The Glory Season 2 (2023)

Slow start, rewarding middle and deserved end

The Glory's part two is unarguably better than Part 1. The unravel of the story, the way every vengeance is planned and executed is extremely calculated. Also, I couldn't see other end if not the ending of Dong-eun's life, however in the last episode the series proved to be a little humane in letting her live and love. Although the last episode was interesting to watch, I think it could have followed the original premise of a cold hearted Dong-eun or else "warming" her heart throughout the episodes. Episode 15 was the best in my opinion, as it displayed the consequences of the perpetrators' actions.

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It’s beyond me how satisfied I am with this one. I remember hearing the announcement for the cast for the first part and hearing the complaints about Lee Do Hyun and Song Hye Kyo.. anyone who disapproved.. I’m so glad they were all so clearly wrong. Anyways..

Lee Do Hyun got me into this and I left with him having me wrapped around my finger.

This drama wrapped up the loose ends the first part left. It is compelling, beautifully directed, beautiful accompanying score, cinematography, all the way around this drama checks off the box. It has everything neatly out together where it’s not too jammed packed with information, characters, but it has a lot still and is intriguing. It is written well and is clever.. honestly not much to this review other than me praising.

I love the poetic justice that came to the revenge. The way I hated characters and sympathized with others. I’m so glad this drama went all out with revenge other than shying away.

I will add more to this and gush over it. But for me just finishing it let me say- I’m very impressed by everything and everyone in this drama. 10/10. Must watch- it’s very very good

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too much is too much

What starts like an original and powerful story with a lot of expensive technical support, soon becomes a real mess, with too many killers - about 7? - and rapists and whatever... Im sure the director wanted to make it big, so he/she kept taking out of his sleeve all kind of tropes and twists.
The cast was great - especially supporting parts, acting was on point, but the FL was not the best choice, and also the young villain was better than the mature one. No chemistry between the FL and the ML.
Kinda like a lakorn, but more polished.
Had they toned it down, it could have been a gem.

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Ótimo drama de vingança

Não tenho muito o que falar dessa parte 2, porque me agradou muito. No geral, é o que eu espero de uma série de vingança. Essa série tem suas falhas sim, como o final aberto sobre a vingança do protagonista masculino, gostaria que eles tivessem mostrado o que aconteceu. Outra coisa que não me agradou é o fato da vilã ter cometido os dois assassinatos, porque na parte 1 a série fez um mistério de quem tinha matado quem, e na parte 2 a pessoa mais óbvia era a assasina. Eu esperava q a parte 2 fosse impactante tanto quanto a parte 1, mas n foi. No geral, recomendo muito!.

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Good

The plot was pretty good and well thought out. I like that the FL did not give up her revenge halfway. My only problem is that my OTP wasn't the FL and ML but the FL and the villain's husband. Anyway, I am okay with how it turned out.
The acting was mostly good, but there were still some instances of good old Korean shouting. That said, the facial expressions were very on point and the director was quite clever to occasionally focus on it. The cast's clothing was also quite good, especially Yeon-Jin.
The music was good and brilliant in some instances.
Overall, the drama is worth watching and rewatching.

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Definitivamente este drama funciona melhor como um drama de 16 episódios. Acredito que o drama foi filmado para ser exibido assim, porém pelo formato das séries da Netflix serem mais compactos eles dividiram o drama em duas partes. Uma divisão mesmo. Não há uma sensação de fechamento de arco, mas simplesmente um corte. Ainda bem que esperei para ver a primeira parte logo que a segunda fosse lançada, se não fosse assim talvez eu nem tivesse visto a segunda parte.

Uma das coisas que me queixei da primeira parte foi o fato da Moon Dong se igualar aos seus algozes tomando decisões e realizando ação duvidosas. Nesses últimos 8 episódios, o roteiro tentou transferir boa parte das ações mais criminosas para os outros personagens, aliviando um pouco o peso da Moon Dong se transformar em um mostro parecido com seus algozes. Mas a pergunta que fiz lá na parte 1 permanece: sem a vingança, qual o objetivo da vida dela? Observe que ela decide não pular do prédio porque agora tinha o propósito de ajudar o Yeo Jung na vingança dele. Não foi amor, não foi perdão ou compaixão. Foi pela vingança. É uma vida triste.

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How Far Would You Go For Revenge?

I had started to lose interest in kdramas around April and slowly started moving away from it as I was unable to find a drama I could indulge myself in without quitting half way or not even bothering to catch up anyways. That was until the trailer for The Glory came out. Now, I would have to admit I am quite biased towards high school revenge plots and was pretty excited to watch this. I went in with high expectations and The Glory, without a doubt, exceeded those expectations. It was dark, gritty, it left me with that bitter feeling of revenge and hopelessness as we watched every single person involved in Dong Eun’s life absolutely fail her. And that was just what I wanted to see, the revenge of someone who has nothing to lose. In the end, I got what I came for and way more.

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A fantastic drama that could've been even better

Season 1 was an incredible build-up season and season 2 totally delivered on the expectations set by the previous one. Season 2 was a masterclass, but I felt like some things could've been better.

As anyone familiar with this drama knows, the story is about the main character's journey to achieving revenge. And I'd say that satisfaction from this drama would ultimately come from the antagonists' downfall -- and how it led to their downfall. So let's talk about who's ending I liked and who's ending could've been changed.

List of antagonists' endings I liked:
- Dong-Eun's mom
- Yeon-Jin
- Myeong-Oh
- Mr. Shin
- Yeon-Jin's mom
- Lee Seok Jae
- Kang Yeong Cheon

List of things that could be changed:
- Sa-Ra: Leading to her ending, the things that were happening to her was perfect, but the final thing she did to end everything was stupid imo.
- Hye Jeong: It would've been better if instead of her voice, her face should've been the thing taken from her.
- Jae Jun: They shouldn't have killed him. And Ha Do Young "killing" him just tainted Ha Do young's clean image.
- Kim Gyeong Ran: Her being revealed to have dealt the final blow to Myeong-Oh's death ruined things for me. Because of this, I felt like Dong-Eun failed to complete her revenge "honestly" at the last hurdle. It would've been better if she just sided with the antagonists, her existence in the drama was unnecessary to be honest.

Overall, the drama was great, and the Glory as a whole has great rewatch value. 10/10 would recommend.

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AMAZING

Definitely something i would like to re-watch when i have spare time

I will admit at first season two was a bit underwhelming compared to the last season, and the plot had a few holes in it. However, it GETS BETTER. The ending was mostly super satisfying and I loved how Dong-eun didnt just become good and forget everything that happened to her. She was still hurting, but she was getting better and Yeon-jin's punishment was perfect. however, I do feel like Jae-jun didnt get the ending he deserved, and what happened to Sa-ra?? She went to prison and then was never heard from again?? Lmao

I also wasnt a huge fan of the romance at the start but that also got better. At first I felt like it was really rushed and they were forcing a relationship between them when there wasn't any, but afterwards they became kinda cute, especially towards the last few episodes (when they hang out at the lighthouse with drinks)

The cast was one of the best i've ever seen. They all played their roles perfectly and I have nothing against them

Overall, definitely recommend and it's great to see a female badass lead on Netflix

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The most relieving drama I've watched to date

In a country where "convicts are innocent until proven guilty," perpetuators of horrific school bullying can often get away with serious crimes such as assault and, at times, manslaughter without receiving a big punishment due to either their wealth or their age. In many Korean dramas centered around revenge, the victim(s) often get revenge by breaking laws and causing harm upon their perpetuators.

What was so refreshing for me while watching this drama was that the victim did not physically do anything to achieve her goals -- all she did was trick them psychologically to turn themselves against each other and bring their downfalls to themselves, whether that be by confinement or by death. In South Korea, there are many cases where teachers look away as rich students prey on the poor. I found it exciting that, despite a very obvious difference between their social status, the FL was able to bring them down without even touching them.

I want to get kudos to the magnificient directing, writing, acting, and editing that went into this masterpiece. I'm glad that I was able to witness how Kim Eun Sook developed as a writer, from "The Heirs" to "The Glory," and how Song Hye Kyo matured as an actress. I am excited about all future works that these two women will bring in the future.

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Review of part 1 and 2 as a whole

The Glory, this Korean drama series struck a nerve on many occasions. The subject matter of bullying is not new. However, the production of this series brings to light the matter in a very strong way.

The Glory covers several issues masterfully with incredible acting, and a storytelling.
It portrays the devastating consequences of bullying and resilience's power. The series also highlights the courage of Moon Eun and her resurgence and courage to stand up to the bullies, and the power of trust and love.

In the series Moon Eun (Song Hye Kyo) endures hardship on many levels. Her childhood lacks love and support. The bullying she endures from her terrible schoolmates and their perceived entitlements manipulates her social status, knowing she has little to no support.

Bullying scenes are intense and don't pull any punches. You immediately feel for the main character and seek justice for her. Even the school administration is no help. One of the main ring leaders of the bullies is Yeon Jin (Im Ji Yeon) She is heartless and evil in many ways. As well as betraying her own family by her adulterous ways, she causes mental and physical pain to others. The character of Yeon Jin is one I despise yet cannot forget. Because she represents such evil, you want her punished for her crimes. The abuse by her can be seen as an example of the consequences of such behavior. Her character is very well portrayed by Im Yeon. Her performance deservedly earned her an award. (And she is on my list of favorite actresses) :)

A great feature of this series is the story telling structure. I can see why the director received many praises and a Baeksang award. Moon Eun's revenge plan has a lot of depth. In itself, the use of Mrs. Kang Nam (Yeom Hye Ran) and Yeo Jung (Lee Do Hyun) as her assistants is remarkable. Kang Nam has also been a victim. A revenge plot involves her abusive spouse becoming a chess piece. As she struggles to escape her abusive spouse, Nam's growing friendship with Kang Nam motivates her to help Moon Eun.

There is more to Yeo Jung's story than just a love interest for Moon Eun. It's different for Jung's family unit, they are more successful than Moon's upbringing. It is tragic that Jung's father was murdered. As a result of the development of this backstory, a new revenge narrative is bred against the psychopath who murdered his father.

All of these characters and stories are very well woven together in The Glory. As a result of Moon's years of planning, the bullies slowly destroyed themselves by just being themselves. one by one. Of course, with Moon's help. The message was powerful about how your own actions can ultimately lead to your downfall. Moon's journey of self-discovery and transformation also played an important role in making the bullies pay.

Part 1 was slightly slower than part 2 but overall, the series was pretty enjoyable.

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