In “Squid Game 2” (Netflix), Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) will unmask the mastermind behind the deadly game, while Prime Video continues a successful teen romance with “Culpa Tuya”. The overview reveals which streaming highlights the coming week has in store.
The first season of the Korean Netflix series “Squid Game” broke several records. Four weeks after its release in 2021, the perfidious thriller series about 456 poor scoundrels who fight for a gigantic sum of money and survival in a mysterious gaming camp was released by 142 Millions Watched Netflix content. Estimates suggest there could be up to 400 Millions People around the world have seen the series. At the 74th Primetime Emmys, she received six awards, including eviction Lee Jung-jae as “Best Actor” and Hwang Dong-hyuk (the first Asian) for “Best Director”. The most important number, however, might be that a billion dollars is the company Netflix Due to “Squid Game” – this is of course also an estimate – the value is said to have increased. Because the power of money not only works in fiction but also in reality, “Squid Game 2” simply had to come. Was Netflix, Prime Video etc. have to offer in the next few days, you can find out in the overview.
“Squid Game 2” – Netflix
How do you continue a series that was supposed to be finished? A plot that also faces the problem that a large number of the characters from season one were deceased? This was the question that successful author and director Hwang Dong-hyuk faced when it came to producing seven new episodes for “Squid Game 2” (from April 26th). DecemberNetflix).
Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), the winner of the previous game, has made it his mission in season two to put an end to the masterminds of the inhumane spectacle. As a reminder: In season one, 456 people, mostly heavily in debt but in any case financially desperate, fought for the main prize of 45.6 won – around 33 won at the time Millions Euro. The catch: Only one of the participants could take home the prize. All other competitors died in that brightly colored world of children's games, which was organized by mysterious people for the amusement of a high-ranking group of masked guests.
Other characters from season one returning include upstanding police officer Jun-ho (Wi Ha-jun), the mysterious man in the Men's suit (Gong Yoo), who recruits the participants, and the so-called frontman (Lee Byung-hun), which could at least play a larger role in the organization of the gaming operators. In addition, “Squid Game” maker Hwang Dong-hyuk has a large number of new player characters with interesting back stories that are gradually revealed.
“Culpa Tuya” – Prime Video
The Spanish teen romance “Culpa Mia – My Fault”, based on the novel series of the same name by Mercedes Ron, dominated the streaming charts for several weeks in 2023 Amazon Prime Video. It was narrated by the teenager Noah (Nicole Wallace), who, together with her mother Rafaella (Marta Hazas), moved in with her new husband William Leister (Iván Sánchez) and his son Nick (Gabriel Guevara). It didn't take long for the new step-siblings to fall in love with each other. In the sequel “Culpa Tuya” (from 27. DecemberPrime Video), their love is now being put to the test: their parents are still trying to sabotage their relationship. When Noah begins her college education while Nick continues to pursue his career, this leads to more problems.
Mercedes Ron brought her series to an end in October 2024 with the novel “Culpa Nuestra – Our Fault”. Nothing stands in the way of another film sequel. Until then, fans can also look forward to an English-language remake: “Culpa Mia – My Fault: London” with Asha Banks (“A Good Girl's Guide to Murder” and Matthew Broome in the roles is scheduled for February 13, 2025 Amazon Prime Video appears.
“The Six Triple Eight” – Netflix
They were predominantly black women who belonged to the 6888th Battalion of the US Army. In the annals of World War II, theirs Story overlooked so far. The Women's Army Corps unit was tasked with a special mission in the final months of the war. Netflix told in “The Six Triple Eight” from 20. December their story. It is one Story about racism, sexism and horrible working conditions.
The 855 women of the 6888th were supposed to be 17 Millions Sorting letters and packages that were left behind on the way to the soldiers at the front. A mammoth task that they completed in half the allotted time. She hoped in vain for recognition, but instead incurred resentment and beatings from the army leadership.
Author and director Tyler Perry corrects the historical injustice. At the center of his film appreciation he focuses on Major Charity Adams (Kerry Washington, “Scandal”) and Lena Derriecott (Ebony Obsidian), two women who rebel. Each for their own reasons and with their own means.
“The Fall Guy” – WOW
Stuntman and bounty hunter in one person: In the television production “A Colt for All Cases” (1981-1986) a certain one stopped Colt Seaversplayed by Lee MajorsDie regularly as a stuntman Bone There. The charming roughneck also repeatedly uncovered criminal activities. The action series, originally broadcast as “The Fall Guy”, is directed by David Leitch (“Bullet Train”) is now a very free feature film adaptation (from April 25th). DecemberWOW), which boasts a prominent cast.
Hollywood stuntman jumps whenever necessary Colt Seavers (Ryan Gosling) for the arrogant star actor Tom Ryder (Aaron Taylor Johnson) a. However, after an uncontrolled fall, Colt ended up in the hospital with a broken back. He then turns away from the film business and lets his great love, camerawoman Jody Moreno (Emily Blunt), accrue. 18 months after the following serious accident, Seavers, who has now recovered, receives a call from producer Gail Meyer (Hannah Waddingham), who will guide him to Sydney as quickly as possible. Jody is currently staging her directorial debut there. However, it's not primarily about Colt's skills as a stuntman. The main character Tom has disappeared and Colt is supposed to track him down again.
The crime plot of “The Fall Guy” is the hook for a crazy action show that brings a daring maneuver to the other end. director David Leitch (“John Wick”) worked as a stuntman for a long time. The jumps, chases and close combat scenes are correspondingly jagged and robust. The film is garnished with a touch of romance and many tongue-in-cheek references to the Hollywood industry. Old school in the best sense.
