Netflix Hierarchy fan reviews: ‘Wasted potential’…

 Netflix's original K-dramas have greatly disappointed viewers of late. As the global streamer continues to churn out a mixed bag of content, predominantly leaning far off the authentic goodness of Korean dramas, netizens are scrutinising the visibly heavy-budgeted production costs put into something they've ultimately slammed as “wasted potential.” Hierarchy, supposedly the Korean version of the hit Spanish series ‘Elite,’ was billed as a significantly visually attractive premiere. The series seemingly had it all - the cast, the budget and whatnot. However, the show's unexpected failure was also ultimately attributed to the lack of everything else profoundly essential in building up its foundations.

K-drama loyalists ardently awaited its global premiere on june 7. And so, seven episodes dropped simultaneously on Friday. Viewers tuned in, hoping for “The Glory levels of revenge,” as remarked by an X user. The dish was served cold; sadly, the dish in question wasn't revenge. Instead, it was a frustrating catastrophe, or so the netizens asserted. Hierarchy stars a squad of several young actors you've probably encountered as a class of supporting cast members. As they revel in their leading positions for the Netflix K-drama, fans primarily let out a disgruntled sigh of dismay, expressing their disapproval of the output.

Here's how netizens reacted to the Hierarchy K-drama on X:

“The range of homes, buildings, and architecture in #hierarchy was so enjoyable to see! I'm glad they didn't use all the same houses that are in most chaebol kdramas.”

“Wasted potential, the storyline was garbage, no resolution on the relevant themes among teenagers today. the love triangle was convoluted and exhausted just to keep the plot going and seriously only french kiss 😒”

“I blame the director for making this drama a trash. Casting Roh JeongEui, Lee ChaeMin, and Kim JaeWon are already promising enough, but what the hell with writing and directing of this drama?! I'm so speechless I don't know what to say anymore.”