For some reason, since I've began watching dramas, dramas that have been created more than 6 years ago just seem to have so much more sincerity and authenticity to the story and the actors' portrayal of the characters. City Hall is not an exception to this phenomenon, truly a gem among the many dramas that have been released. Cha Seung Won and Kim Sun Ah have created such beautiful chemistry and evoked so much emotion through this drama. It was an easy drama to watch especially since I was looking for a good drama to watch. City Hall definitely blew all my expectations away in that the story and the characters' responses gave it such a humane element. I'm not good at writing and expressing the emotions I have for this drama, but it definitely made it into my top 10. At times you will feel frustration, pain, confusion, anger, fear, and everything, but this is what makes it a good drama. If you're looking for an easy but drama with substance, this is definitely worth the watch.
Found this drama on Netflix and was intrigued by the cast and having seen the poster on here a few times when I was searching for a drama to watch. So glad I took my time in watching this drama and really soaking in the pure genius craft of it. What is a beautifully constructed drama, many might miss because it is not of the romantic genre, however, those who are willing to give law and crime dramas a chance, this, THIS is the one to begin with. I read one of the reviews and was shocked to learn that this was the writer's first drama?! Having watched more than 40 dramas in the past 3 years, this drama has nailed on the head of what is a perfectly written and fast pacing drama. It is hardly ever stagnant and the complex nature of the dialogue and script is what kept me, as the audience, attentive and hanging onto every word. Because if you missed a line, you probably missed an important line that would lead you to the next conclusion. What is so amazing about this drama is that it initiates you to think and draw conclusions on your own while providing their own. However, even when you think you've gotten it right, the writer manages to evade this and completely twist the story in a remarkable way. The cast themselves have outdone themselves; the portrayal of good and evil sometimes were blurred and led me to contemplate on what is truly good and evil in this world. This has gotten rather long, but I hope those who are contemplating on watching this drama, don't. Just watch it and immerse yourself into the world of corruption but also hopeful justice.
