Squid Game fans unable to watch season three premiere on Netflix
The third and final season of Netflix 's record-breaking series Squid Game premiered on Friday, June 27.
The highly anticipated launch caused widespread technical issues for viewers, with many reporting Netflix crashing or episodes failing to load.
Social media users expressed frustration and humour, noting that the immense demand for the show appeared to 'break' the streaming service.
The series has a history of record-breaking viewership, with its second season garnering 68 million views in its first four days.
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk shared mixed emotions about the show's conclusion, reflecting on the six years he dedicated to the series.
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