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Extraordinary Attorney Woo: A Heartwarming Journey with a Touch of Genius
Extraordinary Attorney Woo takes viewers into the world of Woo Young-woo, a brilliant lawyer on the autism spectrum. This heartwarming K-drama offers a unique perspective, balancing legal cases with Woo's personal journey of navigating the complexities of social interaction and professional challenges.A Refreshing Portrayal of Autism: Unlike many portrayals of autism in media, Extraordinary Attorney Woo avoids stereotypes and instead offers a nuanced and respectful representation. Park Eun-bin delivers an outstanding performance, bringing Woo's unique perspective and strengths to life. The show tackles the challenges Woo faces without shying away from the realities of autism, fostering empathy and understanding in viewers.
Beyond the Lawsuit: While the legal cases themselves provide engaging storylines, the true heart of the drama lies in Woo's personal growth. Each episode explores a different aspect of navigating the world as an autistic individual, from navigating social cues to forming meaningful relationships. The show tackles these themes with sensitivity and humor, creating a space for both laughter and heartwarming moments.
A Stellar Supporting Cast and Uplifting Message: Woo's colleagues and mentors play a crucial role in her journey, offering support and understanding while allowing her to blossom as a lawyer. The show celebrates Woo's unique perspective, highlighting how her strengths can contribute to the legal world and society as a whole. By showcasing the power of inclusivity and understanding, Extraordinary Attorney Woo leaves viewers with a message of hope and acceptance.
A Must-Watch for Feel-Good Fans: This drama is a perfect choice for anyone seeking a heartwarming and thought-provoking story. Whether you're interested in legal dramas, stories about personal growth, or simply want to experience a different perspective, Extraordinary Attorney Woo offers a captivating and enriching viewing experience.
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Definitely recommend!
This series was so refreshing. You can tell the portrayal of an autistic person was done thoughtfully and respectfully. I think Park Eun-bin seriously did a fantastic job and was the perfect casting for Woo Young Woo! As for Junho, I've seen a lot of people call his character boring but I don't think a male lead character has to be like foolishly in love and over the top like most dramas in order to be a good ML! Sometimes, all you have to be is kind, caring, understanding, and loving. I like how the writers didn't make their relationship the biggest plot of the show so that it doesn't overshadow Young Woo's journey of becoming an attourney.Was this review helpful to you?
A wholesome masterpiece!
An ordinary story of an extraordinary Woo Young woo. New cases, new challenges, new people- everything is new for Young woo. And our main lead is no loser! She builds her way in this world that seems difficult for someone like her; earning everyone’s respect and praise.The series has a bang on start with various characters you’ll come to love along the way:
Her father, her teammates, her one and only love- Lee Jun ho.
With every case, we learn something new: a new aspect of law, a part of society unseen, a part of life unexplored, or something we forget when we watch any drama: Our protagonists can fail. And it is beautiful.
Park Eun bin as Woo young woo has nailed the character, proving that no one else is a better option. Her portrayal of the character will show you all the sides of Young woo- Her curiosity, her nonchalance, her smartness, her maturity, her hesitance and her humanity. And Lee Jun ho, he is an Amazon green forest. I have never seen such an amazing personality, so good, mature, pure and yes, maybe imperfect. Because when even we will get prejudiced towards Young woo, he will not. He truly loves her, just like any other person. He will make you as well Young woo forget- "Ah, she has autism". You really need to be Jun ho to be this amazing.
Not to forget the emotionally rich and highly mature kiss scene. It is the most innocent, pure scene I have seen.
I have just rewatched the series, and I must say, I kind of found new perspectives I didn't find in the series earlier.
It is a drama that deserves at least one watch, because it gives much more everytime you watch it.
Few dialogues that I love:
"Even autistic people should have the freedom to like bad guys"
This sentence shook me, because though the situation makes us believe otherwise, this statement makes things equitable- for us and autistic people.
"We all want to love and be loved. It's the same for people with intellectual disabilities, too. Rather, the desire is even greater. Because in most cases, it's harder for them to get the attention or affection they want from other."
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A comfort show with a fantastic lead performance
This show is phenomenal and pretty much exactly what I needed right now. It immediately became a comfort show for me.Woo Young Woo is just such a wholesome and loveable protagonist played to perfection by Park Eun-bin. I think it has been a while since I've connected with a protagonist on a show. She made the most of every single moment she was on screen and though I was worried the character was going to be a bit gimmicky at the beginning of the show, but it really ended up being such an incredible and nuance performance of character with autism. I loved when she went into her rants about whales or the the law, and I always got pumped every time she had one of her "whale moments". I really loved the Maytree song that played every time she got one as well. And the theme song. It always made me happy to hear it.
The rest of the cast and characters were all great too. I really enjoyed how certain characters and their relationships with Woo developed over the course of the show. I liked how the relationship between Woo and Kang Tae-oh's Le Joon Ho was a bit complicated and took a little while to develop. I really liked his performance in this as well. I loved how the relationship between Woo and Ha Yoon-kyeong's Choi Soo Yeon started off a bit antagonistic, but once Woo told her how she felt, they were pretty solid friends after that. I also really liked Dong Geurami and kind of wish there was more of her over the course of the season. I absolutely loved their little Woo to the Young to the Woo Dong to the Geu to the Rami thing. That made me very happy every time it happened.
Not every episode was perfect, there were times toward the middle to the end of the season where things felt like they were possibly beginning to wear a bit thin, but then the finale was just so fantastic. It really made me feel a feeling of fulfillment.
As I was writing this review I bumped it up from a 4.5 to a 5, because the the more I thought about it the more I really loved it. If there is a season 2, I very much look forward to it. If there isn't for some reason, this was a pretty fantastic season.
Favorite Episodes:
Episode 8 - A Tale About Sedeok-dong II
Episode 16 - Though Unusual and Peculiar
(Copied from my Serializd review in 2022)
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Excellent
I really liked all of the characters. The writing was excellent and you could clearly tell a lot of thought went into it. The romance was also very sweet and didn't feel rushed. The MC is smart and cute and the ML is kind and cool. The autistic representation was also well researched and good. I liked this show a lot.Was this review helpful to you?
Extraordinary Attorney Woo: An Extraordinary Watch
" I like you, but I'm afraid that I will make you lonely." WHY IS THAT THE MOST DEVESTATING LINE I HAVE EVER HEARD??Park Eun-bin was INCREDIBLE: the Daesang was definitely well deserved.
The beginning episodes were SO interesting: I really liked the format of telling a new story every time. My favorite episode was definitely episode nine though.
I love the relationship between Young-Woo and her father. I think it was very well handled, and it was interesting to see how their relationship developed, and how honest he was to her (most of the time). I wish they had focused on that more.
Overall, it was very entertaining! A lot of the parts made me smile, and I think most of the topics were pretty well-handled. It did get a bit slow at the end, but it was still fun to watch!
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A capturing storyline with great acting
As I like to do, I write review only on dramas that have some deeper meaning and this one is not an exception.The story of Woo Young Woo is one of a kind thus making it unique and distinguishing from all other ones. The idea is really extraordinary, making the viewer more interested in the topic. Although this topic of law, trials and work-life is hard to keep the public engaged into the drama, 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' and its' storyline creates a feeling of refreshment, and as a result, I didn't feel any boredom while watching it. Each episode tells a different story, covering a variety of subjects leading every 90 minutes different with an extra punch-line hidden within it. Many are to be mentioned, but the one I think of the most is that there are many people that have their own struggles that lead them to law, whether as the defendant or plaintiff.
The acting is marvelous and well-executed. The actress portraying main lead projecting an image of an autistic person. I love that this character is neither too much nor too little. It shows normal day-to-day problems such as sounds and order, but also the ones where the main lead is conscientious and straightforward. Even though the main lead steals the spotlight, the other actors and actresses are doing an excellent job.
To sum up, I think that this drama is worth watching and I would recommend it to anybody, no matter what genre they're interested in. It conveys a life of an autistic person very well and its' storyline is one of the most unique and one of the greatest in its' genre.
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Must Watch Show
I loved every all of the reoccurring characters on this show. It is important to me that the main and side characters are like able or really good actors. And this show had it all. I really enjoyed the format of the episodes, since it was like a pseudo crime drama, that was a fun element. And I loved the main female lead. She is a great actress, and I love the respect you can feel she had for her character. Also her chemistry with all of her cast mates was so good. Chemistry is chemistry in, you know. So good, I highly recommend!!Was this review helpful to you?
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extraordinary series
An extraordinary lawyer is the series you need to watch to broaden your concepts and knowledge, you need to watch this series.The series brings visibility to people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), portraying the routine, daily life and prejudices that the brilliant protagonist Woo Young-Woo (portrayed by actress Park Eun-bin) faces as she becomes the first lawyer with autism in South Korea. The play also portrays the social and motor difficulties that the disability causes in Miss Young-Woo's life, as well as her brilliance, high IQ and intelligence.
With just this little bit of information, we realize that Dorama is perfect for us to reflect on the past and deconstruct any prejudices and stereotypes that we people without disabilities may have.
Don't get ahead of yourself, the Kdrama has the romance that is standard for doramas, and it's Oscar-worthy, like all Dorama, the romance is perfect, very well structured, written, written and acted by the protagonists, it's cute, it warms the heart, and bring tissues or toilet paper, you'll be moved by the scenes.
The video image is spectacular, the sound effects, the special effects, the lights, the cast, the cinematographic space, the direction left nothing to be desired, it's perfect. If you're open to new perspectives and directions, this drama will give you a new outlook on life.
And I invite you to watch the lawyer who will steal your attention
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An Extraordinary kdrama
I saw a bunch of hype and complaints from various people on tik tok when this series was still coming out. Eventually I had to check it out for myself and I am so glad I did. This is not a drama I'd want to miss out on because the acting, story, and visuals were amazing!I truly enjoyed Woo Young Woo's eureka moments every episode! It felt so unique and the imagery/ animations that would appear were wonderful as well! For instance the opening scene on the train/subway(?) with the whale swimming by and it's reoccurrence in the final episode were beautiful and fitting.
I really enjoyed the characters and story telling as well. The different angles to a case and the flow of it was fun to get immersed in. Similar to shows with mysteries, I found myself trying to solve/ think of other opportunities as well. Then when some cases didn't go the way I thought they would, I'd get emotional too. The topics they brought up were important as well like suicide/discrimination, the study culture in Korea, sexism in the work place, etc. Additionally having an autistic character was interesting and informative as well.
I remember people getting upset at the romance plot coming up, but I think they handled it well and showed some challenges. Like it's not all sunshine and roses. Besides that, I also think viewers need to consider what people like seeing. With fictional shows we (or at least I'd like to think) tend to want to see people happy and living life. Sure that's another plot, but if I wanted to see someone sad and alone or being alone and a "girl boss/don't need no man/partner" type of thing I wouldn't be watching kdramas/TV shows. I'm here for the nice feels and vibes and seeing people find love and happiness.
Anyway, besides all that I really enjoyed the cast and the characters themselves. I'm so thankful there will be a second season because I miss them already. Plus there is more character stuff I'd like to see, like from attorney Min-woo, we only got a small glimpse into his family and life. It's the same with Su-yeon, I'd just love to see more!
I bet my review seems like a mess and what not, but I'm just sharing my emotions towards this series off the top of my head after finishing it. I legit went through it so quickly, then held off watching the last episode because I didn't want it to end!
It's that good y'all! If you're hesitating to watch, JUST DO IT!!
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A Gentle Genius Navigating Law, Life, and Humanity
This drama doesn’t shout to be heard. It listens first, then quietly changes you.Extraordinary Attorney Woo is a rare kind of brilliance. Thoughtful, warm, and profoundly humane. It follows Woo Young-woo, a rookie lawyer with autism, not as a novelty or a lesson, but as a fully realized person whose perspective reshapes the world around her. The storytelling is tender without being fragile, intelligent without being cold.
Young-woo’s mind works like a constellation. Patterns, facts, and logic connect in ways others can’t see, and the series treats this not as a hurdle to overcome but as a strength that deserves space and respect. The courtroom cases are compelling, but they never eclipse the heart of the story. Each one becomes a mirror, reflecting questions about fairness, dignity, and what it truly means to understand someone.
The supporting characters elevate the narrative rather than orbit it. Relationships evolve with patience and realism, especially as the show explores love, friendship, and professional growth without rushing or simplifying them. The romance is gentle and sincere, rooted in consent, curiosity, and emotional safety.
What makes Extraordinary Attorney Woo exceptional is its compassion. It doesn’t ask the audience to pity. It invites them to see, to slow down, and to recognize that difference is not deficiency. It’s simply another way of being human.
🐋 10/10 for its grace, its intelligence, and a story that proves kindness and competence can coexist beautifully.
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