Lawless Lawyer

Nowadays, I rarely watch dramas earlier than 2019/20. It's hard for me to find something interesting and newer productions are more eye-catching. I started watching Lawless Lawyer because of it fantastic Lee Joon Gi, and Seo Yea Ji was a sweet reward. A rather gloomy drama with a grip and a brilliant script was something I needed in this rainy June.

Who is the lawyer and why he plays with law?

The story begins 18 years before the current events, when little Bong Sang Pil's mother is murdered in front of him and he barely escapes with his life. Raised by a gangster uncle, Sang Pil searches for a way to pay back those who destroyed his childhood. He becomes a lawyer and begins to go after people with absolute power who think they are beyond the law. 18 years ago, another childhood was also destroyed, Ha Jae Yi's mother disappeared. Ha Jae Yi is now a lawyer for whom the law is sacred and she hates when judges don't rule as they should. For this reason, her license is suspended and she must reunite with Sang Pil to pay off her father's debt. A crazy couple decides to cleanse their city of those who have too much power from not very legal sources.

I'll start with the leads. I couldn't go any further without saying they were great. In general, every character was great here, but they were just perfect together. Their relationship was not forced, although the chemistry was not very visible, it fit very well into the entire drama. The romance was natural, slow but expressive 💕

For both Lee Joon Gi and Seo Yea Ji, acting in this drama provided a strong foundation for their greatest hits - Flower of Evil and It's Ok Not To Be Ok (both in my TOP10), He acts a bit outside the law but doesn't harm anyone, she is strong, vital and doesn't let herself be fooled. I don't see any better partners for them, the casting was spot on 😍

Their characters have experienced a lot, and the actors portrayed the changes that took place in them well. Some actors just have it in their eyes and Lee Joon Gi's eyes are THOSE EYES! His skill comes from his jaw, eyebraw, head tilt... even his shoulders and a palm. Simply put - he is brilliant. Which is why there is no surprise in how enigmatic Bong Sang Pil  😎It was a joy to watch him as much as Seo Yea Ji. Which may not be as good as his talent, but it complemented him perfectly. Because who can be equal to his madness? I guess no one! 

There were many endearing supporting characters but they are no match for the trio of villains. They are tailored for each other, perfectly identical and perfectly different. 

Choi Min Soo who played Ahn Oh Joo was a character I couldn't stand at first. The way he talks is so irritating and unreceivable to my ears that I was able to mute his words for the first 1-2 episodes. Later I got used to it and even started to like it. At the end, even to the point of wishing he could escape from it all 😬 Ahn Oh Joo is probably one of the most interesting characters I have ever seen as a bad guy. A gangster who rose to become mayor of the city. The story is almost like Cinderella 😆 It's just a pity that he had to achieve it by dirty moves. Choi Min Soo showed very good acting talent, he dived into his character. After his performance here, I'm even more inclined to see the drama Numbers, which has been working on me for about a year.

Next up on the antagonist list is Nam Soon Jo who with her over-the-top screaming and deliberately evil expressions never failed to amuse. A strongly determined mother who will stop at nothing to provide her daughter with a position and support. Yeom Hye Ran in the drama Mask Girl was indescribable! 😈 Likewise, she played well in The Glory. She is an actress who often plays supporting, secondary, and rarely primary roles, but whatever she does, it is clear that acting is her passion. Each of her characters is full of personality and character 👌

Last, but now the least - Cha Moon Sook (Lee Hye Young). The evil mastermind. The top of the food chain. Lady in red. She was as cold as ice, extramely calculating. She orchestrates every move and no one can move without her knowledge. I admired how sophisticated and cruel she could be 😵 Her entire network of favors was perfectly tailored to what she ultimately wanted to achieve. Without knowing what happened 18 years ago, there is no chance that anyone would notice a flaw in its operation. Cha Moon Sook reaches my list of the best villains in K-dramas ❤

Lawless Lawyer despise being 6 years old drama doesn't let down on entertrainment. It has moments that will have you cracking up, moments that will have you hold your breath in suspense even when you can already predict what’s going to happen. Although some elements are predictable, they do not take away a single cent from the enthusiasm of watching. 

The music wasn’t too extraordinary but it was well-placed throughout the episodes. Although there was not too much of a love story the action and thick plot at moments was filling that gap perfectly. We got kisses, drunkiness, love quarrels and protective embraces. Ideal sub-love-story 😊 The balance between bleakness and regained happiness, sacrifice and destruction, loyalty and betrayal was exquisite. 16 episodes flew by like a wind through a clearing and I miss these characters. GOOD JOB PEOPLE!