The Confirmed Popular Squid Game Theory Following Season 2’s Finale

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Squid Game season 2.

Implications of Season 2’s Ending on Theories for Season 3

The conclusion of Squid Game season 2 hints at the potential realization of one of the most discussed theories within the fanbase concerning its lead characters. Given the show’s record-breaking viewership, mirroring the success of its first season, countless theories have emerged, speculating about the dramatic turns that the anticipated third and final season may hold. While some of these conjectures are quite far-fetched, others resonate deeply with the series’ established themes and character arcs.

With only a final season remaining to wrap up this riveting Netflix Korean series, not every theory will pan out, no matter how plausible they may appear. However, the emergence of one particular theory has become increasingly likely following the dark developments in season 2. This theory has been circulating since the first season, and the events that unfolded in season 2 make it hard to dismiss its viability as we look ahead.

Gi-hun’s Transformation: A Potential New Front Man?

Signs of Humanity Erosion in Gi-hun

The prevailing theory suggests that Gi-hun’s journey may culminate in a morally ambiguous conclusion where he transitions into the new Front Man. Initially, this possibility felt remote, especially given the hopeful trajectory of Gi-hun’s character in season 1. However, as season 2 progresses, this potential evolution becomes increasingly plausible. In the early episodes, Gi-hun appears to be on a noble quest to dismantle the games and save his fellow contestants from their grim fate.

Yet, in the later stages of the season, his heroic aspirations hit a significant wall. An elaborate plan devised by Gi-hun to take a stand against the guards collapses when he fails to ascertain the true identity of Player 001, who turns out to be the Front Man. Heartbreakingly, Gi-hun loses his friend Jung-bae before the season concludes, which strips away his remaining humanity, setting the stage for his potential evolution into a cold-hearted Front Man in the upcoming season.

The Front Man’s Mission in Season 2

Persuading Gi-hun: The Duality of the Games

In season 2, the Front Man adopts the persona of Player 001, engaging with Gi-hun in an effort to frame the games in a more favorable light. Through recollections of his own harrowing past as a contestant, he tries to impart a belief that the games can indeed offer salvation. He reveals that he entered the games with the hope of amassing enough wealth to save his terminally ill wife and unborn child. Despite the darkness surrounding the games, he tries to persuade Gi-hun that they offer a legitimate opportunity for redemption and transformation.

Although Squid Game season 1 achieved a remarkable Rotten Tomatoes score of 95%, season 2 currently sits at 85%. The fate of the Front Man’s wife remains murky, hinting that even as a victor, his triumph was overshadowed by the inability to save her. This complexity fosters a sense of indebtedness towards the games, as they provided him with circumstances that he perceived as life-changing. Gi-hun, however, remains resolute in his convictions, dismissing the Front Man’s arguments and holding firm to his resolve to terminate the games.

Gi-hun’s Sacrifices: A Shift Towards the Dark Side

The Weight of Decisions: Lives at Stake

Gi-hun facing the cast — Custom Image by Milica Djordjevic

In his quest to dismantle the games, Gi-hun undertakes actions that reveal troubling moral contradictions, paralleling the ruthlessness of the Front Man, In-ho. As the competition intensifies, the contestants splinter into two factions: those who wish to exit the game and those hoping for a larger payout. When the vote ends in a tie, Gi-hun makes a controversial decision, telling the players wishing to leave to seek refuge under the beds while awaiting the guards’ arrival. Rather than actively defending those players, Gi-hun opts to strategize a rebellion based on deceit.

This decision results in catastrophic outcomes; many innocent players meet their demise while Gi-hun’s functioning plan does yield some initial success. Ultimately, he faces defeat against the orchestrators of the games, leading to more tragic losses, including Jung-bae’s life. Gi-hun’s willingness to treat human lives as expendable in the pursuit of a so-called greater good mirrors In-ho’s mentality.

Gi-hun’s readiness to gamble with so many lives underscores a troubling shift towards moral ambiguity, resembling the qualities of the Front Man. By devaluing individual lives for personal gain, Gi-hun undergoes a transformation that may set the stage for his potential trajectory as the new Front Man in season 3.

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