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Extraordinary Attorney Woo
Genre: Legal, Romance, Comedy
Episodes: 16
Streamed on: Netflix
Plot Summary:
Our story revolves around an autistic genius that until recently has struggled to find employment as an attorney due to her disability. As the story progresses, Attorney Woo will have to learn to navigate the legal system, workplace politics, family drama, romance and, worst of all, revolving doors.
Characters & Cast:
Main Characters:
Woo Young-Woo
Lee Jun-Ho
Other Cast:
Choi “Spring Sunshine” Su-Yeon
Jung Myeong-Suk
Dong to-the Geu to-the Rami
Best of OST:
I just realised that this calming tune was done by SUZY!!!
https://youtu.be/CzSOnojxrqk?si=AQOhPdEWw3OpRZDM
And this is a bonus. This track was sung by Extraordinary Attorney Woo herself. I believe on the plane trip either to or from Jeju.
https://youtu.be/QT93FwerODU?si=G-KtMYxKzVW5uVCl
Good luck not hearing this every time you attempt revolving doors from now on…
https://youtu.be/Wz0cqovS730?si=zLb-3WcuFn0Iz2cv
From the intro, to the special song sung by Park Eun-bin in the later episodes, the OST is catchy and memorable, complimenting the show rather than outshining it at any point.
https://youtu.be/OvbEvBXrzkw?si=uI2TYi3yrdZy433O
Writing & Themes:
It’s difficult to properly assess the writing for this drama. This is because I am in no way knowledgable on:
- Autism
- Being a lawyer
- The Korean Legal System
However, I’ve heard people say that Park Eun-bin is just playing the same character she always does. I’ve seen a few of her drama’s and in this one, and in the others, she plays a radically different character. I can see the effort placed into the idiosyncrasies of her character. The emotional growth the characters go through is gold, and the legal drama is just the engine that gets them there.
Pacing & Flow:
The format of the show takes on a case-of-the-week sort of flow, with the cases in the later episodes sometimes spanning multiple episodes. Most of the show is paced really well. If there is one complaint I have, it’s that I wish we could have spent more time with the couple, and dealt with more of how their relationship would have panned out.
That said, while the romance was sweet, I understand that it wasn’t the main driver of the show.
Final Thoughts:
Extraordinary Attorney is a lovely drama that tugs at the heartstrings. For some reason this scene in particular always chokes me up no matter how many times I’ve seen it.
https://youtu.be/A4IxJj4eHWM?si=3CG0KrNtERpUe6_h
If you’re someone that empathises easily, someone that likes a good underdog story, or someone that likes a legal drama, I think that *Extraordinary Attorney Woo* is the drama for you.
Rating:
9.2/10
Genre: Legal, Romance, Comedy
Episodes: 16
Streamed on: Netflix
Plot Summary:
Our story revolves around an autistic genius that until recently has struggled to find employment as an attorney due to her disability. As the story progresses, Attorney Woo will have to learn to navigate the legal system, workplace politics, family drama, romance and, worst of all, revolving doors.
Characters & Cast:
Main Characters:
Woo Young-Woo
Lee Jun-Ho
Other Cast:
Choi “Spring Sunshine” Su-Yeon
Jung Myeong-Suk
Dong to-the Geu to-the Rami
Best of OST:
I just realised that this calming tune was done by SUZY!!!
https://youtu.be/CzSOnojxrqk?si=AQOhPdEWw3OpRZDM
And this is a bonus. This track was sung by Extraordinary Attorney Woo herself. I believe on the plane trip either to or from Jeju.
https://youtu.be/QT93FwerODU?si=G-KtMYxKzVW5uVCl
Good luck not hearing this every time you attempt revolving doors from now on…
https://youtu.be/Wz0cqovS730?si=zLb-3WcuFn0Iz2cv
From the intro, to the special song sung by Park Eun-bin in the later episodes, the OST is catchy and memorable, complimenting the show rather than outshining it at any point.
https://youtu.be/OvbEvBXrzkw?si=uI2TYi3yrdZy433O
Writing & Themes:
It’s difficult to properly assess the writing for this drama. This is because I am in no way knowledgable on:
- Autism
- Being a lawyer
- The Korean Legal System
However, I’ve heard people say that Park Eun-bin is just playing the same character she always does. I’ve seen a few of her drama’s and in this one, and in the others, she plays a radically different character. I can see the effort placed into the idiosyncrasies of her character. The emotional growth the characters go through is gold, and the legal drama is just the engine that gets them there.
Pacing & Flow:
The format of the show takes on a case-of-the-week sort of flow, with the cases in the later episodes sometimes spanning multiple episodes. Most of the show is paced really well. If there is one complaint I have, it’s that I wish we could have spent more time with the couple, and dealt with more of how their relationship would have panned out.
That said, while the romance was sweet, I understand that it wasn’t the main driver of the show.
Final Thoughts:
Extraordinary Attorney is a lovely drama that tugs at the heartstrings. For some reason this scene in particular always chokes me up no matter how many times I’ve seen it.
https://youtu.be/A4IxJj4eHWM?si=3CG0KrNtERpUe6_h
If you’re someone that empathises easily, someone that likes a good underdog story, or someone that likes a legal drama, I think that *Extraordinary Attorney Woo* is the drama for you.
Rating:
9.2/10
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