Thursday, October 12, 2023

The Korean Netflix Series EXTRADORINAIY ATTORNEY WOO

EXTRAORDINARY ATTORNEY WOO is the South Korean Netflix series about a young attorney with autism and a genius IQ with a fascination for the law and whales.  Woo Young-woo (a delightfully engaging Park Fun-bin) is raised by her widowed father.  Woo's incredible abilities to memorize and scrutinize information supported her through one of South Korea's top law schools and gaining employment at a prestigious law firm.  The show's successful appeals stem from Woo's uncanny strengths paired with her social disabilities.  Woo was viewed skeptically by her colleagues because of her awkwardness.  But, her diligence and affability soon demonstrated how valuable her skill sets are their team.   Woo's functioning in the world has numerous obstacles that make her daily life difficult.  Walking through a revolving door, commuting among the bustling crowd, meeting new people, physical contact or carrying on a social conversation are likely to be beyond her grasp.  The show conveys Woo's mindset as she grapples with new and trying situations and it smartly displays how people respond to her strangeness.  There's several ways in which some people are portrayed be more or less tolerant and helpful.  It a thoughtful cross examination of patience and understanding and how differences can be appreciated and beneficial.   For this legal drama to prevail it's essential for Woo to be credible, sympathetic and intriguing.  Woo exhibits traits associated with autism but she plays her with her own interpretation.  The added artistry of Woo's fascination with whales shows how comforting this is for someone with autism and also how it can be obsessive.  Nevertheless, despite characteristics of autism, she continues to amaze us with her growth as she learns to gage social constraints and expectations.  Thankfully, she's not on her own.  She has those who accept her  and support her.  She's counseled by a loving father and two young friends outside the firm.  And, while being helpful, they are not overbearing.  Her co-counsel become swayed by her insight and they advocate for her.  Putting Woo into the workplace illustrates how individuals with autism can be integrated into the mainstream.  The supporting cast of attorneys and acquaintances of Woo's are exceptional.  As for the trials themselves, they've exhibited unique and clever cases that are entertaining and not easily determined. There may be a romance blossoming for Woo and an associate and there are some other curious relationships for cross examinations.  In summation, The verdict for EXTRAORDINARY ATTORNEY WOO is in. This is a winning series based on the facts of a great cast, fabulous acting, smart and sensitive writing, and a very compelling central character capable of proving herself competent in a confusing and ever-changing world.      

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