This is very much the case with Kang Yo Han, the titular character and main protagonist. Over the course of the entire drama, viewers slowly peel layers upon layers of these multi-dimensional and sometimes larger than life personas. Where allegiances lie and what motives prevail are constantly being second guessed. No one is purely black or white, and almost everyone is shrouded in grey mist. Most of the main and supporting characters are intriguingly written and superbly rendered. For the most part, the combination of the myriad aspects has been seamlessly integrated into the narrative which induces considerable thought-provoking debates, certainly among viewers, on matters pertaining to morality and justice. It is a fusion of psychological thriller, legal drama and mystery that are interwoven with themes of revenge, love and betrayal, as well as elements of politics and corruption. Or at least it makes a decent attempt to do so. The approach falls into the category of cutting-edge dramas that pushes the boundaries of conventional storytelling. The tale of one man’s vengeance by taking the road less travelled that reads like a contemporary and twisted version of the Count of Monte Cristo. From the grandeur of high society events and soirées, the opulent mansions, luxury cars to the uniquely futuristic setting of the supreme court, along with its distinctively cultish ceremonial attires. The high production values reflected in the overall production quality, set designs, shooting locales and costuming are very impressive. The absence of awkward scene transitions or inconsistent camerawork and sound mixing throughout makes for very pleasant viewing indeed, from an audiovisual standpoint.
Direction, editing, cinematography, cinematic visuals and special effects are all very good. This premise revolves around the titular devil judge who presides over this unconventional justice system. In particular, the concept of a “live court” where trials are streamed in real-time and the verdicts are decided by the general public via online voting. This time he presents viewers with an imagined version of the judiciary operating within a dystopian setting. The devil is in the details The Devil Judge is conceptual, surreal, provocative and very much character-driven by one man, Ji Sung as Kang Yo Han, the eponymous main character of this drama.īased on only the second screenplay ever written thus far by Moon Yoo Seok, a former judge himself, who created the well-received Miss Hammurabi in 2018.
(Source: Viki, Wikipedia, Soompi) Edit Translation Do they have what it takes to challenge both the scheming Jung Sun Ah and the notorious "Devil Judge"?
Into this turbulent world enter two childhood friends on a quest for true justice: rookie Judge Kim Ga On and Police Officer Yoon Soo Hyun. As a divisive figure with an aura of mystery that belies his true identity and ambitions, the public is unsure whether he is a true hero or someone, knowingly sowing the seeds of discontent in his courtroom.Ī bitter rivalry has taken shape between the "Devil Judge" and the highly ambitious Jung Sun Ah, who has risen from poverty to become a corporate social responsibility foundation director. His courtroom is the subject of a reality show where he mercilessly punishes the guilty, earning him the "Devil Judge" nickname.
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In this world bereft of law and order, Head Trial Judge Kang signals the need for change. Set in a dystopian version of present-day Korea where daily life is chaos and society has collapsed to the point that people openly voice their distrust and hatred for their leaders.
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