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Sword of Justice: What it means to be lawyers
I want to start off by saying this was a wonderful drama from beginning to end. Some dramas can fumble in the middle and even have a weak final, but this drama was strong from beginning to end.The characterization of this drama was exceptionally well written. Our female lead, Xiao Longnv is a competent lawyer whose goal is to stand up for the common people. Usually, this type of character can come off as just brash and even naive, but Xiao Longnv is bold AND intelligent. She understands when she needs to back down and is able to accept and make up for her own biases. She is an actual working adult that is actually EXCELLENT at her job.
Our male lead, Li Xin, is another competent lawyer and serves as the FL's friend and rival (and also in love with her). His values align with Xiao Longnv, but he works within the system to try to better policies in big companies in the long run for the common people. Though he serves as the "opposing" side of FL with sometimes different perspectives, he is not set up as a villain and instead a comrade who also became a lawyer to serve the people.
The leads' dynamic with each other is very charming and despite their surface differences, they understand and respect each other greatly as fellow lawyers and rivals. They have great banter with each other and truly made from the same cloth even down to their personal conflicts with their fathers (which gets explored and gives the viewers even more of an understanding of their journey to becoming lawyers).
The supporting characters are also written very well. Both FL and ML have their own teams; FL with her gang of misfits and ML with his gang of junior lawyers. They all have their little quirks and provided funny gags. And if I did not mention it enough already, they can all do their job! Then there are the legal cases that are actually based on real-life cases from China. The legal cases were all explored and given importance of why some laws needed to be change and the progress that can be made. I also appreciated seeing other lawyer characters and their different values too.
Overall, this was a great drama with good exploration of different legal cases, funny scenes, and very likable characters. The romance is subtle, yet viewers can't help but swoon at the longing. I am looking forward to a possible season 2.
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True Gem!
Sometimes the dramas that get almost no hype end up being the best ones.I started watching this mainly for the cast and wasn't expecting much, but I got hooked right away. The dialogue is sharp, the comebacks are nonstop, and every character feels well-written.
What I liked:
No forced romance. There are a few hints here and there, but the story doesn't rely on kissing scenes or romance to keep viewers interested.
Elvis Han was great. I've seen him in romantic lead roles before, but this is actually my favorite character he's played.
The characters all have depth, whether they're leads or supporting roles.
Wang Hao completely nailed his role. I loved him in Later I Laughed and was happy to see him get more screen time here.
The female lead was fantastic from start to finish.
The writing is what really stands out. It feels fresh and smart instead of rehashing the same tired drama tropes.
I enjoyed every episode and would love to see a Season 2.
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Rising Justice – A Real Favorite!
I absolutely loved this series!At first, I thought I was going to watch another legal drama, but I quickly found myself completely drawn into the stories, the characters, and especially the main duo.
What I particularly enjoyed was the way the series explores two different visions of justice through Xiao Longnv and Li Xin. They seem to have completely opposite approaches, but as the story unfolds, you realize that things are much more complicated than they first appear.
The cases are interesting, well-written, and perfectly integrated into the storyline. The episodes flow naturally, the pacing is excellent, and I never once felt bored. Each case brings something new, without making the series feel repetitive.
But my biggest highlight has to be Xiao Longnv and Li Xin.
Their childhood-friends dynamic is incredibly convincing. Their chemistry, teasing, disagreements, little arguments, and all those unspoken feelings make their relationship so enjoyable to watch. You can tell they share a deep history and a connection that goes far beyond their professional differences.
Li Xin seems much more open about his feelings, while Xiao Longnv remains difficult to read. Is she indifferent? Is she simply refusing to think about her feelings? Or is she deliberately keeping her distance? That's exactly what makes their dynamic so intriguing!
This drama took me on an emotional roller coaster. Some episodes made me cry, others made me genuinely angry, and sometimes I simply found myself smiling at the interactions between the characters.
And then comes episode 22…
I genuinely loved this episode, but the ending left me feeling incredibly frustrated. There is still so much more to explore, especially when it comes to our two main characters!
I sincerely hope we get a second season. It would be such a shame if the story ended here. I would love to see this team again, discover new cases, and most importantly, watch Xiao Longnv and Li Xin's relationship finally develop.
A wonderful discovery, an amazing duo, and far too many unanswered questions!
Definitely a drama I would recommend. But please, we NEED a season 2
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A very enjoyable and pleasant watch!!
I started watching this for Elvis Han and this drama turned out to be very good than what I expected.The story is about how our male and female leads along with their litlle group, solve cases, and try to bring the evil and villains to justice, each in their own way.
The plot was well written with a smooth flow of execution, where you dont get bored , even for a single moment.
Many cases were handled by both the lawyers (our leads) and the way they stand up for justice, in their own styles, was very entertaining to watch.
All the actors did an amazing job in making us involve in the drama👍
Elvis Han, as usual, once again impressed me with his performance as the calm, elegant, pleasant, capable, responsible, mature lawyer LiXin.
This is my first time watching Gao Ye, and I must say, she was very natural as Xiao Longnv. As you watch her further in the drama, you will start to like her much more with each passing episode. She is brave, strong, resilient.
The romance may not be the main focus, but yes there are some moments which convey the expression of love. That track was also very good to watch. Personally I liked it.
The premise for each case, the pain the lawyers put in for gathering information, and their efforts to bring villains to justice was excellent to watch.
The emotions between all the characters, including the victims was also excellently portrayed. 👏
Finally, this is a HIGHLY RECOMMENDED drama, i loved watching it💯.
It is worth watching and definitely added to my rewatch list
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