2025. 1. 6. 13:59ㆍSeason 2
The 82nd Golden Globe Awards were held on January 6, 2025, and the past year was another competitive one in the business of film and television. Presented by Dick Clark Productions, the awards celebrate the best of international cinema and American television. The Globes matter in the way that, after the Oscars and the Emmys, the flurry of America’s top three award ceremonies matters.
High-profile snubs included Netflix’s “Squid Game 2”, from Hwang Dong-hyuk, which many expected to make a play for the best-picture award, as it had received nominations even before it was officially released. In an interview with the organisation’s boss, Helen Horne, she said “Squid Game 2” was “an amazing reflection of how content can resonate with audiences across the world.” Its voters are from a variety of backgrounds and they had a “really strong emotional response to the show”, indicating support for its cultural value.
Competing Titles
But “Squid Game 2” faced tough competition from various rivals, including:
- Disney+'s "Shogun"
- Netflix's "Diplomat"
- Apple TV+'s "Slow Hossys"
- Prime Video's "Mr. & Mrs. Smith"
- Pikok's "Day of the Jackal"
In the end, though, the award for Best Picture went to “Shogun”, based on James Clavell’s novel, set in the intrigues of the shogunate in 17th-century Japan. The show has now racked up an impressive 18 gongs at the Primetime Emmys—the largest haul for any one production.
Previous Achievements
The first season of "Squid Game" was hugely popular and enjoyed considerable success at previous awards ceremonies. In 2022, it was nominated for three Golden Globes: Best TV Drama, Best Actor (Lee Jung-jae) and Best Supporting Actor (Oh Young-soo). Oh Young-soo’s Best Supporting Actor award was a groundbreaking victory, as the actor became the first Korean ever to win a Golden Globe.
When season two dropped on December 26th, “Squid Game” carried on conquering. According to Flix Patrol, a streaming site, the show has been number one in all 93 countries for six days in a row.
Director's Perspective
Hwang Dong-hyuk said he was surprised and had low expectations of success for “Squid Game 2”. He said that he had not even finished the season in time for the awards cycle and that the story he aimed to tell is yet to be fully told. He was surprised and delighted to have received a nomination at all when so much of the story remains untold.
Optimistic for the future, he says that, if there must be a victory, he wants it to come with a potential third season of the series—a reflection both of his ambitions as a storyteller and his dedication to providing viewers with an ending that feels satisfying.
Conclusion of Recognition
“Squid Game 2” was an ambitious second series. It may not have won, but its nomination is an indication of its influence and place in global television now. The critical reception to both series is proof that the show remains as popular and culturally resonant as ever.