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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.
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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