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By Joly Herman
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Intriguing teen mystery has violence, suicide, language.
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Revenge of Others
What's the Story?
In REVENGE OF OTHERS, Ok Chan-mi (Shin Ye-eun) is joking on a video call with her twin brother (Kang Yul) while she's on a field trip with her sports team at the seaside. He's on the phone from his high school in Seoul. A pause in the call doesn't alarm Ok Chan-mi, until the call is dropped entirely. After days without a response from her twin, Ok Chan-mi ventures up to Seoul to discover that he died of suicide, according to his schoolmates. She doesn't believe it for a second and decides to investigate further, moving to Seoul and transferring to her late brother's high school. Because he had been adopted by a very religious family, the twins no longer share a last name, providing her with anonymity while she looks into his death. Will she find the killer? Or will her curiosity uncover more than she's expecting?
Is It Any Good?
Amped-up bullying and soapy drama spur an unlikely pair of high school anti-heroes to come together in this gritty tale. In Revenge of Others, the violence and intensity builds over episodes, which might prompt parents to keep an eye out for their younger teens' feelings about the violence -- and the language.
Real issues (suicide, peer pressure, bullying) lend a little toughness not uncommon to teen dramas from the U.S.. The script lacks humor, but intrigue can be found in this show, which unfolds methodically. Adults might enjoy watching this one alongside their teens.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about bullying in Revenge of Others. How does one person's behavior affect the culture at an entire school?
A main character is a member of sports team and helps a student learn the sport. How do you use teamwork in your daily life?
A teen attempts suicide after being sexually assaulted by a classmate. How can we support our friends' and peers' mental wellness?
TV Details
- Premiere date : November 8, 2022
- Cast : Shin Ye-Eun , Park Solomon , Seo Ji-Hoon
- Network : Hulu
- Genre : Drama
- Topics : Family Stories ( Siblings ) , School ( High School )
- Character Strengths : Empathy , Self-control , Teamwork
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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