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Summary A vengeful Gi-hun makes a U-turn at the airport. Later, in his hideout, he intensifies his search for the elusive recruiter who is seeking new players. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds…

Summary The final round presents another cruel test, but this time, how it ends depends on just one player. The game’s creator steps out of the shadows. Our Take The finale sticks the landing about as well as it can…

Summary Ahead of the last round, distrust and disgust run deep among the finalists. Jun-ho makes a getaway, determined to expose the game’s dirty secrets. Our Take A quieter, transitional hour that mostly works because the show finally pays attention…

Summary The Masked Leader welcomes VIP guests to the facility for a front row viewing of the show. In the fifth game, some players crack under pressure. Our Take A well made episode with more hits than misses. Worth your…

Summary Players pair off for the fourth game. Gi-hun grapples with a moral dilemma, Sang woo chooses self preservation and Sae byeok shares her untold story. Our Take This one earns its reputation: tight writing, real stakes, and a payoff…

Summary Gi-hun and his team take turns keeping guard through the night. The masked men encounter trouble with their coconspirators. Our Take A slow-burn hour that trades action for dread, and it mostly pays off. The nighttime vigil builds real…

Summary As alliances form among the players, no one is safe in the dorm after lights out. The third game challenges Gi hun’s team to think strategically. Our Take The tug of war game is the standout here, turning a…

Summary A few players enter the next round, which promises equal doses of sweet and deadly, with hidden advantages. Meanwhile, Jun-ho sneaks his way inside. Our Take A tense, well-paced hour that finally lets the games breathe. The dalgona challenge…

Summary Split on whether to continue or quit, the group holds a vote. But their realities in the outside world may prove to be just as unforgiving as the game. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning…

Summary Hoping to win easy money, a broke and do or die Gi-hun agrees to take part in an enigmatic game. Not long into the first round, unforeseen horrors unfold. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an…