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Thought provoking but ultimately incomplete
Thought provoking drama, excellent performance, unnerving and uncomfortable cases and over all pretty dark. The ending was… incomplet. Still, I appreciate the scene between Karasuma’s mom and Kujo was very touching.
The drama is really a commentary about the dark side of Japan, the rejects society likes to pretend they don’t exist. It portrays its real ugliness from setting to lighting. It was uncomfortable to watch. It also addresses the rigidity of their society, the quick judgement and lack of care the backlash causes.
I still don’t understand why Karasuma sought out Kujo to work for him. Karasuma and Kujo might be opposite types of lawyers, but somehow when facing their clients or persons related to their cases, they are on wavelength. They have each other’s backs.
While performances were great, and some actors were portraying characters very different from their usual choices, the characters themselves are straightforward. That is all except for Kujo himself. He’s not out there to make money. His choices are based on his values and beliefs. Good or bad, he will serve his clients to the end. He sees his role as a protector of the system. The contradicting side to him is that he doesn’t actually believe in the law when it comes to getting justice for himself or his loved ones.
Was it good? Yes!
Was it entertaining? Hm yes and no. Interaction between the leads are fun and relatable.
Many talented actors are in this drama, however, many were not used up to their potential. Ikuta Toma had 2-3 scenes in the entire drama.
Are there aiming at a second season? Will it begin with the bloodbath? I don’t know.
The drama is really a commentary about the dark side of Japan, the rejects society likes to pretend they don’t exist. It portrays its real ugliness from setting to lighting. It was uncomfortable to watch. It also addresses the rigidity of their society, the quick judgement and lack of care the backlash causes.
I still don’t understand why Karasuma sought out Kujo to work for him. Karasuma and Kujo might be opposite types of lawyers, but somehow when facing their clients or persons related to their cases, they are on wavelength. They have each other’s backs.
While performances were great, and some actors were portraying characters very different from their usual choices, the characters themselves are straightforward. That is all except for Kujo himself. He’s not out there to make money. His choices are based on his values and beliefs. Good or bad, he will serve his clients to the end. He sees his role as a protector of the system. The contradicting side to him is that he doesn’t actually believe in the law when it comes to getting justice for himself or his loved ones.
Was it good? Yes!
Was it entertaining? Hm yes and no. Interaction between the leads are fun and relatable.
Many talented actors are in this drama, however, many were not used up to their potential. Ikuta Toma had 2-3 scenes in the entire drama.
Are there aiming at a second season? Will it begin with the bloodbath? I don’t know.
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