The boxing murder drama has finally made its way to Netflix. As Divyenndu, Pulkit Samrat, and Suvinder Vicky return to the screen with another entertainer, let's see if it's really worth watching.
Glory was released on Netflix on May 1, 2026. The show features a strong cast with Divyenndu, Pulkit Samrat, and Suvinder Vicky taking the lead. However, the question remains whether the series, based on a promising premise, has stood up to the expectations. Well, if you are waiting to see whether the show is worth your time, here's what you need to know.
Set in the fictional world of Shaktigarh, the boxing capital of India. It follows the story of two brothers, 'Dev' essayed by Divyenndu and 'Ravi' essayed by Pulkit Samrat, who return to their estranged father after their sister is brutally murdered. It is soon revealed that she is not the only one who was murdered; Olympic hopeful boxer, 'Nihal Singh', being coached by their father (Suvinder Vicky), is also killed. However, there are a number of suspects: from a rival boxing club head to the khap panchayat, and even local ruffians. Nonetheless, as the police are eager to shut the case quickly, the brothers realise they must extend their stay in their hometown and solve the crime themselves.
Glory begins with a premise that feels different: a whodunnit plot set in the world of sports, almost as if co-creator, Karan Anshuman were blending the two genres he had experimented with previously. However, while the world-building is smart, Shaktigarh comes alive before your eyes as a clever blend of Bhiwani and Rohtak. The detailing is spot-on for that part of the country, right down to the two brothers driving a modified Mitsubishi Lancer, which gives them the Millennial tough-guy vibes. However, it doesn't take long for the show to go off the rails.
The show uses every trope in a typical crime drama book and becomes extremely repetitive for something promised a fresh story. Glory eventually becomes extremely predictable. Anyone who has watched or read enough crime dramas can easily figure out who the killer is and what the motivation is before the credits for episode 1 roll.
The cast of the Netflix series has given their very best. Suvinder Vicky has once again outdone himself, delivering yet another masterful performance as the enigmatic 'Coach Sahab'. His command over the screen is phenomenal. However, his role can often feel two-dimensional. Divyenndu, on the other hand, channels his inner animal, showcasing the actor's range. Even Pulkit Samrat has his own strengths, bringing equal amounts of swagger and heart in one of his best performances yet. However, unfortunately, the three leads being in top form also fails to save the show from the plot's laziness. Instead of being the cherry on top, it's the show's saving grace.
The narrative is so pedestrian that the acting cannot fully save it. Jannat Zubair and Kashmira Pardeshi also successfully turn several heads with their performances. Jannat, once a staple on television as a child artist, makes a comeback of sorts in the show and serves as a reminder that she is not rusty at all. Kashmira plays a difficult role as well, bringing out a beautiful mix of vulnerability and sensuality rarely done right in Indian streaming.
Instead of becoming the heart of the new-age OTT, Glory rather settles for 'what could have been', which has been the story of Indian OTT since the pandemic. While OTT has become a staple in Indian households, a good script seems to be hard to come by. Glory, too, feels more like one of the hundreds of shows, rather than one in a hundred. So, if you want to give the show a try, it would just be for the impeccable performances rather than the plot.
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