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Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson discuss how the South Korean thriller ‘Squid Game’ became a massive international phenomenon, what it means for Netflix, and why it worked so well.
Host: Mallory Rubin
Guest: Joanna Robinson
Producer: Isaac Lee

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Joanna Robinson is a cultural critic appearing on several podcasts, including ‘House of R,’ ‘Prestige TV,’ and ‘Trial by Content.’ Formerly a senior writer at Vanity Fair from 2014-21, she is the author of the New York Times bestselling book ‘MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios.’

Joanna Robinson

Mallory Rubin is the head of editorial at The Ringer and the cohost of ‘House of R’ and ‘Binge Mode.’

What Made ‘Squid Game’ Such a Hit?

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