Squid Game S01 E01 -

: He owes massive sums to loan sharks and even steals from his mother to bet on horse races.

: The first game appears innocent but quickly turns deadly. Squid Game S01 E01

: A massive robotic doll monitors the players; anyone caught moving during a "red light" is immediately shot and killed by hidden snipers. : He owes massive sums to loan sharks

456 players, all facing severe financial hardship, are assigned numbers and told they will compete for a massive cash prize. all facing severe financial hardship