Glory of Special Forces

THE BEST MILITARY-THEMED DRAMA THAT I'VE EVER WATCHED

This drama deserved more recognition. It's close to perfection. In my opinion, this is Yang Yang's best drama so far. He has always been a good actor but in this drama, he was no longer a mere 'good actor' but he became 'an extraordinary actor'. He carried his role as the main lead so amazingly. Not only him, but all the other casts were also did a great job.

Yan Po Yue, he is actually one of the most stubborn male lead I've ever seen in a drama. No matter what happened or what kind of opinion other people had on him, he firmly held onto his principle and beliefs. He is arrogant and self-centered. In fact, none of his superiors had a favorable impression towards him despite him being one of the most hardworking and strong soldier in the training.

''Yan Po Yue is too obsessed with individual heroism. He might be the strongest among his teammates but he is not suitable to be called as the best soldier yet because for him, his comrades are not more than just a tool to complete the missions'' - That's how the captain of Cheetah Commando, Qin Feng described Yan Po Yue.

If I remember correctly, it's not until episodes 35-38 that Yan Po Yue completely realized that the belief that he strongly had before was the biggest flaw in his life. Due to him being over-confident with his skills, his friend cum his old comrade, Xuo Tian from Kitchen Squad (the first unit that he was assigned for), sacrificed himself to protect Yan Po Yue. The death of Xuo Tian was the turning point in Yan Po Yue's life. From then on, he reflected on himself and thus, a 'new' Yan Po Yue was reborn. Well, he's still the same Yan Po Yue as before as in his appearance, his strength and intelligence but with a lot more humble personality. His superiors could finally felt relieved that Yan Po Yue had finally changed his mindset.

Xiao Yun Jie. He is the 2nd most noticeable character in this drama after Yan Po Yue. He is Yan Po Yue's best friend. They've known each other since their school days. No one understands Yan Po Yue better than him. He and Yan Po Yue were known by the entire military camp as 1+1. Whenever these two were together, they would always make trouble. A real troublemaker duo. I really like his character. He spoke up for Yan Po Yue every time Yan Po Yue got caught into some troubles. In fact, Xiao Yun Jie was willing to sacrifice himself for Yan Po Yue's sake. Whenever Yan Po Yue's life was in danger, he might be the first person to step forward and demand to exchange Yan Po Yue's life with his. It's the same with Yan Po Yue too. He was ready to do anything for Xiao Yun Jie's sake. When Xiao Yun Jie got badly injured by a mortar shot by the enemy, he went incredibly angry and ran straight up towards the enemy's mortar base. With amazing speed and skills, he single-handedly destroyed that mortar base thus, alerting the enemy that there was a 'crazy and wild soldier' out there who's on his way to kill them.

Guo Xiao Xiao, a sniper. Originally used to work alone but after joining Cheetah Commando, she slowly started to accept her comrades. Yan Po Yue and Guo Xiao Xiao were especially had the best chemistry with each other. When Yan Po Yue bravely took actions upfront, Guo Xiao Xiao would cover his back. She was an exceptional sniper and Yan Po Yue was an exceptional fighter so that's why I said their chemistry is the best in this drama. They worked so well together. There were multiple times that when Yan Po Yue thought that he was so hopeless and he might die, but Guo Xiao Xiao always managed to appear before him and saved him.

There are many other characters too that were equally important in this drama such as Staff Officer Ai, a female officer who cared a lot about Yan Po Yue. She was the first person that Yan Po Yue opened up to about his past and thus, making her as one of the people who Yan Po Yue could depend on emotionally. Then, we have Yan Po Yue's comrades in Cheetah Commando. Bai Long, Cao Ben, Xiao Yun Jie, Guo Xiao Xiao, Xu Yang, and Yue Kong. They went through so many things together. They're like Yan Po Yue's family. My eyes were brimming with tears when one of them died during the mission. Next, we have Qin Feng, Li Xiang, Lu Tu, Fan Jin, and Zhang Yin Ting. They were Yan Po Yue's superiors. Qin Feng was Cheetah Commado's captain. He was the one contributed the most to Yan Po Yue's growth as a soldier. Li Xiang was the commander of Yan Po Yue's original company when he first enlisted. He always gave a cold shoulder to Yan Po Yue but deep inside, he wanted him to grow up and learn how to become the best soldier. Lu Tu was instructor and vice-captain of Cheetah Commando. He saw Yan Po Yue's potential and he always gave his best in teaching him. He would also speak up for Yan Po Yue because he did not want him to fall behind. Fan Jin was the squad leader of Kitchen Squad. He was Yan Po Yue's first ever mentor aside from his father. He took Yan Po Yue as his student because he knew that Yan Po Yue's dream to become the strongest soldier. In fact, everyone knew that Fan Jin was the first person who managed to tame Yan Po Yue's stubbornness. Zhang Yi Ting was the squad leader for Special Service Unit, the unit that Yan Po Yue was in after Kitchen Squad. His leadership won Yan Po Yue's trust and Yan Po Yue put a lot of trust in him. Last but not least, we have Luo Xiao Tian, a soldier from Kitchen Squad and also a part of the troublemaker trio (with Yan Po Yue and Xiao Yun Jie). Like I've said before, his death was the turning point in Yan Po Yue's life. It create a Yan Po Yue that was a lot stronger physically and mentally.

I wrote such a long essay about Yan Po Yue and people around him because I am very impressed with all characters. Every single one of them are memorable including the villains. Overall, I am very satisfied with this drama and I appreciate the efforts of all the casts and the production teams in creating this masterpiece.

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I’m a huge fan of Yang Yang

I may be biased since I’m such a fan of Yang Yang!! I feel like this is one of the best dramas he’s been in. His character made my cry out of frustration and joy!! The character development is a 1000/10. I am an avid cdrama watcher. This is definitely one of the better military/special forces drama as of today. Such a heartwarming and realistic drama with an amazing cast and plot!! Definitely would rewatch this again!! I cried and laughed along with all the characters and I just made hold my breath with awe throughout the 45 episodes!! Cannot wait to see how the cast’s career grow!!

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Yang Yang Special drama

What a great drama. I love every part of it. The first time 45 episodes feel so less.
It manages to impact your emotions.
What do I like about these ?... I like everything, including acting, story, and music, ...
what I want to highlight is yang-yang acting ... superb.. that's why I called this drama yang-yang special one.
If you are a yang-yang fan then don't miss this one.
If you love action drama go for it.
Very engaging drama.
Without fan service, Without romance, It makes a wonderful impact.
What in this drama makes it so special ... I say the military aspect, How they develop each character.

Thanks.

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When Military drama is at it's peak... A TRUE MASTERPIECE

Finally I was able to see what a true MASTERPIECE is like....

If anyone has a dilemma in choosing this to watch or not, for god sake don't miss this, just close your eyes and go for it and I swear you won't regret.

Just by watching the entire series I can feel how painful it is to shoot this entire series but still the crew has given us a perfect Series. The Hard work they had put in is truly admirable. I was literally awestruck by the cinematography and was amazed of how much effort they have put in to give us a legendary work. I thank the entire crew of "GLORY OF SPECIAL FORCES" for this flawless, memorable series. Thank you for the hard work..

The Actors:
Woah.. How can they even act like this. In the whole series I have never felt that it was an acting, it was so real every one of them became a Military personnel, they lived as a soldiers. Yang Yang and Jiang Lu Xia have unleashed their potential to the fullest. Yang Yang has expressed his role in a way it has to be , just flawless. He is the only one who can do this role in a perfect way. Jiang Lu Xia just slayed in every screen time of hers, let that be as a sniper as a fighter, as a comrade in hand both of the main leads chemistry on field is exemplary. Not only the main lead but also the support roles, for example Miya, Xing ting (The Villains), the chemistry were on par with the main leads, I loved their attitude coz it was on point, If there is a villain in real life it would be just like them. The arrogance and the confidence they expressed in drug smuggling arena and while they shoot the targets was an eye treat for sure....

The story started from a cellar where both hero and villain was kidnapped by drug smugglers(they both don't know each other)and one took the path of being soldier and one being a drug smuggler. The series kept me occupied for the whole time and I never felt bored, seriously not even for a second. In fact as eps moves up it became more and more interesting and it kept me Busy all the time with the back to back missions, The gunfights, The bombings, The strategy and what not. The character development of Yan Po Yue from being an Insane soldier who wants to become the strongest Individual to The Smartest, The calmest, The perfect comrade who considers everyone's life as his own have taught me so many things that I have to follow. The PTSDs that he has to overcome after all the pain motivated me. In the process Yang Yang showed how someone should work hard , I mean very hard to be what we wanted to be and to be the strongest.
Secondly, Guo Xiao Xiao the "LONE WOLF" being a only female in Cheetah Squad 9 was unimaginable in her accuracy both in acting and in the role of a sniper. All the fight scenes in battle was well executed. I personally loved her character coz in many aspect I can relate her to mine. From being a LONE WOLF to being a supportive comrade with best accuracy in analysing the battlefield and reading enemy, her role was well written. All the missions and competition in mountain region was well captured.

The most favourite part of this series for me is the final showdown between Cheetah forces Vs Red Scorpion. I don't know how did they shoot those scenes but it was the best among all. It was the most interesting Mission where the cheetah forces will demolish the Drug smugglers through their Brilliant strategy. Yan Po Yue Vs Xing Ting , GXX vs Miya and alai had so many challenges both in drama and in real life acting but each one of them just nailed it.

All in all the emotions the casts expressed hit me really hard since it was so real. I will cherish this series in my heart for the rest of my life. I think this Series will be the one and only of its type and can never be replaced by other even in future. Even if there are 100+ eps and 100+ Mission I will never get bored of this series. They are something which will linger in my heart for so long and even if it fades I'll rewatch it again and again coz I Don't want to miss this excellent Drama.

Once again I wanted to thank the crew for giving this treasure . A salute to the cast especially Yang yang and Jiang Lu Xia and all the support roles who successfully passed the emotions and lessons they wanted to pass through. you guys have worked hard and it paid off and it's worth doing it. All the pain you endured to shoot this have been recognised. Thank you for the hard work.

I love you "GLORY OF SPECIAL FORCES" Crew...

Woah this is the longest review I have ever typed till now but it's worth it....

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__*Glory of Special Forces (2022)*__ - 8,5/10 -cdrama

not mine type of drama, but I guess if you really want pure military themed drama without big romance. This drama is must to watch.

Acting is great and evidently this drama got quite big budget.

Most of drama story is about training, military drills and all kinds of PTSD plus time from time some real action.

Of course its cdrama expect alot patriotism. But I guess all military themed movies/dramas got a lot of it we just tend to ignore it from USA movies.

__*plot*__ - Story of ambitious young man from military family wanting to go in steps of his father and join most elite chinese spec ops. As young guy trained from small age and always better than others he is arrogant and self-conceited with lack of teamwork sense. These attributes hits hard againts military code and need be weathered off by his supperiors, before he can become true soldier.

__*genre*__ - military, action

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Glory of Special Forces — "A Battle of Pride, Discipline, and Growth"

As someone whose favourite modern-drama genres include military and rescue stories, I was particularly drawn to this series — especially since the lead is Yang Yang playing Yan Poyue, the young man from a military family whose journey we follow. Here’s my take on it from my vantage point.

Yan Poyue’s background (from a soldier family, joining a military school to prove himself) sets up the type of arc I enjoy: ambition → struggle → transformation.

Yang Yang in a serious military setting role sounded refreshing compared to more standard romance-heavy dramas.

⚔️ Strengths — Where the Show Really Worked for Me

Authentic military feel 🪖

The training, drills, and missions felt real. You could sense the exhaustion, pain, and pride. The actors actually went through real-life drills, which made every scene look more believable. Explosions, rescue ops, and tactical teamwork were all executed with detail.

Strong main character arc 🌱

Yan Poyue starts as an arrogant, confident prodigy but learns humility and teamwork the hard way. His conflict with his father and his internal growth added emotional weight. Watching him evolve from “solo hero” to a team player was deeply satisfying.

Teamwork and camaraderie 🤝

The show emphasises that no soldier stands alone — it’s all about trust and unity.I loved seeing how each team member supported one another during both training and missions. Their bond felt genuine and inspiring.

Visuals and production 🎬

From deserts to forests, every mission looked cinematic and immersive. You can tell the crew worked hard on the physical stunts and tactical realism. The large-scale sequences gave that big-screen military vibe.

⚖️Weaknesses — What didn’t work as well for me

Pacing issues/filler episodes 🕰️

In a 45-episode series, there are stretches where the pace slows down, or the focus shifts more on training or academics than on actual missions or rescue operations.

Mission-to-mission ratio 🎯

Although the series has some major missions (drug cartel, rescue operations), the number of full-scale, realistic missions is fewer than one might hope in a “special forces” drama.

Character skill leaps 🚀

At times, Yan Poyue or others seem to advance extremely fast — which makes sense for drama, but from a realism standpoint, it occasionally felt a little convenient.

Less focus on the emotional fallout 💭

While the drill/training scenes are strong, sometimes I wished the show would dwell more on the psychological cost of missions, the trauma, or the aftermath. There are moments of that, but I felt they could have been deeper.

🎯 Final thoughts

Given my love for military/rescue dramas, this one was absolutely super.
It had the right mix of action, discipline, growth, and brotherhood.

If you enjoy soldier arcs, teamwork, and realistic missions, this drama won’t disappoint.

Yan Poyue’s transformation from ego to empathy made the story truly meaningful.

Though a few episodes slowed down, the heart of the drama — courage, loyalty, and honor — shone brightly.

🏅🔥🇨🇳
"Glory of Special Forces" isn’t just about war — it’s about becoming someone worthy of wearing the uniform.

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My Thoughts on Glory of Special Forces

I finally finished Glory of Special Forces starring Yang Yang, and wow… what a ride! Honestly, when I first started, I wasn’t sure I could stick with it. The military theme made me hesitate a lot, but after seeing so many clips of Yang Yang from this drama, I decided to give it a try.

It actually took me almost a year to finish because the story didn’t feel super intense most of the time. The drama focuses heavily on the life of soldiers, their intense training, constant readiness, and the way they have to put aside personal pride for the sake of their team. That realism is what makes it so special, even if the pacing feels slow at times.

For me, the real excitement didn’t kick in until around episode 30. That’s when things started to feel more gripping. Still, every moment before that, the training sequences, the challenges, and the emotional struggles of each character was important and really worth watching.

What I love most is how much this drama teaches you about perseverance. It shows that you need to hold back your ego, grow up, and become better but without breaking yourself in the process. And yet, it also reminds you to keep pushing your limits when necessary

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Was good until it became repetitive and thus, dry

I must say that I enjoyed the first ten episodes of this drama and had every intention to complete all the episodes. The first ten episodes were generally fast-paced, exciting and engaging. I was looking forward to a good showing but … after the ten episodes, things started to get repetitive.

The male lead did grow and change and develop but… he was just rigidly stubborn and did not have the best of judgment and senses at times IMO.

I’d say that this is a good drama but I could not continue with it because there was just so much green - army show after all. Everything was all ‘camou’ and army green.

Yang Yang as the male lead was cool but it was rather tough watching a ‘stubborn a** head’ trying to grow up. I gave up eventually… maybe you have what it takes to press on till the very end.

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AMAZING

This show changed the way that I judged military dramas.

Acting: 10/10
The acting in this drama was amazing. Yang yang once again proves what a powerhouse he can be.

Storyline: 10/10
While this show has quite a bit of propaganda, most military/special forces dramas have some level of "we are the greatest, most powerful, smartest country in the whole wide world" mentality. I would urge you not to drop or skip this show just because of that.
The storyline follows a young man that is desperate with a capital D to prove himself the strongest after a traumatising experience as a child and his father's very ineffective way of handling it (IMO).
One thing that I LOVED about this drama is that Yang Yang doesn't get to just coast through as the top dog. He's talented (extremely so), but he doesn't overpower everyone automatically. He struggles to appreciate the value of other people's contributions, setting himself above everyone else. He learns the hard way that, in order to succeed, he'll need to rely on those around him.

10/10 recommend.

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