One Dollar Lawyer: Justice Has Never Been So Affordable (or Entertaining)!
Oh boy, what a delightful rollercoaster! Picture this: a legal comedy that had me in stitches one minute and reaching for tissues the next.First things first, can we take a moment to appreciate Namkoong Min? This guy is a chameleon, I swear. After seeing him in serious roles, watching him transform into the flamboyant, eccentric Cheon Ji-hoon was like witnessing a magic trick. His permed hair, vibrant suits, and that swagger? Chef's kiss! But don't let the flashy exterior fool you – when Ji-hoon gets serious, it's like watching a shark smell blood in the water. Namkoong Min nails both the comedy and the intensity, and I was here for every second of it.
Now, let's talk about the rollercoaster ride this show took me on. The first half? Pure comedy gold. I was laughing so hard I thought I might pull a muscle. But then BAM! Episodes 7 and 8 hit me with Ji-hoon's backstory, and suddenly I'm ugly crying. Just when I thought I had it figured out, episode 9 comes along and flips the script back to hilarity. Talk about emotional whiplash! But you know what? I loved every second of it.
The main trio? Absolute dynamite! Their chemistry was off the charts, serving up both laughs and heart-warming moments. Namkoong Min and Kim Ji-eun? chef's kiss Comedy perfection! I found myself wishing for more cases just to see them in action. The bickering, the grudging respect, I was living for it.
And can we talk about the supporting cast? Don't even get me started on the prosecutor's team - they were the unsung heroes of this show. Special shoutout to Min-hyung, the perfect blend of humor and smarts. I needed more of their duo.. their bromance.. Seriously, these guys deserve their own spin-off series!
Now, if you're into character development, buckle up because this show delivers. Watching our lead go from his tragic past to cracking jokes had me shook. How does a person change so much? It's a testament to the writing and acting that I could enjoy the humor while still feeling the weight of his history. Ji-hoon's journey from tragedy to comedy is like watching a phoenix rise from the ashes, but instead of flames, he's surrounded by perfectly tailored suits and witty one-liners.
Is it the most realistic legal drama out there? Nah. But is it one of the most entertaining? You bet your last dollar it is! "One Dollar Lawyer" is like if "Legally Blonde" met "The Good Fight" and decided to have a K-drama baby. It's smart, it's funny, and it's got heart in spades.
Bottom line? If "One Dollar Lawyer" gets a season 2, I'll be first in line to watch. Heck, I'd even pay more than a dollar for it
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Namkoong Min is a brilliant actor.
Namkoong Min might just win Baeksang this year for his extraordinary performance in acting. The first episode is a bit slow. So give it some time. The drama takes a wild turn from the first one. It gets better and better. This is because the drama has a new vibe to it. Something you have never felt before. The best episodes are the ones where the past of Cheon Jihoon(Namkoong Min) is revealed. My goodness, one of the best acting performances I have ever seen. To be honest, I didn't like Namkoong Min before. I am wondering now why? Now, he is one of my most favourite actors. Consider the fact that I watched Stove League before. The drama is light and fun, but the past stories make it way better than expected. The drama has a new type of storytelling, new type of fun, camera angles, dialogue. Everything is fresh. Cannot compare it with any dramas. That's what makes it unique. The jokes are on point. The team of three is astonishing. Kim Ji Eun and Park Jin-woo did well too. Lee Chung Ha, Choi Dae Hoon and Gong Min Jeong did great. Such a great story. The past of Cheon really makes you to think twice. And this is is because Namkoong Min nailed that part. Absolutely nailed it. One of the best acting performances I have seen in my 350 kdrama watching.Plot: Attorney Cheon Jihoon takes 1$ per case. At first he looks extremely experienced in the court field. He was a prosecutor before who left to become attorney. Baek Mari loses to Cheon in a case and her father sends her to attorney as a probationary employee. Baek Mari works under Cheon and learns the excruciating past of Cheon which deals with pain all over the body. She comes to know why Cheon left prosecution and became attorney. Cheon works rigourously to get the criminals who caused his past miseries.
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p/s: i dont know if this considered as a spoiler or not. overall, i do like this drama. even the intro is unique for me. i also love the way they explained each scene so the audience didn't wonder and sense of the plot hanging. but the reason i gave 9/10 to story is because i wish they make the throwback about CJH past is shorter. I mean it took more than 1 and half episode to talk about his past. last, i do feel a little bit dissatisfactions when realize CJH cannot moved on from his past until the end. i mean, can't the writer just make some love line between him and baek mari. well, if not why not just make love line between baek mari and seo min-hyeok. but overall i do love this story. (p/s: don't judge me)😂Esta resenha foi útil para você?
Enjoyable drama!
Smaken är som baken, delad!If you enjoyed ...
Good manager (2017) (Same male Main Role as here)
Partners of justice (2018)
Stranger (2017)
… I would say you enjoy this show as well 😊
There is no romance becides background story.
Enjoyable relaxing easygoing crime investigation lawyer drama for when you dont want anything heavy to watch! Its centered around male main character trying to resolve the murder of his wife in the past, while working at their law firm as a lawyer with the help of two others. Because the show was changed from 16 ep to 12, and 4 ep is just about background story, it feelt little bit rushed in the end.
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Faccio un copia-incolla di una recensione che ho trovato in web e che mi corrisponde (*)."One Dollar Lawyer si distingue per il suo approccio unico al genere legale, offrendo un intrattenimento talvolta comico talvolta profondo su temi di giustizia e moralità.
Il protagonista della serie è Cheon Ji-hoon, un avvocato brillante e un po’ eccentrico noto per la sua tariffa simbolica di un solo dollaro per caso. Nonostante l’onorario, Ji-hoon è incredibilmente competente, e usa la sua intelligenza brillante e le sue abilità legali per vincere casi che altri avvocati considerano impossibili.
Nonostante la sua apparenza frivola e il suo atteggiamento non convenzionale, Ji-hoon è profondamente motivato da un forte senso di giustizia e dalla volontà di aiutare coloro che sono in difficoltà.
One Dollar Lawyer si distingue anche per il suo cast di supporto, tra cui colleghi, rivali e clienti – ognuno dei quali aggiunge profondità e colore alla narrazione. I casi legali presentati variano da quelli leggeri e umoristici a quelli più seri e complessi, offrendo uno sguardo ampio sul sistema legale e le sue imperfezioni.
Ammetto di aver molto amato questo drama, che a mio avviso si adatta perfettamente alla personalità istrionica di Nam Goong Min che riesce a bilanciare perfettamente umorismo e gravità, rendendo il suo personaggio sia divertente sia profondamente umano. La sua abilità nell’interpretare un uomo tanto complesso e stratificato è uno dei punti di forza della serie."
(*) https://www.valentinacalzia.it/namkoong-min-i-suoi-drama-migliori/
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From brilliant to...whatever!
What a rollercoaster ride! Unfortunately NOT in a good way!This drama went from comedy to tragedy to mystery to crime to whatever! I am a difficult customer for comedy: I cannot stand the slapstick and humiliation kind of it. But here it is smart and clever banter between the characters. The opening credits are brilliant: it looks like an anime! Perfect!
It is a story of a quirky lawyer charging only 1000 wons (or 1 dollar) for his services. Baek Mari joins him as a probationary lawyer and for about 6 episodes they solve different cases using their smarts and humour. And this half of the drama is brilliant! The relationship between the three leads is cracking fun as they go around bickering and trying to get their clients off the hook. Perfect comic timing for the trio!
And then the drama takes a 180° turn and for the next three episodes, it is a completely different drama involving: rotten politicians, creepy chaebols, weak prosecutors and a lot of corruption and death. Here we find out the lawyer's story, who he is and why is he working for only 1000 wons. This part is so often seen in makjang dramas, family secrets and righteous hero trying to fight the windmills like Don Quichotte: and it is sad and serious. And sadly so predictable!
The drama then manages to combine the comedy with the revenge plot for the last three episodes managing barely to keep it in balance but never attaining the brilliance the first half of the series was. Because instead of the lawyers fighting for the little men we get lawyers watching as the rich fight each other. It ends with the corniest of cringy speeches you can imagine!
Namgoong Min as the lawyer Chun Jihun, was appropriately funny or serious or lovey dovey or fighting as need be. There are a lot of references to his other dramas which is fun, so pay attention to see if you notice those easter eggs! Kim Ji Eun was perfect as a high class, heiress lawyer who realizes there is more to life and law than her rich corporate clients. Her relationships with her grandfather and mother are so sweet and cute. She is the character who changes the most as she works with the lawyer and sees the change the law can bring. They are helped by a sort of a office manager/drycleaner serving as a balance between the two.
The support characters were varied: from the bad guys obviously bad to law office landlady and her friends to clients. I would like to mention two prosecutors friends to both lawyers. Seo Minhyuk is Mari's childhood friend who wants to marry her because his father told him to. So I thought we were getting another rich creep. Fortunately that is not the case: he is kind and smart and loyal and righteous. And he has a great relationship with his boss, Na Yejin (far a moment I thought something was going to develop between them but nothing!). She is an experienced prosecutor knowing how to balance well her own boss's demands and the need for in depth investigation. What did not sit well with me was that she, apparently a friend of Jihoon's, tells Mari his story. I was expecting more discretion from a lawyer.
This is a very colourful drama: it being a comedy it is understandable. The costumes, the cinematography is day shots, the music: everything is full of energy and joy. Things completely change for the next three episodes when everything is dark and ominous: black suits, night shots, sinister music. Then everything changes again....it is like this drama does not know what it wants to be! Unfortunately! If I remember correctly, the drama was shortened by 4 episodes and towards the end it was visible: at the end of episode 11 I wondered how they were going to wrap everything up in one episode. They actually did that rather well.
And if you are looking for romance, it is not here you will find it. Which is a shame because the two bickering lawyer have great chemistry. Nevertheless it is still a fun watch, just be aware you might be disappointed a bit.
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One Dollar Lawyer REVIEW
I honestly had a great time watching all 12 episodes of this drama. It has given me multiple great laughs and lessons about why it's named "One Dollar Lawyer". I liked all the acting, story, and plot twists while watching this drama and have never regretted watching it til the end. It is very good since it includes suspension until the next episode and I loved how it randomly became deeper in some episodes. It honestly is a funny and thrilling drama that I HIGHLY recommend to other drama lovers. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND WATCHING THIS AFTER SCHOOL ENDS OR DURING SCHOOL BREAKS TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE STORY GIVEN IN THIS DRAMA.Esta resenha foi útil para você?
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Una serie a tutto tondo, originale e con un protagonista spettacolare
"One thousand dollars Lawyer" è una serie che offre davvero tanto. Al centro della scena un protagonista che non può che distinguersi, sia grazie alla bravura dell'attore che alla caratterizzazione del personaggio interpretato. Namgoong Min, brillante e formidabile come sempre, regala allo spettatore un protagonista del tutto originale e anticonformista: dagli abiti di un'eleganza a dir poco eccentrica - in special modo la fissazione per il tessuto a quadri, più o meno grandi, e l'abbinamento di colori non propriamente convenzionali - agli occhiali da sole (diverse paia, alcune abbastanza vistose), sfoggiati anche in ambienti e contesti dove sembrano davvero non c'entrare nulla, alla chioma ondulata ottenuta con l'arricciacapelli. Singolare nell'aspetto, quindi, ma anche nel carattere e nelle modalità relazionali, dove l'approccio sembra farsi spesso beffe dei convenevoli, talvolta anche del buonsenso, dando l'idea di un avvocato a dir poco sopra le righe - per certi versi un po' pazzo - che viene facilmente preso per tale ma che cela in realtà un'intelligenza, capacita e arguzia non indifferenti. Un finto tonto che sa mettere sotto scacco l'avversario, insomma. I momenti seri si stemperano in quelli divertenti, con chicche di comicità apprezzabili, mentre musica, riprese e sceneggiatura sembrano dare il loro valore aggiunto con delle sottolineature che ulteriormente caratterizzano l'originalità del personaggio (non sono poche le scene in cui tra inquadratura e colonna sonora, sembra di avere a che fare con l'eroe di un film western degli anni '80, ad esempio). Apprezzata anche la chicca presente in uno dei primi episodi, dove quando la tirocinante Baek cerca di depistarlo dall'associarla all'omonimo studio legale affermando che è un cognome molto diffuso, cita una serie di persone e, tra queste, nomina "Baek Seung Soo", protagonista di una serie tv reale (Hot Stove League") interpretata proprio da Namgoong Min, ed è quasi esilarante il commento di lui rispetto al fatto che era un ottimo drama e che meriterebbe di avere una seconda stagione. Nella prima parte la trama si sviluppa sul susseguirsi di casi che l'avvocato Cheon accetta per una parcella di 1.000 won (all'incirca 1 euro) e che vince anche se in modi tutt'altro che comuni, ricorrendo a strategie strambe ma che al contempo denotano l'arguzia celata dietro alla maschera di avvocato con qualche rotella fuori posto e facile da mettere nel sacco. I casi rappresentano un'escalation: si parte con quelli più semplici, volti più che altro a introdurre il protagonista che ad affascinare con la vicenda legale in sé - per poi passare a situazioni sempre più impegnative. Ho apprezzato che i casi non andassero di pari passo con gli episodi, spesso la loro risoluzione avviene nel bel mezzo di un episodio e già nelle scene successive s'inserisce il caso seguente. Altra cosa che ho apprezzato è che, a differenza di molte serie investigative con un caso a episodio ma che alla lunga vengono a noia, questa serie prima di incappare nella ripetitività del meccanismo vira abilmente, aprendo uno spaccato sulla vicenda personale del protagonista. E' a questo punto che si inserisce un lungo flashback, indispensabile per comprendere a meglio il presente e che spiega come Cheon sia passato dal essere il distinto, elegante e composto procuratore all'avvocato con uno studio abbastanza squallido e che gira su uno sgangherato furgoncino delle consegne del lavasecco. Due sono i personaggi chiave del suo passato: il padre, con il quale già di base c'è un rapporto particolare e che lo pone davanti alla difficile scelta tra affetto e senso della giustizia, trovando poi un tragico epilogo; l'avvocato della parte avversaria ma che, paradossalmente, fa il tifo per lui in nome del valore della giustizia. Una donna che lo affascina, che lo sostiene, che gli indica una direzione per una nuova vita, che crede in lui e in ciò che può diventare anche a livello di essere umano (l'invito a sorridere più spesso, a ridere e a mostrare quel lato divertito, piacevole e cordiale che lui cerca evidentemente di sopprimere). L'attrice che interpreta il personaggio non è tra le mie preferite: ha già lavorato con l'attore protagonista e il duo funziona anche, ma mi ha sempre ispirato una innata antipatia, per cui la sopporto meglio quando interpreta personaggi della schiera dei cattivi (o quasi) come in "My dearest". Qui invece è la perfezione fatta a donna: dolce, gentile, retta, fedele a lui e portata a credere alla possibilità di un mondo migliore e più giusto, pronta a lasciare il cinico studio legale per il quale lavora e avviare un'attività in proprio (sarà lei a decretare la famosa parcella da 1000 won), oltre a portare l'inflessibile procuratore a farle una proposta di matrimonio. Ripeto, figura senza difetti che con la sua tragica e prematura dipartita diventa praticamente una santa, lasciando Cheon straziato dal dolore e segretamente desideroso di vendetta. L'ultima parte della serie torna al presente, i casi incominciano a intrecciarsi a questioni legate al passato (del resto misteri e segreti lasciati in sospeso debbono trovare una ripresa - e una degna conclusione - nel presente, altrimenti non avrebbero senso),ma lui appare cambiato: l'aspetto resta singolare, ma più contenuto, quasi una via di mezzo. Idem a livello caratteriale, dove sembrano sovrapporsi le due diverse personalità, il procuratore che era e l'avvocato che si è lasciato il passato alle spalle, per delineare finalmente un personaggio completo di tutte le sue parti. Bello il rapporto con la tirocinante, di carattere e fatto di punzecchiamenti vari, non come quello un po' troppo morbido che c'era con l'ex fidanzata. Peccato non sia sfociato in una nuova relazione, ma il drama è talmente bello di suo che posso anche perdonargli la mancanza di un romance. Simpaticissimo il capo ufficio Sa, elemento sano e divertente, che bilancia spesso il clima della situazione. Più sterili invece i personaggi secondari della procura. Tra gli attori, ho apprezzato in particolare modo quello che interpreta il sig. Baek, nonno della tirocinante e presidente dell'omonimo studio legale: attore che ho già visto in altre serie e che da sempre un valore aggiunto come personaggio secondario (data l'età è sempre il nonno/padre di qualche protagonista). Concludendo, quindi, una serie davvero bella e davvero meritevole, dove regia, sceneggiatura e riprese davvero hanno svolto un ottimo lavoro e si vede, anche se il vero punto forte è l'attore principale che, oltre che bravissimo come sempre, ci regala un personaggio unico nel suo genere ma che a tratti ricorda tanto altri personaggi ben riusciti da lui interpretati (Doctor Prisoner, per l'astuzia e il lato stratega, Chief Kim per la stravaganza ed eccentricità, My dearest e Hot Stove League per i difficili rapporti familiari, Beautiful Gong Shim per la ricerca di sé stesso...e potrei citarne altri: nell'avvocato da 1000 won c'è un po' - forse il meglio - di ognuno di loro.Esta resenha foi útil para você?
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it had SO MUCH potential to become one of my 10/10 dramas...
Started watching this because of Namgoong MIn, and I REALLY looked forward to this so much. It's a law drama, it has comedy, and Namgoong Min is in it. What could go wrong, right? Haha... Yeah of course it just had to go wrong. I mean, overall it's pretty good, BUT.... it might have to do with the fact that they cut off TWO episodes and made this a 12 episode drama instead of 14 episodes... It just felt wrong tbh... They literally showed the supposed big bad of the story in episode 11, had a one year time skip (of course, it was needed to the story ig..) but idk it just felt SO rushed... Tbh even at first I was so confused when ppl said it had 14 episodes, it felt a little short, but okay fine.... But then they cut it to 12.... It really feels like a lot is missing to the story...Additional complaint, I feel like they really wasted Seo Minhyuk's character. In the animated intro, they showed Cheon Jihun and Seo Minhyuk against each other in the court and I REALLY looked forward to it. Seeing the dynamics of Cheon Jihun and Seo Minhyuk's character, finding that they're actually best friends instead of rivals, it was really underwhelming. I loved Jihun and Minhyuk's friendship and thankful for their little scenes together, but it just felt like something's missing and kinda disappointing.... Idk maybe that's just me...
But overall, it's pretty fun to watch, I had a good laugh and some pretty good tears too. I really wanted this to be added to one of my 10/10 dramas but things happen and it didn't sadly, but it was a nice watch!!
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A drama that has a little of everything from found families, slight romance, court proceedings, murder mystery, and comedy. The beginning starts out light and towards the middle gets dark with the plot, but I would recommend this to anyone that likes procedural dramas or anything to do with being a lawyer. The main plots are murder mystery and a lot of flashbacks, so definitely keep that in mind when beginning to watch. The cast were perfectly chosen and I loved the chemistry between the three leads a ton. -- Spoilers Below --
Chun Ji Hoon is a charismatic lawyer who provides his services for only 1$ to anyone for anything. The drama delves deep into his past and what took place before the timeline of the show. His past heavily involves a woman named Lee Joo Young. She was a light in his life that helped him open up as he fell in love. She was also a lawyer who began the practice and the 1$ amount. Joo Young wanted to provide her services to anyone regardless of how much she would get paid and that stuck with Ji Hoon. This all comes to a crashing halt when Ji Hoon finds Joo Young stabbed on the train and she ends up dying. He is devastated by this and begins his own practice in the same office hers was in to continue her dream. This backstory explains his eccentric personality and also tells that he wears his sunglasses to hide the pain in his eyes. During the drama, he once again opens up to Ma Ri, his new student attorney. I loved watching their relationship build and how much they genuinely cared for each other. Towards the end as the drama comes to a close, Ji Hoon realizes that he harbors a deep anger and hatred within himself and needed to get away and realize why he actually became a lawyer and started his practice the way he did. This is the one part in the show that I did have a problem with... He leaves without saying a word, going to France for a year. He leaves Ma Ri and Mu Jang with short letters giving no good explanation. When he comes back they are obviously angry, but ready to help him with anything and everything as always.
Ma Ri was my favorite character in the drama. Her confident and sassy attitude made her character stand out amongst the cast of men, and I loved watching every scene that she was in. Her actress does such a great job of captivating you. She begins working as a lawyer at her grandfather's firm, but has her interest peaked and joins Ji Hoon's practice. There she is struck by his personality and confused by the overall purpose of the 1$ practice, but learns and absorbs everything she can. She finds Joo Young's picture in the office, hidden behind files, and puts everything together. Her and Mu Jang want to help Ji Hoon find her killer and get her justice. They always have his back and would do anything to help him be happy. After everything comes to a close and Ji Hoon leaves, Ma Ri is heartbroken. She hides this herself with the glasses he gave her before he disappeared, and begins working and becoming a great lawyer at her grandfather's firm. The scene with her and Na Ye Jin at the bar and her reading his actual letter to her had me in tears and I wish that we could've gotten a more meaningful moment between just the two of them after. (I really kinda shipped them even though he is older and they were going through the whole Joo young thing, oops)
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Aside from him leaving unexpectedly, I loved this drama even though it was short. It fit in a lot of amazing characters and just enough to get you to love each of them. One thing I loved especially was that a lot of the side characters were also my favorites or I just wanted to see more of.. i.e. Na Ye Jin. I marked it an 8.5 for those reasons and just that I don't think it would be that rewatchable after knowing the huge mystery.
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Worth watching once.
[ ] Story / plot:Fairly simple plot but well executed. 12 episodes were perfect and is a good blend of everything. The pacing is steady and there is progress with every episode. There is some back story, but that too was executed well. No cheesy romance but great comedy that never went overboard. The episodes end at cliffhangers, so it keeps you wanting to watch the next episode, which is a good thing for a completed drama. Also I think it's developed from a manhwa, so might wanna check that out as well.
[ ] Character development:
Pretty decent I'd say. The story revolves around the main lead, so only his story got the most attention. The others were all support, but the characters never felt underdeveloped.
[ ] Soundtracks:
Didn't find anything to my taste.
[ ] Acting:
Above average overall. The main lead trio do a very good job. The rest, are manageable.
[ ] Likes: The plot / story and the comedy which is on point most of the time.
[ ] Dislikes: Endinf might have been a bit rushed and the villain didn't leave much of an impact. Lack of good soundtracks.
[ ] Rating: 7/10, worth a one time watch.
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