Squid Game is a South Korean survival thriller horror television series created, written and directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk for Netflix. The series revolves around a secret contest where 456 players risk their lives to play a series of deadly children's games for the chance to win a ?45.6 billion prize. The first season of Squid Game was released worldwide on September 17, 2021, to critical acclaim and international attention. It has received numerous accolades, including the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film.