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The Judge Returns

Fri, Jan 2, 2026
  • Crime
  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy
  • Drama
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

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.

Where to watch

Streaming on

  • Rakuten Viki↗
Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Ji Sung
    Ji Sung
    as Lee Han-young
  • Won Jin-ah
    Won Jin-ah
    as Kim Jin-ah
  • Park Hee-soon
    Park Hee-soon
    as Kang Shin-jin
  • Baek Jin-hee
    Baek Jin-hee
    as Song Na-yeon
  • Oh Se-young
    Oh Se-young
    as Yoo Se-hee
  • Hwang Hee
    Hwang Hee
    as Park Cheol-wu
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Episodes

1 season · 14 episodes

Ended · 14 aired
Season 1
14 episodes · 14 aired
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  • E1
    Episode 1
    Aired · Fri, Jan 2, 2026 · 70m

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

  • E2
    Episode 2
    Aired · Sat, Jan 3, 2026 · 70m

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

  • E3
    Episode 3
    Aired · Fri, Jan 9, 2026 · 70m

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

  • E4
    Episode 4
    Aired · Sat, Jan 10, 2026 · 70m

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

  • E5
    Episode 5
    Aired · Fri, Jan 16, 2026 · 70m

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

  • E6
    Episode 6
    Aired · Sat, Jan 17, 2026 · 70m

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

  • E7
    Episode 7
    Aired · Fri, Jan 23, 2026 · 70m

    Judge Lee continues to gain Kang Sin-jin's trust, while discovering more corruption.

  • E8
    Episode 8
    Aired · Sat, Jan 24, 2026 · 70m

    Kang is wary of Lee and sets out to test his loyalty.

  • E9
    Episode 9
    Aired · Fri, Jan 30, 2026 · 70m

    Lee and his allies devise a plan to intercept Kang's hidden funds but meet with an unexpected obstacle.

  • E10
    Episode 10
    Aired · Sat, Jan 31, 2026 · 70m

    Judge Lee and Kang Sin-jin begin to disagree, and Kang reveals a shocking truth to Lee.

  • E11
    Episode 11
    Aired · Fri, Feb 6, 2026 · 70m

    Judge Lee continues his partnership with Kang and secretly plots to take down a greater evil.

  • E12
    Episode 12
    Aired · Sat, Feb 7, 2026 · 70m

    As Judge Lee's plans begin to materialize, Kang continues to seize more control.

  • E13
    Episode 13
    Aired · Fri, Feb 13, 2026 · 70m

    Judge Lee reveals his true identity to Kang Sin-jin, but the worst is yet to come.

  • E14
    Episode 14
    Aired · Sat, Feb 14, 2026 · 70m

    Han-young, falsely accused of murder and pursued by the police just like in his previous life, embarks on a final operation to clear his name and bring Shin-jin to justice.