It's ok if you're ok with a show that's ok
I think this show deserves a lot of credit for telling a story that is miles away from the typical cliche' drama. It also deserves credit for establishing some highly unlikable bad guys and making no attempt to humanize them (which I like). This is entertainment. I like it when I don't have to feel conflicted about my distaste for the antagonist. The cast is deep. Lee Jung Eun is always terrific. Lee Soo Kyung sticks to the type of character where she excels but credit for being excellent at that style of character. I was not familiar with Jo Jae Ryong or Ryu Hye Young before, but they acquitted themselves admirably (especially RHY's Kang Dam). Lee David and Kil Hae Yeon were also wonderful.But the cast is huge and weaving all of them in makes for an unwieldy narrative and it doesn't help that we lurch from this suspect to that suspect and back and forth between trials (both real and mock). It badly needed to crop 3-4 characters (like Woo Hyun's pointless copy room attendant and a couple of the school's administrators). More importantly, other than Kang Sol A, there was a rotating group of main characters at any one time but none of them had been developed sufficiently for me to care about any of them (including Han Joon Hwi who would have been a more realistic character if he'd slapped a big "S" on his chest and paraded around in tights and a cape).
The show somewhat redeems itself near the end with some clever twists, but it's not enough to really paper over some glaring flaws.
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Okay...
It started off good until we had the first trial involving the first student. The drama didn't do a good job laying out the information in an effective way, but rather delivered it in monotonous big chunks. I didn't find the cases appealing. The pattern became clear after the second case. Cycling through the students while revealing more of the main case along the way. Somehow they made everything and everyone very conveniently connected to the main case. This resulted in an over-complicated mess for the sake of building something grand and complicated. Despite of their attempt, they also created too many plot conveniences because they had no clue how to progress otherwise. The students' personal stories weren't good to begin with and cliche at best. There were just too many shortcomings in the writing department to count. The cast was okay but there was a lot of overacting going around, exaggerated expressions, motions, phrases and unnecessary edge-lord-like quirkiness. You may think the professor was the main character but shortly after, he became a support one. Some episodes passed while barely saying any lines. The director was trying his damn hardest to patch up this hot mess. If he were to be replaced, the drama would flop so damn hard. Thanks to him we got something kinda watchable.Was this review helpful to you?
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It'like nothing else..
I loved the story. Towards the end the plot is a little bit rushed yet given that its tempo fastened after episode 8 I can understand it.*Truth and justice only by law*
That pretty much sumps up the whole show. There is no easy character. All the back stories were carefully thought about.
Watching their conflicts kept me on edge, and I have to give it to them I couldn't really guess the murderer of Seo Byeong-Ju case. Not even one moment is boring if you could get through the first episodes. Cause...I don't know it wasn't easy to connect to ML Yang Jong-hoo. The first time I watched the drama I gave it up after episode 2. He looked like your stereotypical know-it-all professor but after wacthing the whole show I can say that he stands on no man's land. Not even on law if it is not perfect.
Fyi, if you wonder about any romance there is almost none. Almost, because there were enough hints about Han Jun-hui's crush on Kang Seol-A. What is more important than that is the friendship though. Dynamics of the study group is colored pink for the sake of the show but that's the beauty of the drama. It's dreamy to watch.
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Perfect for those that like How to Get Away With Murder
If you're a fan of How to Get Away With Murder's premise and set-up, Law School will most likely appeal to your taste as well.Both dramas are very similar to each other, to the point where I wouldn't be surprised if Law School took inspiration from HTGAWM for their writing. Both are set in a law school and open with a murder. Both students and professors come under suspicion, suspect each other, exonerate each other, etc. as they try to figure out who the true murderer is amidst the secrets that each person is hiding. While it's early yet, hopefully Law School can show us something different from HTGAWM, as it currently just seems like a Korean remake of this drama. My rating will change depending on how this drama fleshes out its characters, and if it will bring something new to the table as it progresses along.
Actors and actresses are very well cast. I enjoy how there's no clear-cut hero/heroine, and everyone's characters are morally ambiguous. With the right price and condition, even seemingly righteous characters can do ethically questionable things and vice versa.
OST so far reminds me of Sky Castle's OST, so a little haunting, a little tense. Nothing that detracts too much away from what's on the screen.
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It'll keep you on the edge of your seat
I didn't really have high expectations coming into this drama because it's not the type of genre that I usually watch. To be honest, the first few episodes were quite slow and it was a little difficult to get through. However, the drama really started to pick up speed and became much more interesting towards the end.Story:
The story was written really well and was filled with plot twists and unexpected turns. However, I would have liked to know what happened with Jin Hyung Woo at the end.
Acting:
The acting throughout the drama was excellent. The characters were cast really well, especially for Professor Yang, I really enjoyed his acting throughout the drama. The other characters were great as well and the acting was quite natural.
Overall:
It was a great and very enjoyable drama. It definitely gets better towards the end, so don't give up in the beginning!
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i remember when berrii watched this when it was airing and she was always screaming about the episodes in her stories and now i get the hype omg this was so good aaaaaaaaaa
the story starts with sei byungju being murdered and from there in starts a string of other cases / truths being untold until all the knots in the story are let loose. i loved how soo many cases led back to one man. also the way they always kept us in iur toes like ud be swooning over a character in this episode and he would be betraying everyone un the next. i like crime dramas anyways and this was just fabulous
the cast was so good i fell in love with all of them. like only han joonhwi, seo jihoe and kang soo were nown actors other than them everyone else was unknown and their acting was so too notch. i loved sunjae and was pretty bummed cuz he didnt have much scenes. also seo jihoe >> i have only seen him in bad roles and assumed he would do one like that again lmao
all in all this is a really good crime drama, will always keep u in ur toes like literally the flow of the cases change every 10 mins or so lmao.
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THE BEST LEGAL DRAMA EVER!
Legal dramas are a hit or miss, usually. It caters to a specific type of audience and definitely not everyone’s cup of tea. You would seldom hear someone say, “Let’s watch a legal drama for healing or to past time.” It requires your full attention, and it can’t be played in the background while you’re doing another task. That’s why when a legal drama receives so much attention and praise, you know it’s ~that~ good. And yes, long story short, Law School is worth checking out!Yang Jong-Hoon (Kim Myung-Min) is a former prosecutor. He is now a professor at a prestigious law school. He is straightforward and tends to unleash biting remarks. Students don’t like him because of this, but Yang Jong-Hoon does not care what his students think of him. Yang Jong-Hoon is focused on cultivating personnel for the law field, members who will be able to contribute meaningfully. Professor Kim Eun-Sook (Lee Jung-Eun) is his only colleague that he can speak openly.
Kang Sol (Ryoo Hye-Young) and Han Joon-Hwi (Kim Beom) are first-year law school students. Kang Sol barely got into law school. She comes from poor family background. At school, she is surrounded by students who are smart and come from wealthy backgrounds. She feels insecure and even shameful due to her background. Kang Sol slowly learns about the true legal profession. Han Joon-Hwi is at the top among first-year law school students. He is an attractive young man with leadership qualities, but he has a secret.
I thought they would take the episodic route of taking case studies per week, but they did not. Instead, they focused on the main characters’ background stories, incorporate them into the main premise, and built a solid story from there. It’s also unexpected for me to ship a non-OTP this much that I am shaken.
Murders and corruption aside, the drama is actually a slice-of-life drama about the life of law students. Everyone in the freshmen squad is relatable in terms of how they handle their academics. Of course, Kang Sol A (Ryu Hye-young) leads them as the most kindred spirit in the study group. She struggles in both finances and academics – but she never gives up. She barely passes her exams, yet she pulls through with the help of her reliable friends. Aside from her good nature, Sol A is also a filial daughter and sister. She genuinely cares for her family without hesitation.
Anyway, as a character, Joon-hwi had so much depth, and Kim Bum portrayed him convincingly. He was an orphaned boy whose beloved uncle got killed by an unknown murderer. He was even one of the prime suspects but he managed to prove himself innocent while still attending his classes. Whew! Joon-hwi didn’t even have the time to grieve in silence because he was too busy balancing his academics and solving his uncle’s untimely death. I’d like to think that this was also why SolHwi never materialized because it’s just too much for a student to handle these overwhelming emotions all at once. Even though there was no legit confirmation of SolHwi, deep in my heart, I know that Prosecutor Han and Lawyer Kang was the endgame.
My favorite Yangcrates moment was when he was able to break Ye-seul’s wall by effectively questioning her in the witness stand – law school style. Ye-seul was deeply hurt and in a state of denial and shock. She couldn’t even identify the difference between love and abuse, but Prof. Yang was able to shake her and let her realize what she’s fighting for and whom she’s fighting against.
To be honest, the drama felt dragging halfway and the revelation of Lee Man-ho (Jo Jae-ryong) as the real killer with Assemblyman Ko Hyeong-su (Jung Won-joong) as the main bad guy were underwhelming. Or maybe because I expected this to be an over-the-top whodunit series when in fact, it’s just a simple story with complex characters. What do you think?
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The drama itself isn't something amazing but it worked out and stood out among the dramas I have watched. First time to see a drama in a law school setting, with students and all. Though the drama doesn't really revolve around the school but I like it they also showcased the pressure and hardwork of the students studying law.
Yang Jong Hoon is my favorite character. He was a fit actor for the role and I think the last time I watched him being in a strict role is from the korean drama A New Leaf, and to think that he was not totally serious throught out that drama. This drama though, he is consistent with his being strict and I really look forward to seeing him among others.
The one character that I am not so attached with is Joon Hwi, I find him awkward with the role. I don't see him as that character.
Both Sols' in the drama are new characters for me. I am not familiar with them both that is why I find them interesting as well more than the others. There are questions that have not been answered and was not seen in the drama but I felt pretty satisfied with the ending.
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Law school's cinematographer is really good!
Okay so the story is a bit unrealistic because of some scenes but it was interesting.The cinematography is really good. I mean I started watching this drama for ryu he young, but I finished this drama for the cinematographer.
The story is interesting and even the acting is good but for me the cinematography was the bestttt!
The osts are great as they match the theme of this drama.
The chemistry between the leads is so good that I've watched some of the compilations on YouTube.
Well I gave it a low re-watch value because this is a thriller and it becomes boring if you already know who did it.
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Solid as Legal and College Life Drama
Law School tells the story of a murder in the law faculty of Hankuk University that involves the students and professors there. The series follows one big murder case involving one of the professors across all 16 episodes, but it also includes various smaller cases and court scenes along the way.What I love about this series is the friendship and college life aspects. How they help each other with their problems from the college exam to each other "court" problems. Each character also has their own issues and shows great development throughout the entire series. The law classes appear here and there, they're kinda hard to follow, but it's still fine for me.
The script is solid and tight, and the acting from the entire cast is really good. Even though some scenes feel overdramatic and the editing feels rushed in places, but overall, it's a very enjoyable series for me.
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my study motivation tbh
nyesel kenapa baru nonton skrg... THIS KDRAMA IS A VERY MASTERPIECE!! kang sol a slays when shes pretending to be kan dan 🤭🤭🤭 i rlly love sol a here :( my lovely kang sol a T_____T shes already trying the best huhuhu. and han joonhwi omaga my smart boiiiiii slaaaayed :pp i kinda hope that there's a romance thingy from sol a and joonhwi but my expectation is too high i guess..... but damn this is the real masterpiece of 'law' kdrama!!! the actors/actresses's acting is SO good!!! and also the ost... it's driving me crazy..........Was this review helpful to you?
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