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Pyramid Game, one of the best in its genre, but Baek Harin deserved better
Pyramid Game is honestly one of the strongest dramas in the school survival/psychological thriller category. The concept is addictive, the tension stays high throughout, and the way it shows bullying and power games inside a classroom is really intense and well done. It’s the kind of show that keeps you watching just to see how far things can go.But for me, the most interesting part was definitely Baek Harin. She’s such a complex and intriguing character, and every scene with her feels important. The actress did a great job making her unpredictable and layered, not just a simple “villain” type character.
That’s why her ending in the drama felt a bit disappointing. She honestly deserved better writing and a more impactful conclusion. Compared to the webtoon, where her story is handled in a more satisfying way, the drama version feels incomplete. At least in the webtoon, her ending gives her character more weight and closure, which fits her better.
Overall though, Pyramid Game is still one of the best in its category. Just wish Baek Harin had the ending she really deserved.
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I only finished this show because of one character, and honestly that says a lot.
I’m not particularly into GL, and I wouldn’t even really call this a GL drama anyway. It tries to be a psychological thriller, which is usually my kind of thing, but the execution felt chaotic and all over the place from start to finish. I won’t spoil anything, but the story just didn’t hold together well.The only reason I kept going was Hyeri’s character. She was easily the strongest part of the show. Her performance was so good that I found myself actually invested in her scenes, trying to understand her motives and what she would do next. She carried every moment she was in.
The other lead didn’t work for me at all. In fact, I remember starting this drama last year and dropping it halfway through the first episode because I wasn’t interested, mainly because of that character. I only came back to it after seeing Hyeri’s name and deciding to give it another try.
In the end, I pushed through the entire series just because of her performance. She was the only reason I stayed engaged. I even checked out some of her other work afterward, but nothing really hit the same. Still, this role stood out a lot, and I hope she continues doing darker psychological thriller roles like this in the future.
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