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  'http://laksa105.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
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  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://screencrush.com/squid-game-biggest-netflix-series-ever/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://screencrush.com/squid-game-biggest-netflix-series-ever/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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It had been viewed by 82 million Netflix accounts for a total of 625 million minutes.\nJust a few weeks later, at least one of those lists is already out of date. The wildly popular word-of-mouth hit \nSquid Game\nis now Netflix’s biggest series launch ever. According to a tweet from the company, the show has already reached 111 million fans, a staggering number of viewers in a relatively brief amount of time.\nSquid Game has officially reached 111 million fans — making it our biggest series launch ever!\npic.twitter.com\/SW3FJ42Qsn\n— Netflix (@netflix)\nOctober 12, 2021\nThe South Korean series, created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, came out of nowhere to capture the imagination of Netflix audiences around the world. Netflix’s co-CEO Ted Sarandos said\nrecently\nthat the company “did not see that coming, in terms of its global popularity.” Despite the show’s wild viewership numbers now, it took Hwang more than a decade to get \nSquid Game\nmade; he first conceived the project back in 2008 and struggled for years to find someone to finance the concept of 456 people battling it out in a series of life-or-death games with a huge cash prize on the line. Netflix finally bought the rights to the material in 2019. And you can bet they are \nvery\nhappy they did.\nAll nine episodes of \nSquid Game\n are now streaming on Netflix.\nMore From ScreenCrush","attrs_markdown":"![](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tr?%0Aid=1591516221679435&ev=PageView&noscript=1)\n\n[Skip to main content](https:\/\/screencrush.com\/squid-game-biggest-netflix-series-ever\/#main-content)[Skip to site footer](https:\/\/screencrush.com\/squid-game-biggest-netflix-series-ever\/#site-footer)\n\n[![ScreenCrush](https:\/\/townsquare.media\/site\/442\/files\/2018\/04\/screencrush-high-rez.png)](https:\/\/screencrush.com\/)\n\n- [Longform](https:\/\/screencrush.com\/category\/longform\/)\n- [Movies](https:\/\/screencrush.com\/category\/movie-news\/)\n- [TV](https:\/\/screencrush.com\/category\/tv-news\/)\n- [Reviews](https:\/\/screencrush.com\/category\/movie-reviews\/)\n- [Trailers](https:\/\/screencrush.com\/category\/trailers\/)\n- [Features](https:\/\/screencrush.com\/category\/original-features\/)\n- [Video](https:\/\/screencrush.com\/category\/video\/)\n- [Shop](http:\/\/screencrushmerch.com\/)\n- [Podcasts](https:\/\/screencrush.com\/podcasts)\n- [Subscribe](https:\/\/screencrush.com\/newsletter\/?ref_source=menu)\n\nSearch The Site\n\n‘Squid Game’ Is Netflix’s Biggest Series Launch Ever\n\n‘Squid Game’ Is Netflix’s Biggest Series Launch Ever\n\n# ‘Squid Game’ Is Netflix’s Biggest Series Launch Ever\nScreenCrush Staff\n\n[ScreenCrush Staff](https:\/\/screencrush.com\/author\/screencrushstaff\/)\n\nPublished: October 13, 2021\n\nNetflix\n\n- [Share on Facebook](http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fscreencrush.com%2Fsquid-game-biggest-netflix-series-ever%2F%3Ftrackback%3Dfbshare_mobile \"Share on Facebook\")\n- [Share on Twitter](http:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=%E2%80%98Squid%20Game%E2%80%99%20Is%20Netflix%E2%80%99s%20Biggest%20Series%20Launch%20Ever%20http%3A%2F%2Fscreencrush.com%2Fsquid-game-biggest-netflix-series-ever%2F%3Ftrackback%3Dtwitter_mobile%20%40screencrushnews \"Share on Twitter\")\n\nJust a few weeks ago, [Netflix](https:\/\/screencrush.com\/tags\/netflix\/) shared updated lists of their biggest movies and shows ever, based on several different metrics: One according to the total number of minutes that viewers consumed, and one based on the most accounts that watched at least two minutes of each movie or series in its first 28 days of release on Netflix. At the time, the biggest Netflix show ever was *Bridgerton*, which topped *both* lists. It had been viewed by 82 million Netflix accounts for a total of 625 million minutes.\n\nJust a few weeks later, at least one of those lists is already out of date. The wildly popular word-of-mouth hit *[Squid Game](https:\/\/screencrush.com\/tags\/squid-game\/)* is now Netflix’s biggest series launch ever. According to a tweet from the company, the show has already reached 111 million fans, a staggering number of viewers in a relatively brief amount of time.\n\n> Squid Game has officially reached 111 million fans — making it our biggest series launch ever! [pic.twitter.com\/SW3FJ42Qsn](https:\/\/t.co\/SW3FJ42Qsn)\n> \n> — Netflix (@netflix) [October 12, 2021](https:\/\/twitter.com\/netflix\/status\/1448045816308961280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\nThe South Korean series, created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, came out of nowhere to capture the imagination of Netflix audiences around the world. Netflix’s co-CEO Ted Sarandos said [recently](https:\/\/variety.com\/2021\/digital\/news\/netflix-most-popular-tv-shows-movies-1235075301\/) that the company “did not see that coming, in terms of its global popularity.” Despite the show’s wild viewership numbers now, it took Hwang more than a decade to get *Squid Game* made; he first conceived the project back in 2008 and struggled for years to find someone to finance the concept of 456 people battling it out in a series of life-or-death games with a huge cash prize on the line. Netflix finally bought the rights to the material in 2019. And you can bet they are *very* happy they did.\n\nAll nine episodes of *Squid Game* are now streaming on Netflix.\n\n## Featured Local Savings\n## 10 Squid Game Details You Might Have Missed\n\nFiled Under: [Netflix](https:\/\/screencrush.com\/tags\/netflix\/), [Squid Game](https:\/\/screencrush.com\/tags\/squid-game\/)\n\nCategories: [TV News](https:\/\/screencrush.com\/category\/tv-news\/)\n\n## More From ScreenCrush\n[![Do You Need to See ‘Peaky Blinders’ to Watch the Movie?](https:\/\/townsquare.media\/site\/442\/files\/2026\/03\/attachment-pbtf_20241012_unit_02588_rt-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)](https:\/\/screencrush.com\/do-you-need-to-see-peaky-blinders-to-watch-the-movie\/)\n\nDo You Need to See ‘Peaky Blinders’ to Watch the Movie?\n\n[Do You Need to See ‘Peaky Blinders’ to Watch the Movie?](https:\/\/screencrush.com\/do-you-need-to-see-peaky-blinders-to-watch-the-movie\/)\n\n[![The Best New Movies You Can Watch at Home This Weekend](https:\/\/townsquare.media\/site\/442\/files\/2026\/03\/attachment-new-movies-streaming-this-weekend-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)](https:\/\/screencrush.com\/new-movies-streaming-this-weekend-031326\/)\n\nThe Best New Movies You Can Watch at Home This Weekend\n\n[The Best New Movies You Can Watch at Home This Weekend](https:\/\/screencrush.com\/new-movies-streaming-this-weekend-031326\/)\n\n[![The Best New TV Shows You Can Watch This Week](https:\/\/townsquare.media\/site\/442\/files\/2026\/03\/attachment-new-tv-shows-streaming-this-week-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)](https:\/\/screencrush.com\/new-tv-streaming-this-week-030926\/)\n\nThe Best New TV Shows You Can Watch This Week\n\n[The Best New TV Shows You Can Watch This Week](https:\/\/screencrush.com\/new-tv-streaming-this-week-030926\/)\n\n[![15 Movies That Continued Canceled TV Shows](https:\/\/townsquare.media\/site\/442\/files\/2026\/03\/attachment-pb6_ep01_sc5960_ms_08-02-21_0672.jpg?w=980&q=75)](https:\/\/screencrush.com\/movies-that-continued-tv-shows\/)\n\n15 Movies That Continued Canceled TV Shows\n\n[15 Movies That Continued Canceled TV Shows](https:\/\/screencrush.com\/movies-that-continued-tv-shows\/)\n\n[![The Best New Movies You Can Watch at Home This Weekend](https:\/\/townsquare.media\/site\/442\/files\/2026\/03\/attachment-new-movies-streaming-this-weekend-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)](https:\/\/screencrush.com\/new-movies-streaming-this-weekend-030626\/)\n\nThe Best New Movies You Can Watch at Home This Weekend\n\n[The Best New Movies You Can Watch at Home This Weekend](https:\/\/screencrush.com\/new-movies-streaming-this-weekend-030626\/)\n\n[![The Best New TV Shows You Can Watch This Week](https:\/\/townsquare.media\/site\/442\/files\/2026\/03\/attachment-new-tv-streaming-this-week.jpg?w=980&q=75)](https:\/\/screencrush.com\/new-tv-streaming-this-week-030226\/)\n\nThe Best New TV Shows You Can Watch This Week\n\n[The Best New TV Shows You Can Watch This Week](https:\/\/screencrush.com\/new-tv-streaming-this-week-030226\/)\n\n[![Paramount to Acquire Warner Bros. 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All rights reserved.","attrs_readable_markdown":"‘Squid Game’ Is Netflix’s Biggest Series Launch Ever\n\nJust a few weeks ago, [Netflix](https:\/\/screencrush.com\/tags\/netflix\/) shared updated lists of their biggest movies and shows ever, based on several different metrics: One according to the total number of minutes that viewers consumed, and one based on the most accounts that watched at least two minutes of each movie or series in its first 28 days of release on Netflix. At the time, the biggest Netflix show ever was *Bridgerton*, which topped *both* lists. It had been viewed by 82 million Netflix accounts for a total of 625 million minutes.\n\nJust a few weeks later, at least one of those lists is already out of date. The wildly popular word-of-mouth hit *[Squid Game](https:\/\/screencrush.com\/tags\/squid-game\/)* is now Netflix’s biggest series launch ever. According to a tweet from the company, the show has already reached 111 million fans, a staggering number of viewers in a relatively brief amount of time.\n\n> Squid Game has officially reached 111 million fans — making it our biggest series launch ever! [pic.twitter.com\/SW3FJ42Qsn](https:\/\/t.co\/SW3FJ42Qsn)\n> \n> — Netflix (@netflix) [October 12, 2021](https:\/\/twitter.com\/netflix\/status\/1448045816308961280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\n\nThe South Korean series, created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, came out of nowhere to capture the imagination of Netflix audiences around the world. 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Boilerpipe Text	‘Squid Game’ Is Netflix’s Biggest Series Launch Ever Just a few weeks ago, Netflix shared updated lists of their biggest movies and shows ever, based on several different metrics: One according to the total number of minutes that viewers consumed, and one based on the most accounts that watched at least two minutes of each movie or series in its first 28 days of release on Netflix. At the time, the biggest Netflix show ever was Bridgerton , which topped both lists. It had been viewed by 82 million Netflix accounts for a total of 625 million minutes. Just a few weeks later, at least one of those lists is already out of date. The wildly popular word-of-mouth hit Squid Game is now Netflix’s biggest series launch ever. According to a tweet from the company, the show has already reached 111 million fans, a staggering number of viewers in a relatively brief amount of time. Squid Game has officially reached 111 million fans — making it our biggest series launch ever! pic.twitter.com/SW3FJ42Qsn — Netflix (@netflix) October 12, 2021 The South Korean series, created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, came out of nowhere to capture the imagination of Netflix audiences around the world. Netflix’s co-CEO Ted Sarandos said recently that the company “did not see that coming, in terms of its global popularity.” Despite the show’s wild viewership numbers now, it took Hwang more than a decade to get Squid Game made; he first conceived the project back in 2008 and struggled for years to find someone to finance the concept of 456 people battling it out in a series of life-or-death games with a huge cash prize on the line. Netflix finally bought the rights to the material in 2019. And you can bet they are very happy they did. All nine episodes of Squid Game are now streaming on Netflix. More From ScreenCrush
Markdown	![](https://www.facebook.com/tr?%0Aid=1591516221679435&ev=PageView&noscript=1) [Skip to main content](https://screencrush.com/squid-game-biggest-netflix-series-ever/#main-content)[Skip to site footer](https://screencrush.com/squid-game-biggest-netflix-series-ever/#site-footer) [![ScreenCrush](https://townsquare.media/site/442/files/2018/04/screencrush-high-rez.png)](https://screencrush.com/) - [Longform](https://screencrush.com/category/longform/) - [Movies](https://screencrush.com/category/movie-news/) - [TV](https://screencrush.com/category/tv-news/) - [Reviews](https://screencrush.com/category/movie-reviews/) - [Trailers](https://screencrush.com/category/trailers/) - [Features](https://screencrush.com/category/original-features/) - [Video](https://screencrush.com/category/video/) - [Shop](http://screencrushmerch.com/) - [Podcasts](https://screencrush.com/podcasts) - [Subscribe](https://screencrush.com/newsletter/?ref_source=menu) Search The Site ‘Squid Game’ Is Netflix’s Biggest Series Launch Ever ‘Squid Game’ Is Netflix’s Biggest Series Launch Ever # ‘Squid Game’ Is Netflix’s Biggest Series Launch Ever ScreenCrush Staff [ScreenCrush Staff](https://screencrush.com/author/screencrushstaff/) Published: October 13, 2021 Netflix - [Share on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fscreencrush.com%2Fsquid-game-biggest-netflix-series-ever%2F%3Ftrackback%3Dfbshare_mobile "Share on Facebook") - [Share on Twitter](http://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=%E2%80%98Squid%20Game%E2%80%99%20Is%20Netflix%E2%80%99s%20Biggest%20Series%20Launch%20Ever%20http%3A%2F%2Fscreencrush.com%2Fsquid-game-biggest-netflix-series-ever%2F%3Ftrackback%3Dtwitter_mobile%20%40screencrushnews "Share on Twitter") Just a few weeks ago, [Netflix](https://screencrush.com/tags/netflix/) shared updated lists of their biggest movies and shows ever, based on several different metrics: One according to the total number of minutes that viewers consumed, and one based on the most accounts that watched at least two minutes of each movie or series in its first 28 days of release on Netflix. At the time, the biggest Netflix show ever was Bridgerton, which topped both lists. It had been viewed by 82 million Netflix accounts for a total of 625 million minutes. Just a few weeks later, at least one of those lists is already out of date. The wildly popular word-of-mouth hit [Squid Game](https://screencrush.com/tags/squid-game/) is now Netflix’s biggest series launch ever. According to a tweet from the company, the show has already reached 111 million fans, a staggering number of viewers in a relatively brief amount of time. > Squid Game has officially reached 111 million fans — making it our biggest series launch ever! [pic.twitter.com/SW3FJ42Qsn](https://t.co/SW3FJ42Qsn) > > — Netflix (@netflix) [October 12, 2021](https://twitter.com/netflix/status/1448045816308961280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) The South Korean series, created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, came out of nowhere to capture the imagination of Netflix audiences around the world. Netflix’s co-CEO Ted Sarandos said [recently](https://variety.com/2021/digital/news/netflix-most-popular-tv-shows-movies-1235075301/) that the company “did not see that coming, in terms of its global popularity.” Despite the show’s wild viewership numbers now, it took Hwang more than a decade to get Squid Game made; he first conceived the project back in 2008 and struggled for years to find someone to finance the concept of 456 people battling it out in a series of life-or-death games with a huge cash prize on the line. Netflix finally bought the rights to the material in 2019. And you can bet they are very happy they did. All nine episodes of Squid Game are now streaming on Netflix. ## Featured Local Savings ## 10 Squid Game Details You Might Have Missed Filed Under: [Netflix](https://screencrush.com/tags/netflix/), [Squid Game](https://screencrush.com/tags/squid-game/) Categories: [TV News](https://screencrush.com/category/tv-news/) ## More From ScreenCrush [![Do You Need to See ‘Peaky Blinders’ to Watch the Movie?](https://townsquare.media/site/442/files/2026/03/attachment-pbtf_20241012_unit_02588_rt-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)](https://screencrush.com/do-you-need-to-see-peaky-blinders-to-watch-the-movie/) Do You Need to See ‘Peaky Blinders’ to Watch the Movie? 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Readable Markdown	‘Squid Game’ Is Netflix’s Biggest Series Launch Ever Just a few weeks ago, [Netflix](https://screencrush.com/tags/netflix/) shared updated lists of their biggest movies and shows ever, based on several different metrics: One according to the total number of minutes that viewers consumed, and one based on the most accounts that watched at least two minutes of each movie or series in its first 28 days of release on Netflix. At the time, the biggest Netflix show ever was Bridgerton, which topped both lists. It had been viewed by 82 million Netflix accounts for a total of 625 million minutes. Just a few weeks later, at least one of those lists is already out of date. The wildly popular word-of-mouth hit [Squid Game](https://screencrush.com/tags/squid-game/) is now Netflix’s biggest series launch ever. According to a tweet from the company, the show has already reached 111 million fans, a staggering number of viewers in a relatively brief amount of time. > Squid Game has officially reached 111 million fans — making it our biggest series launch ever! [pic.twitter.com/SW3FJ42Qsn](https://t.co/SW3FJ42Qsn) > > — Netflix (@netflix) [October 12, 2021](https://twitter.com/netflix/status/1448045816308961280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) The South Korean series, created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, came out of nowhere to capture the imagination of Netflix audiences around the world. Netflix’s co-CEO Ted Sarandos said [recently](https://variety.com/2021/digital/news/netflix-most-popular-tv-shows-movies-1235075301/) that the company “did not see that coming, in terms of its global popularity.” Despite the show’s wild viewership numbers now, it took Hwang more than a decade to get Squid Game made; he first conceived the project back in 2008 and struggled for years to find someone to finance the concept of 456 people battling it out in a series of life-or-death games with a huge cash prize on the line. Netflix finally bought the rights to the material in 2019. And you can bet they are very happy they did. All nine episodes of Squid Game are now streaming on Netflix. ## More From ScreenCrush
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