In Squid Game, after witnessing the deadly nature of the first game, players are given a chance to vote on whether the Game should continue. A majority votes to end the Game, and the players are released back into the outside world. However, many of them later choose to return voluntarily, citing reasons such as poverty, debt, lack of opportunity, or desperation.

Game of Thrones (GOT) is widely regarded as one of the greatest television shows of all time, particularly for its first six seasons. However, Seasons 7 and 8 were met with widespread criticism and mixed reactions, significantly damaging the show's reputation and viewership. TV shows are often cancelled when audience interest and ratings decline. When a show is cancelled, its storyline ends abruptly without a proper conclusion, leaving fans to speculate about unresolved plotlines and character arcs.