Sets looks kinda weird.
This is an elite school. As we can see with the cast and the location, but the principal’s room seems out of place.Who in the world would use an old ceiling fan in an elite school?
The school entrance, the classrooms, even the washrooms are superb. Then the principal’s office—it looks like the school ran out of budget and didn’t upgraded the office.
But it could just be me. Idk.
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Wasted potential
The story had a lot of potential but it wasn't executed properly. It was a revenge drama but I didn't see the revenge part anywhere. It was bland and boring. I had a lot of expectations for it as the story seemed promising but the show was a total wasted potential. Good cast, good budget, good story but poor execution. Only if the revenge was properly executed. At the end all the rich kids were still free and happy. None of them seemed guilty. Saying a simple sorry is just not it. It would've been better if there was no love triangleVond je deze recentie nuttig?
Promising Start, Disappointing Finish
I was really looking forward to watching this when the trailer dropped on Netflix. It looked promising, but I ended up disappointed after watching just four episodes. The first two episodes were actually good, but as the story progressed, it became quite draggy and boring. I don't understand why they had to drag out the plot with only seven episodes in total. The acting wasn't great either. The opening song reminded me of Pyramid Game, but that's about the only positive thing I can sayVond je deze recentie nuttig?
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A PERFECT PRODUCTION
Maybe for some countries, the magic of HIERARCHY has not taken. But in mine we loved it and now it is also ranked 1st in 23 countries and 5th worldwide in the category of television programs.He also entered the top 10 in the United States for the first time.
SO I LAY THE FOUNDATIONS BEING A BIG FAN OF GOSSIP GIRL AND OVERALL I REALLY LIKE THE ELITE HIGH SOCIETY SCHOOL SERIES OF COURSE I WAS THE PERFECT CUSTOMER FOR "HIERARCHY"
"DESPITE THE FAT I LOVED IT. WITH A RESTED HEAD I ALSO SAW HIS DEFAULTS.
HIERARCHY IS FOR ME MORE A ROMANCE THAN A REVENGE AS THE LATTER HAS LOST ITS MEANING OVER THE EPISODES. AND CLEARLY GO YOUR WAY IF YOU DON'T LIKE THE "PSEUDO" HIGH SOCIETY OF YOUNG KOREANS CHAEBOL THAT WE HAD ALREADY SEEN IN PYRAMID GAME. FROM THE FIRST EPISODE I AM EMBARKED DIRECTLY. THE NEAT CINEMATOGRAPHY / PLANS / MUSIC AND THIS DISTURBING AMERICANIZED PAW STILL PUTS YOU IN A BRAND NEW STYLE OF KDRAMA ALMOST AWAY FROM WHAT WE HAVE BEGUN TO APPRECIATE KOREAN DRAMAS FOR THE DIFFERENT STYLE OF WESTERNS ETC.
HERE THE CHILD IS MORE THAN KING. HE SPEAKS BADLY TO ADULTS, HE HAS POWER (TOO MUCH EVEN) SEX TOBACCO ALCOHOL DRUGS ALL THIS IS PART OF THEIR VERBAL LANGUAGE THEY ARE TOTALLY DEVERGOND. WHY NOT? BUT IS THIS REALLY THE IMAGE OF YOUNG KOREANS? NOT COMPLETELY!
THE "POOR" HERO GOES TO THE "RICH" HIGH SCHOOL (YES WE ARE IN THE CLICHÉS) TO DO JUSTICE TO HIS BROTHER WHO PERISHED BECAUSE OF HIM. ON THE WAY HE MEETS THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE ONLY THIS ONE ALREADY HAS HER HEART TAKEN AND A VERY TRAUMATIC STORY TO HER MAKING HER DEVOID OF ALL EMOTIONS.
OUR HERO WILL THEREFORE HAVE TO JUGGLE BETWEEN HIS RECENT CRUSH AND THE HUNT FOR THE CULPRIT ALTHOUGH THIS WILL NOT BE THE PRIORITY OF THE CENTRAL PLOT YOU WILL HAVE UNDERSTOOD IT. BECAUSE HIERARCHY'S PROGRAM IS RATHER A LOVE TRIANGLE AND DECEITFUL PEOPLE AROUND WHO ALL HAVE THEIR LITTLE SECRETS AND WHO CLOSE THEIR EYES TO EVERYTHING IF THEY DON'T HAVE POWER, AND WHO ABUSE IT IF THEY HAVE IT TO MAKE AMERICAN PARTIES OR POUR MONEY/ALCOHOL AND LUXURY OUTFIT AFLOAT OR TO MAKE THE LAW AT SCHOOL.
THE PROS:
CINEMATOGRAPHY
OST
DECORS / UNIFORMS
CHOICE OF ACTORS (LEE CHAEMIN) AND PARENTS
THE SHORT FORMAT
VF AUDIO TO EXPAND THE KDRAMAS PUBLIC
THE FINAL MORALITY
THE SECRET OF THE LEAD WAS QUITE SURPRISING FOR A SCHOOL NOT USUAL OF KOREANS WHO ARE TABOO WITH THAT
THE INTIMATE SCENES THAT WERE DIFFICULT TO SHOOT FOR YOUNG ACTORS
APPEARANCES ARE MISLEADING
THE MAIN ROMANCE WAS STRONG BUT ABOVE ALL THANKS TO THE GUY
. THE CONS:
THE LEAD WAS WITHOUT EMOTION IT BECAME TIRING CREATING A LACK OF ALCHEMY
THE PLOT VENGEANCE IS COMPLETELY ABSORBED BY ROMANCE AND OTHER PROBLEMS
THE USA SIDE IS NICE BUT IS AWAY FROM KOREAN REALITY
INDECENCIES AND INJUSTICES ARE TOO NORMALIZED (LIKE THE TEACHER AND THE TEACHER EVERYONE KNOWS BUT?? )
THE LEAD IS EATEN BY THE SECOND LEAD SEVERAL TIMES AND WE NO LONGER KNOW HIS PLACE
THE CLICHÉS (BUT I DON'T LOVE IT)
THE MORAL END BUT AMBIGUOUS IN THE END WHO REALLY LEARNED THE LESSON?
THE FACT THAT THE TEASER DOING MORE THRILLER
GLOBALLY I LOVED THAT THE KOREANS GET OUT OF THEIR COMFORT ZONE EVEN IF WE WERE A LITTLE IN THE EXCESS FROM PENTHOUSE, ESCAPE, ETC. THEY LET THEMSELVES GO A LITTLE TOO MUCH LIKE US LOL AND IT'S NOT A GOOD SIGN FOR THE FUTURE IF WE CHOSE KDRAMAS IT'S BECAUSE THE USA SERIES ALSO LIFTS US TO THE BASE. I STILL ENJOYED THIS CINEMATOGRAPHY AND GLOBAL PRODUCTION THAT GOES UP A NOTCH AND SELLS DREAM FOR AN ELITE SCHOOL BUT WHICH IS VERY FAR FROM KOREAN CLICHÉS AND REALITY. I TOOK THIS WORK AS IT CAME AND I APPRECIATED SOME ACTORS WHO PLAYED WITH A LOT OF BITES DESPITE THE SCENARIO MISTAKES. I ADVISE IT TO THE REGULARS OF THE USA SERIES NOT THE REGULARS OF THE WEAK HERO DRAMAS ETC. TAKE THE WORK AS IT COMES. IT'S NOT A CHAOS THERE'S WORK BEHIND YOU DON'T BELIEVE AND GO DOWN THE DRAMA IS NOT JUSTIFIED FOR ME BUT I CAN UNDERSTAND THAT IT DIDN'T AFFECT EVERYONE
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High Budget Low Plotline
I am very disappointed about this drama as it was very anticipated by me and everyone weeks before release but it turned out to be a below average kdrama. I just finished watching the drama and all I can make out is what the writer wanted to show? A love triangle which was poorly constructed, a murder mystery of a student or the social inequality presented in the society? The drama is basically based upon these topics which practically failed the whole Plotline and is very poorly written. It seems like the writer was confused about what to show.These topics should have been fitted if there was a good Plotline. Acting/Cast- Pls the only ones that carried the show were Kang ha (Lee chaemin) and the sfl ( Hera ). Their acting was justified. I was expecting Jae-i ( Roh Jeong eui ) to standout but alas she didn't. In each episode, her acting was the same. I anticipated the drama for her and didn't expect such poor results, especially Hera stood out to me in the drama more than her.( Wishing her to be in a new drama soon as the main lead). Ri- an acting was mediocre but his role was childish and immature. All the other side characters didn't stood out to me at all and there wasn't a single remember character. The only thing which is good are the osts believe me I searched up for those after the drama ended!!!.It practically as no rewatch value as the Plotline neither the acting of the majority is good. Let me say this, if you enjoy highschool dramas like me then you can go for it! It gave me elite vibes numerous times, but it isn't as good as Elite. So you can watch it to kill time. The first episode suprised me as it's very good and was up to my expectations. After ep 3 the story starting degrading and got boring, after that only the last episode is interesting where the whole Plotline twist is revealed.
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Has a lot of potential but got limited to a short story
Story:The Series has a lot of potential but got limited to a short story telling. The first 2 episodes started in a high note then it did not sustain the impact of the first 2 episodes, probably writers direction? director direction? lot of possibilities some backend things affected the story telling. The series could go on to 8 or 10 episode, the backtrack is vague, the reason of the Female Lead is off timed at episode 6, there is no backstory on the parents, there is no side story on the foundation aside from the last 3 mins of the ending episode, after revealing a new principal, that's the only time the series got interested about the foundation. 7 episode is short and cramp, hopefully season 2 will be good, season 1 is just fair.
Acting/Cast:
Cast is strong, so there is no problem with the budget or not, because there are limited appearances of the parents in the series, Cast was not leverage to its potential. while on the other hand Acting, is somewhat Good - Fair , again limited based on the script and the director's direction.
Music:
This is an easy 5, not so much interesting on the BGM/OST
Rewatch:
the first 2 episode is a must watch, other than that a season 2 is needed.
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Not what I expected
This show had really good potential, especially the way Netflix advertised it. I came into the show, thinking it would be elite meets pyramid game or penthouse. This show was quite tame compared to those examples. Episode one was the highlight of the show after the first episode, the show started to go downhill. The side characters really stood out to me in terms of acting, but the female lead was lacking compared to the other characters. The show was too focused on the romance aspect, and really could’ve played into the thriller/drama aspect of the show especially the revenge plot. I thought that last episode would recover the show for me and bring my rating up, but it just made me even more disappointed. The post credit scene had me invested more than all the other episodes past episode one. If you go into the show without much expectations, it could be enjoyable for you but overall, I wouldn’t watch it again.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
Salute to the Scriptwriter and ppl who approved these
So Hierarchy bows out with a whimper rather than a roar, with a disappointingly obvious finale and a whole lot of fluff to pad out this chapter. This absolutely did not need to be 75 minutes long and the pacing throughout this show has been really poor.The chemistry between everyone has been bad across the board if I’m honest, and it feels like the creators tried to mimic Elite while also adding in Korean values, and failing spectacularly. None of the characters are particularly likable and the only “good” guy, Kang Ha, is pretty bland on the whole and struggles to stand out.
This one definitely had potential but all of that is squandered in this disappointing foray. Hopefully there won’t be a second season as Hierarchy is definitely not as glamorous and promising as its trailer made it out to be. What a shame.
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Not what you'd expect
The drama doesn't focus on the school violence but rather on the love triangles among the students. A lot of things don't make sense and they didn't depict the resolution well. I still don't get why Kang Ha fell in love with Jae-i, especially why he would go to such lengths for her. The more I try to wrap my head around what happened, the less I understand the point of the drama... Sad to say what a disappointment it was after watching the trailer.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
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"Hierarchy" started with immense potential, boasting a gripping premise centered on power dynamics, hidden secrets, and the promise of revenge. The elite students, each with their distinct backgrounds and intertwined destinies, set the stage for a drama ripe with intrigue and conflict.Strengths:
Strong Beginning: The initial episodes of "Hierarchy" were captivating, introducing viewers to a world of privilege, power struggles, and the tantalizing secret of Kang Ha. The buildup was intense, creating high expectations for the unfolding drama.
Character Depth: The characters were well-crafted, each bringing their own complexities and backstories. The contrast between the elite students and the enigmatic Kang Ha added layers to the narrative.
Weaknesses:
Disappointing Ending: The conclusion of "Hierarchy" was its most significant letdown. Despite setting up a revenge arc, the storyline abruptly shifted to a happy resolution, negating the build-up of tension and conflict. This sudden change felt forced and unsatisfactory.
Lack of Consequences: The drama's resolution saw all characters turning out to be good, with no repercussions for the antagonists. This undermined the entire revenge theme and left viewers feeling that the narrative had lost its direction.
Unrealistic Turn of Events: The transition from a potential revenge drama to an overly optimistic ending lacked coherence. The characters' transformations and the lack of retribution for the wrongdoings felt unrealistic and disconnected from the story's initial premise.
Conclusion:
"Hierarchy" had all the ingredients for a compelling drama but faltered in its execution towards the end. The strong start and well-developed characters were overshadowed by an unsatisfying conclusion that failed to deliver on the initial promise of revenge and intrigue. The shift to an inexplicably happy ending without addressing the conflicts and wrongdoings left many viewers disappointed.
In summary, while "Hierarchy" began with the potential to be a standout drama, its ultimate failure to fulfill its revenge theme and provide a meaningful resolution makes it a frustrating watch for those who invested in its early episodes.
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Wasted potential
I was waiting for the series the moment i sae the trailer but this one was a let down. Honestly. There was potential in the story but somehow we received a half baked thing. The one thing i liked about it is the settings, the school and everything surrounding it. It was visually good.Now coming to the acting. The FL completely runined the series for me. She had a single expression in her face the entire time by the end of the series i just had it with her, she was getting on my nerves. The other cast members were ok. I did like the He Ra's character. She was the only likable person in it.
The love triangle. Tell me why the male lead fell for the female lead again. Cause she road on his cycle 2 times?? The was zero chemistry between those. The whol love triangle felt forced.
In conclusion. This series is not worth your time
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if you are starting it then don't stop without finishing...
I don't understand why people are hating it soo much. ok, so for me this was not a very bad drama. I liked it also upto some extent. a lot of people are saying that the heroine is putting up so less expressions,. guys, that is what her character is supposed to portray. so the storyline was pretty much normal. And one thing I really loved is that the heroine's love for her ex boyfriend remained constant and the same was for him. she may have shown that she was swayed because of the new student but that wasn't true. in fact the reason why she left and then came back and suddenly started asking for breakup was because she was pregnant and had a miscarriage. And the person who actually killed in ha was the homeroom teacher. I really didn't like her and am glad that she went to jail for it. although she was able to delay it because of her boyfriend and school. yeah, her bf was a student lee woo jin. and i am also very happy that the namely antagonist he ra was one with morals and also the fact that woo jin in reality loved he ra. also, I am happy that upto the end for me the male lead was ri an only because he truly love jae i. I am so happy because of that... in fact I hope that if there would be a next season then it should show the complete love story of yu he ra and woo jin and also about jae i and ri an.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
