A slice of police life with the past
I can only write this after watching 10 episodes, because I just feel like this drama is worth watching, not just because my bias, Gong Jun, plays the role.This drama offers a glimpse into the daily lives of police officers with all its problems. The three police officers each have their own dark stories. We're invited to delve deeper into them as we follow them as they solve cases.
In total, out of 30 episodes, there will reportedly be 11 cases explored. So far, the case resolutions are quite brief, about 3 episodes per case. They're not overly lengthy. But if you're into gore or bloody forensics, this won't do; the forensics are more lighthearted here. And that's not the point; the emphasis is more on the investigation, the pursuit of criminals, and the theories.
This drama also offers a slice of life, the hustle and bustle of police life, to the point where they're told to disperse even while eating because of a case. Or those who were trying to get close but were suddenly told to get together, or even those who divorced because they were busy. What's touching is that this division even had time to cook food for the cleaning staff who worked until night or dawn during their hectic case-solving schedules.
It's a police story, but there's a love story, apparently, that doesn't make it in. Wait a minute, the love story is related to the reason the woman chose to become a police officer, so it had to be included. The love story isn't just a romantic kissing scene, either. It's more about an internal conflict due to a misunderstanding in their past. So now they have to face it in their respective professions.
If you're curious, give it a try. There's also the added bonus of Jun2 riding a motorcycle and racing, which is quite eye-opening. Oh well, just watch it. I'd say it's good and very addictive, and I can't wait for the next episode.
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Very touching and emotional legal drama
I feel this drama is definitely worth watching. The cases in family court really make the judges gasp, they're emotionally draining, and we, the viewers, are drawn into the dynamic.There are Instagram celebrities who exploit their children, others get divorced because of different hotpot preferences, other case their husbands get them divorced because of plastic surgery, another one fight over caring for sick parents because father have a lot of money, other case children who have been sent to high schools don't want to repay their fathers, and when it comes to divorce, fight over child custody and division of marital property-this is very common in our country.
Here, Jun plays a young judge who has just been transferred from the criminal division to this family court. So, his demeanor is cold and firm with the law. His emotion and empathy are lacking. He often skips the three mediation sessions required before deciding a case, believing the cases he handles don't need mediation; he simply issues a decision. However, his decisions are generally well-received by his clients. There are minimal complaints. Only his superiors complain because they don't comply with regulations.
Renmin is a lawyer whose office is located in front of a court. Her clients are also quite extraordinary. Because her law firm isn't well-known, many clients are quick to push her to handle their cases. However, she's very straightforward when defending her clients and is well-educated, unlike those of a small-time lawyer.
The judge and the lawyer often meet during their cases, and because their offices are also located in front of the court, they often meet. However, due to the code of ethics, judges and lawyers are prohibited from meeting outside of court, this hinders their romance. They often misunderstand each other's way of thinking and the strict rules. But this is what makes it even more enjoyable to watch, as I'm curious about where they and the director will take us.
Anyway, if you're interested in watching this drama, I'd say go ahead. Besides enhancing our legal knowledge, this drama is also interestingly packaged, with light comedy, emotion, and empathy. It doesn't just focus on the law, which some people find boring. I can't wait for the next episode because they're so good at discussing each case. Even though Jun isn't the lead, I still recommend this drama.
Additional score: In its 3 days on CCTV-1 (China's number 1 national television station), this drama's ratings surpassed other dramas by over 3.00.
Go watch it...
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