Squid Game Timeline: When Season 2 Takes Place

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Squid Game season 2, episode 1.Squid Game's first season concludes on a tense note for Seong Gi-hun, and season 2 wastes little time delivering on the finale's promise. Gi-hun vows to bring down the Front Man and his deadly tournament at the end of Squid Game season 1, and the show's new episodes prove how serious he is. Squid Game season 2's premiere reveals how the show's lead is searching for the Salesman and the Front Man, and his journey eventually leads him back to the tournament itself.

Of course, time passes between Squid Game seasons 1 and 2, and Gi-hun changes quite a bit during this period. The Gi-hun who's relentlessly searching for the Front Man is much different from the man we meet in season 1. He spends the majority of his time and funds trying to make good on his vow to destroy the Games. This dedication lasts several years before viewers catch up with him again in season 2.

Squid Game Season 2 Starts Right Where Season 1 Ended

The Premiere Starts With The Final Scene From Season 1's Finale

Squid Game season 2's premiere begins right where season 1 ends, depicting the rest of Gi-hun's phone call with the Front Man. This was expected after Netflix's first look at season 2 revealed more of their conversation. However, this scene is fairly brief, and there isn't much new information to glean from it. Gi-hun promises the Front Man that he'll find him "no matter what it takes." Then he gets into a cab and tells the driver to take him back to Seoul.

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This scene serves as a bridge of sorts, as it takes place after the Games in season 1 but well before season 2. Gi-hun's airport scenes are set about a year after he wins the tournament, meaning he's had time to consider his next move. It's unclear what he does between arriving home and nearly traveling to America. But given his decision to turn around, it's clear his anger simmers for some time after he wins the 45.6 billion won.

Squid Game Season 2, Episode 1 Skips 2 Years Into The Future

The Majority Of This Outing Takes Place In 2023

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Gi-hun's airport phone call takes place a year after his original games, but the rest of Squid Game season 2 is set further in the future. Following its opening sequence, Squid Game season 2, episode 1 jumps another two years ahead. The majority of the second outing takes place in 2023, about three years removed from Gi-hun's first tournament. This gives him plenty of time to gather intel — not that he learns all that much — and train himself physically.

Both Gi-hun and Jun-ho spend much of the three years between seasons obsessing over the island and the Games.

This also gives Jun-ho time to return to Seoul and recover from the injury he acquires at the end of season 1. Both Gi-hun and Jun-ho spend much of the three years between seasons obsessing over the island and the Games. It's a wonder it takes them so long to properly pursue justice. Fortunately, Squid Game season 2 pushes them in the right direction, continuing their stories after the three-year gap.

Source: Netflix