Squid Game Shut Out of Emmy Nominations

Despite its record-breaking global popularity and strong viewership for both its second and third seasons, Squid Game was excluded from the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards nominations, a sharp contrast to its Emmy-winning first season. Season 2, released in December 2024, received an 83% Rotten Tomatoes score but did not match the critical acclaim of the original. Netflix's Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria publicly expressed disappointment at the show's Emmy snub, highlighting the ongoing debate about the recognition of international and non-English-language series by U.S. awards. In the same cycle, Netflix's Adolescence led with 13 nominations, alongside recognition for The Studio and Severance. Despite the Emmy shutout, creator Hwang Dong-hyuk suggested possible spinoffs, keeping the franchise culturally relevant. Anticipation remains high for further franchise developments.