Reviews

One of the best drama!Especially for those who love law drama with slow burn romance

First of all,I love how in every episode it has at least one case that they were all very interesting,new and complex that had many layers on them. The writer was so creative about the cases.The second leads is my favorite couple and in my opinion the best couple of 2025,their slow burn romance is everything in this drama,the fact that he didn't pressure her to married him or to date him immediately it was the greenest flag. The last episode was my favorite for the second leads(also the 6th), I love the proposal,one of the best proposals ever!Also Lee hak Joo his character was so good and it's suits him so well. Let's move to the main characters.It may not have had romance between the two protagonists but I think this is better despite the majority of the fans wants them together,due to the fact that their age difference is big and she is his junior colleague and it could be weird if the were date. Nevertheless,I love their friendship,how they talk the nights at the office,their night walks at the park and their deep conversations. I really appreciate and love how they show us in the last episode all the lives of the people from the cases where are they now! The relationship with her mum was so touch as the relationship with her sister,her mum was annoying as a character and stupid as she abandoned her own child to her sister cuz she has some disability and she separated the two sisters. So I am glad that the two sisters have a good and healthy relationship.The story of the ex.wife of the main lead was so devastating that she broke up with him and then she date his friend and now she's pregnant, fortunately she let him to have their dog after so many years...The nasty ex.boyfriend of the main lead didn't cause a lot drama (thank God) he was annoying in the court every time they had a jury but also he was professional. The only thing I find boring and tiring was the thing with the entertainments,that the one stole money from the other something like that.Also their co-workers were so nice and good.Least but not last,I love the friendship of the three girls that they were childhood friends and roommates. Highly recommend this drama it's very good with very touching stories,their acting was so professional and passionate like they were lawyers in real life. Thank you to all the director,staffs,writer,actor,singers that sang the osts and everyone else that worked so hard for this drama!

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It had so much potential to be great ... but!!

I was drawn into this series, because it looked like a really unique story to follow. At the start, it appeared to be just as I thought, original and enjoyable, but something happened along the way. As each episode unfolded, it started to lose a bit of the attractiveness it had early on.
By no means does it becomes bad in any way, but it could have been so much better. Sung Hyun does a great job keeping his character interesting and a bit mysterious. A high school kid inheriting an upper class private school that he attends, it's such a good story to go with, and the character of I Su fits perfectly to be that high schooler. The problem I had was with several antagonists throughout the story, especially his uncle, Na Jun. He could have been truly a great villain in this drama, but he lacked depth with a very poor ending for his demise. It was definitely a rushed story conclusion in the final episode with a bit of disappointment following it.
That said, it still is worth watching. Minus the ending, it is quite entertaining with a supporting cast to Sung Hyun that fits the drama.

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Watch for the law cases!!

Easily one of the strongest law dramas out there, those case files were chef’s kiss 👨🏾‍⚖️. Each one brought a fresh angle that kept you locked in, episode after episode.

The cast? Stellar across the board. From the leads to the background players, everyone pulled their weight. And the way their personal stories added emotional depth without hijacking the legal plot? Perfect balance. No unnecessary drama, just layered storytelling done right.

But If they’d leaned harder into the legal storyline instead of juggling to find a bal in the first lead rom dynamics, we might’ve gotten a stronger final case or even a more satisfying ending overall. Ms. Kwon’s scenes felt like they were plucked from a whole other drama 😭. Beautiful, yes, but the integration was off. That arc could’ve been the ending, honestly!

Now the second lead romance? Chef’s kiss. That’s how you do it age appropriate, emotionally grounded, and woven in without hijacking the plot.

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Great chemistry but a story that just goes on and on

There is so much to enjoy about this drama but equally lots that frustrates.
The ML falls in love with the FL very quickly but as they are both pretending to be someone they are not and as they are both bound by social and familial restrictions it takes a while for them to realise what they mean to each other so slow burn is an understatement.
The ending is very rushed as some of the plot that winds its way through this story just fizzles out without any real understanding or resolution. A great example is the copper box and gold keys which are integral to the story for 75% of the time but we never really find out if anyone managed to collect all the puzzle pieces and successfully open it.
Yang Zi and Qin Jun Jie act brilliantly together and his long lingering looks could set a room on fire, it’s just a shame that her character is too focused on her mission to see it and reciprocate until the last couple of episodes and by then it’s too late.
The production values are good, the costumes and cast excellent and if they could have cut out a whole pile of irrelevance this would have been even better than it was. I did find it quite repetitive at times.
The final scene is gut wrenchingly sad and my heart broke as the words of the grandmother came true. Nuff said, I won’t spoil it any further.
Would I watch it again? Probably not as the brutal editing of the ending leaves too much to the imagination with no clear outcome

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Nong Sao's First Bad Boys BL

For all the attitude some of the young men throw, this is fluff and pretty tame. There's a lot of simulated drinking and drunkenness, which is one way of creating situation while avoiding plot beyond the relationships; a lot of badly simulated sex, which is another way of avoiding plot; gossiping, gossiping, and more gossiping; some violence and young men who either can't control their emotions/behaviours or struggle to express them.

As far as red flags go, these are comparatively pink, like a teenage girl's fantasy of bad boys. (And perhaps young fantasies, gleaned from screens rather than experience, of what supposedly constitutes passion and hot sex? It's not that sort of wasted movement head thrashing.) It does still romanticise common het tropes (and this is just het romantic drama recast with boys and extra shower/fake sex scenes) like being the one who'll change him - even if the one who does is another fantasy bad boy. So I'm both wary of what this normalises and aware that this is a drop in the bucket of what we all see.

When it settles down, it does makes some stabs at exploring the characters' emotions with a fair bit of intelligence. Points for that, although it's all brief. Friends give good advice, eventually it's listened to and poof, the magic of love prevails. After some more melodrama from the relationships of course, since that's what drives the story. It's not like there's anything else.

I lost count of how many katoey characters they wrote in to serve as bitchy girls (with suitable genitalia of course) to be defeated by the true love of our heroines, erm heroes.

Anyway, it has some good moments amongst the questionable ones but overall it's not great drama. James did deliver his girl-coded bad boy Sherbet reasonably well.

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A Silent Attack with a Minimum of Dai.

Everyone knows I love me some Dai Gao Zheng but, this drama, while not bad, and not that good either, left a lot to be desired. Don't expect any kissing because there is none. No romance. He has one hot tub scene because he is healing. That gives us our usual "ab" shot, he is so famous for showing.

This drama revolved around Lin Hong Er who received a new name and face due to a lookalike stealing her real identity. She is saved by Shen Tu Yu (aka Dai Gao Zheng) a mysterious healer. She then becomes Hong Lin Lang (aka Yu Cong) seeking revenge against the powerful family that destroyed her life and to get her lost love.... Xiao Xian (aka Cao Jun Xiang).

Shen Tu Yu, we find out much later in the drama (close to the end) that he is the former crown prince. At the royal banquet, someone poisoned him with Gu poison. By the time he figured out he was poisoned every inch of his skin began tearing apart and festering. He had to learn medicine under renowned physicians. He ordered his subordinate to take him to his master's hermitage. Through studying ancient texts, he discovered a vicious self-preservation method. Fighting poison with poison. By biting others to transfer the poison out, thereby reducing his own poison. He transferred it to, you guessed it...Shen Tu Yu.

His subordinate, turned into the crown prince. Those chasing after him, knew about the Gu poison so they mistook his subordinate for the crown prince, captured and imprisoned him. Hence, him becoming Shen Tu Yu leading a life of seclusion.

After he tells his story, the county princess comes out and admits everything. That she did poison him so that he would not have succession to the throne. Upon hearing this, Xiao Xian comes out and has the guards take the county princess.

Hong Lin Lang's lookalike, well, she went cray-cray and decided she really had nothing much to live for, so she let herself burn up in a fire.

Hong Lin Lang never was able to get her original face back. That was not possible, but she did get her name and identity back due to Xiao Xian asking the emperor to do so. He and Hong Lin Lang part ways.

As for Shen Tu Yu, and meets up with Hong Lin Lang, gets off his horse, smiles at her and she smiles at him as they lead their horses.

Yes, that is it. Nothing more.

Again, Dai needs to get much stronger dramas. He was barely in this one to tell you the truth. If you have nothing better to watch, go for it. But this attack was a silent one really.

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Call It Cringe, I Call It Peak K-Drama

As I read through several reviews of this drama, I can’t help but feel a bit unfortunate. I don’t know if most of these people watched it only after 2020, but for those of us who saw it around 2013, this was peak drama. Not because the storyline was groundbreaking or the acting flawless, but because it carried that unique charm old K-dramas had. The music was overly dramatic (but honestly, lit), the plot was ridiculous at times, and yet… this drama is iconic no matter what.

Almost every main actor in this drama has become a top star today, which makes looking back even more special. The story itself, in its entirety, fit perfectly with the era it came from. Maybe I enjoyed it more because I wasn’t nitpicking every detail, I just let myself dive into the romance, the unexpected twists, the simple flow, and of course, the dramatic entry of the OST. This drama, together with those romantic Wattpad novels we devoured back then, really shaped our childhood.

I don’t know about y’all, but I loved those “I will fight for you” moments. I had no issue with the acting , they were great, and the visuals? Even better. The only problem is that it completely ruined Lee Min Ho for me in a way, because I just can’t see him as anything other than a rich man’s son anymore. This role basically defined his aura in all his following projects. Still, I appreciated how the story highlighted the significance of social hierarchy in Korea.

What I wasn’t satisfied with was the ending. The female lead was strong enough to stand up for her mother and for herself, but with that unsatisfying conclusion, it felt like she’d just be swallowed up. If K-dramas had been doing second seasons back then, maybe this one could’ve gotten a better ending and a stronger response.

For me, this is a one-time watch drama. It’s not the kind you casually rewatch for comfort; it’s too dramatic for that. But back when I first watched it, I was deeply invested. And honestly, I can say that for me, the very definition of romantic K-drama started with this one.

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Not all KDrama are RomCom

The way the story beautifully depicts all kind of love during each case that Hyo-Min explains in the last 2 mins of the last episode is the beauty of this drama. Not everything is about romance. Very mature and well put down story. One could say this is a proper law related series. They showed us various depictions, not too much drama just straight forward acts done and straightforward results.

It wasn't a KTrauma at all, it was a pure authentic series which showed the life of a growing lawyer and her mentor! Loves it to the bits

Ould say all of this happens in real life, we don't ahve that much distance, like where Yoon Seok Hoom thrashes the animal abuser, taht is not KDrama, that's how humans react to such violence. Drop down, the best so far :)

Worth a watch of you are here for the story and not just for Romance <3

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love is...

honestly this show is a good 9/10 for me.

it would've been a 10/10 if they made hyomin and seokhoon's relationship end better. since i started watching this drama i've always noticed the chemistry between hyomin and seokhoon, and might just be have one of the best chemistry in a non-romance drama if you ask me. i was so excited for the last episode cause i thought that they would end up together, but i guess we wont know unless we get a season 2.

그래서 프로듀서님, 시즌2 만들어주세요!!! 나는 그것을 기다리고 있을 것이다!

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Gripping but without substance

Mercy For None was a series that caught my eye due to its premise that promised to deliver epic fight scenes and violence. I love myself a good action series with intense fights and a setting that involves gangsters is always tempting, so it's no wonder I decided to give Mercy For None a try.

From the very first episode, Mercy For None goes straight into the point without any delay. The series makes itself more than clear: this is a story about revenge and violence. Nothing more, nothing less. I was immediately immersed in the world of crime and I was looking forward to see Gi-Jun's revenge for the death of his brother.

Despite its short length, I would say that Mercy For None handled its story decently. It was cohesive enough and while it was nothing groundbreaking, it managed to be entertaining. The episodes' length was ideal, time flew by rather quickly and it was easy for me to binge the series in two days. For the most part, the pacing was serviceable, it was fast enough but not in a way that made the story seem too rushed.

The acting was pretty good and I found myself enjoying the performances of the actors much more than I anticipated. So Ji-Sub nailed Gi-Jun's stoic and ruthless character. He didn't get to showcase a variety of emotions but just from his eyes and expressions, you could sense his fury and thirst for vengeance. His gaze was cold, dead even and it perfectly captured the character. Even the stern and collected tone of his voice was enough to command my attention and make me feel uneasy, for I couldn't predict the lengths his plan for revenge would reach. Aside from this aspect of his character, there were some small moments where he was allowed to break Gi-Jun's cold facade. The scenes between Gi-Jun and his brother had a calm, domestic vibe and you could see from Gi-Jun's soft look how much he cared about him. Although this type of scenes weren't a lot, Ji-Sub's micro expressions and body language were enough to convey Gi-Jun's grief and tiredness.

Huh Joon-Ho and Ahn Kil-Kang delivered two good performances as Lee Ju-Woon and Koo Bong-San respectively. Their dynamic was very interesting to observe and so were the differences between them. While Lee Ju-Woon was calmer and could keep his cool, Koo Bong-San was more fierce and expressive. Both delivered decent performances as one would expect from veteran actors like them.

I was especially amazed by Gong Myung's performance as Koo Jun-Mo, Bong-San's son. I had watched him for the first time in Extreme Job, where he played the role of the rookie and kinda naive Detective Jae-Hoon. Well, in Mercy For None his character couldn't have been more different. A bratty and arrogant son of a gang leader, who thought too highly of himself and who believed he could come on top by commanding others the way he wanted. He was a scene stealer, I was both annoyed and intrigued by him. I wanted to punch him and see more of him at the same time. I really hope he'll get to play the villain again, I seriously wish we had gotten more of him.

As someone would expect, one of the strongest aspects of the series (if not the strongest) was the fighting scenes. From the moment I started watching the first episode, I knew I was in for an intense experience. And I was right. The direction and choreography were very impressive, my eyes were glued on the screen and I was so excited to the point I would move even closer to my screen in order to not miss anything. I really liked Gi-Jun's fighting style. Raw, bloody and fierce, it hold my attention and I couldn't help but root for him. Yes, I admit that at times the way he won against all these thugs was kinda unrealistic, but the series made it work. I also appreciate how it was shown that he was getting hurt and needed medical help to continue with his revenge, at least the writers didn't make him come off unarmed after facing all of these people.

Mercy For None delivered exactly what it promised to. It never attempted to hide behind its finger and pretend to be a deep drama. It promises you action and you get exactly that.

But was this enough? Hmmm, well, not so much.

While I certainly had an overall good time, once I was finished watching the series, I couldn't help but feel empty. Throughout the seven episodes, I was never able to feel any type of connection with the characters or the story. Of course I was curious to see the lengths Gi-Jun would go to in order to avenge his brother but I didn't hold any strong feelings about him. Which is not necessarily bad. Sometimes you just need something thrilling to watch while sitting back and enjoying yourself. But me, personally, I prefer my dramas with more substance.

I would put Mercy for None in the same category with dramas like Vigilante and Trigger: action packed with interesting premise, yet lackluster execution. While Mercy For None does not offer an extraordinary script, there were more opportunities to make the story and the characters more engaging. First and foremost, Gi-Jun's character could have been explored more. I totally understand the purpose his dark and stern attitude served, but the writers could have invested more in his character. It would have been nice to see him being more expressive. His actions obviously spoke louder than words but I wanted to see more of his emotions. He came across as too bland at times, which again, it fits his character but it didn't leave any room for development.

Another aspect that should have been explored more was the dynamics between the characters. The series tried to highlight the relationship between Lee Ju-Won, Koo Bong-San and their sons but it was done poorly. I would have particularly preferred to see more of Koo Bong-San and Jun-Mo's dynamic. Jun-Mo was obviously a brat who wanted to have his way but based on the few interactions he had with his father, it was clear that the writers tried to build the basis of a complex father-son relationship, that went nowhere. Jun-Mo was desperate to gain his father's approval and be taken more seriously. Bong-San on the other hand, cared for his son, even though he treated him harshly. It would have been nice to see more of them and observe how Bong-San's treatment towards Jun-Mo shaped up his character.

As for Ju-Won and Geum-Son, their relationship was even more underdeveloped. Geum-Son as a character lacked depth and his motivations were too bland. His actions and ambition steamed from his father's treatment but the writers didn't bother to highlight their dynamic more. Geum-Son was interesting to look at in the last episodes since the first ones focused on Jun-Mo but apart from that, he didn't offer anything special.

But my biggest disappointment was the relationship between the two brothers, Gi-Jun and Gi-Seok. What did the writers think in order to sideline their dynamic so much? I can barely recall any meaningful moments between them. When you're writing a story about revenge for the death of an important character, you are supposed to show the relationship between them and the main hero. I do not deny Gi-Jun's grief and I could understand how much he cared for Gi-Seok. But the series should have done a much better job to establish their relationship. We should have seen more of them caring and protecting each other. Some flashbacks would have added more layers in their characters and enhance the emotional depth of the tragedy that came with Gi-Seok's death. It is such a pity that they were so overlooked by the script, especially since both Ji-Sub and Jun-Hyuk are very good actors and had good chemistry in the few scenes we got.

It's more than clear that the team behind Mercy For None put more effort in the visuals and technical elements than the story. While the result was not bad, good action sequences are not enough to make up for a poor story that could have offered more. That being said, this is just my mere opinion. While I do not consider Mercy For None as a masterpiece, it did its job to entertain me. I strongly recommend it for those who are in need of a fast-paced, action heavy drama but if you want more than that, I'm afraid you might get disappointed.

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Good start, no follow-up

Oh well, first off, I really like Lim Yoona, I think she was exceptinoally good in 'King the land'. One of her qualities for me is that she dares to play comedy roles, something most beautiful Korean actresses rather don't do as it often isn't elegant as a given. She does play comedy, and given a good storyline and director, I think she is doing it very well.

So, I started to watch 'Bon Appetit', and the first two episodes didn't disappoint, it was funny, the slaptstick wasn't too much, and the banter between the FL and the ML was interesting.
So, taken into account that this of course is a fantasy drama with time travel, I don't feel the need to look for historic accuracy in this and watched it for fun.

Sadly, from epidose 3 on, I realised that the actual very thin plot of this show after the good intro episodes is just 'there is a cooking competition in every episode'. There is modern dishes filmed in food porn style, and there is historic figures tasting the modern delicious stuff and having orgasmic experiences every single time. That .- is funny once, but if that is all that happens in every episode that's just not enough.

It's also a bit absurd that the writers created these unbelievable stories over and over again why the FL has to compete in cooking in every episode. I took it when she had to compete against the former royal cooks, ok. But now some Chinese royal is there and things are actually about trade dealings and all of a sudden it's a cooking competion again because the Chinese guest said he doesn't like Joseon food? So what? That doesn't have any gravity for the trade dealings, but they somehow managed to absurdly build a plot where the future of the Joseon empire lies upon the FL and her cooking. Nah, sorry, that's just nonsese and flat storytelling with no creativity and no real plot.

And, not knowing the ML at all, I have to say he is not good enough an actor to carry this historic role for my personal taste. His acting actually seems a bit forced and has no depth as I can hear he is acting and is not able to give the historic Korean lines naturally. Maybe I am biased though, as I had just rewatched 'the red sleeve' where the ML was absolutely convincing in his historic ruler role and even brought me to tears.
So sadly, I'm dropping this, I'd rather rewatch 'king the land' again, where Yoona could shine with her comedic talent placed in a good storytelling.

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The Mature Legal Drama

I really enjoyed this drama — it managed to be both cute and mature at the same time. What I loved most was how it balanced the legal side of things with the characters’ personal struggles, making it feel grounded but still heartwarming.
The side stories were spot on, each adding something meaningful without feeling unnecessary. I actually thought the open ending was perfect — it wrapped up the journey in a way that felt true to the whole vibe of the show.
The cases stood out to me because they weren’t just about law; they highlighted different kinds of love and human connections, which felt really fresh. You could tell the writers had a real background in law — the cases felt natural, authentic, and never forced.
I’ve already recommended this to my friends, and they enjoyed it as much as I did. Honestly, I’m hoping for a second season because this one was totally worth it. Highly recommend!

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A feast for the senses with an underwhelming ending.

Chang'an is a city of splendor, temptations, and secrets — a truth no one understands better than Wu Zhen. By day, she endures mockery and admiration as the rebellious and unwed daughter of a duke and the only sister of the queen. By night, she is the revered Cat Lord, the fierce protector of the Demon City that lies beneath Chang'an, a position that keeps the mortal and demon realms in a delicate balance. She has long been content with this arrangement, using society's scorn of her unconventional lifestyle as a means to keep her secrets safe. However, her carefully constructed double life is jeopardized by the arrival of Mei Zhuyu, the reserved and calculating newcomer at the Bureau of Mystic Investigations, whose agenda is as hidden as her own. With the looming return of an ancient and devastating enemy, and the worlds they swore to protect under threat, these two opposing heroes are forced to become unlikely and unassuming allies. As their destinies intertwine, their relationship blooms into one that is as complex as the secrets they keep.

From the very beginning, Moonlit Reunion lures us in with its breathtaking aesthetic, a world brought to life by the stunning visuals and enchanting osts. The vivid contrast between the mortal world and demon underworld is one of my favorite features in this drama. For instance, when the camera cleverly glides through the Ruyi Pavilion in episode one, it reveals the extravagant fashion of the elite, roaring laughter of the patrons, rich melodies of the musicians, and mesmerizing dances of the performers. I remember thinking that nothing could rival this visual excellence, and then something did. We are introduced to the Demon Market — an unparalleled explosion of vibrancy, chaos, and richness in a world usually enveloped by night — and my jaw hit the floor. This duality extends to the very atmosphere, as the drama excels at using green and blue lighting to signal the mystical encroachment upon the mortal realm. The seamless combination of dazzling cgi, skillful cinematography, and beautiful soundtracks is an absolute feast for the senses.

The diverse cast of characters are a delight to watch. Wu Zhen and Mei Zhuyu are compelling leads and true equals in their cleverness, competence, and power. It is the kind of relationship I can appreciate for the main couple of any story, as it makes for a well-balanced partnership. However, Moonlit Reunion is significantly elevated by its ensemble of supporting characters (such as Liu Tai Zhen, Mei Si, Hu Zhu, Shuang Jiang, Xuan Hui, Huang Yi, and Mei Wen Hua), who make this world feel complete. I am particularly fond of Liu Tai Zhen and Mei Si because of their nostalgic charms that are reminiscent of classic Hong Kong cinema; and their evolving relationship is captivating, making me tune in daily to watch their romance unfold. The exploration of the varied dynamics in this drama, even between characters with seemingly little reason to interact, also adds layers of unexpected depth to the narrative. For example, Mei Si and Xuan Hui make the most surprising and endearing duo of friends — they are my absolute favorite.

Among all the dramas airing at the same time, Moonlit Reunion was the one I had the highest hopes for — that is, until the story got close to the end. With less than half the episodes left, the story takes a sharp turn for the worse following the fallout between Wu Zhen and Mei Zhuyu. It is a transition made all the more infuriating by Mei Zhuyu's sudden change in personality. The shift might be brief, as he does revert back to his old self, but the damage done leaves a lingering foul taste in my mouth. As the narrative progresses, the high-stakes plot that has been so meticulously crafted falters. Instead of the epic showdown that was initially promised, the villains are disappointingly taken down in a series of anticlimactic defeats. The death of an important character makes me question my emotional investment in the story. It lacks the intended impact the writers aimed for and is overshadowed by the far more heartbreaking demise of an earlier supporting character. The rushed finale feels lackluster, leaving the story with some unanswered questions that I cannot delve into without entering major spoilers territory.

Although its underwhelming ending marred by wasted potential sets the story back, Moonlit Reunion is still a worthwhile watch. The drama's gorgeous cinematography, captivating world, and compelling characters make it a memorable, even if flawed, experience for fans of rich visual storytelling. It has been a few days since I completed this drama, and despite not being fully satisfied with the execution of the events leading up to the conclusion, I still can't help but miss the story and its characters. Perhaps in the end, the real reward lies in the journey itself, no matter how imperfect the destination.

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