Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk recently explained why Season 2 features a character named Thanos, after the Marvel villain. Speaking to Netflix, Hwang said the name was chosen to give the character global appeal.

When the news of Thanos entering the twisted world of Squid Game Season 2 broke out, fans weren’t sure what to expect. A

Squid Game is finally back for season two, introducing us to a whole new batch of contestants and games, hoping to win a life-changing amount of money in the deadliest game of all. But who is Thanos, and the actor who plays him? Here's what you need to know about the character and the man who plays him: Choi Seung-hyun.

The debts of some of the "Squid Game" season two characters are revealed in episode three. Here's how much each debt is worth in US dollars.

With the death of Thanos, Dong-hyuk now prepares the stage to bring about a grim atmosphere in season 3 of Squid Game. Belying popular expectations, Thanos won't make it to the top three contestants. The air of irreverence and comedy that he brought with him would now be missing on the show, hinting at more sinister developments.

With 152.5 million total views, the second installment of "Squid Game" has become the third most-watched TV season on Netflix, trailing behind only its own first season (265 million) and "Wednesday" (252 million).

In just under three weeks, Squid Game Season 2 has become the third most-watched season of television ever on Netflix. The seven-episode installment put up another 26.3M views from January 6 to 12, easily making it the most-watched title of the week.

Netflix ranking SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- "Squid Game" Season 2 continues to captivate global audiences, holding the No. 1 position on Netflix's Global Top 10 Non-English TV chart for three consecutive weeks,

Squid Game Season 2 becomes Netflix's third most-watched series with 152.5 million views, following its own record-breaking season, Squid Game Season 1, and Wednesday. According to reports, it topped non-English charts for multiple weeks.

Squid Game has become one of the biggest non-English shows ever, continuing to build on the success of its debut season. And if the song 'Round and Round' stuck in our heads is any indication, the show is on its way to creating more milestones.

Netflix’sSquid Game Season 2 continues its spectacular run, maintaining its #1 position on Netflix’s Global TOP 10 for the third consecutive week, cementing its status as a global phenomenon. The new season,