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Definitely worth watching
The ML acting is insanely good. Its so heartbreaking. The storyline is very different from a lot of “common” plots. I’m trying not to elaborage because i dont want to accidentally give spoilers but seriously the actors and storyline is truly amazing. The story takes the opposite angle where the “accused” has to literally defend himself in the eyes of the law. Every episode was very enjoyable. I drop series like flies usually, I’m that picky. But defendant is definitely one of my top 10 series to rewatch.Was this review helpful to you?
Thankfully the drama eventually takes a turn and becomes less stagnant when our prosecutor starts accepting reality and using his brain to try and figure out what happened the night his wife died. I think from this point on things become way more compelling and the characters more interesting. My favorite thing about the drama was the bromance between the cellmates it was really endearing and I particularly loved how Jungwoo and Shin Cheolshik's relationship evolved from enemies to accomplices who share a common interest to actual friends.
Overall I really enjoyed watching this drama though it has its flaws and was quite predictable but I would say that it most definitely didn't reach the standards that I set for dramas Jisung stars in.
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Frustrating
This show deserve first place on the list of most frustrating k-drama ever.There isn't even a back and fourth, the villain wins and wins and wins some more until the very end.
The concept of him waking up without remembering and then piecing what led him there slowly together, was great but the key word is slowly, b/c damn he really did it slowwwly until I didn't care anymore.
They made the villain do something irredeemable from the get go which doesn't leave much room for sympathy or redemption. If they were going to give so much wins they could've at least made redeemable. There was a few attempts to make him sympathetic with his daddy issue and the actors really played it well but what he previously trumped everything.
The best thing about this show is Jisung acting, he's truly one of the best actors out there.
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Ji Sung is especially a gifted actor and I am now watching all of his works that I can find with eng subs. He has a wide range which makes each role so enjoyable to watch.
Am not sure that I will like when this ends as I am enjoying it very much. Have completed the drama and enjoyed it right through to the end.
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Because of Dr. John, I kinda have a hangover with Ji Sung, so I decided to watch Innocent Defendant. The first episode is as exciting as Dr. John. The first episode was able to catch my interest as expected of Ji Sung’s drama. The later episodes were even more interesting and exciting. There are also some scenes which I have to swipe forward because I can’t handle the thrill. The story is very interesting, and quite unpredictable.Ji Sung was very appealing, and he looked very manly being a father. His acting is great, however, I found some quite awkward like whenever he expressed his desperation over something -- when he was shouting with high tone. But the rest are great. He was still able to convince me to watch more of his drama. I have watched two so far, and all of them are really great. The stories are interesting from beginning to end. He might not be as trendy as others to teens, but for adults, he’s very attractive.
Um Ki Joon is very effective as a villain and as someone who’s pitiful. His acting has made the miserable situation of Ji Sung more miserable. He was also able to effectively show not just as a clever villain, but also as a loving father, and as a lonely son. With his simple eye movement, he was able to make me feel his pain.
I enjoyed Jo Jae Yoon presence as always. He’s really entertaining, and he really made this drama even livelier. I also enjoyed the friendship built in jail, and also the love stories that was developed.
What I loved the most in this drama is the consistency of keeping the viewers’ interest even when the truths are unfolding.
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Is there anything in Korea that money or power can't achieve?
(i dont rate rewatch value, neutral 5)i hope whatever Ji Sung channeled into this role made for a cathartic personal release in the end, because it borders on abuse what he had to go through for a massive chunk of this.
it's a theme throughout this drama, continuously pulling him 2 steps back for every one he just barely manages to make, which in this case requires some suspension of disbelief as we get to the mid point. they eventually straight up tell you what american show they're basing the largest segment of the drama on, through multiple references and mentions, which as it gets stretched over more and more episodes just seems a bit out there. ya know, for 2017, south korea, i wont spell out what it is, but its not hard to figure out i think.
kinda funny how the two eventually share the same downside given the fatal flaw in that american shows whole premise, but being that this is a kdrama, and thus naturally superior, there's a purpose behind it all!
again i wont give anything away.. but again, its not like these ever end with our heroes losing, right? a systematic takedown combined with a much deserved lighter overall tone, the ending makes use of every second we spent leading up to it. it's even more fullcircle than i would have expected thanks to characters getting fleshed out in ways they hardly deserve.
this is nothing if not a taxing drama, but for me, at least, it did end in catharsis. relentless criticism of south korea is a big bonus, and kudos for the whole cast providing enough smiles throughout to not completely wear me out.
(as devastating as a lot of ji sung's performance was, it kinda leaves me conflicted as to just how good it really was. depending on who you ask it could be one trick pony, or dedicated method acting where his lingering sadness colors the lighter moments as well, making them feel more wooden. at those peaks it was harrowing enough to imply he rly has the chops, but i'll have to see him in something else.)
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Nemo Finds its way to Jisung
Have you wake up hearing the door bell on your home?Can you wake up again after hearing the door bell?
This story is one of the few that makes you want to see what happen next.
writer, director, actors/actress, cameos fall in play on an exciting thriller that can make you question yourself do i want to wake up on this dream or do you want to know what the dream is all about?
story started with a small prequel before the thriller kicks in
what would you do if you wake up in a different place and the story of life you know suddenly changes
the writers, actors/actress, director performed an excellent art.
the sound makes you excited, makes you cringe, makes you want to smack your tv
now i want to buy a stuff toy that can record your voice
highly recommended!!!
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So much potential, but dragged out too long
The premise is intriguing, but the execution falls short. A story about an upright prosecutor that comes across a completely unredeemable villain. The prosecutor ends up in prison sentenced to death, without any recollection of his memories of what happened to his wife and child. Piecing this together and eventually getting justice is where the show is heading.The story drags on for waaaaaay too long, the pace is so so slow, with a lot of corruption and unbelievable twists along the way. So many people end up dead, without any repercussions for the bad guys or proper investigations into what happened exactly.
Redeeming factor of this drama are the actors. Both the leads are incredible in their prosecutor and villain roles. The supporting cast also delivers big time. Still, I skipped over a lot of the episodes, since you can watch 10 minutes of the beginning, middle and end without missing anything major.
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I like so much dramas which has a interesting story with mistery in where you need to conect situations and clues and this drama has a lot of of these.Of course is about crimes but no boring conversely you must to pay attention for every clue, every object and dialogs.
I was catch in each episode, also the villian is one of the best that I watch, he is really retailer , smart and powerful.However in some cases I was so frustrated, because he had a big conexion that always won and cover the truth, usually I think "He get away with it".
I like that you cant never predict the situation, a lot of unexpected turnswithout boring legal procedures or long monologes.
I'm sure they really like the drama has a combination of so many things that even touches of humor appear and you will be more fell in love with Ji sung, he is amazing actor and the cute girl catch your heart.
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