Nov 8, 2021 • 1HR 40M

The Blunt Force Trauma Of 'Squid Game'

Netflix's international hit isn't subtle, but neither is the horror of capitalism.

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Emma Gray
Claire Fallon
Claire Fallon and Emma Gray obsessively analyze our cultural obsessions, from fashion trends to books to the buzziest scripted TV shows.
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This is the “Squid Game” recap you’ve been waiting for: the perspective of two women so squeamish they probably missed, at a conservative estimate, 15% of this ultraviolent show because they were covering the screen with their hands and whispering “no no no no no no no noooooo whyyyy.”

But whatever! The violent parts aren’t important, right? The important thing is that we know what this show is about: capitalism, wealth inequality, the myth of meritocracy, ugly Americans, and nice cops who restore your faith in humanity.

In this episode, we discuss all this and more. Let the games begin!

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“Love Life” season 2! Which I am enjoying significantly more than season 1. (Though it is by no means perfect.) We will probably have to podcast about it, as two rom-com lovers. -Emma

I have also been watching “Love Life” season 2, and it is better… but there’s still something about the whole concept that doesn’t seem to work for me. The portentous voice…

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