OVERALL RATING: 8.13
Story: 9
Casting/Actors: 10
Music: 6
Rewatch Value: 7.5
Story. The plot of this drama is really interesting when I first saw it. A former gangster turned into a successful lawyer? Yes, this caught my attention and the reason why I started watching it. Have watched different high-rating law dramas such as While You Were Sleeping, I Can Hear Your Voice, and Suspicious Partner. Unlike these dramas, Lawless Lawyer has more intense and piercing scenes rooting from the revenge of the main characters trying to take down anything corrupt and opposes anyone who misuses their absolute power in the society. It has plot twists that will make you think the other way or what will happen in the next episode.
Casts. The series has an outstanding line-up of actors and actresses. Have saw great acts since The K2, Lawless Lawyer has also put up a great set for the leads. Bong Sang-Pil (played by Lee Joon-Gi) is a former gangster who decided to become a lawyer to take revenge on the responsible for his mother's unjust death. He's really straightforward to fight anything that blocks his way and always tries his best to give justice to his clients. Ha Jae-Yi (played by Seo Ye-Ji) gave her role justice as a lawyer with integrity. She was suspended due to beating up a judge, returned to her hometown and got to work with Sang-pil on his own law firm. Also, there's a mysterious chemistry between the two leads.
Judge Cha Moon-Sook (Lee HyeYoung), An O-Joo (Choi Min-Soo) and supporting casts like Nam Soon-Ja (Yum Hye-ran) also played their applauded acts in portraying their roles as antagonists in the series. The show exceeded my expectations with the help of these characters. 2 thumbs up on their amazing performances.
Music/Rewatch Value. Didn't get a lot of style in the OST and stuff but it ended well. The series is good for a rewatch but will hook you in 2 to 3 times only.
Nevertheless, still a recommendation for legal drama fans out there and a great show for beginners. All in all, you should include this down on your must watch list! Enjoy!!!