Move over Bridgerton, the dystopian show Squid Game has racked up 111 million views in just 28 days according to the streaming giant. This sees it officially overtake the raunchy period drama which was watched by 82 million households in its first month.
The series, set in South Korea, sees people who are heavily in debt invited to play a series of challenges with the possibility of them winning around 569bn. Contestants have to beat 455 other people to win the money while playing children's games such as Red Light, Green Light, but the catch is if you lose, you die.
Squid Game has officially reached 111 million fans — making it our biggest series launch ever! pic.twitter.com/SW3FJ42Qsn
— Netflix (@netflix) October 12, 2021
Squid Game, is written and directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk and is the first Korean show to become the most popular series in the US.
If this has piqued your interest, watch the trailer right here.
