Personally i feel her character isn't meant to potray a strong woman, rather a woman that has built up walls,…
> but if you meet her as an actual person would you think the same
If I met someone like her, it won't even cross my mind that she's rude. The way her character thinks is very close, if not exactly the same, with the way I think. It is logical. It is detached. She wears a different mask at work, and keeps her personal life separate from it.
There's a difference between being frank and being rude. Attorney Cha was not being rude, she's being frank, stating facts based on her years of experience. And with gazillion of cases and only 8 hours of work, there is no time to baby talk anyone.
I've been on both sides of the fence. It s*cks, but that's how w learn and grow. Back in the days of swords and bows and arrows, you use real weapons to learn and improve your mental state and skills. You get cut. You bleed. That's how you learn, through experience.
It's no different today. You learn from experience. You get cut. You bleed. Though not physically. By stating facts based from years of experience, and giving it to a newbie frankly, without sugarcoating, they will learn and grow.
Lastly, I think the more apt word is “cold”, not “rude”. You can be frank and not sugarcoat anything without being cold. She's just frank and cold at the same time, not rude. And don't forget, she's carrying a heavy burden, a burden she's justifying herself and trying to avoid.
In the next episodes, she will start to change. She will remain frank. She will remain speaking without sugarcoating anything. But she will start to get warmer. In other words, she wasn't being rude, she's just cold. ^_~
If I remember correctly, in one interview she explained that such characters appeal to her because she doesn't like to be in such a relationship. It was also why she has a very high standard, and thus married late than most.
I tried to find that interview, but alas, epic fail. I think it was after her V.I.P. show.
As expected! She knows her husband is having an affair. For an experienced divorce attorney such as herself, it is highly unlikely she doesn't know, much less a single suspicion.
I mean, even ordinary people, they can know if their partner is cheating on them.
The problem is, you don't have proof. And even if you can get a solid evidence, you don't want to do it.
You'll think: 1. We can still fix this. 2. All I have to do is this and that and s/he will come back to me. 3. Maybe s/he just got lost temporarily, I trust him/her. 4. Keep praying and hoping. 5. Our career and reputation is at stake. 6. Our kid will suffer if the affair comes out. It's better to keep it buried.
The one who is faithful and with the suspicions, they start to weigh things. Who will have the most to gain if the affair comes to light? If you're on the losing end, it's better to keep it in the darkness and learn to live with it. Or, if you start thinking about your kids (if any) then even more so to keep the affair in the shadows.
Even IF you have an undeniable proof, it still comes down to: who'll gain the most if the affair is revealed. Is the cheating spouse? If the suffering spouse will gain the most, how about their children? How about your career and reputation, especially if you're in the field where you are a divorce attorney or a writer/author/blogger/vlogger who give relationship advises and tips?
I love how the writer, who herself is a real-life divorce attorney, exposes these things, these truths, to the audience directly, without softening it or making it dramatic. It's just the plain truth.
Yes, right from E01, it was already hinted that Attorney Cha is fully aware her husband is having an affair. The clues were all there. They simply sealed it in E02. It explains why Attroney Cha is the way she is.
We are who we are today because of our experiences. Attorney Cha is who she is today because of her experiences, and that includes how her marriage is broken.
Remember what she said in E01? Once a glass has cracks, you can never fix it. That is one such clue. You can never have such wisdom if you haven't experienced it yourself.
This is why the 2FL is the way she is. She still is living in a “paradise“. She still lacks the wisdom of truly living your life.
And… I've been there. LOL. I had my suspicions, and those suspicions were right. Those cracks? It is true your relationship will never be the same again because of it. What you'll do after, or how you'll handle it, is the only thing that matters from that point on.
Is it possible to restart fresh for the couple? Yes, it is possible. However, it only works if both are on the same page and have the same level of desire and maturity. Which, we all know, is rarely the case for us human beings.
So once again, 100 out of 10 for this show. It truly pays that it was written by a real-life divorce attorney. In addition, the writer demonstrated how important it is to consult with a person who actually is in that field or living such a life, or “grassroots” instead of consulting so-called “experts”.
What an ending, although pretty much predictable if you were listening to the dialogues carefully. ^_~
The writer, who is a divorce attorney in real life, did study how to write fiction especially for a TV series format. She sure knows how to drop hints here and there… and she knows the best timing to drop the “conflict” part of a story.
As for Jang Nara… why is it her role is so familiar. Haha.
Very loosely, perhaps. Wasn't Mike Ross a prodigy hotshot in suits? Really can't say the same a Han Su. Maybe…
Yes, Mike Ross was. However, if you look at the “character” of Mike Ross and Han Su, they have a lot (if not many) of similarities. They both think they're always correct, and will push their own beliefs instead of listening to their senior.
Eventually, Mike Ross learned to be humble before his senior; just as Han Su also learned to put himself lower and learn from his senior.
You have to look at the characters as a human. Dynamic. With different aspects and dimensions. Four dimensional. If we look at characters as two-dimensional, then sure, Mik Ross is a prodigy hotshot and Han Su is not.
Bro did u write this after watching the latest episode cuz I don't the FL is blind or whatever. For most part,…
She loves him, and blindly at that. If she is not blindly in love with him, she would've broken up already after last night's episode when he once again tried to force her to marry him. Yet, she just stated that she is not ready for marriage. She practically told him to slow down, “we'll get there [marriage] eventually”.
She wouldn't tell him that if she isn't in love with him, blindly or not. ^_~
LMAO. The older brother is so dense. I love seeing him being rejected or blocked by the FL every single time.
The FL is, unfortunately, blinded by love and can't see him for what he is.
Sadly for the younger brother, he's only a “brother”. Nyanya.
As for the 2FL, as annoying as she is… her sudden shift to being patient is starting to pay off. She finally realised that if you are patient, you can plan your moves that actually work instead of her earlier childish plans that all failed or backfired.
Basically…
* Oppa is so obsessed with 1FL, he's making a lot of mistakes. And well… he's a rich kid brat who thinks he can get everything. * 1FL is blinded with love and fails to see the right people around her. * Younger bro is a hopeless romantic. He's handling it by silently scoring points. Or, “planting seeds of love and affection” that the 1FL will soon start to see and realise. * 2FL is also a hopeless romantic, but the difference is, she's handling it by destroying other people.
The rest of the characters… I don't care. LMAO. I just love the double love triangle set up.
KANG HOON is learning to ride jokes, especially with on-screen romance/partners!!!! hahahahaha. Go man! Keep it up! I truly enjoyed that bus scene. It was a perfect insert/comeback! I watched it repeatedly, LOL!
The writer is a real life divorce lawyer. This is her first fictional project.
Get ready to face true-to-life stories. Always remember that when reviewing, they will try to stay as close as possible to true-to-life stories no matter how “boring” or “out-of-place” it might be.
The real challenge here for the writer and director is to pick which scenes and sub-plots are worth including in a limited time slot. Give feedback to the writer based on that.
It wasn't an easy watch. It's dark. The “friends” “connection” is also disturbing in a way that you do not know who your friends are and thus who you can actually trust. As human beings, connections are important, and the deeper it is, the harder it becomes to see them break one-by-one. The betrayal can become too much.
However, they did well in the finale episode. They beautifully weaved that “friends” “connection” back to the light where it should be. They showed that friendships are real, and it breaks when money and greed gets the best of us. But, if we can get over it, a friendship that was broken can be restored and it's deeper than it originally was because of what you all have to go through.
Building long-lasting relationships really is complex and complicated. The only way to truly permanently glue that friendship and relationship is when it breaks and you fight. This is where most relationships, even between partners/spouses fail, how can you all get back up?
Yet, as this show demonstrated what it actually is in real life, once you get back up and reconcile your differences, that is when true friendship, true relationship, a true family-ness, begins, and it can never be broken again (well… maybe if one chose to break it there's nothing that can be done about it).
A good example are the soldiers who've faced wars. They are so tight-knit, you can never break them. The reason is the same, they went through the most grueling things a human being can ever face… death, killing, justice, mental/psychological/philosophical challenges, and many more. They understand each other in ways most people will never understand. It “connects” them.
Morals of the story: 1. Choose wisely who you surround yourself with; most especially who you call “friends”. 2. When everything comes crashing down with your relationships, aim to reconcile. It will truly “connect” you in ways no one can imagine (unless they went through something similar).
S01 was good. S02 was nowhere close to S01 story quality.
If they're going to do S03: * I also prefer Stella, no offense Sally. * Bring back Lt. Cha. * Don't repeat the S02 mistakes: a. No conclusion to the S02 arc. b. The individual cases weren't that good, and consumed 2-3 episodes. Some of those should've consumed 1 to 2 episodes at most. c. Seriously? Trying to string a romance with Dr. Baek? He still hasn't resolved his emotional pain, and other ghosts from his past, and you tried to create a romance with the character? d. What happened to character development? The story Dr. Baek is not yet over. S02 should've shown how he's trying to resolve the other ghosts from his past. But… nope… nothing. He got stuck as a paper or machine. e. The list goes on.
Again… S01 was good, and then S02 was meh.
If you want to do multiple Seasons: 1. always conclude the Season Arc. 2. never forget to continue character development. 3. build the relationship between the characters… not by inserting romance where it isn't needed. Relationship is not just about romance. 4. Multi-episode arcs should at most only have 2 episodes. If you want to do a 3-episode arc, it should be your best plot, not same old dull moments. 5. It doesn't have to be linear. You can insert a case or two that has nothing to do with the Season Arc, and only makes sense in the season finale as part of the cliffhanger. A way to prepare for S03.
Argh. I rarely do this type of feedback because I believe that writers have a story in their mind already that just doesn't fit in one season. But there are rare times when things have to be said, especially when they did well in the first season.
The way the second season was executed, it was as if the network demanded a S02 but it was never in the plan of the writer(s). Something like, “They want us to make S02! Get everyone here and let's come up with something, anything!”
Anyway… they need to repeat the formula for S01, not S02, when they start to work for S03. They don't need to surpass S01. A good story and execution doesn't mean you have to do better than your most successful Season.
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If I met someone like her, it won't even cross my mind that she's rude. The way her character thinks is very close, if not exactly the same, with the way I think. It is logical. It is detached. She wears a different mask at work, and keeps her personal life separate from it.
There's a difference between being frank and being rude. Attorney Cha was not being rude, she's being frank, stating facts based on her years of experience. And with gazillion of cases and only 8 hours of work, there is no time to baby talk anyone.
I've been on both sides of the fence. It s*cks, but that's how w learn and grow. Back in the days of swords and bows and arrows, you use real weapons to learn and improve your mental state and skills. You get cut. You bleed. That's how you learn, through experience.
It's no different today. You learn from experience. You get cut. You bleed. Though not physically. By stating facts based from years of experience, and giving it to a newbie frankly, without sugarcoating, they will learn and grow.
Lastly, I think the more apt word is “cold”, not “rude”. You can be frank and not sugarcoat anything without being cold. She's just frank and cold at the same time, not rude. And don't forget, she's carrying a heavy burden, a burden she's justifying herself and trying to avoid.
In the next episodes, she will start to change. She will remain frank. She will remain speaking without sugarcoating anything. But she will start to get warmer. In other words, she wasn't being rude, she's just cold. ^_~
If I remember correctly, in one interview she explained that such characters appeal to her because she doesn't like to be in such a relationship. It was also why she has a very high standard, and thus married late than most.
I tried to find that interview, but alas, epic fail. I think it was after her V.I.P. show.
I mean, even ordinary people, they can know if their partner is cheating on them.
The problem is, you don't have proof. And even if you can get a solid evidence, you don't want to do it.
You'll think:
1. We can still fix this.
2. All I have to do is this and that and s/he will come back to me.
3. Maybe s/he just got lost temporarily, I trust him/her.
4. Keep praying and hoping.
5. Our career and reputation is at stake.
6. Our kid will suffer if the affair comes out. It's better to keep it buried.
The one who is faithful and with the suspicions, they start to weigh things. Who will have the most to gain if the affair comes to light? If you're on the losing end, it's better to keep it in the darkness and learn to live with it. Or, if you start thinking about your kids (if any) then even more so to keep the affair in the shadows.
Even IF you have an undeniable proof, it still comes down to: who'll gain the most if the affair is revealed. Is the cheating spouse? If the suffering spouse will gain the most, how about their children? How about your career and reputation, especially if you're in the field where you are a divorce attorney or a writer/author/blogger/vlogger who give relationship advises and tips?
I love how the writer, who herself is a real-life divorce attorney, exposes these things, these truths, to the audience directly, without softening it or making it dramatic. It's just the plain truth.
Yes, right from E01, it was already hinted that Attorney Cha is fully aware her husband is having an affair. The clues were all there. They simply sealed it in E02. It explains why Attroney Cha is the way she is.
We are who we are today because of our experiences. Attorney Cha is who she is today because of her experiences, and that includes how her marriage is broken.
Remember what she said in E01? Once a glass has cracks, you can never fix it. That is one such clue. You can never have such wisdom if you haven't experienced it yourself.
This is why the 2FL is the way she is. She still is living in a “paradise“. She still lacks the wisdom of truly living your life.
And… I've been there. LOL. I had my suspicions, and those suspicions were right. Those cracks? It is true your relationship will never be the same again because of it. What you'll do after, or how you'll handle it, is the only thing that matters from that point on.
Is it possible to restart fresh for the couple? Yes, it is possible. However, it only works if both are on the same page and have the same level of desire and maturity. Which, we all know, is rarely the case for us human beings.
So once again, 100 out of 10 for this show. It truly pays that it was written by a real-life divorce attorney. In addition, the writer demonstrated how important it is to consult with a person who actually is in that field or living such a life, or “grassroots” instead of consulting so-called “experts”.
This is what I call real and true representation.
Also, if you know why she married “late”, in a way it gives you a deeper understanding why she herself is “attracted” to these type of characters.
She had “My Happy Ending”, “VIP”, and “The Last Empress”, where her talent shone brightly.
Now, this, “Good Partner”.
Hmm… I remember she did an interview re: VIP and she said she did like such roles (or something like that).
The writer, who is a divorce attorney in real life, did study how to write fiction especially for a TV series format. She sure knows how to drop hints here and there… and she knows the best timing to drop the “conflict” part of a story.
As for Jang Nara… why is it her role is so familiar. Haha.
Eventually, Mike Ross learned to be humble before his senior; just as Han Su also learned to put himself lower and learn from his senior.
You have to look at the characters as a human. Dynamic. With different aspects and dimensions. Four dimensional. If we look at characters as two-dimensional, then sure, Mik Ross is a prodigy hotshot and Han Su is not.
^_~
She wouldn't tell him that if she isn't in love with him, blindly or not. ^_~
The FL is, unfortunately, blinded by love and can't see him for what he is.
Sadly for the younger brother, he's only a “brother”. Nyanya.
As for the 2FL, as annoying as she is… her sudden shift to being patient is starting to pay off. She finally realised that if you are patient, you can plan your moves that actually work instead of her earlier childish plans that all failed or backfired.
Basically…
* Oppa is so obsessed with 1FL, he's making a lot of mistakes. And well… he's a rich kid brat who thinks he can get everything.
* 1FL is blinded with love and fails to see the right people around her.
* Younger bro is a hopeless romantic. He's handling it by silently scoring points. Or, “planting seeds of love and affection” that the 1FL will soon start to see and realise.
* 2FL is also a hopeless romantic, but the difference is, she's handling it by destroying other people.
The rest of the characters… I don't care. LMAO. I just love the double love triangle set up.
Hahahahahaha
KANG HOON is learning to ride jokes, especially with on-screen romance/partners!!!! hahahahaha. Go man! Keep it up! I truly enjoyed that bus scene. It was a perfect insert/comeback! I watched it repeatedly, LOL!
Get ready to face true-to-life stories. Always remember that when reviewing, they will try to stay as close as possible to true-to-life stories no matter how “boring” or “out-of-place” it might be.
The real challenge here for the writer and director is to pick which scenes and sub-plots are worth including in a limited time slot. Give feedback to the writer based on that.
^_~
As soon as we know the final schedule for Olympics, we'll be able to predict the broadcasts.
Either way, the writers were probably inspired by Suits, or they love the Suits format. ^_^
* Harvey Specter is Sin Chail.
* Mike Ross is Ku Hansu.
Hahaha, sooooooo AWESOME! Suits was the best lawyer drama, so I have a very high expectation for The Auditors.
However, they did well in the finale episode. They beautifully weaved that “friends” “connection” back to the light where it should be. They showed that friendships are real, and it breaks when money and greed gets the best of us. But, if we can get over it, a friendship that was broken can be restored and it's deeper than it originally was because of what you all have to go through.
Building long-lasting relationships really is complex and complicated. The only way to truly permanently glue that friendship and relationship is when it breaks and you fight. This is where most relationships, even between partners/spouses fail, how can you all get back up?
Yet, as this show demonstrated what it actually is in real life, once you get back up and reconcile your differences, that is when true friendship, true relationship, a true family-ness, begins, and it can never be broken again (well… maybe if one chose to break it there's nothing that can be done about it).
A good example are the soldiers who've faced wars. They are so tight-knit, you can never break them. The reason is the same, they went through the most grueling things a human being can ever face… death, killing, justice, mental/psychological/philosophical challenges, and many more. They understand each other in ways most people will never understand. It “connects” them.
Morals of the story:
1. Choose wisely who you surround yourself with; most especially who you call “friends”.
2. When everything comes crashing down with your relationships, aim to reconcile. It will truly “connect” you in ways no one can imagine (unless they went through something similar).
S02 was nowhere close to S01 story quality.
If they're going to do S03:
* I also prefer Stella, no offense Sally.
* Bring back Lt. Cha.
* Don't repeat the S02 mistakes:
a. No conclusion to the S02 arc.
b. The individual cases weren't that good, and consumed 2-3 episodes. Some of those should've consumed 1 to 2 episodes at most.
c. Seriously? Trying to string a romance with Dr. Baek? He still hasn't resolved his emotional pain, and other ghosts from his past, and you tried to create a romance with the character?
d. What happened to character development? The story Dr. Baek is not yet over. S02 should've shown how he's trying to resolve the other ghosts from his past. But… nope… nothing. He got stuck as a paper or machine.
e. The list goes on.
Again… S01 was good, and then S02 was meh.
If you want to do multiple Seasons:
1. always conclude the Season Arc.
2. never forget to continue character development.
3. build the relationship between the characters… not by inserting romance where it isn't needed. Relationship is not just about romance.
4. Multi-episode arcs should at most only have 2 episodes. If you want to do a 3-episode arc, it should be your best plot, not same old dull moments.
5. It doesn't have to be linear. You can insert a case or two that has nothing to do with the Season Arc, and only makes sense in the season finale as part of the cliffhanger. A way to prepare for S03.
Argh. I rarely do this type of feedback because I believe that writers have a story in their mind already that just doesn't fit in one season. But there are rare times when things have to be said, especially when they did well in the first season.
The way the second season was executed, it was as if the network demanded a S02 but it was never in the plan of the writer(s). Something like, “They want us to make S02! Get everyone here and let's come up with something, anything!”
Anyway… they need to repeat the formula for S01, not S02, when they start to work for S03. They don't need to surpass S01. A good story and execution doesn't mean you have to do better than your most successful Season.