"If the devil does exist among us, it would be the self-pity of the powerful." - Kang Yo Han.

A magnificent visual treat!
This drama made me appreciate the hard work that goes into cinematography, set design, CGI, and editing skills.

Was adding the dystopian backdrop necessary?
If the drama would be devoid of this context, then many scenes would seem unrealistic and not have made any sense. Although several parts of the show are also relevant in today's society, the public would have called it offensive and banned the entire drama. (If you know, you know)
So, in short:-
The dystopian setting gave the creators cinematic and creative freedom to explore. Hence it has a unique plot despite the concept being ordinary.

The story revolves around the elite people of the country. Our ML is one of them but has a different intention. When influential people commit a crime, either they escape the law, are released on bail or serve punishment that is way less than what they deserve. This drama has an entirely new approach towards justice, hence the name "Devil's Justice." I would not call this a classic courtroom drama, as it focuses more on the plot outside the courtroom. The story is simple yet thrilling and undoubtedly entertaining. You get to see the strong and weak sides of every character. It is bumpy at places, and has some loopholes but overall still worth watching.
The first half of the drama is like a wild-stormy sea, exciting, immersive, and exhilarating. While the second half is more calm and emotional which completes the story beautifully. The dialogue writing is pretty impressive; a lot gets conveyed in fewer words.
Also, fun fact - The writer of this drama, Mr. Moon Yoo Seok, is/was the chief judge of Seoul Eastern District Court (source-wiki)

"Hell is empty and all the devils are here".
Most characters of the drama are grey. Some are twisted, some are annoying, while some are just straight-up evil.

Our ML, Kang Yo Han, is a very witty and cunning character.
He is "black as devil and hot as hell." His character is perfect in every way yet very much flawed and is pretty consistent throughout the show.
What more should I say about Ji sung. He has aged fine like wine. The charisma and the sinister aura of the character totally suit him. His visuals will overwhelm you ;)

In the world of exotic characters, Kim Ga On's character is the most familiar one! He thinks simple and believes in what he sees, but is also weak and easily gets manipulated by both sides. He has certain core beliefs. But as he gets closer to Yo Han, he starts questioning them. His character won't fail to surprise you as the show goes on. Park Jin young's portrayal did justice to the character.

The chemistry between our MLs is so intense yet very natural. The bromance game is strong here.

I personally ADORED Jung Sun-ah, her character is pretty layered; you will "HATE" her yet pity her. Her character is twisted and evil yet very human. I particularly love the way she talks — feels like she is reciting a poem or narrating a story. It’s captivating. She will go down as one of my favorite female villains.
Kim Min Jung, the actress who has played the part, nailed it. Her expressions, posture, dialogue delivery, everything was ON POINT! I would love to see her more.

Kang Yo Han's and Jung Sun Ah's scenes together have this dark and insane love-hate vibe to it; I replayed their scenes several times!

The negatives:- (According to me)
1.]The 1st episode seemed chaotic and not very engaging. I was not able to connect to it right away. (I stayed because of the visuals)

2.]Even though the courtroom drama(scenes)will give you an adrenaline rush, seemed somewhat unrealistic to me. Like the judges being biased and coming down to interrogate like lawyers. I know the era is different, but still, I found it a little over the top.

3.]A character that had the potential but was poorly written. I found that character somewhat annoying, impractical, and unnecessary.
(I don't want the future viewers to have a biased/judgemental opinion on that character; hence I won't take the name.
Also, I want to keep the review spoiler-free. But if you have watched the drama, then you certainly know who I am talking about! And yes, your opinion may differ from mine.)

The music is 10/10. Period. The background score and the OST are classy and groovy! It transfers you to the dystopian world and suits the narrative flawlessly.

I would like to conclude this by saying, the story is not something out of the world/extraordinary but totally not worth skipping. Give it a try; who knows?

If you want to watch something very realistic, don't go for this. But if you wish to sit back and enjoy a "HIGH-QUALITY" melodrama with a darker theme then, this is for you!

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A GREY DRAMA FOR GREY PEOPLE!

If you're looking for righteous, heroic protagonists and evil, filthy antagonists, then this drama is"not for you"!
A strong FL who remains"strong until the end" is a trope very hard to find in Kdramas. A hot yet adorable cinnamon roll kind of male lead is also rare to find right? This drama assures you this.
The antagonist characters were also very well written, they were calm yet manipulative, you will hate them yet pity them.
The side characters were not just there for fillers but had a good role in the plot.
Many people didn't like the FL and I just want to say one thing for them, that they were not open-minded enough to watch this show. She was not playing foul with innocent, middle-class people, she was being ruthless with dirty, rich people and there is nothing wrong with that. And none other than Kim Hye soo could have played this role, she nailed it!
The chemistry between the leads was a bomb, like literal fire, so good that I don't think I can see Joo Ji hoon with a younger FL in the future (just my opinion.)
Not even one minute of an episode was boring at all, when the episode was completed there were many things shown. I never wanted this drama to end. I was so in love with it, that I learned much more than they wanted to preach.
In short in the drama, no one is "holier-than-thou" everyone is grey and that is what makes the drama relatable, raw, and unique.
You will love it if you accept and learn from it!

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A very dramatic kdrama!

Okay, so the first half was meh, like if you guys want then literally skip the 5th and 6th episodes!
but the second half was literal on fire like the second half is what made this drama a blockbuster!
I think the action scenes here are some of the best action scenes I have ever seen, they give you such an adrenaline rush!!
The acting was good, not at all over, the humour was not my style, but yet a laughed at some places and the characters were funny.
The OST was the cherry on the cake!! loved the songs!!
If not for a boring first half, this would get a 9.5 from me!

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Such a sweet BL ! My cheeks are in pain cz of my grinning !

So, I have watched a few BLs, this one was so different!
The setting itself was so unique unlike university and college dramas, and the leads were so mature and realistic.
Not once I felt awkward or uncomfortable but actually the opposite!
The whole time I was grinning looking at the screen and smiling like an idiot!
It's a drama I want to recommend to everyone even though they are not into BL.
It's a perfect watch for someone who want to first time try out this genre!
And OMG! did I forgot to mention the overwhelming amount of cuteness this small drama contains !!
I immediately started to related to the leads since the 1st ep itself!
And last but not least .... ADACHI !! (i will miss his innocence and cuteness so much )
Guys pls give it a try you will love it !

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ORIGINAL AF!

Even though the drama has its cliche moments but since the story is so original and interesting it keeps you hooked up!
I've never seen anything like this before!
It started off as a simple, fluffy, and cute drama but then it became more mature and serious and I'm still in awe at how did the writers handle all the serious topics with a pinch of comedy.
Some characters were troublesome, some badass, some relatable, and some of them were simply beautiful and pure!
The misunderstandings in this drama were not annoying but interesting.
For a 2015 drama, it is a bang-on!
The ending couldn't be more beautiful!
Only if it could have been 2 ep less it would have been PERFECT!
OST is pleasing to hear!

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A very different story with a strong cast and a good script .

A beautifully complicated story that is amazing for the first15 ep then the ending goes downhill.

***SPOILER AHEAD***
Alternate ending: black not killing the last guy, instead, handing him to law with proof ( he is given a good punishment and his life is ruined ) then, black going with the death squad and being a reaper for the rest. when all this was happening haram found about everything, she blamed herself for killing everyone and committed suicide by jumping from the cliff and became a second class reaper cz she took her own life met black, reunited, got to know about everything ie her father and black himself, accepted it and became partners did their job well and after a while went to paradise

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