Series synopsis
Squid Game: The Challenge is a British reality television series that premiered on Netflix on November 22, 2023. It stars Jennie Kwan and Nick Martineau.
In this reality competition show inspired by "Squid Game," 456 players put their skills to the ultimate test for a life-changing $4.56 million prize.
Premise
In this reality competition show inspired by "Squid Game," 456 players put their skills to the ultimate test for a life-changing $4.56 million prize.
Premise: Why make friends when you can make millions?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jennie Kwan as Announcer
- Nick Martineau as Square Guard (voice)
Guest cast
- Dylan Scanlon as Self - Player 065
- Mai Whelan as Self - Player 287
- Trey Plutnicki as Self - Player 301
- Amanda Alderson as Self - Player 267
- Leva Bates as Self - Player 060
- Michael Van Wijk as Self - Player 172
- Lexi Dali as Self - Player 312
- Figgy Figueroa as Self - Player 033
- Allison Chu as Self - Player 274
- Bryton Constantin as Self - Player 432
- Lorenzo Nobilio as Self - Player 161
- Jon Marco as Self - Player 238
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 19 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | November 22, 2023 | December 6, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 9 | November 4, 2025 | November 19, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Red Light, Green Light Hundreds of hopefuls in tracksuits set out to cross the finish line during the opening game of "Red Light, Green Light." A cookie challenge causes chaos. |
November 22, 2023 |
| 2 |
The Man with the Umbrella Cracks in the competition begin to show during "Dalgona," a game that shapes up to be a daunting endeavor amid sweet victories and painful extractions. |
November 22, 2023 |
| 3 |
War After a player desperately tries to coax another to pick up a phone, the rest prepare for the next challenge and form teams based on brawn and bonds. |
November 22, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Six Legs When 456 new players enter the competition, they quickly learn why every second will count. A nerve-wracking pentathlon whittles down the field. |
November 4, 2025 |
| 2 |
Catch The players face a moral quandary about their weakest links. As meal time approaches, they get a tasty treat — but in this game, there's always a catch. |
November 4, 2025 |
| 3 |
The Doll With everything on the line, which players will drop the ball? A mysterious object appears in the dormitory, sparking a flurry of strategy and suspicion. |
November 4, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 22, 2023 |
| Last aired | November 19, 2025 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Tuesday |