The Evil Lawyer Review: Thai courtroom drama thriller The Evil Lawyer showcases the dirty side of the law as idealistic lawyer Mek is framed for a murder and must work with another lawyer to get justice. However, Jittri isn’t just any lawyer; the push and pull between these two characters and Mek’s changing ideology about right and wrong make this Netflix thriller an extremely entertaining watch.
With 45 minutes per episode, the series flies by as we are introduced to different cases, as Mek’s freedom hangs by a thread. Rather than coming up with straightforward courtroom victories, the series makes us question whether justice and legality are always the same thing.
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Who is in the Cast of The Evil Lawyer Netflix?
Rhatha Phongam, Nat Kitcharit, Atchareeya Potipipittanakorn, Songsit Roongnophakunsri, Phollawat Manuprasert, Popetorn Soonthornyanakij, Paopetch Charoensook, Sarinrat Thomas
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Who is the Director of The Evil Lawyer Series?
Kai Nottapon Boonprakob
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What is the Original Title?
ทนายปีศาจ
The series has 8 episodes, with a runtime of 45 minutes each.
The Evil Lawyer Review
A Premise Built on Contradictions
The story centres around a principled lawyer who lives by his ideals of right and wrong. However, when he himself faces the unfairness of the law and isn’t able to fight back without getting his hands dirty, things start to get very interesting. The premise of the show is basic, but the way it is presented makes The Evil Lawyer such an interesting watch. Is Jittri really evil, or is the system just broken? Is she making the best of a terrible situation? There’s a lot of bending of rules without breaking them that makes viewers sit up and take notice of what Jittri has up her sleeve next.
Their partnership and Mek’s changing outlook form the central tension for the series as they try to figure out a way to save themselves in any way possible. Of course, there’s something more going on behind Jittri taking up Mek’s case that is slowly revealed, but even without that, the series is able to make every victory a question of morality and unease. How far does someone need to go to get justice? We are asked that question over and over again.
As a result, the best part of the show is how it refuses to give clear-cut answers to anything; everything exists in the grey area, and every victory comes with a moral cost. As we are forced to raise uncomfortable questions about ethics and power, we also ask whether real victory even exists.
Rhatha Phongam Steals Every Scene
Courtroom dramas are as impactful and believable as the performances that they offer, and this show stands on Rhatha Phongam’s firm shoulders. She’s fantastic as the fierce, no-nonsense lawyer who doesn’t stop at anything to get justice… on her terms. The series benefits from her compelling and layered performance that solely rests in the grey area. The series examines these situations to the best of its ability, and Phongam brings out the best in her character.
Opposite her is Nat Kitcharit, who is also fantastic and plays the conflicted Mek well. While he starts overconfident and proud, we slowly see him going through transformations as he faces more and more complex cases involving people from different walks of life.
More Than a Typical Courtroom Drama
Much like every other legal drama, this one focuses on different cases that Mek and Jittri have to fight to get justice for themselves. Every case is interconnected somehow, which raises the bar further. However, what makes the series stand apart is Jittri’s unconventional work ethic. She wants to win cases and isn’t afraid to take the problematic road.
We examine broader issues surrounding the justice system, sometimes through Jittri herself as she uses every loophole necessary to win. Courtroom scenes are less about dramatic speeches and more about strategic manoeuvring, and you will never be able to figure out her next move.
Stylish, Tense, and Thought-Provoking
The Evil Lawyer is a dark and serious watch that reflects the show’s themes well. Since there’s a focus on using the justice system to one’s advantage, the cinematography adds to the tension. Corruption and power often outweigh idealism here, and that makes viewers sit up and take notice. However, there are a few lighthearted moments here and there that break the tension and make the series feel real and lived in.
The series keeps legal jargon light and doesn’t confuse viewers too much. As a result, things move at a brisk pace as the different cases leave you disturbed. You question whether Jittri is the right person to follow or even root for, but her personality makes it easy to follow through till the end. The series works best when it focuses on conflicts between the different characters and the emotional and ethical consequences of the choices that they make.
Final Verdict
The Evil Lawyer is an engaging and thought-provoking watch that keeps you guessing from start to end. Viewers are forced to ask Jittri to stake it all this and wonder why she is the way that she is. Despite doing some despicable things, the series forces audiences to keep watching to know who she is as a person and why. With fantastic performances across the board and an interesting ending, the series has an intelligence that makes it an intelligent and engaging watch.
The series is streaming now on Netflix. Did you like watching The Evil Lawyer? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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