Advogado de Um Dólar (2022)

This was really good. I enjoyed the mystery and humor of it and I did laugh at some parts and cried in other episodes.
Namkoong Min (Chun Ji Hoon) This actor is crazy good, he can be serious one minute, be a comedian the next, and be emotional with tears. His character in this drama is crazy and very intelligent. I love the way he plays a lawyer. Kim Ji Eun (Baek Ma Ri) very well playing a trainee to be a lawyer. Thanking all the other actors and actresses because, without their part in this drama, it wouldn't have gone as far as it did. The only thing I had a problem with is when the fianceé was murdered. It shifted like some episodes were missing. It only went to 12... and usually, these dramas go to 16. I'm wondering what happened. oh well. It is good to watch for those who like Attorney dramas.

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A Backgroundesque Drama

1. Story
Perhaps the weakest part of the drama was the story. I think the writers and directors were not on the same page for what they wanted to show us. I heard there was some drama b/w them which is why the drama was cut to 12 and it is quite evident.

The PPL was absurd. Really really unnatural and took you away from what little grip the story had on you. If the drama had either focused less on comedy and more on law or not shown such heavy handed topics (like ML's backstory) then the drama would have been much better. Trying to do both, comedy and grave legal incidents, didn't work out at all.

2. Acting/Cast
The acting was good, they did amazing with what they were given. The problem lied with what they were given. The characterizations were weak for all characters, main and background. The backstory didn't make sense, the setting didn't make sense, the reason behind the way the characters interacted was never shown so their interactions never made sense.
ML did absolutely amazing as both the goofy guy and the witty lawyer, FL had little space to shine but I think she did well, most supporting characters were run-of-the-mill and acted as such.
I enjoyed Yejin's character a lot and Minhyuk was a waste of screentime.

3. Music
Meh

4. Rewatch Value
If you are reeeeeally desperate and have literally nothing else to watch, you can rewatch it to pass hours but I did watch half the show on 1.5x so maybe not even that.

5. Overall
It was a waste of an amazing concept. They took a character with incredible potential and turned him into a running gag.

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An untapped potential …till the end :/

A quirky smart attorney charges his clients only $1, to open justice for all the poor and downtrodden. He got to work together with a rookie prosecutor who went up and lost against him, with her motive to join a prestigious family law firm.

In my opinion, the charm is mainly the lead character rather than the story or its development. The plot deals with corruption and bribery within the justice system. It has a lot of hilarious moments and gives a fast gratification feeling from the entertaining verdict of each court case. However, this legal drama is constantly teasing me to be exceptional but fails to awe me. The constant tone shift between the comedy and the serious story doesn't sit well with me. I describe the humour to be at most chuckle-worthy though mostly fell flat to me, subjectively.

Everything is tied up well but it left me feeling a bit hollow. I'm sorry I can't pinpoint why, but I feel like there's something missing that would have made it more enjoyable. Who else is watching One dollar lawyer? Let me know! Maybe you can defend it for me!^^

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Suddenly went downhill

When the series started initially, it looked like a good concept. A lawyer helping people solve cases for only 1 dollar (1000 won) but as the story progressed it seemed like there was nothing unique and special about this lawyer. Rather some things were plain luck. Still the highs were compensating for the lows.

I'll lightly touch upon some points without giving away major spoilers.

When we dove into the backstory, I enjoyed the slightly serious mood as well. When we returned to the current timeline, that's when things took a nose dive. The episode seemed so pointless and a waste of time. Ironically, the episode number was cut down to improve quality. It just makes me wonder how much worse and insignificant things had to be chopped out to still make the episode and story feel so stagnant.

I'm a little tired of shows with excessively long build-ups and then quick and easy take downs of the bad guys. But I am willing to understand the show wants to end on a dramatic finish IF it is done well. But when you lose all steam towards the end, the finale feels very flat. At least this is my perspective. I genuinely enjoyed the show initially and up until episode 10 gave it an 8.5 rating. I have to drop that to a 6 because I was bored beyond belief by the last 2 episodes.

As far as acting is concerned, I enjoyed Namkoong Min as Cheon Ji Hun. The female lead as Baek Mari's character isn't very notable or important and because of that her acting is not something I enjoyed much. In contrast, the other prosecutors Seo Min Hyeok and Na Ye Jin are the more interesting characters. The second female lead also has a very subdued personality and doesn't get much of an opportunity to shine.

If you're looking for romance then there isn't really much to speak of in this series so you might be disappointed on that front. The show's comedy is a bit lame overall. I wish I could say otherwise. Maybe if the editing/story-telling was improved and pacing were faster, it would be a fantastic show. It's a shame because the cast seems to have given their best. To watch or not to watch is solely at your discretion.

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Le grand retour de Nam Goong Min !

Pour être tout à fait honnête, ce drama ne mériterait pas objectivement un 9/10. Le scénario ne casse pas des briques et il faut avouer peu de suspense nous tiraille, voire même sont assez prévisible. Les vilains ne sont pas phénoménaux et charismatique ne peut leur être appliqué. Bien qu'en tant qu'avocat, on nous tente de nous démontrer l'ingéniosité de Ji Hoon, il n'y a rien de transcendant. De plus, un drama de 12 épisodes, c'est assez peu en temps normal, où nous avons plus l'habitude du classique 16 voire 18 épisodes. Cela se ressent dans les derniers épisodes où nous aurions aimé avoir plus, plus de manigance du méchant, plus de "in your face" de Ji Hoon, plus de temps afin de développer ce qu'on nous montre en 2 épisodes. C'est rageant, frustrant au plus haut point (surtout quand on sait que d'autres dramas, ayant plus de popularité, sans arriver à la cheville de ce drama ont droit à une saison 2....). Alors oui, mon chouchou dans ce type de rôle, c'est sa zone de confort, oui cela peut rebuter. En ce qui me concerne, c'est ainsi que j'aime Nam Goong Min! totalement déjanté, n'ayant pas peur de se ridiculiser afin de nous montrer ensuite le meilleur de lui même.
Alors pourquoi? Tout simplement par ce que j'ai adoré (nous avons adoré, étant 5 à le voir en même temps). Un drama qui peut juste nous faire rire du premier au dernier épisode ne court pas les rues. Les scènes loufoques ne sont ici pas seulement soutenues par Nam Googn Min mais aussi par ses autres acolytes. Alors soulignons le fait que l'humour est ingénieusement dosé entre une Mari tout aussi folle que Ji Hoon, un Mu Jang adorable et loyale, un Min Hyuk maladroit et stupide mais tellement sincères dans ses amitiés et une Ye Jin qui apporte la touche de sérieux dans ce groupe de joyeux luron. Le lien qui se crée ou se fortifie au fur et à mesure est un bel exemple de réussite (contrairement à "Black Knight "...). Si au départ, je n'étais pas super fan de Mari et de son arrogance, très vite elle nous séduit par ses mimiques extraordinairement drôles face au géniallisime NGM, il faut donc pouvoir tenir la dragée et j'avoue que l'actrice y excelle à merveille. Leur amitié est telle que j'avais peur que cela ne dévie vers une énième romance, quel ne fut pas mon soulagement de voir Ji Hoon fidèle à sa dulcinée.
J'ai totalement adoré le duo de procureur qui ici apporte une fraîcheur inédite, un duo que j'aurais vraiment aimé voir par contre tourner autrement.
La morale est simple, peut-être un peu trop même, mais j'aime ce genre de moralité. Défendre la veuve et l'orphelin ne devrait pas tourner autour de simple deniers, rappelons qu'avocat signifie tout de même "C'est celui qui assiste autrui en justice."

Le jeu des acteurs est à la hauteur de leur rôle, nous faisant rire de bonheur, nous obligeant à en demander plus.
L'OST restera tout comme celui de "Taxi Driver" dans nos mémoires, surtout avec la version Nam Goon Min...

Certes, ce n'est pas le drama du siècle. Certes, nous avons déjà vu ce type de drama avec "Chief Kim" (le meilleur selon moi). Certes, c'est trop court et un peux vite expédié à la fin.
Mais on rit tellement, on s'amuse tellement, on applaudit à tout rompre qu'on lui pardonne ses autres défauts!
Et bien sur, nous ne serions pas contre une saison 2...

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One of the best kdrama

Good series chun ji hoon past was sad but I was sure from that he is a rich guy and his past is sad really liked it that everyone supported each other and did not betray like they do in other series I was pretty sure that grandpa was good guy but when they showed him in ep 13 metting that guy who killed chun ji hoon fiance Lee Joo young I taught maybe he is also evil but in 12 ep they showed that he was guilt of helping that guy as lawyer company and wanted to make things right


Good series chun ji hoon past was sad but I was sure from that he is a rich guy and his past is sad really liked it that everyone supported each other and did not betray like they do in other series I was pretty sure that grandpa was good guy but when they showed him in ep 13 metting that guy who killed chun ji hoon fiance Lee Joo young I taught maybe he is also evil but in 12 ep they showed that he was guilt of helping that guy as lawyer company and wanted to make things right

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Namgoong Min Good Manager era is back

The most captivating one in 2022, I wonder why they put a chick upside down within the jar at the very end but still the audacity to shorten such wholesome series. If you're looking for very interesting kdrama, this must be the one to watch. Namgoong Min Good Manager era is back, I bet all the funny scenes we deserve most likely coming from his own ideation. Huge appreciation for the rest of the casts as well. Baek Mari & Seo Minhyuk in particular. Such loving characters. Y'all better watch this series and prove it yourself that 8.5 rate that this page giving for One Dollar Lawyer is way too underrated. They deserve 9 at the very least. Have a good day.

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An underlying revenge plot with just the right amount of comedy

Firstly, I also think that reducing it from a 16-episode drama to a 12-episode one.. could have gone worse, but it wasn't that badly executed.
Secondly, I'm also glad that they didn't imply Jihun's backstory and left us viewers some time to gel into the present aspect of his life.

Cheon Jihun is an ex-prosecutor turned lawyer who looks at justice from all perspectives possible. Charging 1000 won as legal fees for his service, he intends to carry on the legacy that his late fiancée started and extend his services to people who are desperate to seek justice but can't afford it. The juxtapositioning of his social/wealth status with his benevolence is also beautifully portrayed. Baek Mari, I feel, is very headstrong.. but not in a bad way. She knows what's right and she works in her own way to seek the truth. The work dynamic between Jihun and Mari is definitely significant and their interactions are lowkey the best, they really brightened up the drama for me

I.. cried some real tears when I found out what happened to his fiancée, and I feel so awed at how he composed himself throughout the duration of the drama, even at the sight of her "killers". Namgoong Min is one of the best actors out there in terms of ACTUAL acting, and it's because of his scene and line delivery. Versatile in expressing emotions and vocal dynamic and had me in a CHOKEHOLD throughout the drama I really do enjoy his roles.

Oh, and not to mention the Jihyuk and Jeyi reunion (The Veil)!!! I thought that maybe they were romantic partners in this drama but I guessed not HAHA it was very entertaining to see them again in this one!! I absolutely LOVE the OST for this drama too, I ended up saving all of them! And the anime-style intro??? NEVER DONE BEFORE??? It was so charming and I loved every second of it.

Lastly, I know I spoiled half of the show (probably) on here but if you're still reading and you HAVEN'T watched it yet, I can tell you you're in for a treat. Absolutely enjoyed it and I hope you do too!

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Bom, o que cada pessoa sente ao assistir qualquer dorama é bem íntimo, e o que eu senti enquanto assistia era um misto de emoções. Pra falar a verdade eu GOSTEI muito, amei o jeito meio doido dos personagens, mas acho que 12 eps foi muito pouco para o encaixe das histórias.
Por exemplo, eu senti muita falta de passar mais sobre a interação dos protas como um casal, eu sei que o dorama não é de romance, mas sei lá, a fanfiqueira que habita em mim necessita disso ás vezes, ainda mais quando os atores tem uma química gigantesca, e isso eles tem.
Mas o tanto que ele me tirou altas risadas foi demais.
É isso!

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