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Oct 2021
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What Made 'Squid Game' Such a Hit?

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Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson discuss how the South Korean thriller ‘Squid Game’ became a massive international phenomenon, what it means for Netflix, and why it worked so well. Host: Mallory Rubin Guest: Joanna Robinson Producer: Isaac Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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