Extraordinary Attorney Woo
Extraordinary Attorney Woo

Extraordinary Attorney Woo

2022TV ShowEndedKorean

With a genius-level IQ, Woo Young-woo learns to embrace her extraordinary self while forming a tight-knit community of friends and allies.

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IMDb8.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Google Users97%
Director: Yoo In-sikGenres: Drama, Comedy, Legal, Romance

Plot Summary

The series follows Woo Young-woo, a brilliant rookie lawyer on the autism spectrum, as she navigates the challenges of working at a prestigious law firm and the complexities of courtroom battles. Despite facing prejudice and misunderstanding, her unique perspective and exceptional memory allow her to find innovative solutions to legal cases. As she grows in her career, Woo also learns about friendship, love, and self-acceptance.

Critical Reception

Extraordinary Attorney Woo was a massive critical and commercial success, both domestically in South Korea and internationally. It garnered widespread praise for its sensitive portrayal of autism, its engaging storytelling, and strong performances, particularly from lead Park Eun-bin. The series became a cultural phenomenon, topping viewership charts and receiving numerous accolades.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its heartwarming and intelligent portrayal of a protagonist on the autism spectrum.
  • Celebrated for its compelling legal cases and engaging character development.
  • Lauded for its balance of humor, drama, and romantic elements.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved the show, highlighting the unique and inspiring main character, the well-written legal cases, and the overall heartwarming and positive message. Many appreciated the sensitive and accurate depiction of autism and found the show to be both educational and emotionally resonant.

Awards & Accolades

Won numerous awards including multiple Baeksang Arts Awards (Best Drama, Best Actress for Park Eun-bin), APAN Star Awards, and many more. Nominated for International Emmy Awards.

Fun Fact

The character of Woo Young-woo was inspired by a real-life lawyer who has autism, though the showrunners emphasized that the character is fictional and not a direct representation of any single individual.

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dimjimc

dimjimc

This drama has become my top favorite. The story writers did an awesome job with the heart moving stories in each episode. The directing and character portrayals were superb. I loved the characters and their interrelationships. It totally...
vylmen

vylmen

Extraordinary Writing Disabilities are still a very real taboo in many countries and Autism Spectrum is still very much misunderstood. This series addresses some of the misconceptions from a first person view. And how difficult it is to ...
Dlm67

Dlm67

This is a funny, heartwarming, challenging comedic drama so very well acted by a great ensemble. Of course, as are most of the Korean series, the magnificent cast is supported by one writer and one director throughout all the episodes, so t...
Rebecca71

Rebecca71

This is like one of the top 10 k-dramas released in the last decade. Recently it also got a <a href="https://webnewsobserver.com/extraordinary-attorney-woo-ratings-skyrockets-series-receives-an-american-remake-offer/">US remake offer</a> ...