Class of Lies (2019)
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Network:
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Status:
Ended -
Season 1:
Ended on September 05, 2019 -
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"A retrospective on the 2019 K-Drama that redefined the intersection of legal thrillers and high school corruption."
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Season: 1
| # | Air Date | Episode Name | Watched? |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Jul 17, 2019 | Episode 1 | |
| E2 | Jul 18, 2019 | Episode 2 | |
| E3 | Jul 24, 2019 | Episode 3 | |
| E4 | Jul 25, 2019 | Episode 4 | |
| E5 | Jul 31, 2019 | Episode 5 | |
| E6 | Aug 01, 2019 | Episode 6 | |
| E7 | Aug 07, 2019 | Episode 7 | |
| E8 | Aug 08, 2019 | Episode 8 | |
| E9 | Aug 14, 2019 | Episode 9 | |
| E10 | Aug 15, 2019 | Episode 10 | |
| E11 | Aug 21, 2019 | Episode 11 | |
| E12 | Aug 22, 2019 | Episode 12 | |
| E13 | Aug 28, 2019 | Episode 13 | |
| E14 | Aug 29, 2019 | Episode 14 | |
| E15 | Sep 04, 2019 | Episode 15 | |
| E16 | Sep 05, 2019 | Episode 16 |
Series Legacy & Historical Archive
Franchise Status: Ended
Class of Lies (2019) remains a definitive pillar of legal thriller and school mystery television, having concluded its influential run on OCN. The series is frequently cited for its unflinching portrayal of the dark underbelly of elite education, moving beyond typical high school tropes to deliver a gritty narrative. By placing a disgraced lawyer undercover as a substitute teacher, the show effectively dismantled the facade of prestige surrounding the top tier of South Korean academia, exposing a web of corruption, bullying, and systemic manipulation that resonated deeply with international audiences.
The lasting cultural DNA of the series lies in its refusal to offer easy answers or sugarcoat the reality of juvenile delinquency among the privileged. It remains a rewatch staple because of its high-stakes pacing and the chilling performances of its young ensemble cast, who portrayed a generation of antagonists that were as intellectual as they were ruthless. Fans return to the series for its intricate plot twists and the compelling moral ambiguity of its protagonist, ensuring its place as a benchmark for the school-based crime genre that continues to influence modern drama productions.
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Technical Details
- Network: OCN
- Seasons: 1
- Years: 2019 - 2019
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller
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