Hell, a Netflix series directed by Yeon Sang-ho, originally saw its release on November 19, 2021. To say the reception for the effort has been tremendous would be an understatement. When it premiered, the series surpassed squid game to become the most-watched Netflix series the next day. It was a global affair. Fans of the webtoon have the same title, and viewers who were introduced to the premise were certainly intrigued by the South Korean fantasy drama which examined a brilliantly dark, gritty and nightmarish narrative.
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The first season ended on a cliffhanger that left fans wanting more. Much to everyone’s surprise, Netflix recently made an announcement that has thrilled thousands of viewers who will finally witness the show’s highly anticipated next episode.
Hellbound Season 2 Announcement
In a short, crisp video announcement, Netflix revealed that the Yeon Sang-ho-led attempt is set to return for a second season. In the YouTube description of the teaser, the streaming service hailed the series as a company that was “internationally acclaimed by viewers and critics alike. Additionally, to elicit feelings of excitement and thrill, he detailed, “Hell on Earth is coming back.”
While the Season 2 announcement barely revealed anything to tease what the future might bring, it was enough to prepare viewers for another rollercoaster of emotions in the making. To say that the recent era of Korean dramas shaped pop culture would be to somewhat understate the impact it has truly had on the arts and entertainment scene.
The Ever Growing Influence of Korean Dramas
Whereas squid game acted as a breakthrough in the mainstream, the great influence of K-Dramas has always been felt by media fans. Infused with immense creativity and tackling a balance between clichés and originality, the binge-worthy entertainment medium has given the world several standout titles to choose from, encompassing a variety of genres.
Netflix, especially lately, has seen an increase in immensely popular K-Drama titles. From the grotesque to the apocalyptic we are all dead to something like Business propositiona very famous romantic comedy series, the streaming service has introduced many people to the diverse world of several popular South Korean shows.
With both Hell and squid game Set to make a comeback for their upcoming installments, the medium is poised to win people’s hearts and wield massive influence across a global array of movies and series.
As the brilliance of Yeon Sang-ho returns to Netflix screens, fans will soon get answers to the questions that left them perplexed in the first season. Check out the Season 2 announcement teaser below:
The Netflix series features actors such as Yoo Ah-in, Kim Hyun-joo and Park Jeong-min, among others. The release date for its next season has yet to be revealed. Details surrounding the premise are currently under wraps.
Hell Season 1 is available to stream exclusively on Netflix.
Source: Netflix