Juvenile Justice

It's very dramatic and emotional series but I like it. The acting is good and it has solid story line. Not boring at all. I'm happy that Netflix Korea has brought another good Korean series.

This Netflix original series is the saddest and one of the best show i have ever seen. Juvenile Justice is so well-written and it deserves more recognition! It depicts so many social issues about young offenders, mirroring someone's reality in a heartbreaking way. The plot, characters, acting, and every aspects are just remarkable.

I heard Korean dramas are very popular all over south east Asia and especially in China. I'm starting to see why, as all k-dramas I have watched were great (move to heaven, squid game, my name).

The characters are shown very well and I could relate quickly. The cases made me think about law and justice. The pace is just right, the story thrilling and touching.

Sometimes I'm not sure whether something is Korean culture or individual character e.g. Bosses seem to yell a lot, and there is a strong hierarchy of respect between people, whereas in western culture everyone is more equal, irrespective of age and position (at least compared to as it's shown in juvenile justice). One case is about the education system where I also think some background info would be helpful to research upfront.

This left me a tiny bit confused at times.

9/10

PS: im not criticizing the show for showing Korean culture, just stating it may make some situations seem weird for westerners.

This is a serious drama that seeks to look carefully at the good and bad of juvenile justice in Korea. As usual for Korean drama that is achieved via a highly engaging story line that entertains as well as informs.

Just occasionally the travails of Judge Sim, the key protagonist, lurch beyond credibility. But the propulsive plot and powerful acting keep you glued and almost succeed in cloaking these moments.

Overall a highly rewarding watch that I recommend to everyone who has yet to discover the great strengths of Korean dramas.

The series is fast moving although it is only 10 episodes in total. All the casts are excellent in their portrayal of the characters - including the perpetrators and victims. I am impressed with Judge Sim for standing her grounds on her believes in the way the juveniles should be treated to correct their behaviours for the future.