No other non-English language Netflix title has come close to replicating the level of fervor seen for 2021's Squid Game. Will the long-awaited sequel reach similar heights, or was the first season a lightning-in-a-bottle moment for Netflix?
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Matthew Evenson
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Matthew covers the pay-TV and online video markets in Eastern Europe, tracking major companies and key developments in the region. He also has a research interest in company content strategies and has previously written reports on global streaming services, television formats, and M&A activity in the UK.
Prior to joining Omdia, Matthew worked as an analyst for Broadcast Intelligence and previously worked on scripted television productions in the UK. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in cell biology from Durham University and a master’s degree in forensic science from University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN).
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