Lee Seo Hwan

Review: Law And The City

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THE SHORT VERDICT:

Unassuming, low-key and slice-of-life, this show would easily get passed over for more exciting dramas, I feel like.

However, I have to say that this one grew on me very well, so much so that I felt wistful to say goodbye to these characters, by the time I approached the finale.

This might not be as dramatic or as exciting as some of its drama cousins, but it’s got interesting cases handled with heart, and the friend group at the center really does come together to carry this show, by its later stretch.

Solid and enjoyable, on balance.

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Review: Undercover High School

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THE SHORT VERDICT:

Show starts with a bang, with an unapologetically silly, dorky, badass sort of sensibility, which I loved, so, so much. 🤩😍

Unfortunately for me, Show changes focus (and therefore tone), about midway through its run, spending a lot more time on the central mystery, than on relationships.

The story still works; I just found it a lot less fun to watch.

The silver lining, is the Seo Kang Joon and Kim Shin Rok are both fantastic in this. He basically steals the first half of the show, while she steals the second half. 😁

Not a must-see by any means, but not bad, overall.

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Review: The Devil Judge

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THE SHORT VERDICT:

As dark as it is, and as flawed as it is, The Devil Judge is quite the rollercoaster of a watch.

I will say that Ji Sung and Kim Min Jung are both magnetic enough in their deliveries, to command your attention all on their own.

That said, there is a lot that one might find problematic in this show’s writing and execution, not least Show’s propensity to try to shock its audience, as often and as deeply as possible.

Some folks love this one, and others hate it. It’s hard to say where you’d land, until you give this one a try. That said, I do think that certain lens adjustment would help yield a more enjoyable watch experience, which I’ll talk about shortly.

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