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: The season made history at the Primetime Emmy Awards , where Lee Jung-jae became the first Asian actor to win Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for a non-English part. Other Notable Releases on Sept. 17, 2021

: Within its first 28 days, it reached over 111 million households , surpassing Bridgerton to become Netflix's biggest launch ever. Season 1 Sep. 17, 2021

: The high-profile drama returned to Apple TV+. : The season made history at the Primetime

: One of Netflix’s other heavy hitters returned for another installment. : The high-profile drama returned to Apple TV+

While Squid Game dominated the headlines, that Friday was a busy day for television. Other major premieres included:

: For K-Drama fans, this innovative series also made its debut on tvN/TVING . What's Next for the Franchise? Squid Game: Season 1

On September 17, 2021, a nine-episode series titled Squid Game dropped on Netflix with relatively little fanfare. Within weeks, it wasn't just a show—it was a global obsession. Created, written, and directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk , the series introduced us to a brutal world where 456 debt-ridden contestants risked their lives for a chance at a massive ₩45.6 billion cash prize. Why Season 1 Changed Everything