This drama simply wasn’t the kind of storytelling that kept me completely hooked.
I started Glory (2025) because of the interesting premise, the mystery surrounding the characters, and of course… Hou Ming Hao. After seeing many positive reviews and TikTok recommendations, I expected this to become one of my next favorites.
The drama definitely has its strengths. I appreciated the beautiful visuals, especially the tea mountain plantation setting, the cinematography, and the elegant costumes. The overall atmosphere was refreshing and different from the usual historical dramas. The cast also delivered solid performances, and Hou Ming Hao was definitely one of the reasons I stayed until the end.
However, despite having an intriguing concept involving business, hidden identities, revenge, and investigation, I struggled to become fully invested in the story. The biggest challenge for me was the pacing. The plot felt like it revolved around one major case for a long time, with slow progress in uncovering the truth. Instead of feeling eager to know what would happen next, I found myself checking my phone during some episodes.
I usually enjoy mystery dramas, especially those with clever strategies and investigations, but I think I personally prefer stories where each episode gives a stronger sense of progress, new discoveries, or changing dynamics between characters.
That being said, I still appreciate the effort put into the production. The visuals, tea mountain scenery, costumes, and overall concept were beautiful. This drama simply wasn’t the kind of storytelling that kept me completely hooked.
Final thoughts:
A beautifully made drama with an interesting premise and great visuals, but the slow pacing prevented me from forming a stronger emotional connection with the story and characters.
The drama definitely has its strengths. I appreciated the beautiful visuals, especially the tea mountain plantation setting, the cinematography, and the elegant costumes. The overall atmosphere was refreshing and different from the usual historical dramas. The cast also delivered solid performances, and Hou Ming Hao was definitely one of the reasons I stayed until the end.
However, despite having an intriguing concept involving business, hidden identities, revenge, and investigation, I struggled to become fully invested in the story. The biggest challenge for me was the pacing. The plot felt like it revolved around one major case for a long time, with slow progress in uncovering the truth. Instead of feeling eager to know what would happen next, I found myself checking my phone during some episodes.
I usually enjoy mystery dramas, especially those with clever strategies and investigations, but I think I personally prefer stories where each episode gives a stronger sense of progress, new discoveries, or changing dynamics between characters.
That being said, I still appreciate the effort put into the production. The visuals, tea mountain scenery, costumes, and overall concept were beautiful. This drama simply wasn’t the kind of storytelling that kept me completely hooked.
Final thoughts:
A beautifully made drama with an interesting premise and great visuals, but the slow pacing prevented me from forming a stronger emotional connection with the story and characters.
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