Delayed Justice (2020)

Park-Park Bromance: The Best!

I throrougly enjoyed this series from beginning to end. It was heartwarming, funny, made me cry at times, and thrilling to follow through each cases. One saddening thing about this show is its almost three-week halt and the need to change Park Sam Soo’s actor in the last four episodes of the show. Despite this, I waited and managed to finish the show.

Jung Woo-sung did an amazing job on taking over Bae Seong-woo’s role after his departure from the show. But I think Bae Seong-woo still is the perfect fit for the role. I really enjoyed his acting from Episodes 1-16. He’s really a good actor if not only for the controversy he faced while filming the show. I regret that he didn’t get to finish this series.

Although the finale was satisfying, Episode 20 definitely felt really rushed and I wanted to see more of how the last case was resolved and the hear the specific verdict. I felt the build-up was lacking and the closure weak. The two cameos at the end were a nice touch, too. I didn’t see that coming. The finale is good but it could be better. Maybe there’s a Season 2 coming out? I don’t know but the ending is really open-ended. Overall, I really liked it and if there’s a Season 2, I might watch it if Bae Seong-woo will be back. I loved the bromance of this show!

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Fight for truth and justice despite the odds

Likes
1. Loved the Park Tae Yong and Park Sam Soo, they both want money and success yet they forego of it to pursue justice. I also loved the actors. KWON sang Woo is ageless, Bae Sung Woo is crazy fun and Jung Woo Sung is too tall and handsome to be sloppy and goofy 🥰
2. Drama was less about legal scenes but more on exploring the feelings of the wrongly accused and the real killers. Ep 9-10 were 😭. This drama had a lot of sincerity and heart, without being too preachy.
3. We know there are really a lot of corrupt people in the government, from the police, prosecutors, mayors to judges. It is hard to change the system. But we should also remember there are good guys out there willing to work hard to ensure justice and truth.
4. I loved the ensemble cast, from the 4 main baddies to Tae Yong's tight circle of friends.
5. Also loved the last minute cameos of Lee Jong Hyuk, Lee Elijah and Lee Jung Jae.

Dislikes
1. The drama spent too much time on the truck murder case, almost 10 episodes that sometimes there were too much flashbacks, too much rehashed scenes and conversations (How many times did i near I'm Han Sang Man??" I wished they kept the drama at 16 episodes (18 at most) instead of 20.
2. The final episode was okay but too convenient. The Seungwoo principal and director easily apologized to everyone. Also it felt like they didnt really take down the bad guys. Im sure they'll be back after the publicity has died down. So goes back to what did Taeyong and Samsoo actually accomplish?
3. I thought Tae Yong wanted to change the system that's why he is running for a seat in Jongno, but he ended up foregoing the chance and work on the ground. It was okay but he will never change the system if he stays small. Let Samsoo do the ground work and he goes up the chain.

Rating: 8/10

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The most emotional court drama I've ever seen ,, injustices can be fought with high moral values

I though at first that this drama is just procedural court or detective drama similar to many dramas of the same genera that I've watched before
My thoughts were way off ,,, it's different
The heart breaking stories of the people wrongfully imprisoned had me bawling ,, I cried a lot
the two main leads were loud and sometimes silly to be honest but they had good hearts and good judgment when it comes to people's who are wronged and got punished for crimes they didn't commit ,, also it strikes them close as it reminds them always of their own families and their own struggles in life that's really relatable
I was so sad of How cruel this world is towards the weak and the unprivileged people
they are discarded and treated awfully because of their mentally challenged conditions or because they are poor or both
the first case was so emotional and so heartbreaking ,, I felt infuriated and wanted justice for the three young men badly
the other cases were also emotional but not the same as the first one ,,, the story dragged a bit with the second case but got resolved beautifully too
I loved the human connections ,, the script was amazing and the characters were played right
the humor was okey but wasn't my favorite ,, all I can say it was a try to lift the intensity a bit of the drama
all the dramas elements were great,, it's really enjoyable to watch and engaging
very optimistic idealistic drama
of course it's not realistic enough because in real world there isn't enough justice or the people who are wronged get their apology from the people who wronged them
I Recommend this drama so much for people who likes emotional stories and moral messages behind it

A side note

the actor who got replaced was great in his role but of course the drama was too good to get cancelled because of his real life wrong doing ,, the message they were trying to send would be ruined so it was the right decision they resumed the drama in the last four episodes with another actor who tried so hard to imitate the actor who got replaced
but unfortunately that was the wrong call
he couldn't replace him ,, and his character seemed separate from the other one got me disappointed and didn't enjoy the last four episodes
I thought they should have killed the other one on script or made him travel or something and introduce a new character with his own style to replace him in the story

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It is what it is... Not bad

First things first. One of the male leads gets switched out for a new actor after episode 16 - I've seen a bunch of complaints but I have to go say that it was decently done. I particularly like how they played with it, comments like "you've changed!?" or "there's something different about you" show that the people involved in the making of the drama acknowledge that a new actor has arrived in place of the original.

Second, to the comments that the series should have been cut after episode 16... There wouldn't have been closure and it was obviously written in 3 "acts" where e 17-20 are the final one. Too many things had been set up in previous episodes.

It's a fun and silly drama. The two main characters 쌍박 are a bit OTT and the "fighting" between them and then the "cringe worthy" making up with the finger hearts 🫰🏻 are playful. The topics that they are dealing with are very heavy and this playfulness and silliness prevents the drama from becoming too gloomy and broody. It was entertaining while I watched it... Would I watch it again... I don't know.

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One life doesn’t mean more than another ones

At first I drop this drama, just because it didn’t seem interesting. But I’m glad that I decided to go back and watch it, and I have to say it’s a good thing I didn’t drop it. This drama is heartbreaking and heartfelt, I feel like the ML’s deserves so much better, they deserve everything they did for there victims. But yet you can’t help others just to gain something back, even if they did except something back at first, I understand there situations because not everyone is born in a good environment or rich family. But they kindly help others even when they can’t support them self . But every case makes them realize how much a case have effect them both dearly, because everyone have there own stories, or similar to there’s. It’s a drama that will make you cry every time or should I say every case they have it’s heartbreaking. This drama really have me going, such an amazing drama and cast I total recommended for anyone who haven’t give it a try You won’t regret it

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Ageless Kwon Sang Woo

It is so good to have the ageless Kwon Sang Woo back in a crime/law/justice investigative drama; I love him in these types of roles. He’s another example of an amazingly versatile actor able to seamlessly deliver terrific performances balancing acts that’ll make you think while laughing yourself silly. Coupled with the prolific Bae Sung Woo, Delayed Justice promises to have no shortage of visual gags and running jokes while at the same time fighting for judicial victims falsely accused. I look forward to an enjoyable ride, along with so many tremendously great actors.

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Straziante ma divertente

Storia

Nessun drama è perfetto, ma ognuno è imperfetto a suo modo. Delayed Justice si mantiene su un livello molto molto alto per tutti gli episodi, quindi è assolutamente raccomandabile, anche se presenta una certa disarmonia che evidentemente lo sceneggiatore Park Sang-gyu non è stato in grado di rabberciare, forse per una non adeguata conoscenza del linguaggio cinematografico. In particolare sarebbe stato meglio dedicare un episodio in meno al caso del camionista assassinato ed uno in più a quello degli studenti sfruttati.

Forse non tutti sanno che i due protagonisti ricalcano persone realmente esistenti, l’avv. Park Joon-young e il giornalista Park Sang-gyu (lo sceneggiatore), autori del libro “Delayed Justice”, in cui raccontano proprio i casi presentati dal drama; credo che sia disponibile solo in coreano. L’agenzia giornalistica fondata da Park Sang-gyu si chiama davvero “Sherlock”. La testata per cui Park Sang-gyu ha lavorato per dieci anni, che nella serie si chiama News&New, nella realtà è la OhmyNews, molto nota.

In generale, credo che sia stata messa troppa carne al fuoco, per cui alcuni archi narrativi sono stati conclusi un po’ frettolosamente, in particolare tutti gli archi narrativi dei cattivi; anche le vicende familiari del procuratore Jang Yoon-seok avrebbero meritato ben altro approfondimento.

Stendiamo un velo pietoso sulla storia d’amore: due tredicenni avrebbero concluso di più. L’avvocato 39enne non riesce a fare una carezza sul viso alla giornalista in venti puntate, tuttavia le chiede di sposarlo, beninteso senza neanche un bacio sulla guancia né prima né dopo il fidanzamento. Comincio a pensare che nei kdrama abbiano la prassi di non scrivere scene di effusioni fisiche per gli attori sposati, come in questo caso. Anche la seconda storia d’amore cade nel vuoto, lasciando non conclusa la fantomatica proposta di matrimonio che il giornalista dovrebbe fare alla sua compagna. Le due coppie non hanno un momento conclusivo, così come manca un confronto tra il procuratore e sua moglie, che sarebbe stato necessario; nell’ultima puntata non si vedono nemmeno per un momento i due protagonisti da soli con le loro compagne.

In effetti la serie si conclude d’improvviso, senza dirci nulla né del prosieguo delle due carriere principali né del destino dei cattivi. Ha avuto miglior conclusione la storia del detective Han Sang-man, che esce di casa con le valigie spegnendo la luce. C’è da dire che in un Paese in cui lo standard televisivo prevede una sola stagione, non si dovrebbero girare cliffhanger così spericolati, con lo staff politico dell’avvocato che il giorno della candidatura non sa nemmeno dove lui si trovi. Infatti la seconda stagione non è stata girata, com’era prevedibile, e le vicende rimangono del tutto sospese.

Detto questo, la storia spezza veramente il cuore. Le vicende di innocenti condannati ingiustamente sono sempre strazianti, e qui ci sono anche descrizioni particolareggiate di quali e quanti abusi, violenze e sopraffazioni vengano compiute ai danni di ragazzi fragili e persone povere e ignoranti, già diseredati della società, con le connivenze scandalose tra polizia, Procura e giudici, tutti completamente disinteressati all’applicazione della legge e alla scoperta della verità. Devo dire che nella scena dell’avvocato invitato a casa dell’ex agente segreto sotto la dittatura, ed ex ministro, l’attore esprime in maniera fenomenale, solo con lo sguardo e l’espressione del volto, l’eco del terrore che ancora respira trovandosi accanto a un assassino e torturatore di quel genere. Quella scena, così educata e formale, dice tutto di come si viveva in Corea sotto la dittatura (come del resto sotto qualsiasi dittatura).

Nonostante questo l’atmosfera non è cupa, anzi è fin troppo giocosa, con i due protagonisti che non fanno altro che saltare e gridare, gesticolando teatralmente. Un bromance fantastico. La giornalista è dolcissima con i suoi occhioni innamorati, mi dispiace che non concluda nulla; ed è forse il personaggio con il migliore arco narrativo, da apprendista coi tacchi a giornalista impavida che affronta pericoli, si documenta e scrive articoli di notte.

Cast

Kwon Sang-woo (l’avvocato). Indubbiamente è un uomo di grande fascino, e ci scherza molto sopra. Non ho trovato alcuna pecca nella sua recitazione, ha uno sguardo molto espressivo e un sorriso bellissimo. Credo che fosse perfetto per interpretare l’avvocato del popolo, di classe ma alla mano, che sa anche commuoversi fino alle lacrime davanti alle sofferenze dei suoi clienti.

Bae Seong-woo (il giornalista). Che dire? Un’interpretazione incredibile, questo attore si è speso moltissimo per rendere il personaggio un mix unico di genialità e rozzezza, ottimismo e sofferenza. L’attore che lo ha sostituito negli ultimi quattro episodi lo imita egregiamente, ma la bravura di BSW resta inarrivabile. Non so come fanno questi attori a piangere a comando, ci sono delle scene in cui BSW ti strappa davvero il cuore.

Kim Joo-hyun (la giornalista). Una donna di grande bellezza, molto particolare per una coreana, con quel viso dolcemente paffutello. Ha interpretato perfettamente il ruolo di una giovane che sa essere sia tenera sia determinata e professionale, timida in amore ma non troppo, assetata di giustizia. Spero che faccia una bella carriera.

Jung Woong-in (il procuratore). Il mio amato JWI! Perfetto come sempre, un’adorabile canaglia. Con quella mimica riesce ad essere prima cattivo poi buono nella stessa scena. Ruba la scena agli altri attori anche quando sta in disparte. Sembra sempre che abbia un ruolo di contorno, invece ha una presenza che impone regolarmente il suo personaggio. Peccato che lo sceneggiatore sia rimasto incerto fino alla fine di che morte dovesse morire (metaforicamente): un errore che ho riscontrato in misura minore anche nei due protagonisti, che vanno abbastanza avanti e indietro tra altruismo e avidità.

Lee Won-jong (il detective in pensione). Menzione speciale per questo carismatico attore dalla voce profonda e suadente, con una formidabile presenza scenica e un sorriso da bandito. Nonostante portasse occhiali sfumati, gli occhi brillavano.

Rewatch

Difficilmente rivedo una serie, comunque do a questa un 6, considerando la sofferenza di rivedere certe scene di incredibile ingiustizia e che l’esito dei processi già si conosce; oltre alla sofferenza degli sguardi inconcludenti che si scambiano lui e lei.

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