You have a green light to get excited for Squid Game, because season two is just around the corner.
Indeed, the South Korean TV show that took Netflix and the world by storm in 2021—so much so, that a reality spinoff series was created—is all set for its second installment to be released later this year.
Netflix confirmed the decision to its shareholders, per Variety, in a Jan. 23 letter. "Looking ahead," the platform wrote, "despite last year's strikes pushing back the launch of some titles, we have a big, bold slate for 2024."
In addition to the hit show, a number of scripted and unscripted series were also confirmed to be returning to the platform this year including the third season of Bridgerton, the sixth season of Love is Blind, as well as new shows like Griselda and the live-action remake of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
The first installment of Squid Game was not only a fan-favorite series, but it also earned general critical acclaim. The suspenseful show earned 14 2022 Emmy nominations, ultimately walking away with six wins.
And though many of the smaller details about season two have been kept under wraps, Netflix did previously reveal some of the new cast members as well as a few returning faces.
In June, the streaming service announced that Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Sung-hoon and Yang Dong-geun will all be players in the upcoming season's game, appearing alongside returning cast member Lee Jung-jae, who played the main character Seong Gi-hun (a.k.a. Player 456).
Lee Byung-hun, who portrayed Front Man (the leader of the masked team running the competition); and Wi Ha-jun, who took on the role of Hwang Jun-ho (a detective who broke into the competition last season to try and find his brother), will also be front and center.
Keep reading for the 2024 premiere dates for more of your favorite shows.
Virgin River (Netflix) - Dec. 19
This sixth season promises fresh twists and turns, escalating love triangles, delightful wedding drama, as well as uncovered secrets from Mel’s father’s past which will transport us to the magic and mystique of Virgin River in the 1970s.
Laid (Peacock) - Dec. 19
In the new series, a woman finds out her former lovers are dying in unusual ways and must go back through her sex timeline to confront her past in order to move forward. Laid is a f--ked up rom-com where the answer to “why can’t I find love, is there something wrong with me?” is a resounding “Yes. There is. The problem is definitely you.”
Ilana Glazer: Human Magic (Hulu) - Dec. 20
The Broad City alum tackles everything from motherhood to being a stoner in her new stand-up special.
Josh Groban & Friends Go Home for the Holidays (CBS) - Dec. 20
Hosted and executive produced by Josh Groban, the special features a new format combining compelling stories, music, comedy and a live adoption on stage, celebrating the creation of a new family. Musical performances include holiday classics, new releases and original duets with Groban and his guests, including James Bay, Jennifer Hudson, Tori Kelly and The War And Treaty.
2024 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson (Peacock) - Dec. 23
2024 Back That Year Up With Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson returns for a third annual special highlighting the biggest moments of the year. The comedic duo will close out the year with their unfiltered humor as they recap the past year of pop culture, sports, social media and politics. The special will feature guest appearances from the year’s most talked about celebrities, including Nate Bargatze, Mookie Betts, Kenny G, Blake Griffin, Jon Hamm, Jonquel Jones, Seth Meyers, mgk and Rashida ‘Sheedz’ Olayiwola.
The Flipping El Moussas (HGTV) - Dec. 26
Real estate power couple Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa will continue to grow their working relationship while juggling the addition of a rambunctious toddler to their busy family life in the newest season of their follow-doc series.
The season will kick off in Hawthorne, California, where Tarek and Heather Rae tackle their most extreme flip project to date.
Squid Game 2 (Netfix) - Dec. 26
Three years after winning Squid Game, Player 456 gave up going to the states and comes back with a new resolution in his mind. Gi-hun once again dives into the mysterious survival game, starting another life-or-death game with new participants gathered to win the prize of 45.6 billion won.