“Squid Game” season 2 quickly became a hit after its release on December 26, 2024, topping Netflix charts within a day. However, a scene in episode 3 has led to questions about a possible plot hole. This involves the character Player 230, nicknamed Thanos, who is seen taking pills hidden inside his cross necklace. This raises the question: how did he manage to bring drugs into the games, given the strict security measures?
Disclaimer: This article contains the author’s opinions and interpretations regarding the events and plot developments in Squid Game season 2. The theories presented are speculative and not officially confirmed by the show’s creators.
The Thanos Drug Mystery
Thanos, played by rapper Choi Seung-hyun (T.O.P), is shown as a wealthy rapper facing serious debt after a bad investment. He joins the Squid Game because of his financial problems. In episode 3, during the “Red Light, Green Light” game, he takes a pill from his cross necklace. He uses these pills before each game, even sharing them with another player.
The first time, he really was careless and got the girl shooted… as a result, his own level of anxiety got him to lean on some kind of drgs, that's why he was so hype the rest of the game… he was high.
This has led to questions about the game’s security. In the past, the Squid Game organizers have been very strict. For example, Seong Gi-hun had a tracking device removed from his tooth, and Player 149, an older woman, was not allowed to bring her needed medical supplies. These examples show how strict the rules are about what players can bring.
So, it seems strange that Thanos was allowed to keep a necklace with hidden drugs. While some players had jewelry, it seems unlikely that an item with drugs would not be found.
One thing in Squid Game season 2 that I don’t get is how did Thanos get his drug filled necklace in with him?
They detected a chip in the main character’s tooth but somehow missed a cross filled with pills? Also why does he still have his jewelry? pic.twitter.com/P8M3SzgQBI
One idea is that the organizers knew about the drugs and allowed them to make the games more exciting for the VIP viewers. This fits with how the show portrays the games as entertainment for rich people, where unexpected events can make things more interesting.
This idea is supported by the fact that Player 149 managed to hide a hairpin, which she later used as a knife. This could be a mistake by the show, or it could mean the organizers allow small items to create more drama.
If this is true, it makes people question the fairness of the Squid Game rules. The games seem fair at first, with organizers taking away personal items to make everyone equal. But allowing some players to have hidden items suggests the organizers might change things to please their audience.
The Impact of the Plot Inconsistency
Thanos’s cross and the drugs create a problem with how believable the game’s security is. Whether this was done on purpose or was a mistake, it has caused a lot of discussion among fans.
As viewers continue to watch season two, it’s clear that “Squid Game’s” mix of drama and moral questions keeps people interested, even if some parts of the story don’t completely make sense. Fans will have to wait for season 3 to see if these questions are answered.
“Squid Game” season 2 has a huge prize of 45.6 billion KRW and new players who are desperate. Lee Jung-jae returns as Seong Gi-hun, who rejoins the games to find out its secrets. Wi Ha-joon is also back as police officer Jun-ho, who is still looking for his missing brother, In-ho.
This season also introduces new actors like Im Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Lee Jin-wook, and Park Sung-hoon. Hwang Dong-hyuk directs the series, which explores the players’ lives and reasons for joining the games in more detail.
Netflix has also said that there will be a season 3 of “Squid Game,” which will come out in 2025. This will be the last season and will finish the story.
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