Here is why this brutal Korean drama is not just a show, but a global phenomenon. 456 people, all drowning in debt and desperate for a second chance, accept a mysterious invitation. They are transported to a remote island and dressed in mint green tracksuits. They are told they will play a series of children’s games.

It has been years since a mysterious man in a suit slapped a stranger in a subway station and changed pop culture forever. If you are one of the last people on earth who hasn’t pressed play on El Juego del Calamar (Squid Game) , or if you are ready for a gut-wrenching rewatch, now is the perfect time to dive into the on Netflix.

Warning: Light spoilers for the first episode. Major plot twists are protected by a Pink Guard’s mask.

5/5 Pink Guard Masks.