Frustratingly "good" Revenge Shows
Shows that somehow involve a revenge plot, whether it serves as a driving force or it gets lost in between other plotlines.
- Frustrating, as the viewer satisfaction can vary depending on the show's ending.
- Good, as the viewer satisfaction can vary depending on the show's ending.
Yes, this is a double edged sword. Is this feeling inherently contradictory? Perhaps. But so is the viewing experience!
This will be updated according to how "good" the endings are on resolving the revenge plotlines once I get to rewatching:
🟩 Great! Wonderful!
🟨 Leaves more to be desired, still okay
🟧 Almost unbearable
🟥 Highest warning!
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1. Weak Hero Class 1
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
GREEN
Wdym people don't know him from Wanna One?Nevermind, I get it now. Brilliant. -
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2. The Glory Part 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
GREEN
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3. The Glory
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Gratifiying throughout, no notes.
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4. Weak Hero Class 2
Korean Drama - 2025, 8 episodes
YELLOW Almost GREEN Not as good as the first one, but that's okay. It's still REALLY GOOD!
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5. The Uncanny Counter
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
Compelling Ensemble, very adorable protagonist. Makes you want to root for him instantly.
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6. The Devil Judge
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
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7. The Penthouse: War in Life
Korean Drama - 2020, 21 episodes
ORANGE/YELLOW Wild rollercoaster. Way too compelling for its own good! Proceed carefully.
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8. The Penthouse Season 2: War in Life
Korean Drama - 2021, 13 episodes
ORANGE I feel twisted for enduring this. Amazing performances, stellar cast! Entertaining for sure!
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9. The Penthouse Season 3: War in Life
Korean Drama - 2021, 14 episodes
RED! If you somehow decided to watch 2 seasons, you just gotta go till the end at that point.
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10. Study Group
Korean Drama - 2025, 10 episodes
YELLOW Very lighthearted tone.
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11. My Strange Hero
Korean Drama - 2018, 32 episodes
YELLOW Very lighthearted tone.
