"Scandal Senmon Bengoshi QUEEN" is such a superbly executed drama. Takeuchi Yuko is the titular queen and absolute brilliance at Himi, and the entire crew that surrounds her (including the ever fun Mizukawa Asami) really give the drama its feel - fun, smart, and savvy! The script really elevates the actors too. The story is well-written, and the build to the end is so well-done; I appreciated the writing that much MORE once I finished the drama! As much as I did love the drama though, it's not particularly original as it did feel like a Japanese adaptation of the popular American drama, "Scandal". From the cases that the crisis management team took, to their look of their office, to even the clothing fashion that the team wore, it was very clear that Himi was modeled on Olivia Pope to me. Having said that, I loved the American "Scandal" and I loved this drama too - there is enough originality in this drama that you will still be engaged and love every minute of Takeuchi's Himi. She revels and relishes in the character and it is SO MUCH FUN to watch! :)