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I will never understand why a drama like this is rated so low.. Yes 8 is low.. I am not saying the drama blew me away, but I was entertained and completely engrossed.. These are the kind of dramas that deserve 16 episodes.. No unnecessary drama, no love triangles.. Just friendship, love, personal growth and food.. Lots and lots of food.. Might even feel like one big ad for the Korean food industry..The story unfolds in an uneventful yet remarkable way.. With a screenplay that feels raw, personal and utterly engrossing.. It focuses on the mundane lives of five characters.. The drama lingers, never too quick and never draggy.. Some might find the lack of build up disappointing.. But the slice of life approach works wonders here.. Honestly, it reminded me of Hospital Playlist..
Everything about this drama feels authentic.. The characters, their relationships, the world they live in.. Nothing is forced or sloppily arranged.. It all just works so well that I couldn’t help but grow attached to them.. Rather than leaning on sappy dramatic moments and sentimentality, it focuses on developing its characters in a natural, unhurried way..
I loved all five of them, they were all great.. And their stories were just as good.. Mun Jeong and her husband?? I absolutely loved their story.. He is the perfect husband.. Chang Won and Sang Gi’s stories were good too, though I feel they didn’t have quite the same impact as the other three.. And Ju Hyeong and Hui Ji?? I adored their relationship.. They didn’t overdo it.. The romance was subtle, but that worked perfectly because I loved their interactions.. They weren’t forced into a relationship because of their past, it just felt natural..
Overall, it’s a really good drama.. It doesn’t rely on big, dramatic twists.. Yet it never once feels boring.. I could nitpick moments in the script where it skips over sensitive issues a bit too quickly, but I don’t want to.. I just wish it had 16 episodes.. I would have loved to spend more time with them..
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Law and the City: No Charm, No Chemistry, No Case
The first two episodes were so unbearable to watch to the point that I almost dropped the drama. Continued only because of Lee Jong Suk and the hope it might improve (spoiler: it didn’t). The boredom was so intense I hit the skip button at least 15 times.After that, every episode felt like a filler episode. The cases? Bland to the bone. The story tried to juggle so many aspects at once that it ended up being messy and unfocused. With no clear direction and numerous aspects to address, it also creates a lack of time to create any depth for the story.
Honestly, I had high hopes from Lee Jong Suk to carry the drama with his acting but his character was so painfully flat. Instead of being a cold male lead that creates drama and tension due to their nature, especially towards the female lead, Lee Jong Suk's character was just an indifferent and nonchalant man who had no layers of personality to himself. His acting was not bad but just painfully mediocre and miles away from his energy in his previous hit dramas.
Also, chemistry between the leads? Non-existent. People call it slow-burn but all it was burning was my will to continuing to watch the drama because of how fast paced they had made the relationship that had no spark throughout. It's just something that had to be added to align with the romance tag. Mun Ga Young herself had no charm as a lawyer. Her acting and character just made me think she is not suited to take up lawyer characters because she had no presence in the drama. Just felt like a side character who had nothing much to tell.
The drama had food in every single episode 2 or 3 times. It felt as if food was the main character (honestly, had more charm than the acting.) To conclude, even if this drama was supposed to be of a wholesome slice of life genre, it did not appeal as so. It's a one-time watch only if you’re desperate and out of options and has nothing fresh to offer. Even the soundtrack failed to make an impression.
Watching Law and the City was like eating plain toast for 12 hours straight.
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quality drama.♥
I admit the first episode was too slow, then it gets better mainly because of the storylines, (it remains slow and calm,) This is not a classic drama that has intrigue, evil, corruption, or a love triangle. This is a drama about pure friendship (it is more love between friends and love for the profession, than a romance, (the romance is a very minor detail in the drama). I loved the dynamics of the whole group, and the way in which all five characters develop during the work processes and reach insights that cause them to change their perception of life and their essence as lawyers. They influence each other in a positive and constructive way. Their friendship does not depend on anything, a mature drama from life . Great acting and casting, great soundtrack (it's just a shame that it is only played at the end of each episode..don't skip) In each episode a different case discussed in court, (cases from life)I really enjoyed it.
I suppose that if I had read the reviews that negatively slander the drama Before I started watching it, I would have missed out on a quality drama.
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A very beautiful drama, which is worth watching
When you are looking for a cliche office Romance with many romantic scenes, then this drama isn't for you. The drama "Law and the City" is more focused on the different stories of the five main characters and how they live their lifes and begin to change their lifes. I like how they always meet at restaurants and how food brings them together.I also like the filmography and the mood of the series.
Although there are heartbreaking stories of the clients, I would say that this series is a pure feel good series with not to much and not too little drama.
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Unlike typical legal thrillers, the show shines through its grounded storytelling and heart—each character feels real and their friendships, anchored around casual, food-filled lunches, bring warmth and humor to the narrative .
While pacing is deliberately slow and deliberately calm, for fans of character-driven drama it’s a comforting and mature watch that delivers emotional nuance without melodrama . Audience reactions echo this sentiment: one viewer called it a "mature slow burn + slice of life," noting that the friendship dynamics feel deeply relatable , while others praised the thought-provoking moral dilemmas lawyers face, making each case feel personally meaningful .
In short: Law and the City is a well-acted, emotionally subtle legal drama that captures both professional pressures and the tender power of friendship—best enjoyed by those who appreciate realism and warmth over high-octane thrills.
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a slice of life show with no drama and good food
this one had the feel (and plot points) to be a 10 season sitcom. there is no big plot or conflicts, just a group of lawyers coming together to eat. it was a true slice of life drama with a very calm and almost realistic lifestyle. none of the cases were dramatic. even the most emotional or sensitive things were dealt in a logical way which makes sense for lawyers. i would honestly have loved for this to be multiple season sitcom with each episode being like a day with all of them dealing different cases and de-briefing during lunch and dinner. many other plots could have hit differently if this was released in that way, all of them leaving at the end, their realizations to what their dreams are, the romance building up, the resentment and uncomfortable-ness in the familiarity. the romance was very weak here as it was only lightly touched. again, the romance would have paid off more if there were a few seasons of them working together and then finally getting together.i love that each one has their own dreams and passions in the same field and how they are supportive of each other. them being such perfect friends might the most unrealistic part imo.
the food in this was amazing to look at!!!!! i was so hungry after the first few episodes that i started to watch this only while i eat.
i would say this might not be a great series to binge but it sure was a comfort watch for some weeks
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A nice comfort law drama
Well it was for once not a rushed ending, everything fall into pieces perfectly, they were some plot holes but every good drama has them. All the characters had their own essence, each of them had a personality and a role in the group. This is not a drama you should go if you're expecting romance, it's a subplot but it's more about life and law. The main characters had some chemistry but I cared more about the second one honestly. There was a triangle and some jealousy scenes but I love that it didn't define the drama and it had a natural ending. The sml got it and never confessed because he knew it was unreciprocated. That we don't get an actual conversation or acknowledgement of that later feels a bit like a plot hole, but it also feels realistic too, they didn't know each other for long, they were better as friends and they honestly didn't talk about things that knew would hurt the other or the other wouldn't want to actually talk.In conclusion, it's a nice comfort drama that happens to be about law, which I kinda do not like, but they made it interesting and relatable which in my opinion is the most important fact, as a person who knows only a little about it, it was fun. The relationships (romantic, friends, colleagues, boss-employee) were excellent and they made sense, you understood why they were friends and how each of the fitted in this friend group. It also shows minority struggles like women in the work environment, and the discrimination they suffer for only being women. I think it was a very complete drama and I loved it.
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Food & The City
Hmm I honestly don't know what to say about this drama. I have never rated a drama this low 😔Trust me, I would've rated it even lower BUT it has 2 of my favorite actors AND I absolutely adore them ❤️❤️
This drama is more like a Mukbang to me because they're eating 90% of the time and the remaining 10% involve little-to-no interaction between ML & FL plus cases.
Now that I think of it, they should've made it a variety show where they explore various restaurants daily. Then I would've rated it an 8.
Anyway, the 6 is just for my favorites Mun Ka Young and Lee Jong Suk.
MKY is always pretty and Lee Jong Suk looks so handsome here I can't stop staring at him 😍
Wish this drama had a story which was well connected because here, the cases plus the little interaction between the ML & FL are just fillers and the main character of this drama is Food.
It feels like the makers wanted to create a love story between ML & FL but they didn't have much of a story so they added some legal cases in between to fill the void and then the cases weren't very interesting so they brought in Food, which somehow became the main character.
I'm sorry for putting it like that but that's just what I feel when I watch this drama 😔
I would still say it is a one time watch and you should go for it.
I have only watched 2 episodes and I hope it gets better but I feel like it won't.
But I will continue watching it because of 2 very important reasons Mun Ka Young & Lee Jong Suk ❤️
P.S. Food & The City would've been a more appropriate title.
Also, please don't @ me because I honestly love Mun Ka Young & Lee Jong Suk so much. I was waiting for LJS return as well but I'm just so disappointed because the script is just not good.
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“Law and the City is realism over drama — and that’s its biggest charm.”
Law and the City isn’t a drama for everyone. If you’re expecting fiery courtroom battles or shocking twists, you’ll probably find it too slow. The pacing is calm, almost slice-of-life, which may feel boring to some viewers.But that’s exactly its charm — it focuses on the real, human side of being a lawyer: the exhaustion, the friendships built over late-night meals, the ethical struggles, and the quiet romance that grows naturally.
Lee Jong-Suk makes a strong comeback with a restrained but heartfelt performance, and Moon Ga-young balances him perfectly with her warmth and idealism. Their chemistry isn’t explosive, but it feels real and mature.
👉 Honest Verdict: Law and the City is a slow but meaningful legal drama. It won’t suit everyone, but if you enjoy thoughtful, realistic stories about work, relationships, and life’s quiet battles, this is one of 2025’s hidden gems.
“A nostalgic coming-of-age story that captures the sweetness of youth, first love, and friendship. Some pacing flaws aside, it’s a warm and emotional watch for slice-of-life lovers.”
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undercooked, unseasoned chicken breast becomes series about lawyers in THE City.
The best thing about this series? Lee Jong Suk’s face card—and the way it complimented his co-star’s looks (her name escapes me). Visually, they looked beautiful together on screen. Unfortunately, that’s where the magic ended. Neither the acting skills nor the emotional depth that LJS is capable of were ever given a chance to shine.Across twelve episodes, there was shockingly little excitement. Every moment felt so flatly delivered that I found it hard to care. Instead of storytelling, we got endless shots of fancy meals in pretty restaurants, an eternal subway ad, and the occasional product placement coffee candy. It felt less like a drama and more like a lifestyle commercial on repeat.
What happened to storytelling? These shows used to inspire—sparking creativity, purpose, even life itself. Now they’re flat, beige, and bland, dressed up with elevator jazz. Actors like Lee Jong Suk have the range of fifty people, yet he was boxed into playing a one-dimensional city lawyer. Throw in a recycled pregnancy trope, some economic/socialite melodrama, and somehow it’s still—yes—boring.
We can do better. We should do better. Here’s hoping for a return to dramas that challenge actors, captivate viewers, and give us stories worth remembering. God bless us all until then.
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No, ty.
This wont be a full review, there's no need for that. And with that, I'll start the first point by saying the synopsis is a bit wrong. She's not a social butterfly (unless the definition changed), they are not building solid friendships (they already are good friends).Next. This is not about law, or even romance. Its more like a slice-of-life thing. Lots of eating, some legal jargon, some fake drama and problems, and thats it.
Ok, now to point a fake-decent thing. The moral problems. Some good questions there. It feels like that was the main point of this show, raising awareness (as if no one knew about that) and some story-like around. Empty episodes, full of fluff (thats what I call the stuff thats there only to help an episode reach the target time length), flashbacks (even from 5 minutes earlier?, wtf) and such. Every episode (or two) have a problem to talk about so a lawyer happens to get cases that focus only on those aspects. Or different problems resulting from not talking (otherwise the episode would end too quickly, I know).
But what I meant by fake-decent is the fact that what started as an interesting thing, quickly changed to "even though you have more experience and raised some good points in the first episodes, let me teach you stuff about the law and ethics and morality". Coincidentally, that was also when I started wishing for this series to end already. Especially the last 2 episodes were a drag. Most of the endings were easy to guess and I kept checking the time, nothing on the screen made me care anymore. In fact, I even started being critical over every spoken word. "blah blah blah, because someone listened to her". "wait, what? Wasn't she the one who said she doesn't wanna talk? That she's guilty and wants to get punished? Since when people never wanted to listen to what she had to say?? WTF?!" Or "Hello, its been a while." "Oh, hey. Omg. And congratulations!" "Wait, what?? You're her coleague but you never visited?? WTF?!" Yeah, I hit some lows, I'm ashamed... OK, not really.
Anyway, thats all there is to it. Eating, fake drama, eating, moral things, eating. I wont bother with the plot, script, character development, soundtrack and such... It gets a rating of 4, for the (sometimes) decent acting, some decent cinematography, and sometimes decent dialogue.
Have a lovely evening.
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Heartwarming workplace friends bonding over their shared lunch breaks
This drama was made for me. It's got all the goods:1. Slice of Life with grounded characters that feel like real people.
2. Case of the Week pacing to give the story structure.
3. A workplace friend group that FEELS like a real workplace friend group. They're not besties who've known each other for decades. They're peers who met at work, and they balance their professionalism with their personal relationships.
4. Because they work in the same building, but not the same firm, they bond during lunch breaks. So we see lots of delicious food bringing them together.
5. They are all at the point in their careers where they've either seen the cracks in the system or they're just starting to, so we get to watch them grow and become better versions of themselves.
6. A low drama romance side plot that's just plain comfortable.
7. Mature. Misunderstandings get resolved within an episode and people act their age!
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