Harriet Ho
London
In an ordinary world, our lives are valuable and beautiful
Extraordinary Attorney Woo was a drama that drew me in for the romance but had me infatuated with the case stories and curious about the journey of Woo Young Woo as she navigates herself around society. It is safe to say that this show brought me a lot of warmth and comfort and will continue to do so. I thoroughly enjoyed this show, thus I am looking forward to what season 2 has installed for us
The story centers around Woo Young Woo, a newly appointed rookie attorney at Hanbada who is on the autistic spectrum. It shows her journey as an attorney and how she navigates the varying new social challenges that come her way in the outside world, such as prejudice/discrimination and romance. Her explanations and expression of feelings that are slipped into conversations every now and then were valuable and meaningful as they enabled me to learn more about autism and how they view the world. There were some stereotypical elements that were shown about autism, thus accuracy of representation can be negotiable. Young Woo's quick-witted and creative thinking definitely was a highlight of the show and I loved her development in the series.
Young Woo's story also delves into the relationship between her and her Father. I enjoyed the fact that the drama explored the hardships, but also the highlights of being a single Father. I admire the writers for breaking down the stereotype regarding men and accepting the responsibilities of raising a child
Each episode entails a new case with some minor continuations into the next episode here and there. As each episode progresses, this is where Young Woo's past begins to unravel in the epilogues. The case stories were profoundly moving and impactful and they make your mind boggle as to which party is right or wrong. I loved the diversity in the cases that were explored in the show. The drama showcased a lot of political, moral, lawful, and ethical elements which made the show an all-rounded insightful watch and the discussions between Young Woo's team about the cases in between trials were very useful too. They delivered each episode in a way that does not over-dramatise everything whilst finding the balance between the comedic and serious scenes.
My only downside was that with some cases shown, it seemed as if they rushed the endings for some cases. Whilst they narrate the results in the attorneys' discussions, it would have been nice to squeeze in a few more minutes to see the true endings for the parties involved.
I loved the blossoming family-like relationship between them. Their bond brought out a lot of hysterical moments that are truly unforgettable to the show. Talking about a few characters specifically:
Whilst there was not a lot of background information about Lee Junho that was shown nor delved into the show compared to many other male leads in other dramas, his significance to the show and to Young Woo's life is just as endearing as it should be. He is what you would call "a walking green flag": patient, warmhearted, caring, calm-natured, but also direct and honest. He is the definition of perfection, but he also is an individual with flaws. As he raised many of our standards in ideal partners, it just shows that you do not necessarily need an extensive story for a character to win the hearts of many.
Kwon Min Woo is portrayed as the obnoxious jerk in this series. His tactful and politically conformed ways of doing things can stir up tension, but I can understand why the writer decided to include this type of character. His character displays realism in a lot of people out there in this world who are striving to do their best and receive credit for their efforts. Whilst his actions in the show are not condemned, the revealing of his family background served as a moment where we could feel the character and his struggles of yearning for freedom as a young attorney. A circumstance that a lot of people can relate to.
Jung Myeong Seok is an idealistic senior attorney that every employee strives to have. He is strict but also offers a gentle and open-minded approach when he is with the attorneys. His remarkable tiny segment towards the ending made me love his character even more.
To conclude, this has been a satisfying watch. It is a law drama that is less heavy on intensity and brings a light-hearted feel, but I must say, it is a comfortable watch.
The story centers around Woo Young Woo, a newly appointed rookie attorney at Hanbada who is on the autistic spectrum. It shows her journey as an attorney and how she navigates the varying new social challenges that come her way in the outside world, such as prejudice/discrimination and romance. Her explanations and expression of feelings that are slipped into conversations every now and then were valuable and meaningful as they enabled me to learn more about autism and how they view the world. There were some stereotypical elements that were shown about autism, thus accuracy of representation can be negotiable. Young Woo's quick-witted and creative thinking definitely was a highlight of the show and I loved her development in the series.
Young Woo's story also delves into the relationship between her and her Father. I enjoyed the fact that the drama explored the hardships, but also the highlights of being a single Father. I admire the writers for breaking down the stereotype regarding men and accepting the responsibilities of raising a child
Each episode entails a new case with some minor continuations into the next episode here and there. As each episode progresses, this is where Young Woo's past begins to unravel in the epilogues. The case stories were profoundly moving and impactful and they make your mind boggle as to which party is right or wrong. I loved the diversity in the cases that were explored in the show. The drama showcased a lot of political, moral, lawful, and ethical elements which made the show an all-rounded insightful watch and the discussions between Young Woo's team about the cases in between trials were very useful too. They delivered each episode in a way that does not over-dramatise everything whilst finding the balance between the comedic and serious scenes.
My only downside was that with some cases shown, it seemed as if they rushed the endings for some cases. Whilst they narrate the results in the attorneys' discussions, it would have been nice to squeeze in a few more minutes to see the true endings for the parties involved.
I loved the blossoming family-like relationship between them. Their bond brought out a lot of hysterical moments that are truly unforgettable to the show. Talking about a few characters specifically:
Whilst there was not a lot of background information about Lee Junho that was shown nor delved into the show compared to many other male leads in other dramas, his significance to the show and to Young Woo's life is just as endearing as it should be. He is what you would call "a walking green flag": patient, warmhearted, caring, calm-natured, but also direct and honest. He is the definition of perfection, but he also is an individual with flaws. As he raised many of our standards in ideal partners, it just shows that you do not necessarily need an extensive story for a character to win the hearts of many.
Kwon Min Woo is portrayed as the obnoxious jerk in this series. His tactful and politically conformed ways of doing things can stir up tension, but I can understand why the writer decided to include this type of character. His character displays realism in a lot of people out there in this world who are striving to do their best and receive credit for their efforts. Whilst his actions in the show are not condemned, the revealing of his family background served as a moment where we could feel the character and his struggles of yearning for freedom as a young attorney. A circumstance that a lot of people can relate to.
Jung Myeong Seok is an idealistic senior attorney that every employee strives to have. He is strict but also offers a gentle and open-minded approach when he is with the attorneys. His remarkable tiny segment towards the ending made me love his character even more.
To conclude, this has been a satisfying watch. It is a law drama that is less heavy on intensity and brings a light-hearted feel, but I must say, it is a comfortable watch.
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