Suspicious Partner


This is a multi-star drama with Noh Ji-Uk and Eun Bong-hee being the main lead pair supported by JI Eun-hyuk, Cha Yoo-Jung, Mr. Bang and Mr. Byun Young-hee. Bong-hee is a junior lawyer and while traveling in metro mistakes Ji-uk as a pervert. On the same day she is dumped by her boyfriend. She gets job as a junior lawyer in Prosecutor's officer and starts working with Noh Ji-Uk. On one of the summer nights her ex-boyfriend gets murdered in her apartment and Bong-hee is arrested as a suspect. 

The drama combines romance, legal elements, and crime, following the complicated relationship between prosecutor Noh Ji-wook and trainee lawyer Eun Bong-hee. The premise is engaging, especially in the early episodes, which balance humor and mystery effectively. The drama also explores themes of trust, justice, and personal trauma, which adds emotional depth.

The chemistry among main leads is pleasant and helps sustain interest even when the story slows down. Suspicious Partner struggles with pacing and the plot often feels stretched, with unnecessary scenes.The drama shifts between romantic comedy and dark crime. The villain storyline, though intriguing at first, could have been developed more strongly.

Overall, Suspicious Partner is neither exceptional nor disappointing. It has appealing performances and a solid concept but suffers from uneven storytelling. It is a decent choice for casual viewing, especially for fans of romantic legal dramas.. 


Show in a Nutshell: 
Audio: Korean
Subtitles available in: English, Korean, Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Malay, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese 
 Year: 2017
No. of episodes: 20
Where to watch: Netflix, Rakuten Viki, Amazon Prime Video
Category: Thriller, Suspense, Romantic

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