Netflix's Hellbound Characters Ranked From Worst To Best

What would happen to the world if angels appeared and told people how much time they had left to live — and to top it all off, that they were bound for Hell? It could be a matter of seconds, days, or even years. But what does it mean? Where are they coming from? These are just some of the questions raised by the chilling Netflix series "Hellbound." From the director of "Train To Busan" and writer of "#Alive, "Yeon Sang-ho, "Hellbound" premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival before premiering on Netflix on November 19, 2021.

With Korean television being quite a major success for Netflix these days, "Hellbound" is certainly looking to capitalize on that same success. Thankfully for fans of supernatural thrillers and horror, "Hellbound" is an absolute delight, featuring high production values, a compelling, twisty narrative, and above all, an excellent cast of characters. The show boasts a remarkably strong cast, but we're here to separate the wheat from the chaff. Strap yourselves in and let's take a look at Netlifx's "Hellbound" characters ranked from worst to best.

Warning: major spoilers for all six episodes of "Hellbound" ahead!

At first, Park Jungja (Kim Shin-rock) seems like she has a perfect life. We first see her coming home to her two adorable, loving children, who have a birthday cake ready to celebrate their hardworking mother's birthday. This joy is quickly upended when an angel appears to declare that Park has merely three days to live before the demonstration will take place to send her to Hell. The New Truth offers her a whopping three billion South Korean won to broadcast her admittance. Park, in moments of unfathomable grief, makes a smart decision to contact lawyers, including Min Hye-Jin, in order to ensure a contract can be drafted so her children can actually receive the money to secure their future.

This is exactly what's remarkable about Park: her unrelenting love of her children, to the point that she's willing to send them away to Canada for their own safety even though, as a result, she is unable to spend her final moments with the two people she loves most. Despite all this, though Kim gives a great performance and her character's resolve is impressive, "Hellbound" doesn't give her much more to do than cry about her circumstances once she's secured her children's safety. Though it's completely understandable she's so upset, we don't get much more from her than tears, which is why she's so low in the rankings.

One of the most surprising characters in all of "Hellbound," the Streamer (Kim Do-yoon, who appeared in the "Train to Busan" sequel "Peninsula") has many twists and turns in his character arc. He's first introduced in glow-in-the-dark makeup, a neon orange wig, and a hat made from an animal skull. He's a member of the Arrowhead and a devout follower of the New Truth. He does not hesitate to incite violence in the name of religious righteousness, and we see the direct results of his calls to violence. It's fair to say the character is extremely off-putting at first, though a surprise reappearance in the final episode forces us to re-evaluate.

In Episode 6, it's revealed that the Streamer, despite being a disciple of the New Truth and following their every word, receives a decree that he's set to be Hellbound. Thus, he agrees to help Sodo's cause in order to reveal the truth about the reasons for being chosen. That said, "Hellbound" often examines how people can be manipulated using faith, and the Streamer is tricked by the New Truth yet again.

Unfortunately, all these shocks are undone by a disappointing moment when the Streamer falls into a clichéd villain monologue and explains his plan, and as a result, it falls through. It's a disappointing moment for a character who really keeps you guessing — though we still get a deliciously unhinged performance from Do-Yoon, who really helps flesh out a character that could have been unbearable.

Yuji (played by Ryu Gyeong-soo, who starred in "Itaewon Class") is a no-nonsense priest working for the New Truth. He has a close relationship with Chariman Kim, who, while listening to his contributions, regularly treats him like a punching bag. This makes him a fairly sympathetic character, despite working for an evil organization like the New Truth. He seems to have something of a crisis of confidence when he discovers a clearly innocent baby has been decreed Hellbound, but remains steadfast in his work for the New Truth.

Yujii's calm and collected approach comes crumbling down at the very end of "Hellbound," and all of a sudden it becomes clear why he's an upper member of the New Truth. He becomes violent and unhinged, just like the Chairman, beating an older man with his fists to near-death. Shouting "You disregard God's principles, and go against God's will" while pummeling someone isn't a good look, and his perverted sense of power means he thinks the police will simply allow him to beat whoever he likes. This is not the case — the last we see of Yuji, he's being taken away by the police. His breakdown is beautifully performed by Kyung-soo, who expertly conveys Yuji's longstanding calm under pressure breaking down with serious gusto.

Talk about terrifying! The executioners make their impact right from the opening scene of "Hellbound." They're first witnessed at a cafe on a smartphone, where a group of people dismiss them as CGI. In a brilliant fakeout, they then burst through the same cafe hungry for blood — specifically of a man determined to be Hellbound.

"Hellbound" isn't quite as violent as you might think, as the show often favors looking at the politics of situations rather than their violent outcomes. When the show does get violent, however, we have our executioner friends to thank. Always arriving in a trio, these giant black monsters have insane musculature and are seemingly invincible — nothing will stop them from achieving their goals.

Each kill is seemingly more gruesome than the last, and the creators of "Hellbound" clearly took a lot of delight in crafting these murderous scenarios. The final kill we see is especially horrifying, as they quite literally drag a man to his gory, grotesque death. What's especially terrifying about the Executioners is that we still don't really know their origins — are they sent by God? By the Devil? Something else entirely? — and the mystery keeps things at a fever pitch. They may be scary, but one thing's for sure: When the Executioners appear onscreen, you can't look away.

Played by the fantastic Yoo Ah-in, who starred in Lee Chang-Dong's slow-burn masterpiece "Burning," Jung Jinsu is the enigmatic Chairman of the mysterious New Truth. Jung has been trying to tell the people of Korea, and the world, about the Executioners his whole life, but when they finally appear in Seoul, people take notice. Jung spreads the message that the angels only choose sinners to be Hellbound and if people follow his principles, and his keys to a righteous life, they are destined to be free.

Even when walking around, whether through the streets or on the subway, it's abundantly clear that Jung is immensely popular amongst the people of Seoul. He's stopped everywhere he goes, with people praising his name, and once the Executioners appear, they are more than willing to do his bidding. Jung is a character that could easily feel hokey and one-dimensional, but Yoo gives him a silent, almost brooding power that makes him irresistible.

In one of the series' most shocking revelations, it's revealed that Jung is actually Hellbound, and has known of his fate for 20 years. Even though he dies in the third episode, his impact is felt throughout the entire series, and while this tortured soul is evil, it's hard not to be enamored with him, making him the ideal cult leader — and one of the best characters in "Hellbound."

There are a lot of excellent characters in "Hellbound," but none can hold a candle to the absolute badass Min Hyejin (Kim Hyun-joo). Min first appears as the lawyer of Park Jung-Ja, who has been decreed Hellbound. On top of being a busy lawyer, she's also caring for her ailing mother, who has cancer. When it's revealed to the public that Min helped Park's children escape, everyone turns against her, putting her life in extreme danger. She witnesses the horrifying fatal beating of her mother, which proves absolutely devastating. With astonishing resolve, Min sticks to her guns and continues to fight against the New Truth, which almost costs her her life.

After disappearing for a while from "Hellbound," Min makes a triumphant return (complete with a new haircut), and is ready to defeat the New Truth. She knows that the organization is full of lies, and recognizes live-streaming the demonstration of Bae and Song's child as the opportunity to expose them. It's not just Min's ferocious resolve and entrenched desire to help vulnerable people that makes her such a great character. When the Arrowheads and New Truth come to attack, this time Min is more than ready, unleashing an arsenal of remarkable moves that make her every bit as impressive physically as she is mentally. Without Min, these people could never come together to expose the New Truth, making her without a doubt the best character in "Hellbound."