Unmasking the Script: Is Squid Game a Scripted Challenge?

Squid Game: The Challenge just crowned its champion. But with the mixed reactions to the finale, you might be questioning: is the show pre-planned?

Squid Game's massive success can be attributed to the clever, cunning simplicity of its premise: they are simple children's games, and everyone believes they could emerge victorious – or at least make it through Red Light, Green Light.

MrBeast was inspired to create his own contest, putting 456 people against each other for a chance to win $456,000. Netflix's The Challenge exceeded this with a $4.56 million prize, making it the largest reward in television history. Despite one player winning the life-changing amount, the finale has faced online criticism for its emphasis on luck rather than skill, leading to questions about whether it was scripted.

Was Squid Game: The Challenge scripted?

No, Squid Game: The Challenge isn’t scripted.

Netflix has denied any accusations of rigging, but the final button-pressing test in the last episode has sparked doubts among viewers. According to a Redditor, the electronic button did not instantly change color as expected, leading to suspicions that the producers may have manually selected the players for the final round behind the scenes. Another viewer expressed skepticism, suggesting that the producers may have had a predetermined outcome in mind for the final three contestants and could have manipulated the buttons and keys to create a more favorable finale.

“They wouldn’t have allowed the first one to be red because then all the anticipation would be gone and the 'game' would be over. I also believe the key thing was rigged. Obviously they wouldn’t let the very first key open it.. again then it would be over,” a third wrote.

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Former participants in the show alleged that eliminations were rigged, claiming it was more of a TV show than a game show. They also accused the show of having return tickets booked for them prior to their actual elimination. Additionally, Bryton (432) disclosed that his cookie broke during the Dalgona challenge, leading viewers to suspect that he was allowed to continue due to his prominent and controversial role in the series.

Netflix responds to Squid Game “rigging” claims

The series' spokesperson refuted any claims of rigging the competition or causing serious harm to players, stating that such suggestions are completely false. The safety of the contestants has been thoroughly considered, with appropriate precautions and after-care provided. Additionally, an independent adjudicator is closely monitoring each game to ensure fairness for all participants.

The path across Glass Bridge was predetermined, but contestants were unaware of where to step. The pass-or-fail pattern of the stepping stones was decided before the game began, and only a select few on the production side knew the exact sequence. Independent adjudicators oversaw the game to ensure no changes were made. Squid Game: The Challenge can be streamed on Netflix. More coverage is available below.

Editor's P/S

As a passionate fan of the original Squid Game series, I was thrilled to hear about the creation of Squid Game: The Challenge. The concept of bringing the iconic children's games to life in a competitive setting had the potential to be incredibly exciting and engaging. However, the recent controversy surrounding the show's finale has left me feeling disappointed and skeptical.

The allegations of scripting and rigging have cast a shadow over what should have been a thrilling and unpredictable competition. While Netflix has denied these claims, the evidence presented by viewers and former participants raises serious concerns about the show's authenticity. The questionable button-pressing test and the predetermined path across the Glass Bridge suggest that the producers may have manipulated the outcome to create a more dramatic and suspenseful finale.