Thanos’ death explained by the Creator

This article contains Spoilers For “Squid Game” Season 2.

The first season of “Squid Game” was a global phenomenon and was easily Netflix’s biggest hit outside of “Stranger Things.” An exciting Korean deathmatch game about a man who accepts an invitation to join a sick contest to win money through Playing twisted (and deadly) versions of children’s games It captivated audiences everywhere. It was gory, shocking and terrifying, but it was also entertaining and somewhat poignant in its commentary on class and capitalism.

Season 2 acknowledges that the surprise is over, but instead leans into the audience’s prior knowledge of the games’ premise and uses that as a weapon against them. This season is darker, meaner, and crueler, as if creator Hwang Dong-hyuk was rebelling against the capitalist systems that made the first season of “Squid Game” a global success, but prevented him from seeing any of the rewards. By making a second season, he might make fans regret She wanted to see more.

Season 2 sees Season 1’s hero Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) return to the Games in an attempt to shut them down. He spends every passing moment trying to do his best Convincing players to vote against the continuation of deathmatch gamesAnd make sure they know who the real enemy is. However, at every turn, he is undermined and forced to watch more people die horrific deaths for absolutely no reason other than the sick amusement of the rich monsters.

One of the people leading the charge to keep gaming going despite numerous deaths is Gamer 230, also known as Thanos. Thanos, played by Choi Seung-Hyun, also known as TOP, is a shock to the system and a jolt of chaotic energy that “Squid Game” needed to maintain its balance between sheer horror and twisted fun. However, when the world needed him most, Thanos suffered a slow and painful death.

Thanos is one of the best characters in the second season of the Squid Game. He’s an unpredictable anime character brought to life – a man dancing to the most beautiful tune of the season knowing full well that he’s about to face death. He’s also the type of person who suddenly starts speaking English just to seem cooler, and even speaks a little Spanish for good measure. TOP basically plays an exaggerated version of himself in the show, and even makes direct references to some of his dances and performances. Likewise, the story of Thanos forgetting his songs during the finale of the rap show mirrors TOP doing the same thing in real life.

Thanos initially seemed like a sort of Joker character from “Squid Game,” for example. A force of chaos and amusement who does nothing more than survive by a hair and will do anything in her power to mess with everyone else. That is, until he met a gruesome end at the end when he was killed in the bathroom during a fight between players. As explained by Hwang L Hollywood ReporterThe point of this moment was to show how people can lose sight of the battle against the regime, and instead turn on each other despite being on the same side. In his own words:

“We’ve come up with so many ways to divide us. We think everyone is our enemy. Everyone is someone against themselves. And on the flip side of that, I think we ask fewer questions about our underlying systems that made us behave this way. I created that kind of environment and I wanted it to reflect Fighting between people.”

As for the cause of Thanos’ death, Hwang admitted that he is one of his favorite characters, but this was the right time to kill him. The creator added: “I will admit that I thought the death was sudden.” “It was very intense, and it was just the right way at exactly the right time for him. The way he leaves the story, if you watch even Season 3, you almost feel as if he’s still there in some ways in terms of how he impacts the plot.” “

Season 3 of “Squid Game” will premiere on Netflix in 2025.