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By Lidia Molina-Whyte\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 05 October 2021 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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By: Kimberley Bond<\/strong><\/p>\n

Netflix\u2019s Squid Game<\/a> has captivated audiences worldwide after it was released on the streamer, with viewers becoming hooked on the numerous twists, shocks and red herrings in the garishly coloured but intensely gory survival drama.<\/p>\n

Quickly garnering popularity by word of mouth, and with its bleak but moving storyline, it\u2019s little surprise Squid Game is on track to be Netflix<\/a>\u2019s most-watched show ever.<\/p>\n

The final episode in the nine-part series ties up a lot of questions viewers have \u2013 but still leaves plenty of room for interpretation, mystery and enough set-up for a season two.<\/p>\n

So if you\u2019ve been left scratching your head about what exactly went down in the Squid Game finale, then fear not: here\u2019s everything you need to know about the final episode: One Lucky Day.<\/p>

Squid Game ending explained<\/strong><\/h2>\n

After Player 67\u2019s murder, childhood friends turned bitter opponents Seong Gi-Hun and Cho Sang-Woo now have to face the final challenge in the games \u2013 the titular Squid Game.<\/p>\n

As the most physically aggressive game up until that point, it soon becomes clear that this childhood game is simply just a fight to the death \u2013 with Gi-Hun and Sang-Woo given knives to help slaughter their opponent.<\/p>\n

After a brief tussle, Gi-Hun manages to pin Sang-Woo to the ground, but offers a way out which spares his life \u2013 they forfeit the game altogether and simply walk away from the prize fund. Instead, Sang-Woo says sorry to Gi-Hun, and stabs himself in the neck \u2013 leaving Gi-Hun the winner of billions of won.<\/p>\n

After a brief chat with Front Man, a blindfolded Gi-Hun begs to know why these cruel games are allowed to continue. Front Man replies: \u201cYou bet on horses, we bet on humans\u201d \u2013 and places Gi-hun back into the outside world with his prize money stored on a credit card that has been stuffed down this throat.<\/p>\n

But it quickly transpires that Gi-Hun\u2019s suffering in the games was all futile. Viewers will remember the happy-go-lucky gambler made the decision to re-enter the competition to raise the money needed for his mother\u2019s operation. However, when he arrives home, he finds his mother slumped on the floor, having died while Gi-Hun was away.<\/p>\n

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