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notes that the episode effectively sets the stage for Part 2 by highlighting how Dong-eun has successfully infiltrated every aspect of her tormentors' lives.

: Yeon-jin discovers that Dong-eun has been living in an apartment directly across from her own home. She breaks in and is horrified to find a "revenge wall" covered in photographs of herself and her friends. The Glory - Season 1Eps8

Fans on Reddit have discussed the thematic depth of the "eye for an eye" philosophy presented in this finale. notes that the episode effectively sets the stage

In the mid-season finale of (Season 1, Episode 8), Moon Dong-eun’s meticulously crafted revenge plan reaches a critical turning point as the primary antagonist, Park Yeon-jin, finally begins to unravel. Episode 8 Recap: The Part 1 Finale Fans on Reddit have discussed the thematic depth

The following events mark the climax of the first half of the series:

Viewers and critics have praised the episode for its building tension and satisfying "crumbling" of the bully gang’s mental states.

: Desperate to save her upcoming marriage to a wealthy family, Hye-jeong grovels at Dong-eun's feet. Dong-eun blackmails her into reporting Myeong-oh as missing to the police, which infuriates the drug-addicted Sa-ra.