In short: Revenge of Others ends well on paper, but the execution feels hurried. It’s a solid landing, not a graceful one.
The show doesn't let the secondary bullies off easy. Hong Ah-jung (the manipulative queen bee) loses her father's protection and is expelled. The gang of thugs gets arrested. This sends a strong message: the system only works when victims fight back and evidence is brought to light. revenge of others ending
Ok Chan-mi starts as a helpless, grieving sister and ends as a fierce, proactive force. She doesn't become a killer—she becomes a whistleblower. This is a refreshing take on revenge: she wins not by stooping to the villains' level, but by using their own arrogance against them. What Didn’t Work (The Flaws) 1. The Final Episode Feels Like Two Episodes Crushed Into One The pacing is jarring. Major character deaths (e.g., Park Won-seok, the corrupt cop) are rushed. The emotional fallout from Soo-heon nearly dying again is glossed over. By the time the villains are arrested, the show has only 10 minutes left for the “where are they now” segment. In short: Revenge of Others ends well on
Chan-mi and Ji Soo-heon’s relationship was built on trauma and high-stakes danger. The final scene shows them meeting again after a time skip, smiling and seemingly dating. While fans wanted this, the transition is abrupt. Soo-heon was last seen in critical condition, and then—poof—he’s fine. No scene of them healing, no discussion of their shared PTSD. It feels tacked on to satisfy the romance audience rather than earned through narrative. Hong Ah-jung (the manipulative queen bee) loses her