Episode Guide
Episode 1: The first episode of the show is a good start, but it could use some improvement. The writing is good, but the story could be more interesting. The characters are interesting and the plot is interesting. However, there are some problems with the show that make it less enjoyable. Episode 2: The second episode of the show is better than the first, but there are still some problems with it. The writing is better, but there are still some problems with it. The story is more interesting, but there are also some problems with it. There are also some problems with the characters that make them less likable. Episode 3: The third episode of the show is better than the second, but there are still some problems with it. The writing is better, but there are still some problems with it. The story is more interesting, but there are also some problems with it. There are also some problems with the characters that make them less likable again. Episode 4: 4/5
Again, My Life is a law drama that takes place in fantasy clothing. Despite the first few episodes hinting at this, the show soon settles into a more methodical pace, with a revenge plot taking center stage around a lot of legal battling. If you’re a fan of legal dramas, you’ll find enough to like here. However, if you’re not interested in this genre, Again, My Life probably isn’t for you. ..
The story follows Kim Hui-Wu, a confident prosecutor who remains determined to weed out corruption and stop anyone who stands in his way. Unfortunately, he bites off more than he can chew when it comes to Jo Tae-Seob, a powerful man embroiled in corruption of the highest order. He becomes wise to what Hui-Wu is doing, sending his top assassin out and killing him in cold blood. The end.
In a twist that is both surprising and expected, Hui-Wu is brought back to life, thrust into the past to redo most of his life, in preparation for tackling Tae-Seob. After saving his parents from the car crash they were supposed to be killed in, Hui-Wu works hard, retaking his exams, and playing the long-game to take out Tae-Seob once and for all.
In the new reality, Tae-Seob becomes far more powerful than before. This allows for an intriguing game of cat and mouse to ensue, with most of the episodes taken up with strategically moving chess pieces across the board in order to strike. The trouble is, there’s so much prep-work going on here that when the time comes to take action, the show doesn’t quite follow through with its promise. ..
The show’s main conflict is going to be its ending, which is less a resolution than an indifferent shrug to the whole situation. The resolution with Tae-Seob is less a resolution than an indifferent shrug to the whole situation, which leaves a lot to be desired. Oh, and that’s before the final scenes which feels like an attempt at commentating on the cyclical nature of evil and corruption, but ultimately just adds to the unsatisfying feel of the ending.
Both actors are great in their roles and the drama is well-made with a lot of interesting plot lines. I definitely recommend watching it if you’re looking for a good crime drama to watch.
While the acting and the characters themselves can be commended, the actual depth of the different players is another point entirely. There are a lot of characters in this show, including 3 or 4 main females, 12 different prosecutors, 8 people working with Hui-Wu and 6 different players on Tae-Seob’s side. Oh, and that’s before mentioning Cheongha company, various different cases that show up and Tae-Seob’s secret club. The point is, with so many characters there just isn’t enough time to really flesh everyone out as deeply as they could with a more tight-knife group of people.
This is an enjoyable show that has a lot of law drama shenanigans. The fantasy is ultimately a plot device that opens the gates for a mansion of law drama that occupies every room.
