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Netflix’s ‘Pro Bono’ Draws Early Praise After Two‑Episode Premiere

Social posts highlight Jung Kyung-ho’s charisma alongside the show’s human-rights focus.

Overview

  • The Korean legal drama debuted with two episodes on December 6, with new installments releasing weekly on Saturdays.
  • Jung Kyung-ho stars as Kang David, a once high-flying judge who shifts to public interest law at a nonprofit called Pro Bono.
  • The series centers on a team that funds free legal aid using fees from defending conglomerates, positioning the cases as quests for practical justice.
  • Early reactions on Reddit and X describe viewers as hooked after the opener, praising spirited courtroom scenes and the show’s light comedic touch.
  • Fans single out Jung Kyung-ho’s performance and compare the series to titles like Suits, The Lincoln Lawyer, Crash Landing On You, and When Life Gives You Tangerines, with one episode even featuring a golden retriever client.