Squid Game indeed became a game-changer when it reached Netflix this year. From being a rejected idea by several Korean production companies, it found its home in the streaming giant and got the spotlight it always deserves.
The Korean series tells the story of 465 players who are thirsty to win the monetary prize after winning intensified children's games. Each episode portrays the dark side of the world's biggest community that sees money as the most important thing in the world.
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Despite being a one-season flick during its release, Squid Game immediately surpassed Bridgerton and became South Korea's pride in the industry.
However, it did not take that long before another Netflix series took over the throne.
Arcane Beats Squid Game After 47 Days
FlixPatrol (via What's On Netflix) officially documented that the Korean series has been pushed away from the number 1 spot by Riot Games' Arcane: League of Legends.
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On November 9, Arcane garnered 654 global points, which beat Squid Game's 641 points. Following the two on the list are Narcos: Mexico, You, Dynasty, Maid, Big Mouth, Locke & Key, My Name, and, surprisingly, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha.
Riot Games made it possible by promoting the series using different strategies. The company dropped the series during the final day of the 2021 League of Legends World Championship. It also streamed its first episode via Twitch.
Aside from bringing Arcane experience through media promotion, Riot Games also made its players feel the series itself while playing by including it in the game and offering rewards in all Riot Games' properties. Astonishingly, Arcane even made a crossover on Fortnite and PUBG.
Arcane will continue its story by sharing its episodes 4 to 6 and episodes 7-9 on November 13 and 20, respectively.
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Arcane Far From Beating Squid Game's Official Records
Although Arcane beat the Korean series on its daily Most Watched list, the animated flick is far from achieving the records set by Squid Game.
Variety revealed that, on top of the initial 111 million household views, it also earned another 17 billion views through its long and short-form videos. Over 129,000 clips are currently available to view – including trailers, short videos from the show, video games, and other promotional materials.
Squid Game creator has already confirmed the second season of the show, and fans expect that more records will be garnered by the series real soon.
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