But the hit Korean-language Netflix series is already facing criticism for failing to live up to the promise of its powerful original run. Media experts say it shouldn’t come as any surprise: Call it the curse of round two.

Every good story needs a good villain, and the second season of "Squid Game" has no shortage of those. But one flashy bad guy stands a bit taller than the rest. It's time to meet Thanos, the purple-haired rapping agent of chaos responsible for some of this season's biggest shocks.