‘Squid Game’ fans spot cameraman in shot: “How does stuff like this go unnoticed”

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Netflix hit Squid Game, and fans have reacted online.The second season of the global phenomenon debuted on December 26, and according to Netflix’s own figures the show broke the record for the highest premiere for a show on their service with over 68million views during the first three days of release.A screengrab has been shared by a user on X (formerly Twitter), that shows a camera operator in black with a camera on their shoulder.

Fans have responded to the mistake, with one asking “How does stuff like this go unnoticed?”How does stuff like this go unnoticed lmao….— Chris Cutaneo (@chriscutaneo1) January 8, 2025Others made a joke of the gaffe, with one speculating that it was character The Frontman.Elsewhere, some have compared it to mistakes in HBO show Game of Thrones, which made headlines for having coffee cups and water bottles in shot.

The coffee cup in particular drew criticism, with HBO digitally removing it from further broadcasts and Emilia Clarke jokingly accusing co-star Liam Cunningham of leaving it there.That’s the frontman pic.twitter.com/psrLUCubmO— Alex Skale (@SkaleAlex) January 8, 2025and he’s just THERE.

this is game of thrones starbucks cup for squid game— libby ᝰ #fernforce (@jedibooks) January 7, 2025Despite the error, season two of Squid Game has been a success with fans and critics alike.