Netflix developing authoritarian Simon Says reality game show inspired by Squid Game and MrBeast trends
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William Hughes
Summary
Netflix is developing a game show version of Simon Says, described as a grim, authoritarian reality competition. The article draws parallels between this format and the influence of Squid Game and MrBeast-style content, suggesting the show will feature a strict authoritarian figure ("Simon") whose word is law. The piece critically examines the trend of turning children's games into high-stakes reality TV spectacles.
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The A.V. ClubNetflix developing authoritarian Simon Says reality game show inspired by Squid Game and MrBeast trendsavclub.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledWhen considering a modern reality competition show—and especially one that deliberately patterns itself on an extremely familiar children's game—you have to ask yourself a simple question. I.e., is this Squid Game's fault, or MrBeast's?
Netflix will soon be rolling out a game show version of Simon Says, the classic kids
The answer, inevitably, being both—with one in slavish, extremely expensive imitation of the other.
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