Everything Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 Needs To Fix To Save The Reality Show – Looper

For some, the mere idea of “Squid Game: The Challenge” is disturbing, but allegations made by players — who remained anonymous due to NDAs — might turn off potential viewers altogether. A report made by Rolling Stone in February details some pretty horrifying alleged conditions on the set of the show, between an agonizing filming experience and claims that the game was rigged by people working behind the scenes.

Former players told the outlet that it took the better part of a day — about nine hours in total — to film the Red Light, Green Light sequence, which kicked off with all 456 contestants. Not only was the set apparently freezing cold (and the players weren’t adequately dressed for the temperatures in the enormous warehouse) but players were told to hold their “freeze” poses for so long that the effects of the cold really took hold, reportedly resulting in a few medical emergencies. Other players claimed that crew members manipulated the circumstances to let preferred players get ahead. In any case, if these allegations are true, “Squid Game: The Challenge” needs to take a much more authentic approach and let things play out … and also treat its players with respect, keeping them safe in the process.