Extraordinary Attorney Woo Review

I wasn’t sure if I’d like Extraordinary Attorney Woo, but it definitely exceeded my expectations. If you’re into shows like Suits or How to Get Away with Murder, this one’s for you. Or if you’re just discovering this genre of series, stick around trust me it’s good.

The show follows Woo Young-Woo (played by Park Eun-bin), an autistic lawyer who has to who is thrown into the complicated world of law.

While she’s incredibly intelligent, she faces challenges in social interactions, forming friendships, and even romantic relationships—traits that reflect her autism. Raised by a single father, she had one loyal friend growing up, Dong Geu-ra-mi, who always had her back against school bullies.

Despite graduating at the top of her class at Seoul National University, Young-Woo struggles to land a job in law. However, thanks to a connection from her father, she finally gets her first break at Hanbada, a prestigious law firm in Seoul. With her photographic memory and sharp mind, she quickly proves herself to be an excellent lawyer, able to recall every detail from anything she reads, sees, or hears.

Each episode typically revolves around a different case, with Young-Woo going above and beyond to solve it. One of the most memorable cases involves an autistic man accused of attacking his older brother, a brilliant medical student who dies under mysterious circumstances.

One of the standout parts of the show is the romance between Young-Woo and Lee Jun-ho (Kang Tae-oh), a colleague who’s sweet, kind, and incredibly patient with Young-Woo. He’s the kind of guy we all want in our lives—someone who understands and accepts her for who she is, without hesitation. Their relationship is one of the most heartwarming parts of the series, and fans couldn’t help but root for them.

We realise that Jun-ho genuinely likes Young-Woo, even for her weird and extensive knowledge of whales that everyone else seems to be annoyed at or the fact she doesn’t eat anything apart from gimbap.

Then there’s Choi Soo-yeon, a classmate from law school and a colleague at Hanbada, who’s always looking out for Young-Woo. Her support adds to the show’s feel-good moments, and her kindness really shines through.

I can’t also not mention Young-Woo Jeon Bae-soo who always stick with her, remembers to pack her food for her each morning or cheering her on when she leaves for work. Their dynamic is even more moving knowing the fact that Young-woo’s mom doesn’t do the same for her.

The show has both light-hearted and emotional moments, making it both uplifting and moving. While there are definitely some tough moments, they only make the characters’ victories feel that much sweeter.

Park Eun-bin’s portrayal of an autistic character was remarkable—nothing felt exaggerated, and we really got to see Young-Woo evolve throughout the series. She wasn’t just “the autistic girl”; she was a fully realized person with strengths and struggles.

With 16 episodes averaging about 1 hour and 10 minutes each, the series is easy to binge. It wrapped up with a record-breaking 17.5% nationwide rating for its final episode, making it one of the highest-rated dramas in Korean cable history.

In conclusion, Extraordinary Attorney Woo is a standout with Park Eun-bin’s amazing performance, and juicy legal drama. It also includes heartwarming moments and I can’t help but applaud its take on neurodiversity. It’s definitely worth the watch!