Episode Guide
Episode 1: The review for episode 1 was 2.5/5. The review for episode 2 was 2/5. The review for episode 3 was 3.5/5. The review for episode 4 was 3.5/5.
If you’re looking for a sci-fi drama that will keep you entertained from beginning to end, Glitch is the perfect show for you. With its dark and mysterious undertones, it’s sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Glitch follows the life of Hong Ji-hyo, a woman with a seemingly perfect life whose world turns upside down when her boyfriend disappears off the face of the Earth. As she looks for him, she finds herself drawn into conspiracy theories about aliens and UFOs. She joins a UFO forum and ends up reconnecting with Heo Bo-ra, a UFO enthusiast and live streamer, who was once her friend in school.
The show is not what you expect it to be. While the trailer suggests the presence of aliens and otherworldliness, the show’s sci-fi elements are quite toned down and the payoff only comes in the finale. Still, new clues and discoveries keep the viewer hooked. Meanwhile, the charm of the story lies in the set of interesting characters, each one with their own idiosyncrasies. Their antics, dialogues and motivations are what power the script. ..
The show’s main attraction is the friendship between Ji-hyo and Bo-ra. Their quirks and interactions make for an entertaining show, where romance is not the focus.
The show has potential but its pacing and genre mix make it difficult to enjoy. The first few episodes are slow and build up the world, but the rest of the show is too slow to keep you interested. The pacing also makes it difficult to follow, making it hard to understand what is happening.
The show’s comedy and mystery elements are well-done, but the show can be a little too emotional for its own good. A few more emotional beats would have only elevated the story.
Glitch is an interesting show with a number of themes that are explored well. The reconnecting of two friends, the treatment of their past resentments, and the slow rebuilding of their friendship are some of the best aspects of the show’s writing. Without going into spoilers, other themes include belief, religion and the line between the real and unreal. They are a captivating set of ideas but the show doesn’t explore them too deeply. It doesn’t unpack the layers as it could have. Instead, the conspiracy-laden plot gets preference. ..
The actors in Glitch have all done a great job with Jeon Yeo-been and Nana, of course. A special shout-out goes to Kim Myung-gon, who was a pleasure to watch as one of the primary antagonists. ..
The editing and visuals of the drama come together well, particularly during the scenes that question Ji-hyo’s reality. The music too complements the show’s various twists and turns.
Glitch is a drama that tries to be different and succeeds in doing so. It’s refreshing to see a drama that isn’t just a copy of other similar stories. The characters are interesting and the story is well-told, even if it can be difficult to follow at times. However, Glitch may not be of cinematic excellence or up for award nominations, but it has heart and is fun.
