Netflix’s Returning Hit Show Copied Squid Game’s Ending (But Made It So Much Better)

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Netflix’s Squid Game is easily one of the streaming service’s biggest hits, and with season three arriving around the end of June, the story of Seong Gi-Hun appears to be finished. Although Squid Game reached a clear ending, a final scene hints that the series might not be over; however, any future events will likely take place in the US instead of Korea. This final scene establishes that the Squid Game competition isn’t limited to Korea, but exists globally. The most interesting result of this is how it paves the way for the speculated English-language version of Squid Game set in the United States.

It’s not surprising that an American version of Squid Game is in the works, given how popular the show was in the US and the tendency for successful series to continue with spinoffs or sequels. This pattern is also happening with another hit Asian TV show on Netflix, Alice in Borderland, which is based on a manga by Haro Aso and features deadly games like those in Squid Game. Season 3 of Alice in Borderland premiered on September 25th and ended with a scene reminiscent of Squid Game’s finale, hinting at a potential American spinoff of its own.

Netflix’s Alice in Borderland May Continue Like Squid Game

The final episode of Alice in Borderland season 3 shows Arisu and Usagi back in the real world after their dangerous adventure in the Borderland. An interesting scene unfolds as news reports about earthquakes happening globally, including in Los Angeles, flash on TV. The scene cuts to a bar in LA, and we see a waitress named Alice. While nothing is official yet, it’s clear this is hinting at a new Borderland event taking place in the US, meaning the Borderland isn’t limited to Japan-it exists all over the world. What makes this even more captivating is the introduction of the waitress named “Alice,” suggesting the next season might feature a new main character with that name.

It’s understandable why Alice in Borderland might get a new American spin-off instead of continuing the story of Usagi and Arisu. In fact, an American version of Alice in Borderland feels more natural than one based on Squid Game. The power of Squid Game comes from the traditional Korean children’s games at its heart, and changing those for an American audience could lessen what makes it special.

In comparison, the idea of the Borderland – a space between life and death – isn’t tied to any specific culture. Similarly, the deadly games featured in Alice in Borderland aren’t based on one particular cultural tradition, which makes it easy to adapt the show for audiences worldwide. Actually, giving the main character the name “Alice” could even boost an American version of Alice in Borderland. Although Netflix hasn’t officially announced whether the series will continue, the enthusiastic response to the most recent season suggests another season is highly probable.

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2025-09-30 23:43