A recurring highlight on IMDb and film critique sites is the show's use of to unsettle the viewer.
Visually, Squid Game is a masterpiece of contrast. The set design is arguably the show's strongest technical asset. The games take place in high-concept, industrial arenas painted in candy-coated pastels and vibrant pinks. It feels like a twisted kindergarten from a nightmare. This stark contrast between the innocent, nostalgic games (Red Light, Green Light; Tug of War) and the brutal violence creates a disturbing dissonance that is hard to look away from. squid game imdb