Controversial Eliminations in The Challenge Spark Debate Among Squid Game Fans
Squid Game fans express discontent over the perceived unfairness of 'random' eliminations in The Challenge, considering them to be the most disappointing aspect of the reality show
Squid Game: The Challenge fans are dissatisfied with the seemingly unfair "random" elimination process in the game. Upon its 2021 release, the high-stakes drama series Squid Game captivated global audiences with its unique story and compelling characters.
The show depicted a band of individuals in dire circumstances participating in children’s games in hopes of winning a substantial cash prize, with the consequence of losing resulting in their demise. Its popularity led to the creation of a real-life US adaptation, albeit without the fatal outcomes. Despite some controversies, most fans have found their viewing experience satisfying, although there is debate over whether the show was diminished by a particular element.
Squid Game reality fans think the eliminations were the worst
In a semi-viral Reddit post, one Squid Game: The Challenge fans lamented about their disdain for the show’s eliminations and how it would’ve been better without them.
"Numerous individuals with little skill and intelligence have advanced solely based on popularity or by flying under the radar," they commented. "The last 20 people were all eager to please and lacked courage."
"That's why no one defended Trey when he made two jumps. This challenge didn't incorporate any of the original show's themes."
The user is recalling the incident on the Glass Bridge where Trey's teammate Ashley failed to overtake him as their team had planned, resulting in his elimination.
The backlash against the show's "random" eliminations is no surprise, as many reality shows often devolve into popularity contests during elimination rounds. Squid Game: The Challenge could have taken inspiration from these shows and focused on individual goals rather than team objectives.
The game was originally designed for individual survival, but Netflix has turned it into more of a team competition and popularity contest, which goes against the original intention. Watch Squid Game: The Challenge Season 1 Episodes 1-9 on Netflix and explore our other coverage below.
Editor's P/S
As a devoted fan of the original Squid Game series, I was thrilled about the prospect of a real-life adaptation. However, my excitement quickly turned to disappointment when I realized that the "random" eliminations in The Challenge seemed unfair and undermined the essence of the original show. It was frustrating to see individuals with little skill or intelligence advance based solely on popularity or luck, while others with true potential were eliminated due to circumstances beyond their control.
The incident on the Glass Bridge, where Trey was eliminated because his teammate failed to overtake him, perfectly illustrates the flaws in the elimination process. This twist felt contrived and deviated from the original show's themes of individual survival and strategic decision-making. By turning the game into a team competition and popularity contest, Netflix has lost sight of what made Squid Game so compelling in the first place.
