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I love having new dramas that I can really sink my teeth into, and Witch’s Court is shaping up very nicely in its first episode. We are taking a hard look at sexual assault in this show, with an assertive heroine and idealistic hero hopefully our victims will be given the justice they deserve. The tone is intense and uplifting, and there’s more than a little bit of mystery and heartbreak, so buckle up for the ride ahead.

 

EPISODE 1 RECAP

We open in 1996, with a police van screeching to a halt before an empty building, men running through the corridors. Guns drawn, they nod tensely at each other before they bust through a closed door, and expertly somersault into the room. The leader barks out, “Freeze. We’re the police.â€

The classroom of schoolchildren burst into applause. It turns out the police are here to demonstrate their jobs to the kids, and put on an impressive display as they high-kick balloons and use their heads to break concrete blocks. All the children are enthralled—except two, who seem almost bored. MA YI-DEUM whispers to her friend Yoo-mi that real police don’t need guns, and don’t have time to come to schools like this, so Se-na’s father (the police leader) must not be very busy.

 

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Se-na accuses the two friends of being jealous because they don’t have fathers who can come to school. Affronted, Yi-deum yanks on Se-na’s hair, but looks abashed when she is scared by Se-na’s father into letting go.

At her mother’s noodle shop, Yi-deum discusses with Yoo-mi the ways to take revenge on those who insult them for being fatherless. Yi-deum proudly declares that there are only two ways that work—the first is to do well in school, and the second is to become pretty like Miss Korea. Overhearing, Yi-deum’s mother scolds the two girls for thinking this way—they should be grateful for what they do have, rather than lament what they don’t. Even Yoo-mi has a grandmother that adores her, even if she doesn’t have parents.

 

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With a gasp, adult Yi-deum (Jung Ryeo-won) jerks awake from the nightmare. She’s been napping in the restroom at work and, still disoriented, her expression turns to horror as she realizes she can hear two of her male colleagues urinating (she’s in the men’s room). Her disgust rapidly morphs into pride as she listens to the two men gossiping about her talent and potential promotion.

Self-congratulation pushed aside, Yi-deum rushes out to confront her colleague when he mentions that the case they are working on is running out of time since the accused will be leaving for his honeymoon to Macau in four hours. Invigorated, Yi-deum bolts off, cogs whirring at the new information.

 

===Read full: http://www.dramabeans.com/2017/10/witchs-court-episode-1/

 

 

 

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I like it. I don’t want to jinx it, since this is only the first episode, but I really like it.

I was unsure what to expect from this show given the heavy subject matter, but I’m glad to see that it was handled with sensitivity, and great insight. Sexual assault and sexism in the workplace are two topics not often broached in kdramas—or any dramas—so I will always appreciate a well done show that tries it. I am cautiously optimistic that Witch will continue to avoid too much overblown melodrama, which could undercut the message they are trying to send, even though I did think that Mom’s disappearance was a touch too contrived. It is the quiet moments that really left an impact on me here though-for example, I empathized far too much when Yi-deum’s fear ratcheted up waiting in the dark beside Jin-wook at the elevator. Yi-deum’s reaction might have been more confrontational than normal in this instance, but that feeling of fear she had is totally expected.

 

I think it was a very smart choice to focus on Yi-deum in this first outing, because our heroine faces the same challenges that our victims do in her professional life, though they are of a different nature. What I love about Yi-deum is that she is absolutely aware of the uphill battle she faces at work with her colleagues, but she is determined not to let it define her. She doesn’t ignore it—in fact, she rails against it at every turn—and has developed an interesting mix of direct and sly methods to deal with it. For example, I was simultaneously impressed at Yi-deum’s noraebang “trip†to get away from Chief Prosecutor Oh while also being disheartened that she had to even do it. Yi-deum is smart enough to realize that she needs to fight her own corner, without making it look like she is fighting, and unfortunately is forced to accept some truly unpalatable aspects of her job because of it.

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It is clear that Yi-deum is wildly ambitious, and I am grateful that we have a female character who is unapologetic in pursuing her ambitions without the show demonizing her, but one who is also flawed. Yi-deum may have reached her breaking point with Chief Prosecutor Oh and his sexual harassment, but she did first beg Reporter Han to drop the case. Even her change of heart at the disciplinary came because she realized that Oh was never going to honor his promise to promote her, so although I was cheering when she finally wiped that smug look off Oh’s face, I couldn’t help but wish that she had done it to vindicate Reporter Han, not take vengeance on her duplicitous boss. It will be very interesting to see how she reacts to her new, low profile role in the “Crimes Against Girls Unit†with Jin-wook, who she has flatly refused to apologize to or even acknowledge.

Given Yi-deum’s pride, it will be very interesting to see how she reacts to her new, low profile role in the “Crimes Against Girls Unit†with Jin-wook, who she has flatly refused to apologize to or even acknowledge. We haven’t seen very much of Jin-wook yet, and all we really know about him is that he’s idealistic, good at his job, and that the dynamic between himself and Yi-deum is already antagonistic. I do get the feeling that it will be Yi-deum who is hard to win round though, both because her dignity has already been dinged by the elevator encounter, and because her internal measure of success (to get rich) will conflict with his more idealistic view of justice. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for our fiery heroine, and I can only hope that she applies her determination and cunning to the sexual assault cases she will be working on.

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So, what are we all watching this week?

What kept you reaching for more (or agonizing when there was no more), and what made you want to throw your remote through the screen? Time to weigh in…

 

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  • Witch’s Court: Jung Ryeo-won can play some badass characters when she’s given the chance, and I’m looking forward to how she brings life to this confident, super-capable, nearly brash role here. I’m a little leery of it going heavy on the legal cases, but as long as it keeps the focus on the characters and their interplay—the contrast between the ambitious and pragmatic Jung Ryeo-won and the principled Yoon Hyun-min should make for a lot of clashing—I’ll be satisfied.

 

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  • Witch’s Court: This show surprised me. I was afraid it would be really dark, but the characters are refreshingly odd and outspoken (namely the spunky heroine), and the leads’ partnership has that classic workplace bickering chemistry that makes it breezy to watch. I had the lowest expectations for this one out of the gate, but I found myself reaching for the second episode eagerly to see how Yoon Hyun-min would drive Jung Ryeo-won batty with his indefatigable earnestness.

 

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  • Witch’s Court: I didn’t think I’d tune in to this one because I’ve been exhausted from all the legal-ish thrillers I’ve seen this year in dramaland (Falsify, Suspicious Partners, etc), but I actually really like this one at least from the first two episodes. I think the heroine’s story is so relatable, and even though her actions may be completely off-putting, I can understand where she’s coming from and her drive to succeed, especially because we also get to see that she does have a conscience and that she feels conflicted all the time. It’s just that she does sacrifice those morals in order to gain what she wants. Also, the background has been set up so that I can almost feel the pangs of heartbreak when she finds out what happened to her mother. It’s going to hurt doubly hard when she realizes that she’s been perpetrating and complying with a corrupt patriarchy that has elevated the very people who did harm to her mother.

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It’s always hard to adjust to change, and Yi-deum’s prickly personality doesn’t make things any easier. Navigating a new department with new coworkers and a new boss is further complicated by the arrival of a case that may not be all that it seems. Our heroes have vastly different methods when it comes to problem-solving and this is the first test of their teamwork. Will they rise to the challenge?

 

EPISODE 2 RECAP

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Yi-deum marches reluctantly down a hallway, a box with her nameplate and desk supplies in tow. Coming to a stop in front of the Crimes Against Children Unit, she lets out a depressed sigh just as Jin-wook steps up behind her, carrying his own box of things.

Ignoring his pleasant greeting, Yi-deum asks if he’s also been reassigned. Smiling, he affirms this but she walks off before he can say anything else. Catching up to her, Jin-wook tries again to introduce himself properly but Yi-deum curtly replies that she doesn’t wish to be involved with him and ignores his attempt at a handshake. To this, Jin-wook cheekily points at the plaque in front of her new office which bears both of their names, hehe.

Office manager Mi-young greets them, and before Jin-wook can ask Yi-deum which desk she’d prefer, she slams her things down and struts out of the room. Following Yi-deum out into the hall, Jin-wook earnestly asks why she hates their new unit. Taken aback by his genuine curiosity towards something she finds so obvious, Yi-deum points out that immediately after messing with Prosecutor Oh, they were both reassigned to a department that nobody wanted, which only promises all-nighters.

 

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Jin-wook disagrees that this is his punishment and in disbelief, Yi-deum dares him to convince her otherwise, promising to call him “oppa†if he can. Without missing a beat, Jin-wook informs her that he volunteered for the position, quickly adding that he doesn’t like it when women call him “oppa,†so she needn’t bother. Clapping in mock appreciation, Yi-deum congratulates him on willingly working in the department nobody wants… just as their new boss Prosecutor Min walks up. Oops.

We cut over to a woman on video call with her two young sons as she searches frantically through piles of paperwork. This is Prosecutor JANG EUN-JUNG, and she grows increasingly frazzled until she finally threatens to take her sons’ toys away unless they hang up. Looking up, she notices her team members, Prosecutor SEO YOO-RI and investigator GU SEOK-CHAN, and laughs awkwardly.

 

Read more: http://www.dramabeans.com/2017/10/witchs-court-episode-2/

 

 

COMMENTS

Wow! What an episode.

This show covers such delicate material but it’s done so tastefully. I love the twist in this episode where the actual aggressor was a woman against a male victim, because this is a very real problem that often goes undiscussed due to gender biases. As ridiculous as Lawyer Heo’s argument was, it is a sad truth that people do tend to think that men cannot be sexually victimized, especially by a woman. The added layer of Woo-sung’s sexuality only made the ordeal more heartbreaking because of the lengths he was willing to go to in order to keep his secret safe, and the way it was used against him, both by the defense and the prosecution.

Professor Sun, on the other hand, made a fantastic villain. She was cold and calculating, playing up the image of a weak woman to her favor. Wealthy and entitled, she felt that she could get away with anything and although the method was wrong, it was so satisfying to see her exposed.

 

Some may disagree, but I adore Yi-deum. She definitely made mistakes in this episode and I fully expect her to pay for them, but despite her flaws, I admire her spunk. She’s not afraid to call others on their crap and despite her sassy exterior, she has her fears and insecurities. She feels like a real person with a twisted ideology on justice and a moral compass that doesn’t point due north. I’m excited to watch her heal and grow. On the flip side, Jin-wook is too pure for this world and I’m looking forward to him guiding Yi-deum back on the right track.

It’s only the first week, but so far, I really do like this show. Here’s to hoping it keeps up the good momentum!

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Yi-deum has a talent for attracting attention with her headstrong attitude and cavalier disregard for proper procedure. But what makes for a fascinating heroine can also spell trouble, as Yi-deum takes a knock in her professional life. To make matters worse, she might just have baited the wrong foe(s) into her personal life as well.

 

EPISODE 3 RECAP

In the aftermath of Yi-deum’s stunt, Jin-wook calls Yi-deum a psychopath and runs out to find the victim, Woo-sung, and plead with him to stay. Woo-sung shoots Jin-wook a look of utter betrayal before hightailing it away from court.

Outside, Prosecutor Min asks Yi-deum some hard questions, clearly suspicious that Yi-deum was the one to leak the information to the defense. However, Prosecutor Min’s interrogation is interrupted by Jo Gap-soo, who slyly says that she is still the same as ever before adding, “You can’t improve if you only look back.â€

 

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Having no time for mind games, Prosecutor Min simply says that Jo Gap-soo hasn’t changed either—he’s still as brazen and shameless as he used to be. Laughing, Jo turns to Yi-deum and compliments her on the good show she put on in court, and warns Prosecutor Heo that she needs to raise her game to compete.

Humiliated, Prosecutor Heo accuses Yi-deum of laying a trap with her phone in the bathroom, and Jo Gap-soo’s gaze sharpens with interest. Prosecutor Min’s face is carefully blank, but Yi-deum casts a wary look in her direction when Jo Gap-soo and Prosecutor Heo leave.

 

About to get in the car, Jo Gap-soo turns to Prosecutor Heo as he asks whether she is aware that Professor Sun will be taking her appeal to a different law firm—of course, this means that Prosecutor Heo’s services will no longer be required at his foundation. Jo Gap-soo tells her that she must walk back, his tone intimidating as he states, “Remind yourself of your beginnings.†Jo Gap-soo chuckles over Yi-deum’s bold tactics, and sighs that she is stuck under Prosecutor Min’s influence. Henchman Sang-ho ominously promises to discover what he can about Yi-deum.

 

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In Prosecutor Min’s office, Yi-deum is defiant as she explains that she had to reveal Woo-sung’s sexuality against his wishes because they would never win otherwise. Prosecutor Min is unmoved, instead asking what Yi-deum will do now that the news outlets have turned the rape case into gossip fodder. Her voice raised, Prosecutor Min fires out that Yi-deum isn’t as clever as she thinks she is, adding, “It’s because you’re incompetent that you keep turning toward ways to cheat!â€

Prosecutor Min says that she knows Yi-deum applied to a different department for personal reasons, but whatever they are—to fulfil an ambition, or to avenge someone—they have no place here in the Crimes Against Children Unit, and asks for Yi-deum’s resignation.

 

=== Read more: http://www.dramabeans.com/2017/10/witchs-court-episode-3/

 

 

 

COMMENTS

What good has ever come from a character declaring that something would never happen to them? It looks like Yi-deum’s hubris will come back to haunt her next episode, which I think will be a tricky thing for the show to balance, but I’ll just reserve judgement until I see how it plays out.

I will say though, that I am glad we have a coincidence in this show that finally works for me. I find the plotting can be lazy at times—in this episode for instance, when Prosecutor Jung sees the lecherous father on the train, or Sang-yoon being allowed to send that text at the station—but this time the show pulls it off because both sides of the story work. I find it hilarious that Jin-wook is actually Yi-deum’s landlord and junior at work, and on the flip side, the cunning that Sang-yoon displays by infiltrating Yi-deum’s apartment makes him an even more chilling villain.

 

Above all though, I think what helps this show rise above its weaker plot elements is how good it is at understanding the victim’s perspective and in showing a range of well articulated reactions. Woo-sung’s utter betrayal from not just the criminal, but the entire justice system that was supposed to protect him, was tough to watch. I would love to see some closure on his case, but if we leave it where it is, that would be the more realistic ending. The justice system, as was the case here, can often be re-traumatizing for the victim, and it certainly isn’t present for the healing journey that victims must go on.

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Which was why it was so understandable that Min-jung didn’t want to come forward to the police when Sang-yoon released her sex tape to the public, and instead wanted to just hide the horrific act. It wouldn’t be fair to brand Min-jung a coward when the system would require her to give up so much—her dignity, her marriage, her time—without even a guarantee that her violation would be successfully prosecuted. The show is doing a very good job of showing how difficult it is for victims to come forward, and how difficult it is for prosecutors to get a conviction in sexual crimes.

The other thing I am really digging about this show is Yi-deum and Jin-wook’s relationship, and the levity it brings every time Jin-wook does something to annoy Yi-deum. Yi-deum’s cutthroat tactics obviously rub Jin-wook the wrong way, and are probably better suited to a different legal department. That, plus the fact that he is also her landlord, has put their relationship amusingly off-kilter. On the other hand, Yi-deum is undoubtedly good at what she does, and isn’t wrong to think that Jin-wook isn’t giving her the respect her senior position demands—but then again, it’s not like Yi-deum is too concerned with hierarchy herself, is it? These two are coming at this job from such different outlooks that the sparks between them are inevitable.

My favorite moment from the episode came from when Jin-wook gave Yi-deum the most insincere offer of a ride home after Yi-deum basically demanded it. Although still a little antagonistic, I enjoyed how both of them have adapted their responses to each other—Yi-deum just steamrolled past his lack of consideration, and Jin-wook let her brashness slide. I can see how a more amicable partnership between these two would work, bickering included, but with just enough compromise to get the best of both worlds.

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Team Dramabeans: What we’re watching??

 

 

So, what are we all watching this week?

What kept you reaching for more (or agonizing when there was no more), and what made you want to throw your remote through the screen? Time to weigh in…

 

 

javabeans

  • Witch’s Court: I really enjoy the characters and their personalities, and like that Jung Ryeo-won is super-competent and saucy but feels like she has some growing up still to do. But once again I’m reminded of why I don’t love heavily procedural shows, because in order to be effective, our good guys have to regularly face strong opposition and be put at the disadvantage by the conniving opposition, and I just don’t love having my blood made to boil every hour. But for a legal procedural, it’s one of the more compelling ones, I think.

 

girlfriday

  • Witch’s Court: There’s a very strong procedural bent to this show, but the leads pop and I enjoy their interactions, so the cases of the week go by pretty quickly for me. I actually thought they were going to hate each other for longer, but I wonder if we’re already starting to see the signs of attraction?

 

 

tineybeanie

  • Witch’s Court: Nuuu c’mon Yoon Hyun-min. I want you to be more than a self-righteous do-gooder.

 

murasakimi

  • Witch’s Court: I’ve only seen the first two episodes, and while I don’t feel super invested right now, I like it enough to keep going. The characters are smart, and seem like full people, which is always a plus, and based on this first case, the cases of the week seem like they’ll be very topical but executed with some good twists that offer an interesting point-of-view.
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