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Squid Game Season 2 Teaser Reveals New Games

By Jacob VanGundy
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Squid Game Season 2 is on the way, with the hit show debuting its first trailer yesterday. The trailer shows a follow-up season that mixes familiar images with some new twists on the formula established in the original season. While none of the new death games were revealed, flashes of their gameplay could be seen, which could hold clues about what to expect.
The trailer for Squid Game Season 2 is largely focused on the iconic first death game, Red Light, Green Light. It also features returning survivor Seong Gi-hun trying to help the new contestants survive, leading them through the game and urging them to vote to end the game rather than continue. With the premise set, the rest of the trailer shows plenty of exciting but unspecific action both in and outside the games.
The Return Of Seong Gi-hun

While the trailer for Squid Game Season 2 highlighted a few notable new plot elements. The return of Seong Gi-hun, played by Lee Jung-Jae, gives the show a new dynamic to play with, as a returning survivor isn’t something the original season had. The fact that every game will be followed by a vote to continue, instead of just the first game, is another change that could let the show explore new themes and plots.
Glimpses Of Other Games

The signature death games in Squid Game were kept mostly under wraps in the Season 2 trailer. Red Light, Green Light appears to be unchanged from the first season, giant creepy robot doll and all. Flashes of other games are seen, including three identical doors side by side in what could be a forced choice game and what looks like a contestant narrowly missing the chance to go through a metal door in what seems like some kind of race.
Despite the relative lack of new details in the trailer, Squid Game Season 2’s trailer has already been watched over 29 million times on YouTube, a testament to the show’s immense popularity. The South Korean show became a smash hit after it was released on Netflix in 2021, becoming one of the platform’s most popular shows as word of mouth gradually built up its fanbase. It was also a hit with critics, earning a 95 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Most Anticipated New Release Of The Year
Squid Game Season 2 will see some important talent returning both on and off the screen. Lee Jung-Jae will be joined in the cast by Wi Ha-Joon, reprising his role as Detective Hwang Jun-ho, who infiltrated the games in the first season. Most importantly, the show’s creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk, is returning as writer, director, and showrunner for the follow-up.
It’s all but guaranteed that Squid Game Season 2 will be one of the biggest TV shows of the year, given the title’s pop culture footprint, but it will be interesting to see how well it holds up to the original. Dong-huk has proven he can deliver a great story, but keeping viewers invested without the novelty of a fresh premise will be a new challenge for the show. The new season comes out on December 26, 2024, on Netflix.
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love

Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121

TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
This license comes with:
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The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
Why rent when you can own?
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025

Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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