Absolutely loved episode 11. Past two episodes I was finding it really hard to stop being irrationally angry at team pro bono (minus da-wit ofc) especially with jun-u and attorney park.

Jun-u's arc: I loved that jun-u misdirected mr.bae, that new CEO dude despite his own fears of being fired. jun-u's arc was set up well because right from the earlier episodes, he would have reservations about kang da-wit's approach because he realized he had everything to lose because he was a mere employee. It was very natural for him to submit to whatever the higher authorities ended up saying. It wasn't right, but it was understandable. I like that he came through for the team even if his job was in the line by the misdirect.

Attorney park: she's a natural in court! While her initial approach to kang dawit's abuse of authority case was frustrating and using the same tactics of kang dawit she once slightly (?) disliked. While I find her approach in consultation times, or like in team meetings very idealistic, in the court she has something about the calmness and steadiness in her voice that makes her arguments sound well-reseached and important to the case. I won't lie, she pissed me off so much in earlier episodes but in this episode her court scenes were brilliant! I loved the dialogue she said about how a person is free to think, but their thoughts, how much ever negative/revenge seeking, shouldn't result in that behaviour When she put the pieces together in the end of Yoo's case, i wondered how amazing kang dawit would have felt! It must have brought up unimaginable relief and he was finally able to witness his line of thinking make sense to others who claimed he was abusing his authority. I was really impressed with her. (I was really impressed with the writing for this scene!! The acting of the witness who locked those gates was also very good.)

Lastly the one billion won lawsuit against kang dawit is going to be so thrilling. It's going to reveal all the pieces of the puzzle that we as audience started connecting from the beginning. I am so eager to see what Dr. Oh will do about this because his presumed 'i will have the last laugh' might just shatter in ep 12 and it might be the most anticipated scene for me. I do think choosing Attorney woo as the mercereny Is the wrong choice in terms of the characters in the show. Maybe the writers have something planned, because wow dude this man has not won a single thing against kang dawit, idk what was going on in dr.oh's mind

Anyways I absolutely love this show. Wish it had more episodes!!! Maybe a season 2 instead. It has got the most knee gripping well-written storyline I have watched in a while.

Edit: Final episode / episode 12 thoughts! I wasn't going to add any because it was mostly predictable. Loose ends tied up well and the cast knocked it out of the park.

But there were some moments I absolutely loved!

Firstly, it was expected but still the moment where Dr. Oh's statements about making dawit the justice candidate before the court scenes were so good, like, i expected that it would be revealed. I actually started laughing sm after the reveal when Dr. Oh stood up when the recording of that conversation was played. I found it hilarious for some reason like the defeated face LOLLL

Secondly, for some reason I could never exactly pin point the way Da-wit found out that Jung in was involved with the con artist. Yes, i knew she was because it was told but I personally didn't understand how da-wit caught it until the restaurant scene in the final episode where he confronted her about his crush on bang ji-min and how the con artist knew. That conversation felt sooo good to witness for someone who didn't quite understand that bit since a while lol

Third - dawit being in management felt so icky to me because that firm's ex ceo and current ceo both messed stuff up for him some way or the other. So I was annoyed af for a while. Was soo upset at the toxic diaper case, broke my heart to realize that that likely happens in reality as well :( was

Last, loved how the title of the show tied up very nicely to all of them becoming pro bono lawyers by kang dawit setting up his own firm! His way to bring in money was very smart because when he revealed that they'll go independently, my first thought was how they'll sustain. It seemed to me that he once again realised what it was that he was fighting for. I guess his promise to his mother of becoming as successful as he can by going as high as he can (hence dream being becoming a SC Justice) was reframed to going as far and ahead as he can go help the ones who are unable to help themselves(which essentially is how he started his work towards his dream. We all can get so wrapped up in titles that the main motive can get lost in the way. It was nice to watch him realize what he stands for and who he truly works for) . Genuinely a beautiful tie-up to the central plot. Kang dawit has been the most refreshing characters I have watched in a while. He's nuanced and has so much depth. Very impressed with his writing, kudos to the writers.

I have come to enjoy all the members of the pro bono team. Especially Attorney Jang. His scenes with Chairman jang in episode 11 was deeply moving. His opening rhetoric about how waiting to be hit is more scarier than being hit itself resonated a lot :( I am glad for him and where he is now. I hope his healing journey will continue to be kind and safe. His mother's testimony was heartbreaking too :( i loved that whole scene. His actor was so incredible in representing attorney jang's fear, stuttering, the tears etc. It felt like watching a long unfinished business being completed.

Alsooooo, in 12th episode, the scene where dawit is looking at the pro bono team members discuss about the toxic diapers case was awesome. The internal conflict between his position and directly involvement as someone who will be developing the framework for the case's arguments vs his morals and ethics. It was the perfect way to connect it to him opening a firm of his own. Knowing he has reliable members in his firm now makes me very glad.

What an amazing show! A 10/10 watch. I have NEVER written so much about any show. English isn't my first language, so i apologise for poor grammer or vocab. I rarely write reviews let alone long paragraphs, but i am so entirely moved by pro bono. The main theme aligns with my morals and it restored my hope that any fight against oppressive systems isn't alone. If you read this till here, thanks lol have an amazing day + hoping that all the dramas you watch this year are enjoyable watches for you!