Squid Game Named Series of the Year by Artribune

Artribune's Clara Tosi Pamphili names Squid Game the series of the year, highlighting its cultural impact during the pandemic. The Netflix survival drama, created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, became the platform's most-watched series ever with 111 million viewers across 90+ countries. It won the Breakthrough Series – Long Format at the Gotham Awards 2021 and is nominated for Critics Choice Awards, AFI Awards, Rose d'Or, and Golden Globes for Best Television Series. Seasons 2 and 3 are in development. Pamphili draws parallels between the show's themes and contemporary anxieties, referencing Pasolini's critique of capitalism and the fairy-tale quality of its narrative. She contrasts South Korean storytelling with other national styles, noting Italy's limited presence in the global series landscape.