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It all starts with one murder..
This was such an unexpected hit. I did not expect to like this drama when I first started watching it. This is easily one of the best dramas of 2021 for me. The fact that the story while revolving around one murder case, managed to follow multiple characters' stories weaving them intricately without losing steam for 16 episodes is amazing in itself. An extremely well-paced story with 3D characters who have their own problems and motivations, what more could I have asked for.The glimpse into the lives of law school students and how various cases are handled in general, albeit being fascinating, lacked a little bit of realism, in my opinion. Although I am no expert on law, it would have been impossible for certain courtroom scenes to happen in real life. But what's a law drama without that little bit of flash and bang in courtrooms. Apart from that, my only complaint about this drama is that despite each case having antagonists and villains of their own, ultimately everything lead to one main villain which was a tad predictable and lacked that little amount of punch for me.
Other than that, I absolutely loved everything else. Yangcretes who couldn't help but give lectures even in the courtroom, Professor Kim who used the bad guys to eventually make the good guys win, Sol B who I initially disliked but grew on me as the story progressed, stoic faced Jiho, brave and beautiful Yeseul who's final courtroom scene made me cry, soft-hearted Bokgi, kind but a little lost Seungjae who managed to find his way back in the end, and even Yebum who manages to say the wrong thing almost every time.
Of course, one of the best parts of the drama for me was the will-they-won't-they couple JoonSolA ^o^ Even though the drama didn't specifically confirm that they ended up dating, in my mind, they are endgame periodt. Their little interactions sprinkled throughout the drama were what I looked forward to in each episode and they are what I'm going to miss the most about the drama.
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Not perfect but very entertaining
This is my first review ever; I really wanted to share my honest views on this series to help others who are on the fence about watching. This show was very entertaining from the first episode! The cast is what caught my eye at first. Each member felt comfortable with one another and it felt like actual dialogues you would have with your friends (of course if it involved law most of the time). The small details in the beginning episodes that give out clues to future episodes were really appreciated especially since I was able to rewatch the beginning episodes and notice things that I may have missed or forgotten. The beginning episodes were confusing at times because of the constant time skips, however, it was manageable to look past once you got further into each episode. The drama by far wasn’t the most shocking however each cliffhanger left me anxiously waiting for Wednesday and Thursday. I really appreciate how each character whether main or support had their own storyline/reason for attending the school and the series didn't focus solely on the main characters. Also since the cast had wonderful chemistry together, specifically Ryu Hye-young and Kim Bum, the scenes they were in together acted as a grey area where it was kinda up to the audience to see the relationship as a close friendship or even the beginnings of romance. All in All, I feel like this drama is something worth checking out whenever you’re free!Was this review helpful to you?
This drama was kinda terrible in the beginning. Trust me, there were moments when I wanted to stop watching this drama because it felt like the writers couldn't set their minds and changed the plot. There were times I was like, "writers, where are we going?"
Poor choice of music. At the beginning, the vibe of the songs/ ost didn't fit the drama but it did later on (as the show improved) and I realised that the problem wasn't the music. The producers put the ost wherever they liked and that nullified the scene's relevance because it was overly used. Just imagine, in every little suspicious or surprising scene, you play an intense song whose lyrics go like 'it's killing me under, it's driving me crazy', who would've taken it seriously?
I usually watch the first two episodes and then decide whether I'll continue or not. But these problems with the show continued, so why did I keep on watching it?
Because of the chemistry between Kim Bum and Ryu Hye Yeong
Their chemistry is OVERFLOWING. I usually don't ship couples who are very different but these two are an exception. They act like a fucking married couple and that is the CUTEST. I kept on watching for them and the show improved drastically and totally improved. And the show really picked up what it was about; the mystery. Trust me, the mystery part gets better. It was kind of all over the place in the beginning but it gets better and starts to make some sense as the show continues.
I really really loved Professor Yang or Yancrates. He's such a baddie, a total vibe. His "your bullshit made me choke" is the most iconic line ever! The other characters are very well performed and laid out. Other than Joon Hwi and Sol A, I really loved Ye Seul, her character was so interesting. I love how all these characters have a past that really explores later on the show and that makes it truly interesting.
I'll definitely reccomend this show. It's plot twists and cliffhangers are nicely put. Other than the mystery and the little bit romance, the friendship in this show is really goals. It's very realistically made. Since all of them are in a law school together, obviously many of them see each other as competition (which is natural) and they might seem selfish at times (you'll know once you watch it) BUT at the end of the day, they're ready to help each other out and that is really remarkable.
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Give it a try you won't regret it...!
Just came across by accident, but hooked up completely. The drama was ok until the death of that Prof.Seo, then it would take a complete u-turn. Even if you have chips, if you look down to take it, something would happen in that microsecond. You have to pause and read the articles they have given below, don't skip it its important to understand. The story was amazing, even though I have watched many law dramas, nothing hooked me up like this. Everything was just perfect.But you would face many annoying characters in this drama, even you would killer in your dreams bcz of them. What I like about this drama is every character has their own stories. You might think that you are having the worst life and experiences, but when you watch it you won't think like that. The drama will teach you how to survive. They completely nailed the topic JUSTICE. They brought it out picture perfect. And you would wish to have a professor like Yangcrates. There would be many scenes you would like to rewatch it. I can assure you that ita not like any other normal dramas, its perfect for binge watching. In one line, you won't experience the thing REGRET by watching this....Was this review helpful to you?
Well-thought out and well-structured, enjoyable show.
Absolutely loved this show.The OST especially, is played at all the right moments, it's absolutely perfect!
I know it has it's flaws, but the way the entire story is actually thought-out is simply amazing. The reveals, the court proceedings, the way the cases and their verdicts actually influence and build up the final moments, flawless!
Absolutely loved this show and learnt so much about law in general. If you want a serious show, that is not TOO serious, and has a really well-thought out, structured and intriguing plot : this one's for you!
Go for it. :)
Happy watching~~
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Perfect for those that like How to Get Away With Murder
If you're a fan of How to Get Away With Murder's premise and set-up, Law School will most likely appeal to your taste as well.Both dramas are very similar to each other, to the point where I wouldn't be surprised if Law School took inspiration from HTGAWM for their writing. Both are set in a law school and open with a murder. Both students and professors come under suspicion, suspect each other, exonerate each other, etc. as they try to figure out who the true murderer is amidst the secrets that each person is hiding. While it's early yet, hopefully Law School can show us something different from HTGAWM, as it currently just seems like a Korean remake of this drama. My rating will change depending on how this drama fleshes out its characters, and if it will bring something new to the table as it progresses along.
Actors and actresses are very well cast. I enjoy how there's no clear-cut hero/heroine, and everyone's characters are morally ambiguous. With the right price and condition, even seemingly righteous characters can do ethically questionable things and vice versa.
OST so far reminds me of Sky Castle's OST, so a little haunting, a little tense. Nothing that detracts too much away from what's on the screen.
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my study motivation tbh
nyesel kenapa baru nonton skrg... THIS KDRAMA IS A VERY MASTERPIECE!! kang sol a slays when shes pretending to be kan dan ??? i rlly love sol a here :( my lovely kang sol a T_____T shes already trying the best huhuhu. and han joonhwi omaga my smart boiiiiii slaaaayed :pp i kinda hope that there's a romance thingy from sol a and joonhwi but my expectation is too high i guess..... but damn this is the real masterpiece of 'law' kdrama!!! the actors/actresses's acting is SO good!!! and also the ost... it's driving me crazy..........Was this review helpful to you?
The most surprisingly courtroom drama I've ever seen outhere
Honestly Im a bit shocked abt how good this actually was. I had just finished "Witchs Court" drama until i saw LS on netflix catalogue and i was like "yeah okay im feeling like i need more of courtroom and prosecutors right now" and then i was hit by this masterpiece.I think i have the obligation of putting this on my top 5 kdrama list in this moment. The storytelling is amazong because you never know whats going to happen in the next episodes. It got to a point that i wasnt even questioning anymore because i would put my life into Prof. Yang Jong Hoon hands, really cuz everytime he was doing something suspicious i thought "no, this man KNOWS" its so out of the blue and plot twisted that you get really amazed by how freaking smart this is.
Also, the characters are soooo relatable. Kang Sol A is literally my living thoughts every moment. the drama was focuses on the plot but this dindnt hide the perfect chemistry between her and Han Joon Hwi, i got all the typed of butterflies when i saw the way that he lookes at her. Bcoz THAT MAN became my ideal type of boyfriend.
the way i almost screamed and woke up my entire house when i saw them shining after all the humiliation that the universuty put them through and wearing fancy law clothes and expansive watches. It got me with a feeling of proud, idk.
maybe im too emotional afterall and probably will get kinda embarrased abt how much i wrote hahaha hut i can put the blame on the heat of the moment.
if you ever get the chance, watch it. I bet you wont regret.
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i love the cast
the best law dram i ever watched (first and last lol) kidding it was so good. the cast is full of legends. this is one of the reasons why i lote it sm. the story was also good. the friendship between them, the vibes, the story, characters, everything was awwwwwesomee. After watching this drama, I wondered if I should study law. I mean, the only problem is that they are very hardworking (some of them) and very quiet. If I were to study law, I would definitely be like Kang Sol a or Yeseul lol. But still, despite everything that happened, their friendship seemed very sweet to me.Was this review helpful to you?
i may be the outliar....
i was looking forward to diving into this drama since i heard great things about it but it felt flat for me. ive watched law dramas before and i have liked them but the style of this drama wasnt for me.i ended up liking two of the side characters, kang sol B and seo jio-ho, more than i liked the main two characters. they felt more compelling to me. i didn't mind that there wasn't really romance center but even some of the bonds of friendship were not strong enough for me.
i especially did not like that they did flashbacks and withholding information only to reveal it later every. single. episode. i like plot twists and this kind of format but not every single episode because it gets too repetitive and boring.
i did like episode 13 though. that was really well done and comedy star of the show, lee chun hee!!
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Young Adults Overthrowing The Corrupt Government
The drama has it all, intricate plot without any holes, lively acting, the grandiose of law drama, etc. But you know what else makes me so in love with this drama? The barely-there-romance (or the romance-baiting, for the lack of a better word).In this drama, a group of law students unexpectedly gets tangled in a mess, and ended up working together to solve a big case, in which powerful government officials are involved. It's serious, but also funny, lighthearted and relatable. This absolutely deserves all the hype!
P.S. Prof Yang is the ultimate eye candy here, I'm sorry Han Joon Hwi
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THIS IS THE DRAMA
law school is such an interesting drama full of plot twists and with a very talented cast that blew my mind away with every single scene. for the reply 1988 enthusiasts, sung bora (ryu hyeyoung) is here with adult noeul ((woo hyun) and also young noeul's ex gf (lee sookyung). this drama mainly focuses on the death of a professor in a law school and with each episode you learn something new about the professor's death and also the story of the characters. apart from the drama itself being really really good, the ost is also amazing, i was definitely not expecting such a good ost (stream we are by lee seung yoon on spotify). please give it a watch!Was this review helpful to you?
