Review of Defendant

This is a very intense drama. A story about justice & morality. The structure of the story is unbelievable and far-fetched. First, I don't think a person who has never involved with daily management/operation of a business can just lead a conglomerate in an instant. Second, the scene when the kidnapper abducted the girl clearly didn't wear gloves and his fingerprints should be in the door handle but it was never mentioned. The most frustrating issue about this series is the openly corruption of the prosecutor's office. It is very frustrating and disheartening to watch how good people are being oppressed and how the rich can manipulate the system. And perhaps this is precisely why people are glued to this show.

The lead actor obviously is a good actor, although sometimes can be a bit overacting. I love the child actress, very natural and cute. I usually stay away from story with amnesia theme, it is just too old and too convenient. The show however picks up the momentum once the lead regained his memory, his confidence and his wits.

I wish they could have explored more the character of the brother-in-law and the lady lawyer. The ending, is somewhat satisfactory and most of the culprits are punished. It could have been more fulfilling if the warden could be punished and the wife should use revenge as the reason for reporting Cha min ho instead of love. I could never understand how someone could love a serial heartless killer.

Overall, it is a good show and worth the time.