Desperate and in horrendous debt, the players of Squid Game risk their lives to play deadly children's games in hope of a big payout.

The No. 1 show on Netflix right now is a Korean series with an odd name. Squid Game, which started streaming on Sept. 17, is a nine-episode series about a world where children's games turn deadly. Squid Game is the first Korean drama to hit the No. 1 spot on Netflix, reaching the milestone just four days after its release. It's bloody and violent, but it's also addictive and highly bingeable. Here's what to know about the wildly popular show.

Warning: Minor spoilers ahead, though I'll only explain the basics of the show, not who lives or dies.