This review may contain spoilers
Obsessed, theorizing, and hooked — a thrilling ride with a messy ending
I dove into Revenge of Others like a detective on a mission — and wow, the show deserves all the obsessive attention I gave it. From episode 1, I was hooked: dissecting Osung’s jealousy, Sejin’s envy, Sooheon’s calculated revenge, and Jaebum’s cryptic behaviors. I analyzed hand movements, split-personality hints, hidden motives, and subtle interactions like a hawk. Every tiny clue felt meaningful, and the suspense kept me constantly theorizing.
The acting was phenomenal: Lomon as Sooheon gave me chills with every calculated move, Shin Ye-eun’s Chan-mi was fierce and relentless, and Chae Sang-woo’s Osung exuded that manipulative charm that makes you both love and hate him. The cinematography, especially the Osung vs. Sooheon fight, was cinematic perfection — tense, thrilling, and beautifully executed.
However… the ending was a letdown. After all the meticulous plotting and hidden secrets, the murder and truth were mostly revealed via school gossip, which felt like a shortcut after all the suspense. Chan-mi and Jaebum on the boat with the police scene was rushed, and the graduation scene left me frustrated — why didn’t Sooheon take pictures?! These missed beats slightly undercut the otherwise incredible journey.
Even with these flaws, the series was a masterclass in layered storytelling, character psychology, and suspenseful plotting. I loved theorizing about every character and their motives, and even knowing some spoilers didn’t ruin the thrill — the twists still hit hard. This is a must-watch for anyone who enjoys teen thrillers with hidden layers, obsession, and moral ambiguity.
The acting was phenomenal: Lomon as Sooheon gave me chills with every calculated move, Shin Ye-eun’s Chan-mi was fierce and relentless, and Chae Sang-woo’s Osung exuded that manipulative charm that makes you both love and hate him. The cinematography, especially the Osung vs. Sooheon fight, was cinematic perfection — tense, thrilling, and beautifully executed.
However… the ending was a letdown. After all the meticulous plotting and hidden secrets, the murder and truth were mostly revealed via school gossip, which felt like a shortcut after all the suspense. Chan-mi and Jaebum on the boat with the police scene was rushed, and the graduation scene left me frustrated — why didn’t Sooheon take pictures?! These missed beats slightly undercut the otherwise incredible journey.
Even with these flaws, the series was a masterclass in layered storytelling, character psychology, and suspenseful plotting. I loved theorizing about every character and their motives, and even knowing some spoilers didn’t ruin the thrill — the twists still hit hard. This is a must-watch for anyone who enjoys teen thrillers with hidden layers, obsession, and moral ambiguity.
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