Fan reviews: Unfair

pash · 3 Aug 2011

Just finished watching "Unfair"...and I'm sorry, but honestly, I found this bad. And I don't mean "well, a bit bad"; not even "hmm, quite bad"...I mean REAL bad, bad bad...Walker-Texas-Rangers-bad... =__=

I can't help thinking that to make Shinohara Ryoko play a role that seems like it's been written for Dolph Lundgren (hell, seems like it's been written BY Dolph Lundgren!) it's such a tremendous waste of talent... T__T

I noticed that not only this dorama has been quite popular, but basically everybody else here gives it a good vote...so I dunno what to say, it seems as if I've watched a different dorama, but what can I say? Imho half of it is so damn predictable (like a bad mix of all the worst Hollywood cop-movies), and the other half is either ridiculous or plain absurd...take i.e. the "twists & turns"

[---> warning: MASSIVE SPOILERS follow <---]:

at first it's a revenge murder and the culprit is the hopeless ghost writer, but then no, it's not him, it's the editor...and then all of a sudden it turns into a kidnapping and the culprit's the babysitter, but then no, it's more than just a kidnapping, it's a stock exchange hoax and behind everything there's actually the ugly-Betty-turned-dark-lady-in-a-blink-of-an-eye, Hasumi...but then again it's more than that, it's a serial killer, and it seems like it's the ex-husband...but then no, it was all a big conspiracy and the real culprit is Andoh....DOH! O__o

...and then again, in the 1st special it becomes an even more improbable "armed revolution conspiracy" by Yasumoto (and a weirdo with bad teeth who keeps sticking his tongue out like an iguana!)
And finally in the later movie we discover more traitors - even when they're not, they still are highly suspectable to be, so watch out for future revelations! Oh, my... >__<

I've read that the dorama's gonna have a second run, and I wonder where the authors are gonna take it next...who knows, perhaps we'll find out that it was all a conspiracy to take over the world and the mastermind behind it was Mio-chan? *__*

Again, I'm sorry if I sound harsh and all I wrote is of course just my very humble opinion ^_^; (feel free to strongly disagree, and please take no offense if this is your fave dorama), but as I said, I found it really, really, really bad.

3/10

Sajen16 · 13 Feb 2011

despite the fact that the plot makes no sense at all Ryoko Shinohara is wonderful at the tough woman roles and so carries the show by herself, also the story is left unfinished I guess the special and movie finish it off

ester_grace · 25 Nov 2010

Just watched this for eita..

Limes · 9 Feb 2010

Gripping storyline that keeps you interested and excellent acting. The little girl is amazing; Shinohara Ryoko once again does what she does best - acting the tough woman, but I was pleasantly surprised to see Abe Sadao play a serious character because I've only ever watched him do comedy. The twists in the plot flow with the story and don't come across as forced as they sometimes do in suspense dramas; some ends left untied but that's acceptable as a long explanation of how, who, when and why would just drag down the story (plus one never ever knows the whole truth). Didn't get the point of the nudity and I found it hard to agree with Yukihira's sense of justice which was to shoot down criminals with little explanation, but the ending in its own way did sort of bring to light that what Yukihira had done was perhaps wrong. And it does make you think about the unfairness of the world and the unfairness of the justice system and people passing down judgment and punishment upon others.

Wynter · 26 Jan 2009

When I first started watching this drama, I was under the impression that there was a different story (case) for each episode, and so I didnft really pay attention in the beginning. Man, was I surprised when the entire drama seemed to revolve around one massive case!

This show is dark and at times quite creepy, and I loved nearly every second of it. Ifm not going to say anything regarding Ryoko-san, because everyone already knows Ifm a huge fan of hers. Nor will I go on and on about how amazing Eita was. What I will say is that I was totally blown away by Hamada Mari and completely creeped out by Terajima Susumu (who, btw, is smoking even at this age).

The storyline/plot/mystery case was amazing. There were ever so many twists and unexpected surprises. There are some parts, even now after some reflection, that I think were a bit farfetched. Ifm not sure the three components actually make sense as ONE case the way the end came out.

[spoiler]OMG! By the seventh or eighth episode I knew Ando was the murderer, but even until the very end was like gplease donft let it be him, please donft let it be himh. Ifm still disturbed by the outcome![/spoiler]

Cinematography was excellent, the acting was solid, and the mystery was gripping. What more do you want in a mystery show except a tub of popcorn with which to watch it?

doublemask · 8 Oct 2008

I love Shinohara Ryoko! After watching Anego, I couldn't wait to watch her in this drama! The plot has definitely got to be the best part. You think you have it all figured out and then *bam!* the plot twists and you realise that you were wrong! It's surprise after surprise throughout the drama. Some parts might get a little dull, but only a little. The only thing I don't get is why Shinohara Ryoko has to be naked in her house?? Totally irrelevent to the story. How each case connects to each other might make your head spin a bit, but otherwise, totally worth watching!

Jackykero · 26 Apr 2008

An atypical dorama, with a serious plot, very good acting (Shinohara Ryoko amazing as always, although does not play the comic part this time), and fast pace. It reminded me a bit of the American series "24", with its pace and the surprises at each episode. And there is a little touch of comedy too, which I was looking for, with the supporting cast.

What I enjoyed in it was:
- The plot, very good and full of surprises
- The acting, from everybody - top notch
- The humour, not the main thing but always there to brighten the mood a little bit
- The fact that all episodes are different
- The last scene of each episode (I loooove when the last scene leaves you hanging over the edge of the cliff)
- The scenario, close enough to being possible

What I enjoyed less:
- The Special, not really worth it I think, although I appreciated the effort to make it a good story anyway

A must watch I'd say, for a different yet very good dorama.>

shari · 18 May 2007

The maverick fem cop caught in a personal battle between her past and a killer. Clues and twists are revealed in a steady stream that makes this well-crafted story move and deepen at a good pace. Like quicksand, it catches you and pulls you in to the end. The plot gets a bit too thick to see clearly through it.

monta · 16 Mar 2007

finished Unfair. and i as far as i can remember, under 24 hours

when it got to the climax that started on episode 7, all i can say is OH MY GOD! it's one hell of a plot!

not going to comment much. let's just say, the plot deserves 10/10 !
but...
it needs a little more character development
and also it tends to go around the same circle too many times, it had a little too much spins, all about a new suspect showing up. so the progress is a little bit draggy.

it's daymn worth watching!!! superb plot. and surprisingly superb acting, looks like i underestimated the casts.

this is one of those one-sit doramas. i don't think you'll be able to stop watchinf after the 7th episode

8.5/10 but more of an 8/10

Shindou · 3 Feb 2007

Shinohara Ryoko carries this dorama from beginning to end. Her presence is as dominating and as strong here as it was in Anego. Building on her screen presence is the riveting and at times teasing storyline, drawing the viewer in with the sense that we're just 'one step away' from solving the whole thing. The supporting cast was great; Eita has definitely been in some good doramas recently between Unfair and Nodame. Loved Ryoko's cellphone ring-tune - very appropriate for this dorama.

kumaxell · 7 Jun 2006

Natsumi Yukihira is despised by almost everyone. It's not because she is a low-life criminal. On the contrary, she is the most honest, diligent, responsible cop there is. However, her straight and unflexible way of justice rubs ppl in the wrong way.
Hence, the drama unfolds with a series of murders that all connect to her in one way or another. She has to peel off layers of lies and dissect the truth in order to crack the conspiracy and put an end to the killings.

Kirari Ililah · 5 May 2006

Love it, I cherish it. The whole thing was puzzling til the very end. This is what I call a mystery, and a suspense. All the acting was just right, and the clues still left you breathless for who was the REAL culprit. I don't think it's totally perfect, there were some flaws in it, but it was pretty much a great story for anyone to enjoy. I didn't like how Shinohara's character waqsw naked, because there really wasn't any purpose for it, and I could kind of tell it wasn't her...otherwise they'd show her face or something...
But either way, this is a worthy drama to watch, it a little more techinical so it's best to have the subtitles or know Japanese.

akitezuka · 31 Mar 2006

Just simply love it, the story is good!

redwitch · 15 Mar 2006

Tough female cop partners newbie. Probably typical, but the telling is good. The first episode was exciting to watch. Ryoko's character taking the position that the victim was found to analyze the murder is interesting to watch. I was not bored at all so I look forward to developments in the second episode