According to Nielsen Korea, the final episode of the movie "The Ghost Lawyer" broadcast on May 2 recorded a viewership rating of 7.6%, peaking at 9.7%. The 20-49 viewership index reached 2.4%, the highest at 3.08%. Although not exceeding the 10% mark achieved in episode 6, the film still maintained stable performance when maintaining about 6% from episode 9 and increasing to more than 7% in the final episode.
According to the film's developments, Shin I Rang (Yoo Yeon Seok) has clarified a 22-year-long case related to his father - Shin Ki Joong. The climax of the final episode lies in a counter-attack to regain the recorder - an important stolen evidence.
Shin I Rang and his colleagues coordinate smoothly, deploying a plan to infiltrate Taebaek company. By causing Yang Do Kyung to open the safe containing evidence himself, combined with breaking the electrical system inside, his group took back the recorder in a tense situation.
At the same time, Han Na Hyun (Esom) prepares for a press conference, creating a premise for a decisive turning point. Here, the recording of the conversation between Yang Byung Il and Chief Justice Choi Chang Soo is released, thereby exposing the entire truth that has been hidden for many years. Yang Byung Il is arrested at the scene, ending a series of crimes that have lasted for more than two decades.
After being exonerated, Shin Ki Joong has the opportunity to reunite with his family through his son. In the moment of meeting his wife and children again, emotions are pushed to a climax, although the truth about his "special existence" is not spoken out. In the final segment, the family bids farewell to Shin Ki Joong on the terrace, closing the journey before leaving with an emotional message.
In parallel with the crime-solving element, the emotional line between I Rang and Na Hyun is also developed in a gentle direction. After many delays, the kiss in the snowy night becomes a highlight, contributing to completing the healing ending. Yoo Yeon Seok's acting continues to be highly appreciated in the final stage when clearly showing the psychological transformation of the character, from inner struggle to determination to face the truth.
Besides "The Ghost Lawyer", the weekend movie rating race in Korea is vibrant. The movie "Queen of the 21st Century Army" maintained an 11.2% rating in episode 8, while "Secret Inspector" reached 4.8% and "The War in Us" recorded 2.5%. The closing of "The Ghost Lawyer" is predicted to open a new stage of competition, as many projects are preparing to air in the near future.
