Ms. Hammurabi – A Judge With a Soft Heart Who Cries

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“Ms. Hammurabi” is a 2018 Korean drama series with 16 episodes, categorized as Legal drama, Romance, and Comedy (Rom-Com), based on the screenwriter’s own novel of the same name, and is streaming on Viki and KOCOWA+. SUMMARY: Three judges with completely different educational backgrounds, work experiences, personalities and ways of reviewing the evidence and testimonies, still manage to work together and come to an agreement on various case decisions. ♦ Stop That! Judges Don’t Smile or Cry! In “Ms. Hammurabi”, Park Cha O Reum is a rookie judge. On her way to work the very first day, she became a celebrity. It wasn’t intentional. She was riding the train to work and noticed a young woman who was being sexually harassed and stepped in to defend her. In the process of her noble act, others recorded her and uploaded the video to social media. By the time she got to work, her boss, the Senior Judge Han Se-Sang was not impressed. The last thing he wanted was a judge who was a social media celebrity working with him. Im Ba-Reun is a fellow judge who was on the same train heading to work. He witnessed everything. In addition, he already […]
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I also enjoyed Ms. Hammurabi, though I agree the emotional moments were a bit much at times. It's true, judges probably shouldn't cry in court, but it's a drama, and it worked for me. Go Ara was fantastic; she really captured the idealism and passion of Park Cha O Reum. I appreciated how the drama explored the different approaches to justice through the three judges. It wasn't just a simple "good vs. evil" scenario; it showed the complexities of the legal system and how personal biases can influence decisions. The chemistry between the leads was also undeniable, even if the romance was subtle. I'd recommend this drama to anyone looking for a legal drama with heart. The comparison to Hammurabi is ironic, given how compassionate the judge is!
 
I watched Ms. Hammurabi when it first aired, and I remember really enjoying it. This review brought back some fond memories. I agree that the drama can be a bit emotional, but I think that's part of its charm. It's not just a dry legal procedural; it explores the human side of the justice system. Park Cha O Reum's empathy, while sometimes seen as a weakness, is also her strength. She reminds us that judges are also human beings, and they can be affected by the cases they handle. The drama also does a good job of highlighting the challenges faced by judges, particularly the pressure to be impartial and the weight of their decisions.
 
I also enjoyed Ms. Hammurabi, though I agree the emotional moments were a bit much at times. It's true, judges probably shouldn't cry in court, but it's a drama, and it worked for me. Go Ara was fantastic; she really captured the idealism and passion of Park Cha O Reum. I appreciated how the drama explored the different approaches to justice through the three judges. It wasn't just a simple "good vs. evil" scenario; it showed the complexities of the legal system and how personal biases can influence decisions. The chemistry between the leads was also undeniable, even if the romance was subtle. I'd recommend this drama to anyone looking for a legal drama with heart. The comparison to Hammurabi is ironic, given how compassionate the judge is!
That's what I liked the most about this K-drama. Each judge had their own unique approach and they clicked!
 

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