South Africa and across the globe.

In the first 28 days of release, Netflix says that Squid Game has “reached” 111 million fans, after presumably using Netflix’s metric of people watching at least two minutes of a movie or show for that to count, reports forbes.

That 111 million figure ultimately placed it a full 29 million ahead of the former No 1 series, Bridgerton. 

‘SQUID GAME’ SOUTH AFRICA?

Following the success of the series – which follows the story of 456 cash-strapped contestants who are risking their lives for a tempting cash prize – many are sharing recipes for Dalgona candy, while others are hoping to buy the robot doll from the first episode.

Others are seemingly already planning their Halloween outfits.