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Glory was so intense that although I started it after The Unclouded Soul, I found myself watching Glory far more consistently with each new release. There was something about its scheming and ongoing chemistry that I felt I had been missing, and once I started, I couldn’t stop. I’m only about twenty-something episodes in, and while everything has been great so far, I can’t shake this sense of dread. I’m worried about the direction the story might take, and I fear I could end up dropping it despite being so invested. For now, I’ll definitely keep going for a few more episodes before deciding.
Glory follows the male lead, an imperial court inspector tasked with investigating and solving cases. After being betrayed by one of his subordinates, he is left at death’s door and crosses paths with the female lead again. Having lost his memory, he ends up working for the Rong family at their tea plantation, slowly climbing the ranks from a servant to the female lead’s most trusted companion.
The first half of the series is fast-paced and intense, filled with backstabbing, murders, and morally corrupt characters whose actions keep the story moving at a gripping pace. Eventually, the male lead rises to the point where he is set to become the Rong family’s future son-in-law. However, I’m currently at the part where he exposes his identity by taking in Madam Jiang as a witness to a murder, and I feel like I may have missed something. Did the female lead already know his true identity at this point? So much happens so quickly that it can be hard to keep track of every detail.
What I Love About Glory
The storyline and the intense political maneuvering within the family dynamics are easily my favorite aspects. Every character has their own schemes and hidden agendas, all working to serve their personal interests. This kind of layered plotting is completely up my alley, and it’s what kept me glued to the screen.
The cast is another highlight. Zhao Yi Qin was a welcome sight—I’ve missed seeing him on screen. Cheng Xiao, whom I last saw in Fangs of Fortune, did well in this role, and I’d love to see her continue taking on scheming characters (just preferably not the angry ones). I was also excited to see Richard Li in a major project playing a villain, and he absolutely nailed it—he was that good. Seeing Asher Ma again was also nice; although his character annoyed me half the time, that just means he played the role well. The last time I saw him was in Word of Honor, and his death scene during the wedding left such a strong impression on me.
The screenwriter is the same one behind Story of Yanxi Palace and Perfect Match, and it definitely shows. No wonder I was so captivated—I really love her work.
Overall, the pacing has been strong so far, with one scheme unfolding after another, keeping things engaging and addictive. I’m hooked, but that lingering sense of dread remains. Maybe it’s just me, but I have a feeling something frustrating might happen later on that could sour the final episodes.
This will be an ongoing review as the series continues to air.
Current rating: 8/10
Glory follows the male lead, an imperial court inspector tasked with investigating and solving cases. After being betrayed by one of his subordinates, he is left at death’s door and crosses paths with the female lead again. Having lost his memory, he ends up working for the Rong family at their tea plantation, slowly climbing the ranks from a servant to the female lead’s most trusted companion.
The first half of the series is fast-paced and intense, filled with backstabbing, murders, and morally corrupt characters whose actions keep the story moving at a gripping pace. Eventually, the male lead rises to the point where he is set to become the Rong family’s future son-in-law. However, I’m currently at the part where he exposes his identity by taking in Madam Jiang as a witness to a murder, and I feel like I may have missed something. Did the female lead already know his true identity at this point? So much happens so quickly that it can be hard to keep track of every detail.
What I Love About Glory
The storyline and the intense political maneuvering within the family dynamics are easily my favorite aspects. Every character has their own schemes and hidden agendas, all working to serve their personal interests. This kind of layered plotting is completely up my alley, and it’s what kept me glued to the screen.
The cast is another highlight. Zhao Yi Qin was a welcome sight—I’ve missed seeing him on screen. Cheng Xiao, whom I last saw in Fangs of Fortune, did well in this role, and I’d love to see her continue taking on scheming characters (just preferably not the angry ones). I was also excited to see Richard Li in a major project playing a villain, and he absolutely nailed it—he was that good. Seeing Asher Ma again was also nice; although his character annoyed me half the time, that just means he played the role well. The last time I saw him was in Word of Honor, and his death scene during the wedding left such a strong impression on me.
The screenwriter is the same one behind Story of Yanxi Palace and Perfect Match, and it definitely shows. No wonder I was so captivated—I really love her work.
Overall, the pacing has been strong so far, with one scheme unfolding after another, keeping things engaging and addictive. I’m hooked, but that lingering sense of dread remains. Maybe it’s just me, but I have a feeling something frustrating might happen later on that could sour the final episodes.
This will be an ongoing review as the series continues to air.
Current rating: 8/10
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