Hierarchy (2024)
A glamorous yet flawed K-drama set in Jooshin High School. Explore privilege, revenge, and secrets in this elite world.
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| Original Title | 하이라키 |
|---|---|
| Tagline | The school of perfect order. Admire it or despise it. |
| Formats | Streaming |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 7 |
| Duration | 65 mins |
| Status | Ended |
| Year | 2024 |
| First Air Date | June 7, 2024 |
| Last Air Date | June 7, 2024 |
| Broadcast Day | friday |
| Network | Netflix |
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The top 0.01% of students control law and order at Jooshin High School, but a secretive transfer student chips a crack in their indomitable world.
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A Glamorous Yet Flawed K-Drama
Welcome to Jooshin High School, where luxury cars, exclusive classes, and high-stakes football games define the lives of the obscenely wealthy students. In this world of privilege, Kang Ha (played by Lee Chae-min) disrupts the status quo. His arrival threatens the oppressive systems that have long favored the rich, and suddenly, the elite students face a reality check they’ve never encountered before.
Premise and Absurdism: “Hierarchy” dives headfirst into the lives of the privileged, but it doesn’t shy away from absurd extremes. When they’re not tormenting less fortunate students, the Jooshin elites indulge in spa retreats and fencing matches. The show’s premise promises intrigue, but does it deliver substance?
Character Depth and Shallow Waters: Kang Ha’s motivations for revenge are strong, yet the show fails to fully explore his background. As viewers, we’re left with more questions than answers. His attraction to Jung Jae-i (Roh Jeong-eui), the school’s “queen bee,” adds complexity, but her protective stance toward the bullies contradicts her connection to Kang Ha’s deceased brother.
Other characters suffer from unidimensionality. Despite glimpses into their tumultuous family lives, Jae-i and the proverbial king, Kim Ri-an (Kim Jae-won), remain one-dimensional. Their actions at school don’t align with the sympathy the writers attempt to evoke.
Acting and Missed Opportunities: Lee Chae-min, known for his stellar performance in “Crash Course in Romance,” disappoints as Kang Ha. His portrayal feels crammed into a mold of anguish and performative malice. Roh Jeong-eui’s Jung Jae-i lacks emotional depth, her upbringing manifesting as blank stares and emotionless dialogues.
The Big Reveal and Predictability: The show’s “big reveal” might surprise those who endure the predictable story filled with clichés. Unfortunately, “Hierarchy” falls short on thrills, leaving us yearning for more substance.
In summary, “Hierarchy” flirts with social critique but hesitates to commit. Unlike “Elite” or the Indian remake “Class,” it fails to capture the dark, immersive essence of elite school dramas. While glamour abounds, substance remains elusive. Perhaps the hierarchy of K-dramas needs a shake-up too.