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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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Rollercoaster!!
After seeing the first episode I thought I had seen the whole series already, but they went a slightly different direction to what I thought they would (or should) do. It became a cat and mouse game and a fun one at that. There is comedy, drama and a little bit of action. Everything put together is a well rounded mix and a fun story with many twists and turns. From the beginning you think you know, and you'll be kind of right, but they will play on that and take the series in a different direction and therefore certainly worth watching! "I am Optimus Prime!" 😂Was this review helpful to you?
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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i would NEVER recommend this to anyone
I rarely ever write reviews, but I just can't stop thinking about this K-drama, so here are my two cents:Ji Sung is, undoubtedly, such a talented actor. His performance throughout this drama is outstanding and genuinely heartwarming. The way he acts when he forgets his memory actually had me awestruck. I also think it's worth mentioning that Cha Min-ho is such a well-performed character. He truly pissed me off, and when an actor can make you hate a character, you know they're good.
I think there are many things that this drama does well. For example, the acting is extraordinary, the plot had me hooked, and I enjoyed the friendships that were formed along the way.
However, I truly despised the way that the K-drama kept dragging on. It was almost insufferable. It took almost ten episodes for the ML to realize and come to terms with his reality. For most of the episodes, everyone had beef with the ML, and the ML didn't always accept the help he needed. Not to mention that he always seemed to lose when it came to Cha Min-ho. I kid you not, if it weren't for the fact that Ji Sung was the main actor, I would have dropped the show, despite being interested in the plot. That feeling of desperation, thinking that things will finally go in favor of the main character, actually drove me insane, and it became the thing I remember most about this show.
I also wish that we were able to see more of the relationships the ML formed with his cellmates because it's clear that most of the bonding happened offscreen.
I also think that the prosecutor should have been severely punished. Everything that guy did just to protect himself was insane, and then he had the audacity to call himself the ML's friend. How in the world did the ML not feel angry? Like, why did the writers decide that the prosecutor would suddenly feel remorse and come clean? The prosecutor should have done that from the start, and the ML shouldn't have waited for the prosecutor to confess on his own. This really irked me...
Despite all that, I am glad that I saw this K-drama. It was fun, and I did enjoy the show. I just wish it didn't make me feel so exasperated.
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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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