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The Glory

The Glory (더 글로리)

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  • South Korea
  • 2022
  • · 2 seasons
  • · 50m

Creator Kim Eun-sook
Cast Song Hye-kyo, Lee Do-hyun, Lim Ji-yeon, Yeom Hye-ran, Park Sung-hoon, Jung Sung-il
Genre Drama

Moon Dong-eun, a young woman who was bullied so brutaly that she had to drop out of school, spends twenty years planning the best way to get revenge on her tormenters. Her scheme is put in motion when, after taking a job as an elementary school, she becomes homeroom teacher to the child of the man who tormented her the most.

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91

The A.V. Club by Quinci LeGardye

Intricate story beats are heightened by The Glory’s gorgeous cinematography, which underlines the differences between wealthy and working-class worlds, balancing the luxurious exteriors around Dong-Eun’s rich targets with bleak everyday urban settings. It’s can’t-miss-a-second plotting (a worthy continuation of the series that doubles down on its twists) with can’t-look-away framing.

75

San Francisco Chronicle by Chris Vognar

Is “The Glory” ultimately about the price of revenge? Not really. It delights in every step. Its heroine lives for vengeance. And we’re along for every turn on the ride.

70

Decider by Joel Keller

Despite the lack of details, The Glory works as a revenge story because you’re immediately drawn to Dong-eun and want to see her get back at those that scarred her for life. But we hope that there will also be more nuance to Yeon-jin and some of the other tormentors, as well.