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Great FL, Useless ML — The Fatal Flaw of Doberman”
The best thing I can say about Military Prosecutor Doberman is that it wasn’t unwatchable — but that’s about where the positives end. The story had some potential, especially with the female lead’s backstory and her strong acting skills, but unfortunately, the show wasted it by putting far too much focus on the male lead.
The FL was compelling, layered, and honestly the only reason I kept watching. Her motivations were clear, her pain was understandable, and her strength shone through. She could have easily carried the revenge plot on her own. Instead, the writers saddled her with the ML — a selfish, corrupt, and frankly pathetic character whose “redemption” arc was unconvincing at best. The actor’s performance didn’t help; he came across as smug rather than conflicted, and I couldn’t see any reason why the FL would ever need him, let alone fall for him. She was capable, resourceful, and driven. He was… there.
The romance was another disaster. Why on earth would a woman fighting against the corrupt system that killed her father fall for a man who gleefully participated in that exact corruption? He was comfortable being evil until it no longer suited him, and the drama never held him accountable for his crimes. Victim-blaming, protecting criminals, taking bribes — all swept under the rug with no real consequences. Yet somehow, we’re supposed to accept him as a hero and romantic partner? No, thank you.
Even the supposed justice of the ending fell flat. The main villain got punished, sure, but her son — who was complicit in horrific crimes — walked away without facing any real consequences. Just like with the ML, the writers seemed to think one or two “good” actions erased everything. It didn’t. It was lazy and insulting to the audience.
And don’t even get me started on the contrived, unrealistic plot devices. The show constantly leaned on unbelievable moments to move things forward rather than relying on strong storytelling. Instead of making me feel invested, it left me rolling my eyes.
Overall, Military Prosecutor Doberman had one standout — the FL and her excellent acting. But everything else? Disappointing, predictable, and poorly executed. If the story had truly centered on her and her journey, it could have been something special. Instead, it wasted its potential propping up a useless male lead who never earned his place in the narrative.
The FL was compelling, layered, and honestly the only reason I kept watching. Her motivations were clear, her pain was understandable, and her strength shone through. She could have easily carried the revenge plot on her own. Instead, the writers saddled her with the ML — a selfish, corrupt, and frankly pathetic character whose “redemption” arc was unconvincing at best. The actor’s performance didn’t help; he came across as smug rather than conflicted, and I couldn’t see any reason why the FL would ever need him, let alone fall for him. She was capable, resourceful, and driven. He was… there.
The romance was another disaster. Why on earth would a woman fighting against the corrupt system that killed her father fall for a man who gleefully participated in that exact corruption? He was comfortable being evil until it no longer suited him, and the drama never held him accountable for his crimes. Victim-blaming, protecting criminals, taking bribes — all swept under the rug with no real consequences. Yet somehow, we’re supposed to accept him as a hero and romantic partner? No, thank you.
Even the supposed justice of the ending fell flat. The main villain got punished, sure, but her son — who was complicit in horrific crimes — walked away without facing any real consequences. Just like with the ML, the writers seemed to think one or two “good” actions erased everything. It didn’t. It was lazy and insulting to the audience.
And don’t even get me started on the contrived, unrealistic plot devices. The show constantly leaned on unbelievable moments to move things forward rather than relying on strong storytelling. Instead of making me feel invested, it left me rolling my eyes.
Overall, Military Prosecutor Doberman had one standout — the FL and her excellent acting. But everything else? Disappointing, predictable, and poorly executed. If the story had truly centered on her and her journey, it could have been something special. Instead, it wasted its potential propping up a useless male lead who never earned his place in the narrative.
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