Business daily - 'Squid Game' hands win to Netflix as subscriber numbers jump

The nine-episode Korean thriller was released on Sept. 17 and centers on hundreds of cash-strapped people competing in a dangerous game to win a prize.

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National story. 29 articles from 18 sources. 14 are on the bar; 4 are international, entertainment or tech outlets, listed separately. Updated Oct 20, 2021.

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Los Angeles TimesLean Left· Oct 19, 2021

'Squid Game' fuels Netflix profits and subscriber growth

InsiderLean Left· Oct 16, 2021

After a near-record run at the top of Netflix's US Top 10 list, a new show has bumped the pop culture smash 'Squid Game'

InsiderLean Left· Oct 13, 2021

Netflix reportedly spent $21 million on 'Squid Game,' its all-time biggest hit. Here's how that compares to other show budgets.

NBC NewsLean Left· Oct 13, 2021

'Squid Game' reaches 111M viewers, becoming Netflix's biggest debut hit

CNNLean Left· Oct 13, 2021

What 'Squid Game' reveals about Netflix's global strategy

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ForbesCenter· Oct 20, 2021

Squid Game’s New Netflix Viewer Numbers Seem Almost Impossible

France 24Center· Oct 20, 2021

Business daily - 'Squid Game' hands win to Netflix as subscriber numbers jump

NewsweekCenter· Oct 19, 2021

With 'Squid Game,' Netflix has changed TV forever

AdweekCenter· Oct 18, 2021

Internal Netflix Data Reveals How Huge Squid Game Has Been

ForbesCenter· Oct 18, 2021

Leaked Documents On ‘Squid Game’ Estimate The Show To Be Worth $900 Million

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FOX BusinessLean Right· Oct 13, 2021

'Squid Game' becomes Netflix's biggest series launch ever

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EngadgetLean Left· Oct 20, 2021

Netflix says 142 million households watched Korean series 'Squid Game'

The GuardianLean Left· Oct 19, 2021

142m households watched Squid Game, Netflix says as it adds 4.4m subscribers

Al JazeeraLean Left· Oct 19, 2021

‘Squid Game’ frenzy lures new subscribers to Netflix

Al JazeeraLean Left· Oct 18, 2021

Netflix values its megahit show Squid Game at $900m

EngadgetLean Left· Oct 18, 2021

'Squid Game' documents may show how Netflix rates the success of its content

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  1. Oct 13, 2021'Squid Game' reaches 111M viewers, becoming Netflix's biggest debut hit
  2. Oct 16, 2021‘Squid Game’ Dethroned In Netflix’s Top 10 List By A New Show
  3. Oct 18, 2021Only center coverage:Netflix's ‘Squid Game' Is Reportedly Worth Almost $900 Million
  4. Oct 19, 2021Business daily - 'Squid Game' hands win to Netflix as subscriber numbers jump

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