Side characters as the antagonist is a popular trope in creative fiction. ;P It actually exist even in classic crime stories. Nothing wrong there especially if it is a very well accepted plot for centuries. ^_^
How their chef (Dae Jin) could not solve it for so many years??... For him, who has been living and working here…
The problem is they are all working on the case and not sharing any information.
Even Hyun Jo made a mistake.
Yi Kang was the only one who finally placed all the missing pieces together and in their proper places/order too.
Then there are the residents who doesn't want to share information, which makes it even harder.
The whole point of the show was how critical information is in an investigation. It's fine to investigate something independently, it will give the "fresh eyes" advantage. However, not sharing information will definitely lead to nothing or incorrect conclusions.
There's no need. Just watch it for free from the official YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqqQvcAR1H0m1ZrluXYjczrbK6ajTr0vL
That's where licensing comes in. For KOK channel, your country isn't covered by their licensing deal. Maybe Viki does. But for us, Viki doesn't cover our country and KOK channel does.
Again, both are official streaming platforms for this particular show. If you can watch it on Viki, then watch there since they're also one of the official streaming site for this show.
It is better for people to know which are official streaming services than letting them watch from illegal streaming sites, especially when it is officially available for free.
There's no need. Just watch it for free from the official YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqqQvcAR1H0m1ZrluXYjczrbK6ajTr0vL
"this youtube channel" is an official streaming site for the said TV series.
If you want to watch it on Viki, you are free to do so, as it is also an official streaming service for this show. There is no need to go hostile about "this youtube channel".
Lastly, I am replying to the OP watching via an illegal streaming service called "dramacool" when it is available for free elsewhere. I did not mention Viki because the commenter above me already mentioned it, and we rarely get access to Viki anyway so I don't bother.
random but does the main character cry a lot in other versions?
According to one commenter, the US adaptation of "Criminal Justice" was totally different. In the US version, the falsely accused was a man of colour and a muslim. He was composed. Quiet, observant.
I'm going to watch it next after this Korean adaptation.
In Korea, 8 and 12 episode series is becoming the new normal, originally 16. In the West, 16 episodes is becoming the new normal, originally 24.
Secondly, there's no need to drag the story. This one is focused on court/justice, there's no need for drama.
Third, it was based on "Criminal Justice" which only had 10 episodes, back in 2008. There's no doubt the writer of the Korean adaptation loved the format of short series and the focus it requires to tell the story.
In any case, you will know the talent of a writer if they can tell a compelling and powerful story with just 8-12 episodes. Just like in creative writing, an author of short stories is generally understood as well experienced because they can get their readers into their world with only a few words.
Just curious...I mean why would the lady lawyer who has her own firm agree to handle his case that too as pro…
That's what they do most of the time in real life. It is not about winning, it's about recruiting.
Her objective here was to end the drama dominating the news as well as to recruit the prosecutor. It is the golden time for her to convince the prosecutor to move to her firm.
As for the deal, it won't be a bad record for her because the real issue is the defendant not admitting to the crime. It will actually be a very good record for her because she convinced the defendant to admit to the crime.
It doesn't matter if the defendant is guilty or not. As far as everyone is concerned, you need to admit to the crime if all evidences points that way. If you insist you did not do it, you are making the [Holy] court, and all these Law "experts" a complete fool. You're practically telling everyone that they got it all wrong, they're dumb, and stupid. They hate that.
1. He's 25 years old and still in college -- is this normal in South Korea? Yet according to https://www.ifez.go.kr/global/gb231…
Yep. Even the way he acts would fit at that age.
Also, I just realized, if he already did 2 years military service … then he should've matured in thinking already. I seriously doubt Korean military training produces mushy and softie men. Unless the writer is also trying to insert some cultural issue, like say, some who went through the 2 years service came out with mental issues, if so then it would make sense why the character is like that.
Barring all that, the only explanation left is he's pschologically unstable even before and it's only now it's becoming obvious. I wonder if they'll go that route.
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Even Hyun Jo made a mistake.
Yi Kang was the only one who finally placed all the missing pieces together and in their proper places/order too.
Then there are the residents who doesn't want to share information, which makes it even harder.
The whole point of the show was how critical information is in an investigation. It's fine to investigate something independently, it will give the "fresh eyes" advantage. However, not sharing information will definitely lead to nothing or incorrect conclusions.
Again, both are official streaming platforms for this particular show. If you can watch it on Viki, then watch there since they're also one of the official streaming site for this show.
It is better for people to know which are official streaming services than letting them watch from illegal streaming sites, especially when it is officially available for free.
^_^
If you want to watch it on Viki, you are free to do so, as it is also an official streaming service for this show. There is no need to go hostile about "this youtube channel".
Lastly, I am replying to the OP watching via an illegal streaming service called "dramacool" when it is available for free elsewhere. I did not mention Viki because the commenter above me already mentioned it, and we rarely get access to Viki anyway so I don't bother.
^_^
Episode 2 (16:05): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_LlZe0svAM&list=PLqqQvcAR1H0m1ZrluXYjczrbK6ajTr0vL&index=2&t=7s
I'm going to watch it next after this Korean adaptation.
In the West, 16 episodes is becoming the new normal, originally 24.
Secondly, there's no need to drag the story. This one is focused on court/justice, there's no need for drama.
Third, it was based on "Criminal Justice" which only had 10 episodes, back in 2008. There's no doubt the writer of the Korean adaptation loved the format of short series and the focus it requires to tell the story.
In any case, you will know the talent of a writer if they can tell a compelling and powerful story with just 8-12 episodes. Just like in creative writing, an author of short stories is generally understood as well experienced because they can get their readers into their world with only a few words.
It's the same in TV shows.
Her objective here was to end the drama dominating the news as well as to recruit the prosecutor. It is the golden time for her to convince the prosecutor to move to her firm.
As for the deal, it won't be a bad record for her because the real issue is the defendant not admitting to the crime. It will actually be a very good record for her because she convinced the defendant to admit to the crime.
It doesn't matter if the defendant is guilty or not. As far as everyone is concerned, you need to admit to the crime if all evidences points that way. If you insist you did not do it, you are making the [Holy] court, and all these Law "experts" a complete fool. You're practically telling everyone that they got it all wrong, they're dumb, and stupid. They hate that.
Also, I just realized, if he already did 2 years military service … then he should've matured in thinking already. I seriously doubt Korean military training produces mushy and softie men. Unless the writer is also trying to insert some cultural issue, like say, some who went through the 2 years service came out with mental issues, if so then it would make sense why the character is like that.
Barring all that, the only explanation left is he's pschologically unstable even before and it's only now it's becoming obvious. I wonder if they'll go that route.