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The Cost and Cultural Impact of Big-Scale TV Productions

The controversy also highlights the enormous costs involved in producing such elaborate shows. Mr. Beast, a popular YouTuber known for recreating Squid Game in real life, previously invested around $4 million into his version of the challenge. Netflix’s version likely cost even more, with production costs reportedly soaring to several million dollars. Critics have pointed out that Netflix’s gamble on such high-budget, niche content may not be financially justifiable, especially given the backlash and legal threats.