[Beanie Review] One Dollar Lawyer

Brace yourself for an unsatisfactory watch as this drama constantly hints at its potential to be exceptional but fails to deliver. It is actually two distinct top quality dramas that would have survived on their own. The first part of the drama is a hilarious tale of a quirky but intelligent lawyer for the poor and down trodden who wins his cases and exasperates the rookie prosecutor who goes up against him but then is condemned to work for him before she can join the prestigious family law firm. The second half of the drama is a dark tale of corruption within the justice system which allows the rich to buy their way out of trouble and leave the disempowered to take the hit every time. Bringing both half’s together is the lawyer who has the ability to work for good in both contexts however there was an abruptness to the significant tonal shift needed when moving between each of the settings. There are some missing episodes which may have held the elements to smooth out the transitions that would have made this an enjoyable watch but I doubt anything could have pulled that off successfully.

I don’t recommend watching this even if you are a die hard fan of the male lead, whilst he delivers the expected top ranking performance, he was sailing the ship alone.

I rate this as a 6 only because of the potential if it had been two distinct dramas.

[Beanie Review] One Dollar Lawyer
Source: Buzz Pinay Daily