Proof Squid Game Season 2 Is Coming Sooner Than You Think
You have a green light to get excited for Squid Game, because season two is just around the corner.
Indeed, the South Korean TV show that took Netflix and the world by storm in 2021—so much so, that a reality spinoff series was created—is all set for its second installment to be released later this year.
Netflix confirmed the decision to its shareholders, per Variety, in a Jan. 23 letter. “Looking ahead,” the platform wrote, “despite last year’s strikes pushing back the launch of some titles, we have a big, bold slate for 2024.”
In addition to the hit show, a number of scripted and unscripted series were also confirmed to be returning to the platform this year including the third season of Bridgerton, the sixth season of Love is Blind, as well as new shows like Griselda and the live-action remake of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
The first installment of Squid Game was not only a fan-favorite series, but it also earned general critical acclaim. The suspenseful show earned 14 2022 Emmy nominations, ultimately walking away with six wins.
And though many of the smaller details about season two have been kept under wraps, Netflix did previously reveal some of the new cast members as well as a few returning faces.
COURTESY OF NETFLIXIn June, the streaming service announced that Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Sung-hoon and Yang Dong-geun will all be players in the upcoming season’s game, appearing alongside returning cast member Lee Jung-jae, who played the main character Seong Gi-hun (a.k.a. Player 456).
Lee Byung-hun, who portrayed Front Man (the leader of the masked team running the competition); and Wi Ha-jun, who took on the role of Hwang Jun-ho (a detective who broke into the competition last season to try and find his brother), will also be front and center.
Keep reading for the 2024 premiere dates for more of your favorite shows.
NetflixGriselda (Netflix) – Jan. 25
Starring and executive produced by Sofia Vergara, the dramatic limited series Griselda is inspired by the life of the savvy and ambitious Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history. In 1970s-80s Miami, Blanco’s lethal blend of unsuspected savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as “the Godmother.”
PeacockIn the Know (Peacock) – Jan. 25
In the Know is an animated comedy series and workplace parody centered on public radio host Lauren Caspian (voiced by series co-creator Zach Woods), which blends intricate stop-motion animation and live-action interviews with some of the biggest names in pop culture.
Jacob Kemp / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc.The Underdoggs (Prime Video) – Jan. 26
The new comedy series—written by Danny Segal and Isaac Schamis—finds a former NFL star (played by Snoop Dogg) coaching his hometown’s pee-wee football team in an effort to rebuild his image…and avoid prison time.
AppleTV+Masters of the Air (AppleTV+) – Jan. 26
Based on Donald L. Miller’s book of the same name, Masters of the Air follows the men of the 100th Bomb Group (the “Bloody Hundredth”) as they conduct perilous bombing raids over Nazi Germany and grapple with the frigid conditions, lack of oxygen and sheer terror of combat conducted at 25,000 feet in the air. Portraying the psychological and emotional price paid by these young men as they helped destroy the horror of Hitler’s Third Reich, is at the heart of Masters of the Air. Some were shot down and captured; some were wounded or killed. And some were lucky enough to make it home. Regardless of individual fate, a toll was exacted on them all.
Peacock/NBCUniversa;Kings From Queens: The RUN DMC Story (Peacock) – Feb. 1
Kings From Queens: The RUN DMC Story is a three-part documentary series, produced by Believe Entertainment Group, chronicling the iconic forefathers of hip-hop, RUN DMC. This unique series will take you back to the 1980s, when Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels and Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell cultivated a one-of-a-kind sound that took not only Queens, but the world, by storm.
Prime VideoMr. & Mrs. Smith (Prime Video) – Feb. 2
In this version of Mr. & Mrs. Smith, two lonely strangers (Donald Glover and Maya Erskine) land jobs working for a mysterious spy agency that offers them a glorious life of espionage, wealth, world travels, and a dream brownstone in Manhattan. The catch? New identities in an arranged marriage as Mr. and Mrs. John and Jane Smith. Now hitched, John and Jane navigate a high-risk mission every week while also facing a new relationship milestone. Their complex cover story becomes even more complicated when they catch real feelings for each other. What’s riskier: espionage or marriage?
HBOCurb Your Enthusiasm (HBO & Max) – Feb. 4
Larry David‘s Emmy-winning comedy returns for it’s 12th and final season February.
BravoBelow Deck (Bravo) – Feb. 5
Captain Kerry Titheradge crosses over from Below Deck Adventure to helm M/Y St. David. Additionally, Chief Stew Fraser Olender and lead deckhand Ben Willoughby return for the new season. New crew members include Chef Anthony Iracane, Bosun Jared Woodin, deckhands Sunny Marquis and Kyle Stillie and stews Cat Baugh, Xandi Olivier and Barbie Pascual.
Disney/ABCThe Conners (ABC) – Feb. 7
Season five of the comedy debuts Feb. 7.
ABC/Matt SaylesAbbott Elementary (ABC) – Feb. 7
Season three of the Emmy-winning comedy debuts Feb. 7.
Santiago Felipe/Getty Images for MTVJersey Shore Family Vacation (MTV) – Feb. 8
Following last season’s shocking return of OG fan favorite Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola, the infamous exes will finally reunite when Ronnie Ortiz-Magro joins the “Shore” family trip in Nashville. But the legendary family vacation doesn’t stop there, with the Mayor of Atlantic City honoring the gang, “MVP” trying to find zen in Tucson, and the group returning to where it all started, Seaside Heights. This season of Jersey Shore Family Vacation will bring shocking revelations, explosive confrontations, and reunions years in the making.
Michael Courtney/CBSTracker (CBS) – Feb 11
Tracker stars Justin Hartley as Colter Shaw, a lone-wolf survivalist who roams the country as a reward seeker, using his expert tracking skills to help private citizens and law enforcement solve all manner of mysteries while contending with his own fractured family. The series is based on the bestselling novel The Never Game by Jeffery Deaver.
Michael Yarish/CBSBob Hearts Abishola (CBS) – Feb. 12
Fifth season debuts Feb. 12.
Karen Neal/CBSNCIS: Hawaii (CBS) – Feb. 12
Season three debuts Feb. 12.
Monty Brinton/CBSThe Neighborhood (CBS) – Feb. 12
Season six premieres Feb. 12.
CBSNCIS (CBS) – Feb. 12
NCIS‘ 21st season premieres Feb. 12.
Bennett Raglin/CBSAll FBI Series (CBS) – Feb. 13
FBI, FBI True, FBI: International and FBI: Most Wanted all return Feb. 13
SYFY/NBCUniversalResident Alien (SYFY) – Feb. 14
Based on the Dark Horse comics, SYFY’s “Resident Alien” follows a crash-landed alien named Harry (Alan Tudyk) whose secret mission is to kill all humans. In season three, Harry is vowing to work with General McCallister (Linda Hamilton) to rid the Earth of the Grey aliens – a task made more difficult when he discovers that the Grey Hybrid Joseph (Enver Gjokaj) has taken a job in town as the new Deputy. Joseph isn’t Harry’s only obstacle – Harry struggles to balance business and his personal life when he falls in love for the first time.
Michael Courtney/CBSSo Help Me Todd (CBS) – Feb. 15
Season two returns Feb. 15.
Bertrand Calmeau/CBSGhosts (CBS) – Feb. 15
Season three premieres Feb. 15.
Robert Voets/Warner Bros./CBSYoung Sheldon (CBS) – Feb. 15
Season seven debuts Feb. 15.
Scott McDermott/Hulu/DisneyLife & Beth (Hulu) – Feb. 16
As Beth (Amy Schumer) and John’s (Michael Cera) relationship grows more serious, Beth begins to examine the possibilities of marriage and having a family as she and John seek answers for their communication problems. Is Beth’s traumatic history with men, and people she trusted from her youth destined to repeat itself? And what is triggering her fears? Beth does her best to keep her relationships alive while struggling to support friends and family who are all facing their own problems while entering their fourth decade.
CBSS.W.A.T. (CBS) – Feb. 16
Season seven returns Feb. 16.
Sergei Bachlakov/CBSFire Country (CBS) – Feb. 16
The second season debuts Feb. 16.
CBSBlue Bloods (CBS) – Feb. 16
Season 14 premieres Feb. 16.
Disney/ABCAmerican Idol (ABC) – Feb. 18
Season 21 of the singing competition kicks off this February.
Discovery ChannelNaked and Afraid (Discovery) – Feb. 18
Man-eating crocodiles, aggressive hippos and toxic frogs await a new group of survivalists when Naked and Afraid debuts Sunday, Feb. 18, on Discovery Channel. Throughout the series, the participants must overcome their personal struggles and face the raw brutality of nature without easy access to food, water or clothing.
Monty Brinton/CBSCSI: Vegas (CBS) – Feb. 18
Season three debuts Feb. 18.
Michael Greenberg/CBSThe Equalizer (CBS) – Feb. 18
Season four premieres Feb. 18.
TLC/DiscoveryLittle People, Big World (TLC) – Feb. 20
Just as the Roloffs settle into a rhythm, family surprises and continued tension give rise to new struggles and questions. After an unexpected proposal, Matt and Caryn excitedly look to the future while building their dream home on the farm, but the constant strain on the family makes them wonder what that future will look like. While Amy continues to enjoy married life with Chris, she remains unsettled by the family strife. To help bring the family together and support a cause near and dear to her, she decides to throw a fundraiser and enlists Chris, Matt, and Caryn’s help. But it doesn’t take long before the stress rises to the surface. Meanwhile, Zach and Tori are enjoying their busy lives with three kids. However, everything is turned upside down when Zach is rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery.
