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Solid show, but predictable and little to no tension.
I really like the main character, very easy to root for, simple redemption arc but nice that he attempts to achieve justice whilst taking care of those around him. However, does he really need to be a judge? Most of the time he acts as a prosecutor, why not just make him one? Him being a judge isn't really a focal point, bar him losing his life for a sentence, however being a prosecutor or investigator can achieve the same effect whilst being able to make more sense. Pro Bono presents this concept in a really nice fashion, a former judge to pro bono lawyer, allowing him to utilise his judge's knowledge whilst struggling as a pro-bono lawyer due to his lack of expertise, I believe Judge Returns could've done a similar concept given the lack of overall struggle within this show.
Throughout the show, the tension and struggle is near non-existent. If you enjoy revenge drama where the protagonist simply gets his revenge, then this is stellar. However, the MC has far too much of an upperhand with his knowledge of the future, and the main antagonists simply sit and watch, at most attempt to attack him but he is able to fight back now and at most leaves with a slice on the neck, which of course he will survive.
The actions of the MC felt kinda pointless when they just re-organised the group after he took down the main antagonist, with the justice friend he made now joining the group. I get they were trying to set up a sequel, but to leave this many things open is not needed, and just leaves season one as kinda pointless. You could've explored other avenues of justice, the group as a whole kinda of had their time already and should've been done. He already knows all the members too, what's stopping him from taking them down with ease? Just odd sequel bait, especially for an industry that is known for rarely doing season 2s.
The romance in this show is pointless to even get invested in. The MC's romance is unclear, does he like the prosecutor or the daughter of the law firm? The daughter of the law firm literally testified against him in the original timeline, and was barely actually interested in him bar for his power, so why do they pretend like it was different now? Her character as a whole is kinda just useless, she just comes and goes as she pleases and is too hesitant towards everything. As for the Prosecutor, they allude to them having ties together since the past, but nothing ever is even close to materialising. Even with her prosecutor buddy, its tame at best, why even bother with trying to develop romance if it won't happen, just use that time to further the story. Even the given layup, with the Angel and Reporter was barely done until the very end, and wasn't even confirmed confirmed or given any solid scenes together, very dissappointing overall.
The characters are nice though, not that multi-faceted but still very nice acting and easy to like characters, but nothing crazy.
Being reborn, especially as a judge, to enact revenge or justice, is a commonly done concept in dramas, and this one is just a solid getting revenge show, but doesn't really go deep into anything. It is a bit too tame and scared of action tension and loss, so if you want a feel good revenge show, this is the perfect show. However there is definitely better reborn/reincarnation/time travel shows present.
Throughout the show, the tension and struggle is near non-existent. If you enjoy revenge drama where the protagonist simply gets his revenge, then this is stellar. However, the MC has far too much of an upperhand with his knowledge of the future, and the main antagonists simply sit and watch, at most attempt to attack him but he is able to fight back now and at most leaves with a slice on the neck, which of course he will survive.
The actions of the MC felt kinda pointless when they just re-organised the group after he took down the main antagonist, with the justice friend he made now joining the group. I get they were trying to set up a sequel, but to leave this many things open is not needed, and just leaves season one as kinda pointless. You could've explored other avenues of justice, the group as a whole kinda of had their time already and should've been done. He already knows all the members too, what's stopping him from taking them down with ease? Just odd sequel bait, especially for an industry that is known for rarely doing season 2s.
The romance in this show is pointless to even get invested in. The MC's romance is unclear, does he like the prosecutor or the daughter of the law firm? The daughter of the law firm literally testified against him in the original timeline, and was barely actually interested in him bar for his power, so why do they pretend like it was different now? Her character as a whole is kinda just useless, she just comes and goes as she pleases and is too hesitant towards everything. As for the Prosecutor, they allude to them having ties together since the past, but nothing ever is even close to materialising. Even with her prosecutor buddy, its tame at best, why even bother with trying to develop romance if it won't happen, just use that time to further the story. Even the given layup, with the Angel and Reporter was barely done until the very end, and wasn't even confirmed confirmed or given any solid scenes together, very dissappointing overall.
The characters are nice though, not that multi-faceted but still very nice acting and easy to like characters, but nothing crazy.
Being reborn, especially as a judge, to enact revenge or justice, is a commonly done concept in dramas, and this one is just a solid getting revenge show, but doesn't really go deep into anything. It is a bit too tame and scared of action tension and loss, so if you want a feel good revenge show, this is the perfect show. However there is definitely better reborn/reincarnation/time travel shows present.
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