Posts tagged Squid Game
More Parable Than Sermon: The Biblical Imagery Behind Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ Season 3

(REVIEW) “Squid Game” is a series that’s no stranger when it comes to weaving religious imagery into its narrative. Season 3 culminates that thread with both subtle and striking references, particularly when it comes to Christian symbolism. The season, it turns out, is more parable than sermon.  The six episodes that form the final season are bloodier than ever.

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‘Squid Game’ Season 2 Highlights The Popularity Of Korean Shamanism

The second season of the global streaming sensation “Squid Game” introduced viewers to several new characters. One of the most intriguing has been Player 044 due to her strong religious beliefs. Player 044 is a shaman whose role was to curse others and deliver prophecies as the players moved from one deadly game to another.

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How The Bloody Netflix Sensation ‘Squid Game’ Critiques Korean Christianity

(REVIEW) The horrifyingly addictive Netflix Korean thriller has become the number one television show in more than 90 countries. But beyond the surprising visuals and horrific violence that touch on an array of themes, the show also has something to say about religion — specifically Korean forms of Christianity.

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