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Spoilers follow for the first episode of the second season ofSquid Game.

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UnlikeSquid Games other baddies, who wear masks and lie about their identities, the Recruiter is comparatively upfront.

The Recruiter might not wield a chainsaw, but he sure cranks his arm back when delivering those slaps.

Not every man working for Gi-hun believes in what hes told them about the Recruiter.

Hes less slick and more abrupt, incrementally progressing those qualities until hes all-out unhinged.

Im not the one who threw these away.

Its you, ladies and gentlemen.

But like a brainwashed employee determined to represent their bosses well, the Recruiter doesnt die afraid.

Gong Yoos ferociously savage performance here feels like Batemans iconic Did you know Im utterly insane?