role. And with theSquid Gameseason 3 teaser hinting thatthe VIPs are coming back, it may just play out this way.
1The Games Are Not Limited To Korea
In Season 1, A VIP Implied That The Korean Games Were The Best
Of all theSquid Gametheories, one of the most likely to be true is that these deadly games aren’t confined to Korea, but they exist all across the globe. The VIPs from season one had diverse accents, the most noticeable being American English. This implies that there’s global interest and involvement in the games.
Moreover, a VIP explicitly mentions that the Korean games are the best, hinting that they’ve witnessed other editions too. Plus, there is more to this theory, since there’s news going around about anAmericanSquid Gameadaptation. If it is set in the same universe as the Korean games, then the existence of the international games is definitely true.
