Squid Gameremains one of themost acclaimed Netflix seriesto date, having had major success with its second season. The brutal themes of manipulation, betrayal, and desperation feed the story ofSquid Game, which seeks to shine a light on disparity and the growing wage gap among citizens. Seong Gi-Hun returns to the screen on a mission to disrupt and dismantle the games and remove the boot of the wealthy from the necks of the less fortunate. Unfortunately, this lands him right back where he started, as a player in the game.
But this time, Seong Gun-Hi seeks to make a difference in the game, save lives, and put a thumb in the eye of the wealthy benefactors. A place whereSquid Gamehas always shined is in its wide variety of characters and how they’re explored.Squid Gameprovides all sorts of archetypes, from sinister good guys to desperate housewives and more. Some of the players inSquid Gameare some of the most dangerous individuals who have been pushed too close to the edge and have been forced to put their lives on the line. Here are some of the most dangerous characters inSquid Game.
7Player 001
The Game Master Hiding Behind The Charade Of An Old Man
Player 001, orOh Il Nam, is the identity of the former Host of the games from the first season ofSquid Game. From episode one to the finale, Player 001 portrayed himself as a feeble yet capable player of the games, finding little issue with what was happening around him and willing to put his deteriorating health to the side to survive.
Having everyone around him fooled, Player 001 played along all the way until the end, when he finally revealed himself to Seong Gun-Hi. In reality, player 001 was in no danger and, at the flick of his wrist, could end the lives of anyone he wanted.
6Pink Guards
The Faceless Butchers Of The Games
The Pink Guards are the instruments of force in the games that enforce the rules and maintain order. They also carry out the executions of players who lose the games. These silent killers are the only ones allowed weapons during the game, so don’t hesitate to make their presence and loyalty known to the players. Hundreds of individuals have been gunned down ruthlessly and without remorse. While there are people behind every mask, it is hard to imagine the Pink Guards as anything other than monsters.
5Han Mi-Nyeo
A Shameless Ultimate Opportunist
Hen Ni-Nyeong rose to the top in the first season ofSquid Game, immediately deciding what type of situation she was in and what her best opportunity to survive the game would be. She aligned and attached herself to the strongest player she could find, all the while cutting down the weak that were caught in their path. She used her charm, wit, and lack of empathy to stay in the game, showing just how dangerous she could be while hiding behind a pretty face and a smile. In her final moments, she revealed just how maniacal she can be by dragging a player and herself both to their deaths.
4The Recruiter
A Predator Of The Weak
The Recruiter is one of Squid Game’smost sinister and deadly characters.However, his true nature was only recently revealed in the second season. Known as the spokesperson for the game, who wanders the streets searching for desperate souls to draft into the games, the Recruiter holds no inkling of sympathy for those he sends to death. As a matter of fact, the Recruiter reveals just how lethal he is and that he finds joy in the lives that are lost during the games and nearly kills Seong Gi-Hun after he’s finally caught.
3Jang Deok-Su
A Bully In Every Sense Of The Word
Jang Deok-Su was one of the main antagonists of the first season ofSquid Game. He immediately inserted himself in an “Alpha Male” position, browbeating the weak-willed and threatening the cowardly to get the outcome he wanted.
He violently protested when there was an attempt to end the games so that people could go home. He became the leader of a gang of players that went around harassing other players to tip the scales in their favor. Jang Deok-Su showed early only that he had no qualms about sacrificing weaker layers or killing someone outright to win.
2Thanos
A Wild Card With No Remorse
Thanos was introduced in the second seasonofSquid Gameand turned out to be one of the most chaotic characters in the series. Having a bit of acclaim for his online presence as a rapper, Thanos garnered a lot of respect from the younger males participating in the game.
Thanos used his position to leverage others into being his underlings and harassed other players. However, it showed that Thanos was an addict who would do anything to make it through the game, even sacrificing his own partners without a second thought.
1Hwang In-Ho
A Cold And Calculating Host
Hwang In-Ho has played two roles inSquid Gameand has revealed just how sadistic he can be. In season one ofSquid Game, Hwang In-Ho played the masked Host who explained the rules of the game to the players and led them to slaughter without a second thought. As a dedicated henchman loyal to his benefactors, Hwang In-Ho ensured that the games went on uninterrupted. In season two, Hwang In-Ho lures Seong Gun-Hi back to the games and walks among him as a trusted ally, similar to Player 001. During the finale of season two ofSquid Game, the Host returns to form and lets the dogs loose on the rebelling players.
