Fans Point Out the Twisted Irony , of Netflix's New 'Squid Game' , Reality Competition Series.<br />NBC reports that news of a new competition series inspired by 'Squid Game' has drawn criticism from fans who say the premise misses the point.<br />In Netflix's hit series, desperate <br />contestants participate in deadly versions <br />of children's games for millions of dollars.<br />The fictional game can only <br />have one winner, and all <br />losing contestants die.<br />Netflix's new 'Squid Game: The Challenge' <br />turns the scripted world of <br />the Korean drama into a reality. .<br />You’ve seen the drama, now <br />it’s your chance to take part <br />in Netflix’s biggest ever <br />social experiment!, Netflix 'Squid Game: The Challenge' casting call, via NBC.<br />*Please note: Win or lose, <br />all players will leave unscathed. <br />But if you win, you win big!, Netflix 'Squid Game: The Challenge' casting call, via NBC.<br />Some social media users , pointed out the irony , of the spin-off reality series.<br />The game is intended to represent <br />the commodification of suffering <br />by privileged people, and how watching <br />people struggle for money and their lives<br />is seen as entertainment for people who <br />will never have to experience such things. , Social media user, via NBC.<br />The game is intended to represent <br />the commodification of suffering <br />by privileged people, and how watching <br />people struggle for money and their lives<br />is seen as entertainment for people who <br />will never have to experience such things. , Social media user, via NBC.<br />Making a real life version goes against <br />the entire message of the original show <br />in an almost comical way, Social media user, via NBC.<br />NBC reports that other social media users echoed <br />the sentiment, including one tweet which read: , “Did Netflix even watch the show? <br />Did they glean any meaning from it?”.<br />According to Netflix, the new reality series will feature 456 players from around the world competing for a $4.56 million cash prize.<br />According to Netflix, the new reality series will feature 456 players from around the world competing for a $4.56 million cash prize
