jubedoo

For me, this drama was the legal equivalent of Hospital Playlist (my favorite K drama). Jung Kyung Ho, who is good in everything he does, is at the top of his game as the brash, ambitious judge who reinvents himself after a fall from grace. His fellow actors were also beautifully cast, enjoyed them all. I loved that there was no forced romance shoehorned into the plot. The pacing was also good, no filler montages and endless backtracking.

The emphasis here is on social issues, not necessarily unique to Korea, but certainly affected by its history and culture. I loved having to think a little for a change. Characters crossed and double crossed, surprise revelations abound, bonds of friendship developed, loyalties are tested. Secrets are revealed right to the end.

If you like to be entertained, but still be left with something to think about after all is said and done, you may enjoy this as much as I did. I’m hoping for a second season; the door was left open to the possibility.