Squid Game: The Intriguing Speculation Surrounding Player 232
Squid Game: The Challenge fans speculate that player 232 may be a covert participant, stirring intrigue with hidden motives and secrets
Five episodes into Squid Game: The Challenge, the players have already faced numerous challenges. However, some viewers believe there is more to player 232 than what is initially apparent. Initially starting with 456 players, rounds of games and tests have so far led to the elimination of many contestants.
In the first five episodes of the series, viewers witnessed iconic games such as Red Light, Green Light and Dalogna, along with new tests and unexpected twists. Amidst the chaos, some eagle-eyed viewers have noticed that player 232 in Squid Game: The Challenge may not be as genuine as he claims to be. Spoilers ahead!
Squid Game: The Challenge viewers think player 232 is a “plant”
After the first five episodes of Squid Game: The Challenge, some fans think that player 232 is a “plant,” tying back to the original series.
Participant 232, a.k.a. Physician “Doctor” Rick, was eliminated in the last round of Batch 1 episodes, being knocked out by another participant during a challenge following game three (Warships). Rick, the oldest participant, marked his 69th birthday while staying in the dorms.
Some fans find the timing too coincidental, as the original Squid Game series saw the elimination of the oldest player, 001 (Oh Il-nam), around the same time in game four. However, by the end of the series, it is revealed that 001 is not only still alive but also the creator of the games, indicating that his extreme wealth did not bring him enjoyment or entertainment.
Based on the original Squid Game, it is likely that player 232 is a "plant." His scripted and robotic confessional interviews, coupled with his survival in challenges through luck or unspecified success, suggest that his wins are not entirely legitimate and must be taken at face value.
232 would have continued to participate in the marble game with 001 had he not been eliminated. However, his potential return in a future game raised suspicions among viewers. One viewer commented on X/Twitter, "They're giving 232 (gramps) a little bit TOO much screen time..." while another compared 232 to the old man from the series.
"The old man in Squid Game was definitely the plant, and now we have another old man playing as #232," one person observed, with another adding, "I really hope that Rick (232) turns out to be a plant in #SquidGameTheChallenge."
You can watch Squid Game: The Challenge Batch 1 (Episodes 1-5) on Netflix now, and Batch 2 (Episodes 6-9) will be available on November 29th. More information about the show can be found below.
Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z netizen, I have been following the Squid Game: The Challenge closely, and I have to say that the speculation surrounding player 232 is intriguing. The theory that he may be a covert participant, with hidden motives and secrets, adds an extra layer of suspense to the show.
I find it particularly interesting that player 232's elimination in the last round of Batch 1 episodes coincides with the elimination of the oldest player, 001, in the original Squid Game series. This parallel suggests that there may be more to player 232 than meets the eye. His scripted and robotic confessional interviews, coupled with his survival in challenges through luck or unspecified success, certainly raise suspicions.
Overall, I think the speculation surrounding player 232 is a testament to the show's ability to captivate and engage its audience. I am excited to see if these suspicions are confirmed or debunked as the show progresses.
