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Its second episode, Hell, begins with a subtler surprise.
One horrible revelation after another makes it abundantly clear that this game will not let up on us.
But surprisingly, thats what this episode ofSquid Gamedoes.
As for Sae-byeok, shes a North Korean defector who made it to Seoul with her little brother.
We also learn that other gangsters are hunting Deok-su, so he goes back.
Its a dramatic scene, lots of stabbing.
With all that weighing on him, he decides to return to the game.
We also get the beginning of the shows detective-drama subplot.
Jun-ho tracks down Gi-hun, but Gi-hun says hes not in the position to help anyone.
That doesnt stop the detective, who tails the shuttle van taking players back to the game.
And with that, the episode leads us back to the game.
Buckle your seatbelts; the ride will continue.
The Next Game Will Begin Shortly
That haunting score is courtesy ofParasitecomposer Jung Jae-il.
It could beThe White Lotusthemes demented cousin.
For more on SNU and the competitive admissions rate, see the excellent K-dramaSky Castle.
Sang-woos mother may be No.
1 on my actually deserves45.6 billion-won list.
One of the books on Jun-hos brothers desk is by Jacques Lacan, the late controversial French psychoanalyst.
