There are six seasons on Netflix, plus two holiday specials. The sequence, which premieres on October 1, has already received rave reviews. Judy Berman fromTimecalled it a “poignant, layered and persuasive drama,” and said its “best energy is its multidimensional characters.” “Squid Game” is a survival horror show that tells the story of 456 individuals who play a series of deadly children’s games in order to escape deep financial debt.