Parents' Guide to

Extraordinary Attorney Woo

By Polly Conway, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 10+

Charming Korean drama about lawyer with autism.

TV Netflix Drama 2022
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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.

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age 11+

Based on 6 parent reviews

Shane B.
Shane B. Parent of 10 and 11-year-old
September 21, 2022
age 13+

thought-provoking series suitable for teenagers

Initial few episodes were suitable for elementary kids. Then it started getting into topics like suicide and sexual assault. In one episode, Woo defends a man accused of assaulting an intellectually-disabled lady with liberal discussions about sexual assault and intercourse.

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10 people found this helpful.
Amber K.
Amber K. Parent of 7, 8, 8, 10 and 11-year-old
May 24, 2023
age 11+

11+

I think that this is fine for what i have watched with my 11 +10 year old ( Episode 1+2) The only thing that i thought was ''bad'' was that a woman in her Seventies Killed her husband with a metal iron. my 11 year old liked the fact that the main character was autistic :]

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What's the Story?

In EXTRAORDINARY ATTORNEY WOO, Woo Young-woo (Eun-bin Park) has just graduated law school at the top of her class. She also has autism and savant-like abilities, including a hyperfixation on whales. When she starts her first job as a junior attorney at the Hanbada firm, responses are mixed. With the help of her supportive single dad, her friend Dong Geulami (Joo Hyun Young), and her law firm co-workers, Young-woo finds her own extraordinary ways to succeed in the world.

Is It Any Good?

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This charming Korean series is a great introduction to the courtroom drama for teens and tweens. Extraordinary Attorney Woo brings to life an inner world we don't see very often on-screen. The portrayal of Young-woo's autism does start out broad and cliched, to the point that some viewers may find it stereotypical. But as the show goes on, it becomes considerably more nuanced, and we see Young-woo as a well-rounded and lovable character who's finding her way in a sometimes harsh world. Beyond these issues of representation, the series holds its own as a very entertaining courtroom procedural with lots of twists and turns. Much like Sherlock's "mind palace," the world of whales often helps Young-woo solve cases and process ideas.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about resilience and courage. How does Woo Young-Woo deal with challenges every day?

  • What do you think is "extraordinary" about Young-woo?

  • Do you think this series offers a good representation of a person with autism? Why or why not?

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