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Plenty of questions Ive had throughout the season remain unanswered.
Why did In-ho become the Front Man, and what will he and Jun-ho do if they meet again?
The Xs now outnumber the Os, 48 to 47.
Gi-hun is now fully acting like the military council commander that is coming up with strategies for war.
Gi-hun has definitely returned to the game with a new, more cynical mindset.
He believes they can shut Squid Game down by capturing Front Man.
But wouldnt an operation this organized have an established chain of succession?
Once the Os attack and kick off the special game, flickering lights illuminate scene after scene of gore.
Gi-hun and his team stay hidden underneath the beds, doing nothing to help their screaming fellow Xs.
Its particularly horrifying when one woman looks in his direction as she bleeds out right next to him.
But Min-su ends up hyperventilating as Nam-gyu stabs her to death anyway.
The first part of his plan goes perfectly.
The rebels also unmask a young soldier who didnt retreat fast enough.
Gi-hun tells Player 47 that pointing a gun at the Os is wrong, even though they murdered people.
He reserves his disdain for their masters.
Only a few Xs answer Gi-hun and Jung-baess call for people to join their cause.
(Myung-gi and Yong-sik are both stopped by the women in their lives.)
So this isnt only about survival; its also about principle.
No wonder the music during the recruitment scene sounds like something youd hear during an inspirational movie montage.
It turns out that the colorful stairs actually offer plenty of tactical spaces to duck for cover.
Rebel morale initially seems good, with the glaring exception of Dae-ho.
But in practice, its very clear that he doesnt enjoy combat.
Hes horrified when a dead teammates blood gets on him.
Meanwhile, Gi-huns unmasked hostage is shot by a fellow soldier shortly after making loaded eye contact with In-ho.
But hes already told Gi-hun that his mask grants access to the management area where the control room is.
Gi-hun asks Jung-bae to split off from the rest of the rebels and search with him.
Gi-huns answer is … friendship.
What the hell, sure.
But its eventually clear that these besties could use some reinforcements.
But without a replenished supply of bullets, the rebels are fighting a losing battle.
But the violence has taken its toll on Dae-ho.
He starts to head back toward the sound of gunshots, but cant follow through.
Over in the management area, In-ho finally reveals his true loyalties, shooting his teammates.
Our rebels now have to decide if they want to go down fighting.
Hyun-ju has retrieved the ammo from an apologetic Dae-ho, but soldiers rush into the room before she leaves.
Back at the staircases, Player 324 decides to shoot himself rather than allow a soldier to do it.
Player 145 convinces Prince Charming to surrender, but theyre both gunned down anyway.
(No, whos going to take care of Prince Charmings daughter now?!)
Realizing that theyre out of options, Jung-bae and Gi-hun also put their hands over their heads.
In-ho has done a quick change into his Front Man attire, and asks if Gi-huns had fun.
Look closely at the consequences of your little hero game, he says and then shoots Jung-bae.
This is probablysucha satisfying ending for him.
And hey, Im glad at least one of us feels that way.
I know Im gonna be restless untilSquid Games expected return sometime in 2025.
So this isnt Captain Parks first murder, yeah?
He seems way too calm after stabbing the drone pilot and pushing him overboard in the rain.
When it comes down to it, Jun-hee and Myung-gi clearly still care about each other.
Speaking of, I keep wondering if Jun-hee is going to go into labor soon.
How would the game handle that?
Winner of the episode: Hyun-ju.
Honestly, Gi-hun wouldve been better off asking her to lead this whole operation.
Also, us, because we have to end on a cliffhanger!
