“Squid Game Season 3 Finale Divides Fans: What Netflix Can Learn”
Squid Game Season 3’s Ending Sparked a Firestorm of Opinions
Alice in Borderland Season 3 Has a Chance to Learn From Squid Game’s Stumbles
Now here’s where it gets interesting. Alice in Borderland, another Netflix darling with a cult following, is gearing up to release its third and final season in September 2025. This show premiered in December 2020—nearly a year before Squid Game exploded onto the scene—but it’s outlasting its Korean cousin by a bit. Since Alice in Borderland is extending beyond its original manga source material, it’s stepping into uncharted territory, just like Squid Game did with its final season. The big opportunity? Avoiding the same pitfalls. Fans of Alice in Borderland might recall that season 2’s ending was pretty conclusive, yet Netflix pushed for a third season anyway. This means the writers have to tread carefully to keep the story compelling without feeling forced or disjointed. If they nail it, they could deliver a satisfying conclusion while dodging the divisive controversy that Squid Game faced.
Deaths Matter More Than You Think in Survival Dramas
Here’s a little anecdote from my binge-watching escapades: death scenes either make or break a show like these. Squid Game’s no-holds – barred approach to killing off characters is part of its appeal, but when deaths feel unearned or abrupt, it’s like watching your favorite character get hit by a bus offscreen—frustrating and unsatisfying. Alice in Borderland faces a similar challenge. Many main characters are likely to die given the series’ brutal premise, but the key will be to give these moments emotional weight and honor the characters’ journeys. If Arisu or others go out with a bang that resonates, fans might forgive the heartbreak. If not, expect some serious backlash. After all, the emotional investment audiences make in these shows means every death has to count.
The Risk of Straying Too Far From the Source Material
One of the trickiest parts about Alice in Borderland season 3 is that it’s going way beyond Haro Aso’s original manga. Seasons 1 and 2 mostly stuck close to the source, which helped keep fans happy and the story coherent. But now, the creative team is crafting original storylines, which ups the stakes. On the one hand, this unpredictability could spice things up and offer fresh twists. On the other, if the new content feels forced or strays too far from what made the manga and earlier seasons great, fans will revolt. Squid Game’s season 3 showed us just how thin the line is between innovative storytelling and audience alienation. Alice in Borderland has a golden chance to get this right and end on a high note.
Final Thoughts From a Binge-Watcher Who’s Seen It All
If you asked me, Squid Game season 3’s ending was like that one family dinner where someone brings up politics—it left a lot of people uncomfortable and debating long after the credits rolled. But hey, every story has its messy moments. The good news? Alice in Borderland’s final season is coming up with a heads-up from Squid Game’s missteps. With 9.5 out of 10 viewer ratings from previous seasons, Alice in Borderland has a strong foundation and a loyal fanbase. If the creators focus on honoring character arcs and balancing fresh ideas with the source material’s spirit, we might just get a finale that satisfies most viewers and avoids the divisiveness that Squid Game’s finale stirred up. Fingers crossed!