First Hand Review
This show is a much watch for those who love legal dramas and for also those who are tempted or thinking of start to watch legal dramas. the first episode itself was amazing and breathtaking. the plot mix up is amazing as the episode progresses. the execution and flow of every frame is amazing. The effort put up the character development even if it is the first episode is commendable. the case hearing, the debates taking place in the court room sounds realistic, you feel as if you're transported in to a real court room. the anticipation of what's next will keep you up on your seat and will make you come back for more whenever the new episode releases. it gives in sight to the working of the high class rich people how they can manipulate with the use of money and power. the show itself is written by a former judge so the cases handled sounds realistic that may happen in real life too rather than having twist and turns. episode embarks further into character development, building up relationship among the leads and supporting ones. give us insight of who's who and all.Was this review helpful to you?
MASTERPIECE MASTERPIECE
Everything is great here..You will enjoy it.The acting, visual, music,story everything just mesmerising.
Like I have been obsessed with this drama.
Main lead is enough to carry the show.He is everything like a visual treat.Dont hesitate just go for it. I am hooked with this show from the opening ..
There is so much twist and turns, exciting story..you will be never feel bored. it is not a stereotype Korean drama..It feels like American TV show with great interest.This show wins the game.
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A Good Start, with Great Possibility for Success, Alongside chances of Falling off the Rail.
This is my Initial review of the show, which I will update with passage of important episodes or at the very end of the show, As, I believe it's important to update the review and the score if a show becomes better/worse compared to the start so that the rating doesn't get overinflated or goes down unfairly simply due to having a great start or due to sheer Star power or the lack thereof.To start with the review, I will first go ahead and compare this show with "Beyond Evil", the super hit psychological crime thriller drama of 2021. Don't misunderstand, the two shows are very different. One has pretty much nothing to do with the other. What I am talking about is the initial confusion and ambiguity of the important characters, what's going on with them? What are they doing, and why? What's the end game? What's driving the main lead? One thing that was done Extremely well in case of "Beyond Evil" is that nobody could understand what was going on in the first 4-5 episodes. It wasn't anything close to black and white, like you know who the bad guy is, who the good guy is, who is the killer, we knew pretty much nothing. It was a Crazy Unpredictable show in the beginning, then felt like it was going normally, then it became very unpredictable again. The Devil Judge seems to have started that way, and we can't be sure as to what to expect. Although it's not as Dark as "Beyond Evil", as there are characters who you can Easily say aren't really on the side of the Devil, and are trying to simply realize their ideals in a world of Injustice. Let's see how long do the writers decide to maintain the aura of mystery and unpredictability, as it's been just two episodes.
To be honest, a Dystopian Dark Crime Thriller is supposed to start that way, and over time this show can get better. The motivation behind some of the characters to pursue what they are pursuing, isn't really clear, and that's what makes it fun and intriguing. However, shows like this happen to walk on thin line. It's fairly easy to lose direction and cause massive failure in storyline, making it too unbelievable, too much to swallow and basically making it just too much to give it a free pass to. We will have to see about that as the show progresses.
The Cast is very good, with Ji Sung as the main character. Happy to see Park Jin Young getting a major role after his good performance is "He is Psychometric". I am not really gonna delve more into the cast, as I think in "Kdrama Review World", there is just too much emphasis on the cast and their """Visuals"""", something that I feel cringed by to be honest. I prefer to give ratings and reviews based on acting itself, whoever the cast is. So far, the acting has been very good by both the Main Lead and other main characters. The supporting cast has also done a good job, taking their part in keeping the aura of mystery alive.
Because this is a Dystopian thriller, there are some elements that you will have to accept as truth from the start. Like, why do everybody trust the Judge? How can somebody gain so much trust and acceptance from not just the political leaders, businessmen and media giants, but also the people itself? What has he done to gain so much trust? And how it that even possible in a digital world? Can anyone be that faultless in their job?? These are the things that you have to accept as facts, because in a dystopian alternate society, things won't always go the way things go in real life. In real life, a judge don't go shooting a rifle with incredible accuracy to a moving, crashing bus, that too in front of police squad. However, in dystopian reality, that can happen, as the society there can be pretty different in and of itself. Also, that's how many Dystopian western shows have done it for decades, so you can call this kind of exaggeration an element of the genre itself.
The music is actually Very Good, the violin notes are quite amazing. It does well to build up tension. The music actually does justice to the environment of the show, and that's what I like about it so far.
Although, the CGI and Animation could have been better, it looked very sloppy to be honest. Didn't feel the impact of some of the scenes due to that.
That's going to be my review for now. Let's see how it goes.
Edit: So far so good, the show is developing into a pretty impactful drama. I feel like there are some issues that will be made clear in the future. I am keeping the ratings the way they have been for now, I am well above halfway. Hopefully they finish well, when they finish, I will update again.
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Cast
Overall the main cast, very outstanding.I liked the back ground music. The mansion looks like a castle. Will continue to see how the story ends. Thank you Thank you
Glad to see something new............after watching few episodes, realised that the lady detective role is totally useless in the show....??☹️?. Everyone has a story behind the story except her...going everywhere she likes, pointing the gun at anyone?..too unreal!!!!!!!
The live court looks like game show. The flogging stage looks like the squid game box.
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inconsistent + poor writing
as expected from Ji Sung, his acting never disappoint, top notch. Kim Min Jeong is also amazing and showed the same level acting as Ji Sung. The interaction between their character really captivating. The concept of the story is actually intriguing with a good dose of mystery and suspense added in it. Unfortunately not executed very well by the writer. The writing of the character is inconsistent. Especially the character Ga On, who supposed to be a smart capable judge. Why the writer decide to write Ga On character as a fool? He is a judge, how can a judge make assumptions and bluntly believe a hearsay (from the crazy secretary that he doesn't even know well) without any evidence or thorough investigation? The writing is not intended to make a good story. Clearly the intention is to stir up as much emotion from the audience and make money. To me, it's watchable only because of Ji Sung & Kim Min Jeong acting. I'll just skip other scenesWas this review helpful to you?
Got me hooked straight away
This drama surprised me so much, I haven't really ventured into crime and legal kdramas and I initially started this since it looked interesting and I was looking forward to seeing Jinyoung act again after He Is Psychometric (which btw i also rlly recommend it was greaaatttt). And straight from the first episode, i was already invested in the storyline and the characters: each character has such a complex personality and nothing seems like how it's shown. You learn more about each character as the episodes progress and even though its only been 4 episodes, you can tell the drama has huge potential to hit big. The dynamic between Kang Yo Han and Kim Gaon is everchanging and leaves you wondering whether they will be friends or foes. One of the drama's catchphrases is "Is he an angel? Or a devil?" regarding Yo Han and the drama really does make you obsess on that question every episode and that's what I love about it. The OSTs honestly fit the mood so well and it just brings it all together. The acting so far has been top-notch and Jinyoung is doing an amazing job as Gaon so that's a yes from me lolIf you're hesitating to start this, i wld say to watch it its amazing
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Can't wait for the next episode!!!
Well crafted episodes made to drop cliffhangers and leave us wanting more yet satisfying in the rollercoaster ride it takes us on when it comes to the story. The conflicting characters and chemistry between Jinyoung and Jisung is just... Wow. Can't wait.The female leads adding a dynamic alongside the mysterious backstory is definitely something to be noted. The good guy- bad guy combo wins us over for sure.
Also, can we please talk about the star cast? All of them shining like diamonds over the awesome plot... It's a dream come true and I wish to see more from our GOT7 Jinyoung.
The only complain: Why isn't the next episode up yettttt?!
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Masterpiece
The story it self is so breathtaking, the actors and actresses are just perfect, I truly recomend it to anyone who is searching for something new in the k-drama world cause this one right here is really fresh and it wont let you down, I can garante that. The suspense it's out of this world the cast shows many faces around the episodes, and it's really incredible that we are just in the episode 3 there is so much left that I can't wait for it, I'm truly exited for the rest of the episodes, hope that this drama can have the recognition that it deserves.Was this review helpful to you?
Satisfying
LIKEHow Ga On threatened Kyung Hee's secretary and how Yo Han changed the method - I totally wowed at that scene
How Ga On being manipulated by Yo Han but still wanted to be by Yo Han's side
When Ga On met up with all the affected victims families - that moment that feel
DISLIKE
All good
MUSIC - personal fav
Nightmare - Sondia
Different from the Outside - Joo In Ro (ft. Dennyiah)
REWATCH VALUE
Adding to my list if I want to chill next time
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Must watch
This is one of the best shows I've watched and will probably be one of my all time favorites.The story is amazing, gripping, witty and satisfying. There were times when the villains were too annoying but that's what they are there for.
The acting/production is flawless.
Jisung is SO. FREAKING. GOOD. And so very handsome.
Kang Yohan is such a complicated character, and even while I was watching I didn't know if he was good or bad or even sane, but he was all that and more. And Jisung nailed it. Bravo.
The only thing: I WISH K HADN'T DIED
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all rounded , it makes you feel empty after completing !
the writers know what they're doing !this was "for me " a struggle between the good and the most benevolent in a manipulative world .
it starts as a Typical show off Korean style at first episode i mean what are the forces doing if civilians are going to shoot fire and save people could've been courageous in an other way dear writers or is for gaon to fall for yohan it must be at least this imaginary.
Some scenes are made in an artistic way Very beautifully "intentionally" you think you're looking at a master piece and it provokes something inside you that you might as well review your way of thinking the relationship between gaon an yohan is pretty and well written jisung is phenomenal but i wish side judges had more role in the rulings /verdicts i like how kim yohan is more calm and collected than the other Characters and how he is on a whole other level of cognition and perception of the world
On an other hand the music is superb
at the live court show the attire of the judges making yohan look Like a god and the side judges look like little devils beside him
those guys of social responsibility Never cease to make me feel sick such a Hippocratic punch they have succeeded their job .
my favorite scenes :
-when yohan was preparing for his first trial looking at his god like attire wearing the cross on his hand
-when gaon found out the truth about the con artist who caused his parents death wasn't even in prison with a shook face and the word morality was written in large font on the wall behind him (thanks translators) Very artistic ,
i would only re-watch this to catch those artistic details
-the yawning scene while gaon is looking
- all the family like scenes when they are each other comfort
the actress playing jung sun ah is such a queen
episode 15 ending was such a tearjerker
also did i say the music i shall repeat the music so many dramas lack this so fit for the emotions conveyed
definitely worth watching and re-watching !
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Worth it
Worth watching. wish it had season 2. ,............ ......
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