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I Was Clapping at the End: Why Glory Is a Must-Watch
This was a complete drama from the very first episode to the final scene. Start to finish, Glory knew exactly what it wanted to be and it delivered. No wasted episodes. No dragging storylines. No messy ending. Everything mattered, everything landed, and when the credits rolled, I was literally clapping my hands.
That is how you know a drama is good.
The pacing was perfect and the storytelling stayed tight the whole way through. Nothing felt rushed, nothing felt dragged out, and the emotional payoff hit hard because the drama actually put in the work early on. Every relationship, every conflict, every decision felt earned.
What really made this drama stand out for me was how smart it was. The female lead was intelligent, cunning, and always thinking three steps ahead. The male lead was just as sharp. Neither of them was dumbed down for the plot, and I loved that. When they teamed up, they were completely unstoppable. Their partnership was one of the most satisfying parts of the entire show.
The writing never slipped. Not once. Just when I thought I knew where the story was going, they would hit me with a twist and suddenly everything changed. The characters did not feel flat or predictable at all. They felt real, layered, and alive.
Nazha, Gulnezer Bextiyar absolutely killed it as Rong Shanbao. I was already a fan, but after this role, I am a full STAN. She owned that character from beginning to end. Neo Hou, Hou Ming Hao, is seriously one of the hardest working men in C-dramas right now. He is everywhere and I am not complaining. He was phenomenal here, and he matched Nazha’s energy perfectly. Together, they just worked.
This is 100 percent a female-empowering drama. Yes, there are a few familiar tropes here and there, but this show handled them in a way that felt fresh instead of tired. It felt different. It felt intentional. It felt refreshing.
I also loved learning about ancient tea growing and the families behind that business. That whole world was so interesting and added so much depth to the story. And the twists? There were so many moments where I was like, oh shucks, here we go again. I was watching every episode on pins and needles, waiting for the next one to drop.
If you had to watch this day-to-day, you know the struggle. And if you get to binge the whole thing without waiting, I am honestly jealous. You are in for such a treat.
There has to be a Season 2. There just has to be! There are way too many stories left to tell. And yes, we need a wedding and babies from the male lead and female lead. Period.
This drama gave us a satisfying ending that matched the journey.
I loved this drama. Loved it, loved it, loved it.
Rating:
10s across the board.
10s. 10s. 10s. 10s. 10s.
All the 10s.
I highly recommend Glory. This is already a serious contender for best drama of 2026 on my drama list!
Just outstanding.
That is how you know a drama is good.
The pacing was perfect and the storytelling stayed tight the whole way through. Nothing felt rushed, nothing felt dragged out, and the emotional payoff hit hard because the drama actually put in the work early on. Every relationship, every conflict, every decision felt earned.
What really made this drama stand out for me was how smart it was. The female lead was intelligent, cunning, and always thinking three steps ahead. The male lead was just as sharp. Neither of them was dumbed down for the plot, and I loved that. When they teamed up, they were completely unstoppable. Their partnership was one of the most satisfying parts of the entire show.
The writing never slipped. Not once. Just when I thought I knew where the story was going, they would hit me with a twist and suddenly everything changed. The characters did not feel flat or predictable at all. They felt real, layered, and alive.
Nazha, Gulnezer Bextiyar absolutely killed it as Rong Shanbao. I was already a fan, but after this role, I am a full STAN. She owned that character from beginning to end. Neo Hou, Hou Ming Hao, is seriously one of the hardest working men in C-dramas right now. He is everywhere and I am not complaining. He was phenomenal here, and he matched Nazha’s energy perfectly. Together, they just worked.
This is 100 percent a female-empowering drama. Yes, there are a few familiar tropes here and there, but this show handled them in a way that felt fresh instead of tired. It felt different. It felt intentional. It felt refreshing.
I also loved learning about ancient tea growing and the families behind that business. That whole world was so interesting and added so much depth to the story. And the twists? There were so many moments where I was like, oh shucks, here we go again. I was watching every episode on pins and needles, waiting for the next one to drop.
If you had to watch this day-to-day, you know the struggle. And if you get to binge the whole thing without waiting, I am honestly jealous. You are in for such a treat.
There has to be a Season 2. There just has to be! There are way too many stories left to tell. And yes, we need a wedding and babies from the male lead and female lead. Period.
This drama gave us a satisfying ending that matched the journey.
I loved this drama. Loved it, loved it, loved it.
Rating:
10s across the board.
10s. 10s. 10s. 10s. 10s.
All the 10s.
I highly recommend Glory. This is already a serious contender for best drama of 2026 on my drama list!
Just outstanding.
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