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The Judge Returns
The Judge Returns
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The Judge Returns

7.8 / 10
2026
1 season
14 episodes
CrimeSci-Fi & FantasyDrama

The return of corrupt judge Lee Han-young, who was a slave to a large law firm, to the past 10 years ago. He makes new choices to punish evil and implement justice.

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Seasons

  • Episode 1

    1.Episode 1

    8.0
    02-01-202675m

    Lee Han-young, a former corrupt judge, comes to his senses after presiding over a trial involving Gojin Chemical.

  • Episode 2

    2.Episode 2

    03-01-202675m

    Lee is assassinated but miraculously travels back in time, determined to right his wrongs.

  • Episode 3

    3.Episode 3

    8.0
    09-01-202666m

    Lee seeks to correct the sentencing errors he made in the past and is determined to avoid similar mistakes.

  • Episode 4

    4.Episode 4

    9.0
    10-01-202665m

    Seoul presents a hidden advantage to Lee and he forms an alliance with Prosecutor Kim Jin-a.

  • Episode 5

    5.Episode 5

    8.5
    16-01-202666m

    A step closer to finding his killer, Lee makes a bold decision and pledges false allegiance to Kang Sin-jin.

  • Episode 6

    6.Episode 6

    8.0
    17-01-202666m

    Judge Lee obtains incriminating evidence of Woo and continues to expand his influence.

  • Episode 7

    7.Episode 7

    8.2
    23-01-202666m
  • Episode 8

    8.Episode 8

    8.5
    24-01-202666m
  • Episode 9

    9.Episode 9

    9.0
    30-01-202667m
  • Episode 10

    10.Episode 10

    9.0
    31-01-202672m
  • Episode 11

    11.Episode 11

    9.0
    06-02-202666m
  • Episode 12

    12.Episode 12

    8.0
    07-02-202666m
  • Episode 13

    13.Episode 13

    9.0
    13-02-202672m
  • Episode 14

    14.Episode 14

    8.5
    14-02-202675m

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