it needs a season 2
There really needs to be a season 2 to give us more of the romance we long for. There are many directions for the series to go in.I appreciated how thoughtfully they handled the daughter’s storyline because a lot of effort was made to see things from her point of view and add depth in those conversations rather than just being stereotypical.
I did expect that it would be a more toxic drama, but I was pleasantly surprised. I like that the female leads weren’t silly like in some dramas.
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Jang Na Ra -Nam Ji Hyun 최고
I remember Fated to Love You. I couldn’t finish because I couldn’t watch Jang Na Ra’s character. She was amazing. I affected by her cringe character. So I got angry and couldn’t watch?Years and years her acting gets amazing. But in this drama I think we should call her Queen. Her eyes, her style her acting all of them amazing.And her partner Nam Ji Hyun. When you watch Shopping King Lou, you can say she is sweet. Then Suspicions Partner, you can say she lovely and beautiful. You can think she is perfect for rom com. But after Little Women she starte to show she can be bad girl. Ypu can feel her anger and passion. I am waiting for more episodes for this drama.
Especially, I really enjoy to watch Na Ra and Ji Hyun fight scene. They act this fight is really. I laugh a lot.
And P.O-Ji Hyun couple. I don’t want to say I feel their relation in the beginning. I thought their chemistry wasn’t enough. But something is growing up. Let’s continue to watch.
I they will finish their story after divorce. however the story is getting dark and scare. they quit their company job and should open their own office.
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She opened her own office. I’m really happy about that.
And at the end I stil think same thing about P.O-Ji Hyun couple sorry :/
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This is my kind of cinema. A friend in NYC in the 70s said that the only signs of nature in the city are the human beings; in this show I feel as if the intimate architecture of these tall buildings are the forest glades and hills where the human denizens spend their days and nights.
Super interesting topic of divorce with lots of relationship to wonder over. Adore it so far. Am pretty sure I will feel the same at the end so why wait to recommend? Watch this! You will have a good time!
Added 22/09: The script was truly excellent. You could feel that tightening of the heart and then its slow release over and over again. Heart and intellect were consistently engaged in tandem. Super-talented writer.
ps i stubbornly classify ep 5 as a dream sequence; why else would the broad highway end up as a nightmare trek up a mountain path only to find the case to be an illusion and a dream of lifelong love to be real?
first posted on viki July 20th 2024
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Good Partner: A Heartfelt Exploration of Love, Betrayal, and the Complexity of Divorce
In "Good Partner," the narrative centers around Cha Eun Kyung, a seasoned divorce lawyer who faces her own marital crisis, intertwining her professional and personal struggles. While I found the premise of a divorce lawyer experiencing divorce somewhat cliché, it adds depth to her character, especially as she fights for her marriage. The emotional weight of her daughter's hopes for a complete family also resonated with me, highlighting the complexities of familial bonds amidst turmoil. I believe that while divorce is not ideal, sometimes it is necessary, particularly when infidelity or abuse is involved.The portrayal of characters dealing with difficult realities, such as the Battered Wife case, emphasizes the importance of strong legal representation for those in distressing situations. I have great respect for lawyers like Eun Kyung and her team who refuse to tolerate harmful actions. Overall, "Good Partner" captivated me with its emotional storytelling and powerful performances, particularly by Jang Na-ra, making it a memorable watch. I would rate it 4 out of 5 stars, as it effectively explores the nuanced challenges surrounding divorce while encouraging resilience in the face of adversity.
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An interesting and intriguing take on divorce.
The Kdrama Good Partner revolves around the life of divorce attorneys, who with every coming day try to face the challenges encountered by them. The story includes great partnership between the two female protagonist of the drama Attorney Cha Eun Kyung and Attorney Han Yu Ri, its beautiful to watch the two of them stick together and create spectacular divorce solutions with each episode. It showcases strong female leads and supportive males leads. The drama deals with pressing matters faced by couples in a light, humorous yet effective manner. Overall the drama is well acted by the actors with a strong and empowering storyline which is at the same time entertaining. This drama is a definite WATCH!Was this review helpful to you?
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Good partner
Un altro drama ci ha salutato e sono contenta perché gli ultimi 3 episodi mi hanno un po annoiata..hanno avuto più occasioni per chiuderlo in maniera epica mantenendo alta l'attenzione ma non hanno colto il momento ...Cmq vissero tutti felici e contenti direi..l'avvocato cha è riuscita finalmente a conciliare lavoro e famiglia creando un rapporto speciale con sua figlia ..ma soprattutto riportandola al suo papà...questo è un grande insegnamento ..anche dopo il divorzio la pace e il benessere dei figli non dev'essere oggetto di litigio ma il giusto approccio per vivere sereni...
L'avvocato han finalmente si lascia andare con junior e vive una dolcissima love story almeno cosi aperiamo e cosa piu inportante diventa un avvocato divorzista di tutto punto ripensando a tutto quello che ha imparato dall'avvocato cha e trasmettendolo ai suoi subordinati...
Love story assente ma lo sapevamo...casi più di uno molto avvincente, cast molto bello e fantastica la chimica tra le due donne ... da rewatch no ma un 8 se lo merita.
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The Best Sismance in a Long Time!
This was one of those dramas that I had a “Love-Hate” relationship with!The show was obviously promoted as sismance between the leading ladies and for most quarters, it is. Sparks fly when veteran divorce lawyer Jang Na Ra (Cha Eun Kyung) has to mentor rookie lawyer Nam Ji Hyun (Han Yoo Ri). First of all, their values are invariably different; while Yoo Ri is too straight laced and principled, Eun Kyung only believes in winning her cases, no matter the cost. Clashes are inevitable, but slowly down the line, both of them settle into an amicable professional relationship which helps them grow in different ways. Because of own custody battle, Eun Kyung learns the importance of family and gets to know her daughter better. Yoo Ri on the other hand learns to separate her personal and professional lives. The male leads didn’t have much to do, apart from supporting the lead ladies; at times, their presence was overshadowed by the female protagonists who had an impeccable sense of justice.
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Better than expected
The story was definitely good. Especially when the main character had to struggle with her own divorce. It was interesting to see that side and how she dealt with the betrayal.Another point was that the drama definitely had funny situations that made me smile. However, there were also sad scenes that made me cry. So I was able to laugh as well as cry because of this drama.
Which character did I like the most? Jung U Jin. He has such a calm vibe and is really charming. He comes across as competent, but unfortunately he was just a supporting character in my opinion. I really wanted to see more of him. But most of the time it was about Cha Eun Gyeong (great character) and Han Yu Ri.
Every actor acted well. I read some comments in the first episodes saying that P.O can't act well and he shouldn't be in it. I have to say that I don't understand that. I think he gave a good performance and portrayed his character well.
But what did I not like? Unfortunately, I didn't like the episodes after the divorce was finalised. The episodes after that were interesting, but I have to say that the tension just dropped. Especially the last episodes. I found the ending satisfying, but it didn't impress me either.
Would I recommend it? Yes, it was definitely a good drama. Would I watch it again? Not in the near future.
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Good but...
I actually enjoy the show, but one thing that bugs me is how the main character tends to shove her views down everyone's throat like she's got the monopoly on morality. It would be so much better if she took a step back sometimes and tried to see things from other people's perspectives, you know? Like, walk a mile in someone else's shoes for a change.I get where she's coming from, and it's not that her beliefs are totally off-base, but the way she goes about it can be a bit preachy and self-righteous. If she could just dial it down a notch and be more open to different viewpoints, it would make the show way more interesting.
Don't get me wrong, I'm all for having strong convictions, but there's a fine line between standing up for what you believe in and coming off as judgmental. I think the show would benefit a lot from showing more sides of the story and letting characters really grapple with tough ethical dilemmas. It would add depth and make it more relatable to audiences.
So yeah, while I'm a fan of the show overall, I wish they'd tone down the moral high ground stuff and bring in more genuine dialogue and understanding. That would make it not just entertaining but also thought-provoking in a real way.
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Being workholic is is good,but love life is necessary
I really like this show because of the great bonding between cha eun and Han yu ri because their juniors-seniors relationship.This drama change my mood from getting bored of rom Drama.Their was a problem with this Drama that I feel wrong i.e,the divorce between cha eun and her husband,her husband had a affair with her wife secretary because she never satisfy or love her husband,she only romantic to her work in the office and had a emotional connection with the CEO son not with her husband.so this is normal for husband to have a affair with someone if her wife did not provide him good time.If female lead had the affair this will going to settled down and almost ok but the suitation for male is getting serious.
Otherwise overall drama was fabulous and Fantastic I have fun while watching it.I am always looking forward to watching law relates dramas,so I satisfy with it and I recommend it to everyone.
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A thrilling ride amid lawful chaos
Cha Eun Kyung is a star divorce lawyer who finds herself embroiled in pain as her husband of fifteen years is caught cheating. Newbie Han Yu Ri who does not want to be a divorce lawyer takes her case and starts defending.Countless legal dramas ranging from Juvenile Justice, Again My Life to Lawless Lawyer, mostly delve into solving crimes and resolving childhood trauma. But this latest offering chronicles the bitter-sweet emotion of an institution called marriage and looking what breaks it. This is where the drama becomes unique. Instead of solving crimes or offering the same thriller story in a new envelope, it goes through real life and identifies the different definitions of love.
Jang Na Ra as Eun Kyung is glamorous and powerful. Her enactment of a determined star lawyer is conniving and convincing. The arc she selected in her mature years is more promising than her romantic days. Nam Ji Hyun as Han Yu Ri as the bitter-sweet persona, thinking unlikely of Eun Kyung is the much-needed determination in the tale. The chemistry between these partners is a wholesome meal served right dose of kimchi. The moment when Eun Kyung says she is aware of her husband's affair before Yu Ri implies the strength both of them hold in their thought process. Kim Jun Haan as the subordinate of Eun Kyung adds layers of love to the story. The gentle charismatic lawyer is responsible for adding layers of love to the story. Pyo Ji Hoon, the ghost from Hotel Del Luna is a fresh breeze. His love for Yu Ri is the break she needs from her strict life.
As the star lawyer wants to hide her loss and make her divorce story a tale of the decade, the story delves through the inner life nuances of people who make and break life. Directed by duo Kim Ga-ram and Ahn Ji-sook, The Law Ride offers a murky journey wrapped in quirkiness. The story misses beats at few steps, but the journey offered is strong and fun.
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A MUST WATCH LEGAL DRAMA
It's been a long time since I watched a good Legal drama. This drama was not just a legal drama with thriller or suspense but more like living the life of a lawyer and how they're also just humans like us. They're not ridiculously genius but work their butts off to reach to that position. It was interesting to see the dynamic duo of two female lawyers who had very distinct approaches while working but one thing was clear - both were passionate about their work.This drama was so much relatable, I liked how they approached the serious issues like divorce and cheating in a very empowering way. In a life, things happens, not everyone's life and marriage is full of happiness and flowers but filled with challenges. The divorce to such emotionally tormenting marriages can be a new start, not the end. Meanwhile, some relationships can restart only after ending, and sometimes an end is inevitable. We have seen, both side of cases, favoring towards, male and female. Even CEG's divorce drama was shown with so much emotions. It was not about husband and wife but them being parents as well. Her husband was a scumbag and not a good and loyal husband but he was a good father, minus him being the cheater.
I also liked they didn't continue with CEG's love-line but rather focused on her work, her relationship with daughter and showed she didn't married him just for settling down but she actually loved him. And the way they shown growth in Han Yu Ri's character, from afraid to love to being in love with the man who supported her at every point. She was afraid but thanks to everyone's cheering, she took that brave step to accept the relationship between the two and how she cannot lose him, just because of her insecurities. This journey allowed her to look back into her life as well and her emotions. This was just a fun, healing drama for me. Reminded me of Hospital Playlist at times, though in different sense. HP was more loving, comforting while GP was more relatable, showed real issues that broken families can relate to a lot. And the way they didn't make things too serious, was enjoyable to me. I cannot handle too intense dramas so the interactions, between CEG and HYR kept me hooked to the drama, I loved their chemistry. It was so rare to see a completely FL oriented drama and loved it SM.
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