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Military Prosecutor Doberman korean drama review
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Military Prosecutor Doberman
2 people found this review helpful
by Numi
May 9, 2022
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 8.5
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 10.0
Rewatch Value 7.0
This review may contain spoilers

Overall good story with a few lacking aspects

I started watching this show with very high expectations as corruption, action and thriller are exactly what I love in dramas. I watched dramas like Lawless Lawyer and Vagabond, which also deal with corruption and which I absolutely loved. When I saw that Military Prosecutor Doberman includes the military, I knew that I had to watch the drama. However, there are many scenes that may be tough to watch for some viewers as it deals with topics like abuse and rape.

What I liked:
The fighting scenes are fab! I go excited every time Cha Woo In had the red wig on because it promised to be good. I fell in love with her due to those scenes!
I enjoyed that Do Bae Man was not 'good' from the beginning. He showed that people can change but that such change does not mean that they are automatically forgiven for past actions. I saw Do Bae Man as the character that proved that there is not only black and white but also many shades in between. Do Bae Man and Noh Tae Nam both showed character development.
I liked the military theme in general as there are not many kdramas including it.
The aunt was absolutely fabulous! Whenever I saw her on-screen I was happy.
The action was really good as well. Jo Bo Ah, who has not received the best feedback for Tale of the Nine-Tailed, proved that she is a good actress. She also looks absolutely stunning with her short hair.
The plot itself is exciting and thrilling. I won't go into detail there because you can read it in the summary. It was difficult for me to wait for the new episodes. In every episode was a plot twist! And it was so satisfying to see people getting punished!
I also really enjoyed that the focus was not on romance. There were sparks but nothing that would have distracted from the plot itself.
The soundtrack is extremely well done. I immediately downloaded the songs! I absolutely love 'My Zone' by SAAY.

What I disliked:
While the fighting scenes were badass, I think that the kidnapping and how they were kept was very wrong. Of course, they deserve punishment but I think Cha Woo In went too far. She would deserve harsh punishment for that too. Due to the inhuman captivity and the kidnapping, she should be incarcerated for several years.
Also, while Cha Woo In planned everything for years and both Cha Woo In and Do Bae Man are seemingly intelligent and work in the field of criminology/law, their work was neglectful. Throughout the drama, they left evidence of their crimes and the scenes. By leaving fingerprints or being filmed by cameras etc... If someone would have cared to investigate they probably could have arrested Cha Woo In and Do Bae Man.
It is nice that Do Bae Man and Noh Tae Nam had character development but I think Cha Woo In showed no change, which I find a bit unfortunate considering how much action and drama she had throughout the show... Also just because people change for the better and realise that their bad pasts will haunt them, they should not be able to escape punishment. Every character in the show should have been imprisoned. They all committed several tough crimes. I believe regret is a big factor but I don't think that Noh Tae Nam, for example, really regretted his past with rape and drugs. I understand that he has his childhood trauma, which was awful to watch because his mother is a really twisted and horrible person, but that doesn't give him the right to do whatever he wants and not be punished for crimes like intoxicating people and assisting rape. Do Bae Man was corrupt before he joined forces with Cha Woo In and that should be punished too. Yes, she needed him for revenge because his family suffered from Noh Hwa Young's crimes too, but that doesn't change that he was easily agreeing to corruption beforehand. So many people suffered from his unlawful decisions.
Finally, I think that the end was quite rushed. Within the last 2 episodes, so much happened, which doesn't suit the pace of the show. If they would have added 4 more episodes they could have focused on details, which would have given the show a nice ending. The romance between Cha Woo In and Do Bae Man, for example, seemed quite rushed too.

I know that the dislikes seem way more than the things I liked, but let's just say that I am really good in complaining rather than expressing what I like. If I rewatch I can change the review according to my opinion then. Nevertheless, the plot is really good, the same for the acting. I was just extremely focused on the crimes and punishment. Probably because I am studying criminology. So apart from leaving evidence behind and the 'good' people not receiving proper punishment, the drama is really good. The rushed ending is just a bit unfortunate but I would still recommend this drama to everyone liking action, dramas about corruption and military, good fighting scenes and either or both Ahn Bo Hyun and Jo Bo Ah! Maybe I should have given a lower rating but I can't help myself, the fighting scenes got me. I hope you enjoy watching the drama.
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