Although it is not yet available to watch, the second season of Squid game is apparently good enough to acquire a coveted Golden Globe.
On Monday, the Golden Globes nominated the highly anticipated Netflix series for best motion picture, drama The Day of the Jackal, The Diplomat, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Shogun, AND Slow horses.
While the other nominees are available for viewing, however, Squid game Season 2 won’t be available until its release on December 26th.
The show, however, must have stood out to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which has nominated media (usually films) for awards previews in the past.
Case in point: Jamie Fox’s stand-up comedy, What had happened wasreleased Tuesday the day after the award was announced, it was also nominated for best performance in a stand-up comedy.
Golden Globe rules state that to be eligible for a 2025 award, a show must have premiered in the 2024 calendar year and showrunners must submit episodes to the voting body by Nov. 4.
While there typically aren’t many TV series premieres in December, the second season of Squid game they qualified for the recognition thanks to the show’s quick thinking, as well as their devoted fan base thanks to the huge success of the show’s first season.
The show’s director and creator Hwang Dong-hyuk, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, explained that the season’s dark on-screen themes may not necessarily surprise viewers, considering current events.
“Season two draws a lot of parallels to what we’re seeing in the world right now,” he said.
“And with a heavy heart, I feel that watching season two of Squid Game won’t be much different than watching the news — and that’s how I want you to take it.”
