"Cancel culture strikes again": Netizens accuse Netflix of copying MrBeast

Netflix is all set to create a reality TV show based on the famous Korean show Squid Game. As netizens go gaga over the announcement, a few people have noticed an uncanny resemblance between this Netflix reality show and the one YouTuber MrBeast recreated last year.

While the incredible success of the South Korean drama has given rise to plenty of parodies, MrBeast came up with his own adaptation of Squid Game, where 456 real-life contestants participated for a whopping $456,000. MrBeast had managed to create the same set from the show and mimic the exact same games, incorporating all the elements that made the games stand out. However, as should be obvious, the video didn't see anyone close their eyes permanently.

Netflix has now announced that they will be coming up with their own reality show based on the Squid Game concept. While this announcement has stirred excitement, some people are accusing Netflix of copying MrBeast.

Netflix reality show based on Squid Game - The biggest ever?

About two days back, Netflix shared a teaser post on its social media handles saying:

Initially, fans guessed that season 2 of the popular show was all set to release! However, a new revelation was made today by Netflix where they claimed that the production company is coming up with their own adaptation of The Squid Game, which is going to involve 456 real-life players, fighting for $4.56 Million.

The post, which offered a teaser of the reality game show, had a sneaky comment by MrBeast, where he said:

Netflix’s massive production will not be the first real-life Squid Game recreation, as has been pointed out by many netizens.

As huge a success as the Korean series was, people also loved MrBeast’s video inspired by the same series as it was released when the show was at its peak in terms of popularity.

Moreover, people admired how MrBeast was able to create the exact same set and praised the production value and quality of the video.

As of now, the only difference between MrBeast's recreation and the upcoming Netflix's adaptation concerns the prize money. While MrBeast was giving away $456,000, Netflix has gone all out and raised the bar by setting the prize value as $4.56 Million.

All in all, it is a wait-and-watch situation, as Netflix is now competing with the production standards that MrBeast set.

About the author

Srishti is a celebrity trends writer at SK POP holding a Bachelor's degree in Journalism. She has always been passionate about writing and has 7 years of experience in the field, having previously worked at Catch News and News18 India.

She believes it is crucial to conduct in-depth research on any topic she covers, and aims to write authentic and error-free content. She also ensures she eliminates any information that is not verified to provide readers with top-notch and accurate articles.

Srishti admires Beyoncé for her vocal skills and also appreciates the kindness with which she treats her fans. She also thinks it is commendable that the artist is involved in social work and prioritizes giving back to the community.

FRIENDS has been her favorite series since she was in school, so she would love to be part of the iconic sitcom if she could lay hands on a time machine, and interact with the lead stars if she could.

When Srishti is not busy reading and writing about the latest developments in the industry, she enjoys playing badminton, swimming, and painting.

Know More