BrightestStar

This was an enjoyable drama to watch. What I like the most is that it had a separate case for each episode. The cases vary in interest and effect but all get overall satisfying endings. Well, too satisfying. When it comes to the acting, I thought the cast was great. They all showed, when permitted, a varying degree of emotions and dimensions. The music was fitting without overpowering the scenes, and a lot of interesting subjects were tackled.

So why didn't I give it a better rating? Well, it was too basic. Hyo Min is supposed to be this genius at law, yet the things she wonders are as if someone never studied law. And a lot of time she is shown as impressive only by dumbing down those around her. And by half way through the drama, it's as if all the other characters took a back seat for her to shine. Her co-workers constantly fawning over whatever she says in court. All of it did not sound natural. We barely get to know any of her co-workers. We got to know a little bit about the other female intern, but it was mostly through her absence rather than her presence. I think the cast was great for the intern, and a huge mis when they were left in the background.

Tackling Yun Seok Hun's backstory was when the drama shined for me. That episode about the husband and wife with Alzheimer's disease describing the colours a marriage goes through as life goes on and having the maturity to see it shed the light Seok Hun's own relationship. His ex-wife wasn't evil in any way, yet her immaturity hurt him in so many ways it felt evil. The presentation of the characters involved and their changing relationship was multidimensional and the best part of the drama.

I think the drama would have done much better at centering Yun Seok Hun with each intern individually. The problem here was that the drama wasn't sure if it was going to go with the romance line with his character or not, but they created a character who would never permit himself to fall for an intern yet the makers of the drama wouldn't let go of the idea. By the end of the drama, it all became a murky territory.

My other issue with the drama is a place that was actually successful for most viewers but just didn't sit well with me personally. I loved the character Heo Min Jeong. Her life, hardships and strength is something is something many women experience and can relate to. Her longing for her mother was especially heartbreaking. What I didn't enjoy was what felt like forced romance. I thought the guy was more like a pest who wouldn't let go and wouldn't respect her personal space. He's drunk in the whole being a savior while she already saved herself and doesn't need anyone's help. In my view, she was just untouchable for him. I don't see it as a successful relationship, and neither does she. And also, his character was too emotional for the role.

Good watch overall, but had a number of wasted potential.