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The Judge Returns

The Judge Returns

2026 8.0 Crime, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
KR • Korean

Director: Lee Jae-jin

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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Episodes

Episode 1

Episode 1

E1 75m

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

Episode 2

Episode 2

E2 75m

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

Episode 3

Episode 3

E3 66m

Lee attempts to right wrongful convictions he made in the past and is determined to avoid making the same mistakes.

Episode 4

Episode 4

E4 65m

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

Episode 5

Episode 5

E5 66m

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

Episode 6

Episode 6

E6 66m

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

Episode 7

Episode 7

E7 66m

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

Episode 8

Episode 8

E8 66m

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

Episode 9

Episode 9

E9 67m

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

Episode 10

Episode 10

E10 72m

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

Episode 11

Episode 11

E11 66m

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

Episode 12

Episode 12

E12 66m

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

Episode 13

Episode 13

E13 72m

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

Episode 14

Episode 14

E14 75m

Judge Lee is determined to bring criminals to justice, but the fight is far from over.