Law and the City
Law and the City
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Law and the City

7.6
Yr 2025
Rt 70m
Status Ended
Drama
Your Verdict
Unrated

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Series Brief

Overview

Story of a lawyer who is known for his good appearance and straightforward personality and is working with Gyeongmin Law Firm for 9 years.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 82 /100

Critics characterize Law and the City as a grounded, slice-of-life series that prioritizes heart, subtle character development, and authentic relationships over high-stakes legal melodrama. Following seasoned lawyer An Ju-hyeong, the narrative explores both his professional accomplishments and his gradual realization of how legal work can meaningfully change the world in big and small ways.

Reviewers praise the show's calm tone and focus on central personal dynamics, with some pointing out that its warm, realistic feel often resembles a sitcom centered around a tight-knit group of lawyers coming together. Supported by strong performances and interesting cases handled with care, the series is widely applauded for offering a refreshing and human perspective on the legal drama genre.

“With grounded storytelling, strong performances, and a refreshing lack of melodrama, 'Law and the City' makes a case for itself as more than just another legal drama...”

“Show's got interesting cases handled with heart, and the friend group at the center really does come together, by its later stretch.”

“it was a true slice of life drama with a very calm and almost realistic lifestyle”

“"Law and the City" thrives on subtle character development and authentic relationships...”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Rakuten Viki
US • CA
Why fans love it

Legal dramas often rely on relentless courtroom chaos, but Law and the City takes a gentler, more grounded approach. Premiering in 2025, this drama follows an attractive, straightforward lawyer who has spent nine full years building his career at Gyeongmin Law Firm. Instead of focusing strictly on aggressive litigation, the series thoughtfully balances the everyday realities of the legal profession with an adoring, youthful romance.

What draws viewers to the show is its distinctively calm and hopeful tone. Rather than rushing through sensationalized twists, the narrative focuses on steady personal relationships, professional routine, and a serene atmosphere. With Lee Jong-suk portraying the candid lead attorney, the series offers a warm, quiet look at work and romance that sets a refreshingly measured pace for legal television.

Production Board

Crew

Writer
Lee Seung-hyun
Creator
Park Seung-woo
Director
Park Seung-woo
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Keywords

romance lawyer calm law youth adoring hopeful
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
July 05, 2025
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
70 minutes
Origin
KR
TMDB Votes
39