In a nutshell, it’s about a bunch of people, either down on their luck or massively in debt, who take part in a series of games to win big cash prizes. But there’s one drawback – the games involved are not good for the health!

Why is it called Squid Game?

It’s named after a popular Korean children’s game where the playing field drawn on the ground resembles a squid.

Where is it set?

South Korea

Who are the stars?

You probably won’t have heard of any of the cast, unless you’re a fan of all things South Korean. Needless to say, the show is excellently cast with stand-out performances from Lee Jung-Jae, Lee Ji-ha, Park Hae Soo and Jung Ho-Yeon. If you watched the Oscar-winning Parasite, also a South Korean smash hit, you’ll love this.

Is it subtitled?

Netflix gives you the option to watch it in Korean with subtitles or a dubbed English version without.

How many episodes are there and how long are they?

There are nine episodes with each episode a little under an hour long.

Is it suitable for children?

No. Though there is little swearing, it is gory, to say the least.

What have people said about it?

Critics have raved about it. On review accumulator site Rotten Tomatoes, it has received a rating of 94 per cent from critics and 84 per cent from viewers. Google reviews have 96 per cent of viewers liking it and it has a rating of 8.3 out of 10 on the internet movie database (IMDB).

Will there be a second season?

There are no plans as yet, but due to its worldwide popularity, it is likely there will be.

Coming up on Days of Our Lives this September 2021: Abigail is jealous to find Gabi cozying up to Chad and makes a heartfelt plea for Chad to trust in their love.

Abigail challenges Gabi’s assertion that she only wants to help her win back her husband’s affection. Paul confronts Sonny. Will exposes Ted’s scheme to a stunned Kate.

Wednesday 1 September 2021
Episode 13400 (514)

Stefan tells Abigail he wants to be a part of his child’s life, starting now. Chad talks to Marlena about his difficulty accepting Abigail’s pregnancy with Stefan’s baby. Lani brings Eli David Abraham’s death certificate. Ben tells Ciara he remembers everything that happened the night of the fire.

Hope tries to get Marlena to recommend that Ben be recommitted. Rafe says he thinks the case against Ben should be closed.

Thursday 2 September 2021
Episode 13401 (515)

Chad is furious when he finds Stefan touching Abigail’s belly. Marlena and Kayla make preparations for Marlena and John’s wedding and recall the couple’s first ceremony. Gabi covers with Rafe, claiming when she was thinking of telling the truth, it had to do with Arianna.

Friday 3 September 2021
Episode 13402 (516)

Sonny is dealing with the Ted fallout when Chad arrives to overhear. Hope tells Rafe about her offer to Ben. Ben tells Ciara he’s leaving because of Hope. John has seen Marlena in her wedding dress, and she’s not happy.

Monday 6 September 2021
Episode 13403 (517)

After a prenatal checkup, Abigail tells Kayla not to discuss her pregnancy with Stefan. Stefan shows up to get an update on Abigail’s pregnancy. Gabi pretends to be caring and supportive as she keeps the truth from Chad.

Kate’s guilty conscience manifests itself as Andre, who shows up while she’s in bed with sleeping Ted. Will continues to hide the fact that Ted is blackmailing Sonny and Will over Leo’s death from Paul.

Tuesday 7 September 2021
Episode 13404 (518)

Abigail is jealous to find Gabi cozying up to Chad and makes a heartfelt plea for Chad to trust in their love. Abigail challenges Gabi’s assertion that she only wants to help her win back her husband’s affection. Paul confronts Sonny. Will exposes Ted’s scheme to a stunned Kate.

Wednesday 8 September 2021
Episode 13405 (519)

Eric finds Jennifer upset after her encounter with Eve. They are interrupted by Doug and Julie, who arrive to celebrate their engagement. Victor insists Maggie never tell Brady about Eve’s involvement in setting Theresa up. Kate blasts Ted for blackmailing Will, forces him to choose between her and the money.

Thursday 9 September 2021
Episode 13406 (520)

Stefan successfully blackmails Kayla into giving him Abigail’s medical records. Stefan runs into Abigail, and sows doubt about Abigail’s odds of reconciling with Chad. Tripp is furious when he finds Ben at the loft. Ciara explains, then thinks Ben should live with them.

Friday 10 September 2021
Episode 13407 (521)

Tripp is stunned over Claire’s decision to back up Ciara and allow Ben to stay. Ted informs Hope that Ben hasn’t left town. Will visits Kate to ask how she’s handling the Ted situation. Sonny confides to Adrienne he still loves Will, wishes they could be together. Steve has a surprise for Adrienne.

Monday 13 September 2021
Episode 13408 (522)

Kate “deals” with Ted by pulling a gun on him. Sonny makes his feelings known to Will. Later, Adrienne shows up with news about Bonnie, speaks with Sonny about Will. Steve has captured Bonnie and brought her to the Salem PD.

Tuesday 14 September 2021
Episode 13409 (523)

Marlena’s superstitions about the wedding are heightened. The ladies gather for Marlena’s bachelorette party. Tensions between Eve and Jennifer continue to simmer. Claire arranges for Belle to surprise Marlena.

At John’s baseball-themed bachelor party, Paul accidentally hits John with a pitch and gives him a black eye. Earlier, Will tells Paul that Kate paid off Ted. Susan shows up on Will’s doorstep to ask his forgiveness. Steve presses Kayla about her secret.

Wednesday 15 September 2021
Episode 13410 (524)

Today is the morning of Marlena and John’s wedding. Marlena has a terrible nightmare about the wedding. As Valerie and Kayla prep for the reception, Kayla breaks down in tears over the deceptions she is hiding from Steve.

Thursday 16 September 2021
Episode 13411 (525)

Love is in the air as John and Marlena gather with their friends and family to get married. A surprise guest crashes the wedding. As Sonny resolves to forget any chance he might have with Will… Will remembers his and Sonny’s wedding.

Friday 17 September 2021
Episode 13412 (526)

Just as Marlena and John are about to take their wedding vows, Sami attempts to end the wedding… and Kristen is revealed. She shares some shocking news with Sami… which changes everything. Sonny takes Will to Doug’s place, where Will finally reveals that he had a memory of their wedding day.

Monday 20 September 2021
Episode 13413 (527)

In the aftermath of the gun going off, everyone is horrified to see someone was shot. Kristen takes Claire hostage. Sami continues to reel over Kristen’s revelation that EJ is alive. Sonny is overjoyed that Will has regained his memory. However, Will pulls back, pointing out he’s with Paul.

Tuesday 21 September 2021
Episode 13414 (528)

Kayla and Valerie work hard to save a life while Jennifer comforts Eric. Meanwhile, Rafe questions Sami. John and Steve get an update. Kristen instructs Brady to follow her instructions. If he tells anyone what’s going on, she’ll kill Eve…

Wednesday 22 September 2021
Episode 13415 (529)

John gets support from Belle while Sami tries to talk her way out of giving a statement to Hope, and the two women have a lot to discuss. Kristen lures Brady back to his room. She gives him an ultimatum.

Thursday 23 September 2021
Episode 13416 (530)

Kristen demands Brady sleep with her to revive the spark they once shared or else she’ll kill Eve. Paul goes to Salem PD, but Hope and Rafe have not seen Brady or have any leads on Kristen. Paul goes to see if Brady and Eve are back at their hotel room and is shocked by what he sees.

Hope is livid after Sami justified all her misbehavior yet again. Rafe begs Hope not to let Sami threaten their reconciliation. Erie and Jennifer discuss what unfolded at John and Marlena’s wedding. Jennifer is about to come clean with Eric about what happened with Nicole.

Friday 24 September 2021
Episode 13417 (531)

Will’s decision about what he needs to do regarding his relationship with Sonny and Paul becomes very clear to him. Eve catches Brady with Kristen, who pulls out a gun. Paul and Sami race in which causes a dangerous confrontation. Hope finds Rafe unconscious.

Monday 27 September 2021
Episode 13418 (532)

Paul and Kristen struggle and go crashing through a three-story window at the Salem Inn. Brady, Eve, and Sami race downstairs, Rafe rearrests Sami as Hope takes charge. Later, Kayla has taken Paul to surgery. Roman meets with Kayla to tell her Steve has been arrested for espionage.

Tuesday 28 September 2021
Episode 13419 (533)

Kristen shows up on Stefan’s doorstep asking her long-lost brother for help. Stefan decides to call the police instead. John is by Marlena’s side when she finally wakes up post-surgery. Brady arrives and reluctantly tells John about Paul’s accident. Marlena urges John to check on Paul.

Wednesday 29 September 2021
Episode 13420 (534)

John finds Marlena in crisis and Valerie doesn’t have time to explain because it’s a life or death situation. Brady comforts a terrified John. Brady overhears Will telling Sonny he loves him on the phone. Stefan hides Kristen in the secret room in the DiMera tunnels, allows Lani and Eli to search the mansion.

Thursday 30 September 2021
Episode 13421 (535)

John keeps the vigil at Marlena’s bedside, who is only able to breath with the help of a ventilator. Will waits to see Paul as he recovers from his surgery. Will tells Lucas he’s gotten his memory back. Will finally talks with Paul.

Premiere episodes of Days of Our Lives air on e.tv from Mondays to Fridays at 16h45.

In other news – Sangoma and Nyan’Nyan host Luyanda Potwana goes back to school

Luyanda, who is best known for presenting SABC1’s hit show Nyan’Nyan, has revealed that he has been accepted to study at the University of London.

He shared the good news on his social media accounts alongside a screenshot of his acceptance letter, which states that he will be studying for a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Learn more

Source: News365

Coming up on Muvhango this September 2021: Azwindini finds himself more entangled than a lighthearted romance when Boipelo’s ex puts in an unexpected appearance.

Mother reverts to desperate measures to buy time for her evil plans with Itseng. Vhutshilo takes action to improve his station in life, but comes to a dismaying realization about himself.

Wednesday 1 September 2021
Episode 3894

A hopeful young girl’s dream of a whirlwind romance comes crashing down on her. What is Itseng hiding? Gizara has an absurd request for Hangwani.

Thursday 2 September 2021
Episode 3895

Ndiwavho wants to commit suicide. Mother threatens Itseng’s family. Hangwani is unhappy at dance practice and walks out.

Friday 3 September 2021
Episode 3896

Ofentse wants to pay damages. Itseng lies to James. Hangwani quits her hobby.

Monday 6 September 2021
Episode 3897

Tendamudzimu feels threatened when Tshenolo wants to do the right thing by acknowledging Ndiwavho as his daughter. Itseng hatches a rebellion against her oppressors, with unforeseen consequences. Azwindini decides to break loose from his boring life in an unexpected move, to Vhutshilo’s horror.

Tuesday 7 September 2021
Episode 3898

James knows that Itseng is in danger but doesn’t know where to find her or how to help her. Vho-Masindi comes up with a plan to help patch things up between Gizara and Hangwani. Azwindini meets a girl.

Wednesday 8 September 2021
Episode 3899

Azwindini finds himself more entangled than a lighthearted romance when Boipelo’s ex puts in an unexpected appearance. Mother reverts to desperate measures to buy time for her evil plans with Itseng. Vhutshilo takes action to improve his station in life, but comes to a dismaying realization about himself.

Thursday 9 September 2021
Episode 3900

Gizara experiences back pain from dancing all night. Azwindini takes things with Boipelo to the next level. James gets a tip-off where he can find Itseng.

Friday 10 September 2021
Episode 3901

Susan learns of Azwindini’s antics in Joburg. Itseng’s woes are far from being over. Gizara is hiding something from Hangwani.

Monday 13 September 2021
Episode 3902

Rendani meets a stranger that will change her life. Boipelo mistakes Susan for a royal maid. Gizara’s back feels much better after the massage at the spa.

Tuesday 14 September 2021
Episode 3903

Rendani and Londo spend the night talking. He asks her out but she turns him down. Azwindini’s birthday party gets underway. He and Boipelo sneak off to have sex and he has a stroke. Gizara is hiding a secret from everybody. Vho-Masindi becomes suspicious when he disappears for hours.

Wednesday 15 September 2021
Episode 3904

Rumours are all over Thathe that Azwindini is dead. Londo is relentless with his pursuit of Rendani but she’s made a decision not to dismiss her past with Hulisani. Vho-Mukondeleli is suspicious of Gizara’s movements.

Thursday 16 September 2021
Episode 3905

Susan agrees to bathe Azwindini. Rendani changes her mind about Londo. Vho-Mukondeleli is adamant Gizara is cheating.

Friday 17 September 2021
Episode 3906

Susan reaches boiling point. Rendani takes a leap of faith. Vho-Mukondeleli ropes in Hangwani to help reign Gizara in.

Monday 20 September 2021
Episode 3907

Azwindini learns of Boipelo’s betrayal. Rendani and Londo take their relationship to the next level. Hangwani and Vho-Mukondeleli confront Gizara about his sneaking around.

Tuesday 21 September 2021
Episode 3908

Hangwani and Rendani’s relationship is in the gutter. Susan won’t give Azwindini food. Gugu and Vhutshilo have finished painting the nursery.

Wednesday 22 September 2021
Episode 3909

Susan quits looking after Azwindini. Azwindini finds himself in a position where he needs Susan and has to beg for her help. Vhutshilo declares his love for Susan, but she rejects him and he ends up with egg in his face.

Rendani decides to break up with Londo so she can get through her mourning period out of respect for Hangwani.

Thursday 23 September 2021
Episode 3910

Mulalo returns to the royal house. How will the family react? Boipelo wants to know what the hell happened to her car. Londo is a bit hit with all of Rendani’s friends except for Imani. Vho-Mukondeleli can’t work out why Vho-Masindi is so much fitter than her.

Friday 24 September 2021
Episode 3911

Vho-Mukondeleli discovers that Vho-Masindi has been cheating. Mulalo’s house burns down after a fight with Azwindini. Londo drives a wedge between Rendani and Imani.

Monday 27 September 2021
Episode 3912

Mulalo has an axe to grind when the royal family won’t offer him refuge after his house burns down. Accusations fly, causing a split in an old friendship. Vhutshilo is prepared to go to extraordinary lengths to impress his crush.

Tuesday 28 September 2021
Episode 3913

Mulalo reveals a family secret that sends shock waves. Londo and Rendani go to Hangwani’s for dinner but things don’t go according to plan. Vho-Mukondeleli has her hands full at Waterside and needs a partner. She gets an unlikely one.

Wednesday 29 September 2021
Episode 3914

Mulalo is deaf. Londo is interested in Rendani’s money. Gugu unleashes a hot clap on Vhutshilo.

Thursday 30 September 2021
Episode 3915

The royal elders fear that the chieftaincy is weak and vulnerable. Gugu and Vhutshilo cross the line of no return.

Muvhango airs on SABC2 from Mondays to Fridays at 21h00.

In other news – Sophie Ndaba’s son spills more details on her mothers’ toxic marriage

Actress Sophie Ndaba has been suffering in silence for far too long but her youngest son Lwandle “Ocean L” Ndaba has become her beacon of light.

The 21-year-old music performance student, said in his statement that he has watched his mothers finances and health deteriorate as a result of the stress allegedly caused by her estranged and soon-to-be ex-husband Max Lichaba. Learn more

Source: tvsa