The dystopian South Korean thriller has become the most popular Netflix series launch ever, but it is unlikely to pass China's censors because of its brutally violent content
A customer surnamed Yang at a small shop buying dalgonas, a crisp sugar candy featured in the Netflix series 'Squid Game' Photography Hector Retamal / AFP
It is not available in China but Netflix's global sensation Squid Game has already built up a huge following in the country, with fans dodging strict internet controls to stream the show and snapping up merchandise such as its unique outfits.