Justice in the Dark

Return the series to us desperate hoes

OMG I just finished the 8 episode can someone say fuck you you Chinese censorship and release the whole series this is too hard for my heart I am dying here. The story is too good not to aired wtf are Chinese censorship board doing. They are depriving us of one of the best if not the THE best thriller series of all time MY HEART IS CRYING TEARS OF BLOOD FOR IT. GOD THE BEEF I HAD WITH CHINESE CENSORSHIP HAS REACHED A WHOLE NEW LEVEL AFTER WATCHING THIS.
P.S if anyone watches this series in future make sure you end it on Saturday or a day before holiday because you'll need two days to recover from cursing and throwing fit towards Chinese censorship

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Almost perfect

I loved it, but not for the reasons I expected.

It's a very good well written drama, I think the source material have to be a magnificent piece of art to have an adaptation like this.

Acting, story, chemistry, everything was great I just needed a few things for it to be the perfect drama.

I know it's adapted from a BL novel and this is a completely censored adaptation which is the main reason why I felt it needed some romance in it to make it more enjoyable, and I seriously don't care about it being a BL or normal romance it just lacked this touch.
The second reason I needed romance was we get too deep with the characters, we dissect their personality to layers and put each one under a magnifying glass and know more and more about them, Yet, we didn't address their emotions and feelings for eachother.

Another thing that slightly confused me having too many characters, with more than one case -very old and new cases - I get confused then slightly bored and lost, but the thing that kept me going was the two leads and how they interact and try to solve crimes together.

So it lacks a bit of order and some romance to tie things up beautifully but other than that it's a very enjoyable crime drama ~

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WHERE IT BEGAN IS WHERE IT ENDS

Despite the debate about whether it's boy romance, brotherly-hood, or cutscene problem (no offence), this series has really a good plot, enough to make you curious and wait for the next episode or even waiting until 2 whole years (2023-2025) and reading the novel back and forth. Based on synopsys, this series focuses on Luo Wenzhou, a captain of the special investigation department of Xinzhou city, solving cases that come continuously with the assistance of Pei Su, an eccentric President Pei Group who somehow manages to be involved in each and every single one of them.

Like what is say in The novel synopsis - novel priest (Mo Du), sources this series - which tells you about human nature and struggles, about life and trauma and how sometimes if you whisper help, someone would walk through fire to pull you out of the abyss, this series portrays most accurately what the novel can't show like racing cars, fighting scene, bombing car or building, and actor expression when explaining his trauma (PS), experience and other emotions. Even though so many scenes don't make sense because of cutting or censorship (which is why I don't know the reason) you can fill it with reading the novel, and you will feel complete (if you have time and are too curious about the story).

This show is about finding justice and fair trial and that desperation can either bring the best or the worst out of people. The cases from three generations were being dug out to be resolved which is related to criminals with DNA defects -zero empathy-. As the principle SID -Justice will never lose its glory in darkness- and the credibility of the investigation office can be restored, thanks to team 6 members. There are 3 parties involved here. the first one is SID which join force with PS, the second is the organizations that selters many wanted criminals, PS father is one of the former member (money bank) of this organizations and he call this group is ‘his sword’ to smoothened his business path and the last is the reciter/cleaner/janitor with hatred and resentment left because of their love on are murdered or violated by those group, the latest episode shows that PS father join this force, betrayed the organizations.

All of the actor can pull out the characters in the book really well, such as how mischievous, righteous and clever LWZ as captain of special investigation dept, and how complicated character PS has because of how he raised, how environmental change his character and how he struggles with the past and his DNA. Even the actor who acts as a criminal can make me feel like a creep.

Even until now, I like to rewatch this series, and hoping the official subtitles team will broadcast this series cause it's a pity if people who like to watch the thriller-adrenalin induction-suspense scene and physiology theory with all modern setting for police (tool to access investigation, compared to other suspense criminal c-drama) and setting place that is complement with story, to not watch this series. Or maybe BL fans who like some storyline like this will like it. The relationship dynamic between leads is great, they uncover secrets and overcome trauma through solving cases together.

If this series can be as famous as TU to worldwide that means whatever they (cast and team) went through will pay off. So, don't be discouraged when you read bad comments about this series (for you who like this kind of genre and not mind for BL/bromance contents, because in my opinion, for this kind of series, need strong character and it seems to suit well if both lead are male, sometimes female characters will be revealing to much emotions, and personally make me kinda bored and annoyed), So, go watch this, and make sure to give your score to each episode.

In a nutshell, this series is 10/10 for me.

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WOW!! amazing performance from Pei Su and Luo Wei. Thank you WOWOW.

Thank you Wowow TV for showing this drama until we could watch it completely. It was once stopped by YOUKU at that time.

What I can say is, this drama has very high potential to become popular if they not cut the important/hurt scenes part between two main lead. The main actors, Pei Su and Captain Luo are very talented in acting.

The music, "You Raise Me Up" is my favourite song. However, I wish there were more background music to enhance emotional moments especially during the hurtful scenes. At times, the music felt off-track or didn’t match the mood.


What’s sad is that there are many plot holes, and a lot of scenes were clearly cut out. It’s very noticeable.

Another thing, while I'm writing this review, episodes 9 to 30 still don’t have proper subtitles, so I didn’t fully understand the whole story. Of course, I will rewatch it again from episode 1 to 30 for understand better.
Still, JITD still the best for bromance genre.

What really made me interested in this drama is because of Pei Su and Captain Luo. Their acting is really good.

episod 30, really worth watching.

Highly recommended!

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Despite the censorship and the fact that all scenes between Luo and Pei Su were cut, the boys created an incredible atmosphere. Their chemistry was very noticeable. There didn't have to be sex or even kisses for there to be fireworks. Their looks, gestures, how they took care of each other, how they talked to each other, made this feeling evident. They played their roles brilliantly. I read the novel and I am impressed by the combination of the crime mysteries that the investigation department worked on. It came together nicely. I can't help but mention the OST which for me was brilliant from Abys to All Right performed by Liu Yu Ning and also the use of You Raise Me Up as the main theme. All of this made this drama stay in my top for a long time.

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Not for me but might be great for others

There's nothing excessively bad about the series but eight episodes in, and it's still quite bland for me personally. This sort of reminds me of CSI Miami where everything is overly exaggerated and everyone is too cool for the show. This type of show may have worked better a decade ago before an overabundance of true crime shows surfaced.

-- The crimes beneath the overarching main conspiracy crime are somewhat decent but they also spoon-feed you the clues from the overacting, music, etc.
-- The few actions scenes so far were done well on its own but it doesn't fit the characters. The two mains are supposed to be a standard seasoned cop and a wealthy kid but their fighting skills are apparently on the level of 007.
-- The main MLs also really don't have much chemistry with one another and their relationship feels forced and awkward (even when you don't take into account how they met when one was just a kid).

Overall, it's one of those shows that I wouldn't have a problem with continuing but there's really nothing intriguing enough. My taste in crime series also lean heavy toward more realism. I think if they actually made this more futuristic/sci-fi (almost nothing is " sci-fi-esque" per the description other than the existence of apaths) and significantly picked up the pacing, it would have been a much easier watch.

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A MUST WATCH FOR DANMEI LOVERS

I will give Justice in the dark a solid 10/10. If possible I will give it 100/10. Sebagai pembaca novel, gw puas banget dengan adaptasi Mo Du ini. Ceritanya sesuai dengan buku, cuma diadaptasi sesuai kondisi sensor di cina dan mungkin juga budget tapi tetap aja pas nonton Justice in the dark serasa berasa Fei Du dan Luo Wenzhou yang dari novel bener-bener hidup nyata. ZXC dan FXB bener-bener sangat talented. Walaupun dengan keterbatasan sensor, mereke tetap bisa membuat suasana romansa dengan ekspresi dan tatapan mata mereka. Salut deh buat ZXC dan FXB dan tentu saja semua aktor lain, dan semua pihak yang telah membuat serial ini begitu fantastik. Semoga ke depannya, serial adaptasi danmei lainnya kayak Immortality dan Eternal Faith juga bisa dibeli dan ditayangin negara lain, jangan sampe kita harus Eternal Wait dan kultivasi jadi Immortal dulu bisa nonton. Amin.

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Resenha

Gente, eu sou completamente apaixonada por essa trama. Assisti na época que foi cancelado e lembro até hoje da minha decepção, fiquei arrasada. Quando soube que iam continuar, quase chorei de emoção. Foi tipo: “meu Deus, obrigada por não terem abandonado essa obra-prima!”

A história é tensa, inteligente e cheia de camadas. A química dos protagonistas é absurda, mesmo sendo só bromance. Eu fiquei vidrada do início ao fim. Tudo é bem feito, bem dirigido, com uma ambientação pesada e maravilhosa. Cada episódio me deixava mais presa.

Enfim, é aquele tipo de dorama que te marca. Pra mim, é praticamente perfeito. Merecia mais reconhecimento e divulgação, porque entrega tudo!

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Sensacional

Como eu gostaria que essa série fosse tão aclamada quanto merece! Da atuação à montagem do cenário, tudo nela beira a perfeição. Lembro que comecei a assistir-lhe pouco antes de relançarem-a no Japão sem expectativa nenhuma, porém, logo no primeiro episódio, fui pego de surpresa e fiquei encantado por cada personagem. Apesar da remoção injusta das cenas mais íntimas entre os protagonistas, a tensão romântica pode ser sentida a milhas de distância e o enredo, na minha perspectiva, se sobressai a muitos BLs censurados famosos.

Antes de escolher assistir-lhe, esteja ciente dos gatinhos que o drama podem trazer. Ele mexe muito com a natureza humana, questionando a inevitabilidade das coisas e a perversão consentida aos quais muitos lunáticos recorrem. Para tanto, temas bastante sensíveis são abordados - nada de forma romantizada, claro, mas sim de um modo que desestabiliza até mesmo os mais "cascas grossas". O dilema interno do protagonista, criado para ser um psicopata, entre entregar-se ao destino que lhe impuseram e seguir a vida como uma pessoa normal também realça a carga emocional trazida pela série.

Quanto à atuação, não tenho nem palavras para descrever. Dos protagonistas aos secundários, não vi sequer uma performance mixuruca ou desconfortável de assistir. Os atores principais arrasaram demais, o que apenas potencializa a minha decepção em saber que o drama não gerou o merecido reconhecimento a ambos.

Para a parte que muitos fãs de BL, assim como eu, esperam: não, não há uma carga romântica explícita no drama. Se você espera algo como "Killer and Healer" ou BLs censurados um pouco menos restritivos, talvez você se decepcione. Não falo isso devido à falta de intensidade emocional entre os dois, mas sim aos numerosos cortes de cenas que foram gravadas - as quais estão disponíveis como BTS da série e que revelam a proximidade muito mais explicitamente entre os personagens - que diminuíram bruscamente o relacionamento entre os protas. A despeito desse fator, o amor entre eles ainda se evidencia em muitos momentos, como o desespero estarrecedor na possibilidade de morte de qualquer um deles, no cuidado ambíguo de Luo Weizhao quanto a Pei Su, no comportamento dócil de Pei Su em relação a Luo Weizhao, etc.

Enfim, muitos são os elogios a serem feitos a essa série. Por ora, apenas espero que mais e mais pessoas a assistam. 🙏🏾

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IMPECÁVEL!

Esse foi o meu primeiro bromance, então comecei sem saber muito o que esperar. Pensei: “ah, talvez role um romancezinho sutil, mas nada explícito”. Só que não, gente. Justice in the Dark não tem romance. O máximo que você vai encontrar é um carinho discreto entre os protagonistas, aquela implicância com vibes to lovers, mas nunca passa disso. Diferente da novel (que é um BL e tem realmente um relacionamento entre eles), a adaptação não segue esse caminho. Então não vá esperando nem mesmo um romance “de leve”. Aqui o foco é outro.

E que foco! Esse drama é impecável do começo ao fim. Não tem enrolação, não tem episódio arrastado, não tem aquele momento em que você pensa em largar. São 30 episódios que te prendem e te fazem querer assistir sem parar, ao mesmo tempo em que você não quer que acabe. É um drama criminal com casos que se resolvem em blocos de episódios (3 ou 4), mas que sempre acabam se conectando mais adiante.

Os protagonistas são cativantes, assim como todo o time do SID. Diferente de outros dramas, eu não consegui detestar ninguém (dos mocinhos obviamente). A escolha do elenco foi perfeita, mas preciso destacar um nome: Pei Su. Ele foi simplesmente encantador do início ao fim. Quando não aparecia, eu já ficava impaciente pensando “cadê o meu Pei Su?”.

Inclusive, vou abrir um parêntese aqui: na minha cabeça, o Pei Su é irmão mais velho do Hua Yong (ABO Desire). Não só fisicamente eles lembram muito um ao outro, mas até a personalidade tem semelhanças. Então sim, fanfiquei e decidi que eles são irmãos e príncipes na China. Agora só falta a indústria chinesa atender meu pedido e colocá-los juntos em um projeto como irmãos (por favor, façam isso acontecer!).

Voltando ao drama: confesso que antes de começar, pensei que talvez fosse abandonar no meio do caminho, porque geralmente não tenho paciência pra séries muito longas. Mas Justice in the Dark me prendeu tanto que em nenhum momento pensei em parar. Se demorei foi só culpa da vida adulta. E agora que terminei, provavelmente vou correr atrás da novel e passar raiva porque cortaram o romance (China, por quê?).

Enfim, Justice in the Dark é simplesmente isso: um drama viciante, envolvente, muito bem construído e com personagens que vão conquistar você. Vale cada minuto assistido.

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