I LOVE THIS SHOW
i watched this drama because i wanted to watch something without romance, AND I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED AT ALL.story:
the story is amazing, at first i thought it was gonna be kinda like criminal minds, a different case every episode or something, but NOPE it's so good and everything somehow ties together PERFECTLY.
acting:
each actor portrayed their character super well!!
(i'm ngl, even tho i watched this drama because i was tired of watching romance dramas, i kind of wanted a little bit of romance to happen between them.. iykyk)
music:
the music was very intense, which fit the drama very well. i don't really pay attention to music unless it's a wuxia c drama so i'm just not gonna give my opinion on this one lol
rewatch value:
i'm not sure because i literally just finished it, but all i gotta say was that it is an amazing show.
overall:
i loved it! i learned a lot of things about court, the defendant, prosecutor, and i learned a bunch of hangug-eo! everything ties up together very well, and the ending wasn't irritiating (unlike some other dramas that leave us on cliffhangers). now i'm gonna look for more k dramas haha
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A Wickedly Clever Story with Mild Failings in Character
The main thing to note about this drama is the plot. It's the best aspect of the show, and the greatest reason, in my opinion, you'd want to watch it. It's so incredibly clever and convoluted I found myself gasping out loud multiple times. This great story is supported by a strong cast of actors and an iconic score that's instantly recognizable. However, while I was certainly gripped by the endless twists and turns, the show occasionally stumbled on things important to audience retention like tone balance and proper set-ups.First, let me praise (in greater detail) the plot. The style of plot is somewhat like that of a mystery drama, but reframed in the interesting light of the legal world. Crimes and morals are all viewed through the eyes of law students, teachers, or practitioners, which- while occasionally making certain discussions seem unnecessarily obtuse- certainly lends credence to the unfortunate necessity of bureaucracy in a fair legal system. Moreover, the legal element introduces new challenges for our protagonists that we wouldn't otherwise see in a typical law enforcement mystery drama. However, the real draw of the plot is the intricacy of it. Just as you think you've discovered all there is to know, a new piece of evidence comes to light. Just as you think the mystery's been solved, a new witness arrives that changes the entire story. And-in the end- all the relevant evidence comes together to produce a reasonable yet astonishing to conclusion to the number of interconnected mysteries and conflicts present throughout the story. It's quite entertaining, exciting, and gripping, even for those who might not always like this type of plot.
To quickly mention other well-done production details, all the camerawork is good, audio is above average in quality, and the OST is very memorable. The acting, while occasionally a little flat, for the most part conveys incredibly nuanced emotion in complicated situations, and serves the character development well. Said character development is present in those characters with nontrivial flaws, and for the most part reaches a satisfying conclusion by the end.
Unfortunately, while this drama excels from a plot perspective, there are certain aspects essential to story telling that don't quite hit the mark. First of all, the tone is mostly very dark. While there are some much welcome moments of comedic relief, we often get long stretches of incredibly serious (and potentially tedious) dialogue and exposition. I watched this drama weekly as it was coming out, so I was not exhausted by this, but for those looking to binge the series I would be cautious and mindful of your own tonal preferences. I do not view the dark tone as a blanket negative to the show (in fact it may be a draw for some viewers) but I personally would have appreciated more balance in this area.
Secondly, and most crucially, is a lack of setup for many characters. While the plot is given an exciting kick off right from the start, this leaves almost no time to introduce the somewhat large cast of characters, the setting they're in, and their personal morals and goals. This becomes troublesome when the character becomes involved in something critical to the plot, because by then it's difficult to even remember their name. It's especially sad since certain characters would likely have had quite interesting introductions had they been given one. Notice how I said certain characters; this brings me to my last point.
I have found a certain degree of inconsistency among characters. Some characters are portrayed realistically, with interesting and human flaws that influence their decisions and interactions. Other characters are portrayed as gods amongst men, doing no wrong and containing vast intellect and encyclopedic knowledge, no flaw in sight. If it were one or the other, I would have no problem, but since the two are mixed together it seems to invalidate the struggles of the more flawed and unfortunate characters. It also leads to the discrepancy in character development we get between characters, as some characters are already so perfect as to be immune to further development. It offers an interesting insight into why flawed characters are more compelling, as it is difficult to connect with those characters who are perpetually right and therefor difficult to root for them. It also leads to a certain dissatisfaction with any character development of the flawed characters, as no matter what they accomplish they will never be as perfect as the others. Characters who are both flawed and extremely smart in the series prove that we don't need the perfect characters, and yet they must exist.
In conclusion, we have a vividly fascinating show which is at the same time intricately constructed and poorly established, just in two very different areas. We can say it is an incredible plot marred only by inconsistencies and missing introductions of characters, a wickedly witty work worsened only by tone too tumultuously tense. With that I will conclude that I do recommend this drama to those with even the slightest of interest in mystery and intrigue, with the caveat of a warning to those averse to overly serious tones.
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This genre does not interest me, but I needed a fluff drama break & figured this would be easy to turn off [so I wouldn't stay up too late]. The first episode was odd & I had a hard time following what was going on . I pushed through Episodes 2 & 3 & then had a better idea of what was going on .I was intrigued. It ended up being unexpectedly interesting.I give it only an 8 out of 10 because:
1) the creepy perp guy lurking around the kid was just too creepy.
2) one of the female leads was just too messy & course mannered, so unappealing.
3) it was hard to follow as literally everyone has a part in the web of evil
4) they could have given a tid bit of romance as 2 leads seem very easy around each other & you can draw your own conclusions about the looks they give each other, but they just didn't fill in any of the blanks to take the story there
5) Dry. alot of deadpan expressions from too many characters
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great but
The story line is great and all the plot twists are smart and i love them. but aside from that im kind of disappointed with solhwi development. the way Joonhwi looks at Sol A with such deep lovely gaze and smiles and laughs for legit EVERY little thing she does, will give you such butterflies, they dont even need a single love line. but dont expect too much abt them. i mean i wont ship them if they did nothing but they clearly started something here and we dont even get a clear conclusion abt it. I wasnt even expecting a kiss bro maybe just a hug would do it but damn we they were just playing with my feelingsWas this review helpful to you?
Highly Recommended this show.
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A good watch
LIKEWhen Prof Yang suggested a second autopsy - prosecutor Jin and police went crazy... lol
All the cases made me re-watch again - too much to digest when they mentioned about those laws
When Kang Sol B asked her Mum to swallow the pills.. woo hoo!
When Kang Sol A complained to the police on the ridiculous law which protects criminals instead of people, he asked her to join the National Asembly - good one!
When Kang Sol A and Han Joon Hwi decided to rather lose penalty points during mock exam than not "helping" their victim
DISLIKE
How those higher ups always think they can manipulate others and their families are just as disgusting
MUSIC - personal fav
We Are - Lee Seung Yoon
REWATCH VALUE
Five for now
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Very law heavy, but story and characters made it memorable
This series portrayed how law can be used to serve justice and at the same time, be abused. It portrayed struggles of being a student well enough that I could relate even though I did not study law. I enjoyed the theme of dating violence being explored in the drama, as I think it was executed really deftly. I also liked how the characters had underlying issues that would be uncovered later in the series, although some characters not as well executed as others. (*release season 2 to develop those stories better thanks*) The downside of this drama is definitely the breadth of law stuff being thrown in the script, such that one might think it is boring. (*don't watch this if you are entering into a food coma, or sleepyland*) Also, I think the ending was definitely rushed, hence I felt some characters' stories did not end as well as I would like, and the main plotline of the murder was wrapped up too conveniently/neatly. (*or maybe I am just dumb and confused*) Also, despite it not being a romance drama of any sort, I do enjoy the chemistry of the main leads such that I am deluding myself into shipping them as a couple, as their scenes were really cute. (*there is a plethora of fan-made edited vids of these 2 characters being shipped as a romantic pair, I kid u not*) Besides the main 'couple', I thoroughly enjoyed the comradery/rapport among the students and the teachers/professors, such that I would not mind another season and cannot bear to part from these characters. (*they tried to give a happy ending for the main 'couple', BUT IT IS NOT ENOUGH TO SATISFY ME, im sorry*)The rapport was portrayed well partly because the actors/actresses were well-casted/acted really well. Even the villains were pretty darn easy to hate, primarily because of the fantastic acting.
Another downside to this drama is probably the repetition of one line of one song in nearly every single episode that I cringe at times when it is played. Thankfully, in later episodes, they change up playing a different section of the song, but it is boderline annoying. I do think the style of music is reminiscent of sky castle. There is 1 or 2 instrumentals that is opera/classical-ish that I like as it fits the prestige theme of being the top law school in korea. (*pretends to be a snob, pretend to know what classical music sounds like*)
I will rewatch fan-made vids of the characters, particularly the main *couple*.
Conclusion/TLDR: Law School is intense and thrilling drama that shows how law can serve justice or how law can be used for the wrong reasons. It also shows conflicts beyond the legal court, more than what meets the eye.
Sidenote: I watched this series alongside Vincenzo, and cannot help notice its similarities. If you are looking for an adjacent to Vincenzo (about serving justice and corrupt politicans/committing atrocities), this is definitely a drama to watch and preferably binge.
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Honorable Story
Enjoyed watching it because in each episode it will give you an answer to each question from the cases that was put in hang. The story is okay though it maybe similar to other between students and the teacher as a mentor. In which I think one of the lead case Kim Myung Min forte. But he exhibits a tremendous excellent in acting that's why I was more get interested to his other drama series. Ryu Hye Young the last drama series was Reply 1986. But in here she is charismatic student. But her acting is just okay. But she is funny. However we know Kim Bum whom I watched his potential in acting Tale of Nine Tailed. But still here he is now performing very good in his acting ability.The story is not new to any law firm that entails student and teacher relationship however it's more than that because also involves the attributes that which each character portrays.
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Indeed informative but bad as a drama
The title is precise. Once you watched this you will get to learn things learned in law school (which is basically the title of this drama) though, depending on your country.It was such an edifying drama that it made me interested in law. I have seen legal-themed K-dramas and this was the only one that prioritized and maintained the most to its genre.
Yes, the show was promising however some negative aspects prevailed for me. In this drama, we were shown peculiar camera angles. Personally, I did not appreciate the experimentation of the angles but it was fine and I think I was the only one who perceives it.
Watching a few minutes of the first episode made me already confused with its plot yet, the timeline in this drama made me more bewildered. As they had this different timeline I was left with questions unanswered in between.
The aspects that I loved regardless were the OST, the knowledge, and the mystifying feeling. In conclusion, it was a nice educating drama.
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Their Friendship
I actually thought this was just gonna be one of "those kind" of dramas, with no realism in the production. But OH BOY I was wrong. I thoroughly enjoyed it. You could possibly never get enough of it. I would a 100% recommend watching this if you are interested in Law or like dramas that focus on hardship and friendships in life rather than romance. I personally liked it because of acting skills of the cast. It was just perfect. Without any kind of overacting or cringe scenes.x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x--x
I actually thought this was just gonna be one of "those kind" of dramas, with no realism in the production. But OH BOY I was wrong. I thoroughly enjoyed it. You could possibly never get enough of it. I would a 100% recommend watching this if you are interested in Law or like dramas that focus on hardship and friendships in life rather than romance. I personally liked it because of acting skills of the cast. It was just perfect. Without any kind of overacting or cringe scenes.
I actually thought this was just gonna be one of "those kind" of dramas, with no realism in the production. But OH BOY I was wrong. I thoroughly enjoyed it. You could possibly never get enough of it. I would a 100% recommend watching this if you are interested in Law or like dramas that focus on hardship and friendships in life rather than romance. I personally liked it because of acting skills of the cast. It was just perfect. Without any kind of overacting or cringe scenes.
I actually thought this was just gonna be one of "those kind" of dramas, with no realism in the production. But OH BOY I was wrong. I thoroughly enjoyed it. You could possibly never get enough of it. I would a 100% recommend watching this if you are interested in Law or like dramas that focus on hardship and friendships in life rather than romance. I personally liked it because of acting skills of the cast. It was just perfect. Without any kind of overacting or cringe scenes.
I actually thought this was just gonna be one of "those kind" of dramas, with no realism in the production. But OH BOY I was wrong. I thoroughly enjoyed it. You could possibly never get enough of it. I would a 100% recommend watching this if you are interested in Law or like dramas that focus on hardship and friendships in life rather than romance. I personally liked it because of acting skills of the cast. It was just perfect. Without any kind of overacting or cringe scenes.
I actually thought this was just gonna be one of "those kind" of dramas, with no realism in the production. But OH BOY I was wrong. I thoroughly enjoyed it. You could possibly never get enough of it. I would a 100% recommend watching this if you are interested in Law or like dramas that focus on hardship and friendships in life rather than romance. I personally liked it because of acting skills of the cast. It was just perfect. Without any kind of overacting or cringe scenes.
I actually thought this was just gonna be one of "those kind" of dramas, with no realism in the production. But OH BOY I was wrong. I thoroughly enjoyed it. You could possibly never get enough of it. I would a 100% recommend watching this if you are interested in Law or like dramas that focus on hardship and friendships in life rather than romance. I personally liked it because of acting skills of the cast. It was just perfect. Without any kind of overacting or cringe scenes.
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Excellent Show
Story: AMAZING. There were so many twists and turns in the storyline that just came out of nowhere (in a good way) I was constantly on my toes. I wish they will create a Season 2, I would like to see where they all are and if any of them got into a relationship.Acting/Cast: I thought the casting was excellent, each one played their role extremely well. I didn’t loose interest and I couldn’t wait to see what was next.
I have already watched this show 3 times and I didn’t loose interest, since each time I watched it, I saw a scene which I didn’t catch the first .
Please create a Second Season and use the same casts (don’t replace any of them)
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no words, head empty
at a prestigious law school, a mysterious murder of a professor occurs and causes chaos. based on the initial evidence, the perpetrator is believed to be his colleague. however, the murder is a part of a much greater scenario. professors and students combine their efforts to investigate the case and convict the real culprit. in the process of doing so, they trigger a chain of surprising revelations and unexpected events.one of the best and most realistic dramas i have ever seen. 'law school' takes on much larger dimensions and transcends the boundaries of the law genre. although each episode offers a variety of diverse, thrilling cases and depicts the significance of legal knowledge and achieving justice, the characters still acknowledge the reality of life. not to mention the marvellousness that is the soundtrack. it immediately attracts anyone, "pulls them under and drives them crazy."
in the end, i would like to take a moment to declare my eternal love for the cast and their precious bond (and the top-notch mutual chemistry of solhwi).
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