"Squid Game" is described on IMDb as a show in which "hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits with deadly high stakes: a survival game that has a whopping 45.6 billion-won prize at stake."

Netflix reaffirmed its dominance of the streaming video market on Tuesday, as its mixture of live sporting events, popular returning series - including a new season of 'Squid Game' - helped attract a record number of subscribers over the holiday quarter.

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In a historic quarter, Netflix welcomed nearly 19 million new subscribers, fueled by the return of 'Squid Game' and major live sporting events. As the company embraces ad-supported models, its strategic mix of programming and live content is reshaping the streaming landscape.

Netflix Inc. closed 2024 with its biggest quarterly subscriber gain in history, buoyed by its first major live sporting events and the return of Squid Game.