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In episode 8 of Squid Game (SPOILERS AHEAD!), it is revealed that the masked leader, known as Front Man, is actually Hwang In-ho, the brother of Detective Hwang Jun-ho, who infiltrated the games to find him. In June 2023, Netflix announced that Lee Byung-hun, who portrayed Front Man, will return for season 2 of Squid Game along with other cast members. They just didn’t say when. Netflix did announce that the reality spinoff Squid Game: The Challenge will premiere in November 2023.

Released in 2000, “Chicken Run” not only had chickens plotting an escape but also managed to soar high, becoming the highest-grossing stop-motion animated film of all time, raking in over $225 million. And guess what? These chickens are back in the coop with a sequel, “Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget,” set to premiere on Netflix on Dec. 15, 2023. But not without some drama! Julia Sawalha, the original voice of Ginger, claimed she was dropped from the sequel in 2020 because her voice was deemed “too old.” She was replaced by Thandiwe Newton. Mel Gibson, who voiced Rocky in the classic film, was replaced by Zachary Levi.

Ali Wong and Steven Yeun led ‘Beef.’ and no, it wasn’t a culinary show. Instead, it was a Netflix series about modern rivalries.

The original animated series “Avatar: The Last Airbender” aired on Nickelodeon in 2005. Renowned for its rich storytelling, deep cultural references, and intricate world-building, the show quickly became a beloved classic, gathering a dedicated fanbase. Set in a fantastical world divided into four nations – Water, Earth, Fire, and Air – the series follows Aang, the young Avatar, on his quest to master all four elemental bending arts and bring peace to the world. Netflix premiered “Avatar: The Last Airbender” live-action adaptation on Feb. 22, 2024.

The most notable alteration Netflix introduced in its adaptation of Liu Cixin’s “3 Body Problem” is the expansion of the setting from a predominantly Chinese backdrop to a more international stage. While the original narrative unfolds within China’s intricate socio-political and cultural fabric, starting with the Cultural Revolution to futuristic sci-fi scenarios, the series opts for an even broader canvas. This change, featured in the series released in March 2024, ignited mixed reactions, especially among Chinese audiences and those familiar with the original work.

Fiona Harvey’s legal actions against Netflix and Richard Gadd are rooted in her claim that “Baby Reindeer” portrayed her under the guise of fiction in a light that has significantly damaged her reputation. She contends that the series exaggerated her interactions with Gadd, particularly the number of emails and letters sent, allegedly in the tens of thousands. Her intention to sue was confirmed in interviews and public statements.

The series “Eric” stars Benedict Cumberbatch as a father searching for his missing son. The inspiration behind the series comes from various stories of missing children. The show premiered on Netflix in 2024. It is a fictional narrative set in a world where the protagonist’s imaginary friend, Eric, helps him cope with his grief. Creator Abi Morgan said she was haunted by stories of missing children, which influenced the series.

Egyptian officials have complained that Netflix’s docudrama series “African Queens: Queen Cleopatra,” which depicts Cleopatra as a Black woman played by British actress Adele James, erases Egyptian identity and falsifies history. They argue that Cleopatra was of Greek origin and had light skin and Hellenistic features, as confirmed by statues and coins. A lawyer named Mahmoud El-Semiry has filed a lawsuit against Netflix and demanded its ban in Egypt. State-owned broadcaster Al Wathaeqya has announced plans to produce its own documentary about Cleopatra’s true story.

Fun fact: Gal Gadot’s Cleopatra is still in pre-production limbo. The film’s announcement has faced backlash from Egyptians who accused it of whitewashing, as Gadot is of Israeli and European descent. Gadot defended her casting by saying Cleopatra was Macedonian. The film is not to be confused with another Cleopatra project by Sony Pictures with director Denis Villeneuve, which has been in development for over a decade.

Black Mirror season five was released in June 2019. The next season, season six, premieres in June 2023. That means fans had to wait four years for upcoming dystopian sci-fi anthology series episodes. The new season will feature a star-studded cast, including Aaron Paul, Kate Mara, Michael Cera, Salma Hayek Pinault, and many others. Watch Black Mirror’s season 6 trailer on YouTube. Get a dose of Black Mirror season 6 trivia facts here.

Robbie Williams shot to fame as the young, cheeky member of Take That, the boyband that ruled the UK charts in the ’90s. A 2023 Netflix documentary dives into Robbie’s rollercoaster life, from his Take That days to his solo stardom. It also covers his not-so-smooth attempt to charm the US.

Fun Fact: The doc was narrated by Williams himself, sometimes from the comfort of his bed.