Squid Game: What is it? Why is it a hit? Should Christians watch it?
Squid Game is the most popular show on Netflix. But the programme has caused upset among many. Most recently, Bedfordshire Council advised parents not to let their children watch the series, after reports children as young as six were copying its violent challenges. How should Christians respond to the programme? Our reviewer Nathanael Smith shares his perspective
Related articles
-
ReviewsThe Northman: A bleak and barbaric reminder of the sin we’ve been saved from
Robert Eggers’ new movie is graphic and brutal. But in it, Nick Mance found a strong reminder of the grace of being saved
-
ReviewsThe gospel according to John McClane: Why Die Hard is the ultimate Christmas film
C Allan says you don’t have to be a die-hard Die Hard fan to see the gospel message in this 80s action classic. The signs are everywhere.
-
Reviews2073: This chilling glimpse of the future demands a Christian response
Asif Kapadia’s latest film blends dystopian fiction with chillingly real archive footage to portray a future shaped by authoritarianism, climate catastrophe and tech tyranny. But in a world that already feels on the brink, is 2073 a wake-up call - or a cause for despair?
More from Reviews
-
ReviewsThis book teaches you how to embrace God even in suffering
In Embracing God in Your Suffering, Dave Furman offers a tender, biblically grounded reflection on walking with God through pain, disability, and disappointment. Rooted in personal experience and rich in scriptural hope, this book calls you to find joy in clinging to Christ
-
ReviewsBuilding Multicultural Churches is a flawed call for diversity
Tony Thompson’s Building Multicultural Churches tackles the challenges of building ethnically diverse congregations with passion and honesty. But while his insights are often powerful, some sweeping generalisations risk alienating the very audience he hopes to inspire
-
ReviewsThis ambitious series reveals new finds in biblical archaeology. But there’s more to the story
While Land of the Bible offers Christian unearths beauty in a broken land, it also sidesteps the obvious political tensions in the Holy Land today. Viewers should be aware this is as much a promotion for tourism to Israel as it is an insight into biblical archaeology, says Chris Sinkinson
- Issues
- Topics A-Z
- Writers A-Z
- © 2025 Premier Christianity
Site powered by Webvision Cloud