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When Justice Prevails
I was hesitant to see this drama at first. I'm really not a fan of Zhang Bin Bin tbh. I've seen Miao Xiao Tong in other dramas like Love020 which I don't remember her exact role there, and Nothing But Thirty. But, the story itself got me in.
Any form of crime is a difficult thing to witness specially SA. One thing good about this drama, it was able to present the harsh realities of what's happening in the society today, not only in the corporate world but in every aspect of life. The SA has been presented here in a subtle way. I mean, not too emphasized or elaborated. so, it will not be too heavy for the viewers to watch.
FL's character was presented weak in the beginning but developed into a fighter as the episode progress till the finale. While, ML's character was a bit red flag initially, but has more depth behind his character and yes, he's the kind of husband you'll want to have in reality.
Am glad the back story of how the MC met was presented near the finale. It's like, you'll feel blinded how they got married in the first place, given that they just met accidentally in a café after FL's failed blind date I think. As for the main story, I already knew that it will be FJC who'll be the culprit from the time that FL entered his office and asks about her request on her loan. His lustful look at her says it all already. Meanwhile, FL's mother is another notable character in this drama. Her way of parenting is simply a type of mother who you'd prefer to disown. That scene when she barged into her daughter's workplace and disgraced her own daughter in front of the executives is just too unethical for such a mother to do to her own daughter.
Another notable scene for me was when FL got hospitalized and confronted her own family about the way they treated her specially her mom. and that was the time she decided she'll report the crime incident to the police. Oh yes, I am also one of those who thinks the police investigation is very lacking. Like, come on, nobody thought of checking the car's dashcam or check the records on the culprits mobile phone for evidences such as records of text messages, emails or photos. Also the part that it was proven FL was drugged through the water given. I mean why it didn't reveal on the medical checkup when she was initially checked after the crime incident happened? This could have showned through the bloodtests she went through.
As for ChuChu, though she retracted her statement towards the finale,she inflicted a big damage to FL's mental health after suffering from FJC's first acquittal. Such reactions showned her true colors. I don'treally think she's a nice person. FL and her brother are so forgiving for her actions. Another hateable character, Tao Jie. She's more hateable than FJC's wife. I don't remember the exact sanctions, but, she should have been imprisoned as well for bribery and being accomplice of the culprit to cover up the crime.
Am glad FJC's wife had her realizations after being a battered wife. I also hate the lawyer who represented FJC who in turn was Nian Wen's former employer. Well, yeah, he is simply doing his job and have to act professionally. Still, he didn't made a wise judgement as a human being to represent someone who's obviously immoral.
I have to mention as well Nian Wen's final words during the hearing was the highlight of this drama. The way he described his sister was truly heartfelt. I really liked his character development.
Lastly, for the ML. I think his character quite outshined the FL's character here. His life motivation was truly impeccable. The only downside for me is that, I felt he kinda stalked FL from their HS days to adulthood. A bit disturbing but, at least in a good way. And for FL's mother, I think karma work its way when she got her illness. Still, the good daughter unselfishly took care of her mother.
Overall, this was a good drama not to miss. I should have given this a 10 rating. But, FJC's very light sanction bothered me. He should have been given a life sentence imprisonment, given he assaulted multple women. 16 years is not enough tbh.
Any form of crime is a difficult thing to witness specially SA. One thing good about this drama, it was able to present the harsh realities of what's happening in the society today, not only in the corporate world but in every aspect of life. The SA has been presented here in a subtle way. I mean, not too emphasized or elaborated. so, it will not be too heavy for the viewers to watch.
FL's character was presented weak in the beginning but developed into a fighter as the episode progress till the finale. While, ML's character was a bit red flag initially, but has more depth behind his character and yes, he's the kind of husband you'll want to have in reality.
Am glad the back story of how the MC met was presented near the finale. It's like, you'll feel blinded how they got married in the first place, given that they just met accidentally in a café after FL's failed blind date I think. As for the main story, I already knew that it will be FJC who'll be the culprit from the time that FL entered his office and asks about her request on her loan. His lustful look at her says it all already. Meanwhile, FL's mother is another notable character in this drama. Her way of parenting is simply a type of mother who you'd prefer to disown. That scene when she barged into her daughter's workplace and disgraced her own daughter in front of the executives is just too unethical for such a mother to do to her own daughter.
Another notable scene for me was when FL got hospitalized and confronted her own family about the way they treated her specially her mom. and that was the time she decided she'll report the crime incident to the police. Oh yes, I am also one of those who thinks the police investigation is very lacking. Like, come on, nobody thought of checking the car's dashcam or check the records on the culprits mobile phone for evidences such as records of text messages, emails or photos. Also the part that it was proven FL was drugged through the water given. I mean why it didn't reveal on the medical checkup when she was initially checked after the crime incident happened? This could have showned through the bloodtests she went through.
As for ChuChu, though she retracted her statement towards the finale,she inflicted a big damage to FL's mental health after suffering from FJC's first acquittal. Such reactions showned her true colors. I don'treally think she's a nice person. FL and her brother are so forgiving for her actions. Another hateable character, Tao Jie. She's more hateable than FJC's wife. I don't remember the exact sanctions, but, she should have been imprisoned as well for bribery and being accomplice of the culprit to cover up the crime.
Am glad FJC's wife had her realizations after being a battered wife. I also hate the lawyer who represented FJC who in turn was Nian Wen's former employer. Well, yeah, he is simply doing his job and have to act professionally. Still, he didn't made a wise judgement as a human being to represent someone who's obviously immoral.
I have to mention as well Nian Wen's final words during the hearing was the highlight of this drama. The way he described his sister was truly heartfelt. I really liked his character development.
Lastly, for the ML. I think his character quite outshined the FL's character here. His life motivation was truly impeccable. The only downside for me is that, I felt he kinda stalked FL from their HS days to adulthood. A bit disturbing but, at least in a good way. And for FL's mother, I think karma work its way when she got her illness. Still, the good daughter unselfishly took care of her mother.
Overall, this was a good drama not to miss. I should have given this a 10 rating. But, FJC's very light sanction bothered me. He should have been given a life sentence imprisonment, given he assaulted multple women. 16 years is not enough tbh.
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