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After living as a pawn for a corrupt mega-firm, Judge Lee Hanyoung dies an unjust death and wakes up 10 years in the past. Given a second chance, he vows to right his wrong, take down the powerful evil, and finally deliver the justice he forsook. A thrilling fantasy of redemption and revenge.
The Judge Returns
DETAILS
After living as a pawn for a corrupt mega-firm, Judge Lee Hanyoung dies an unjust death—only to wake up 10 years in the past. Given a second chance, he vows to right his wrongs. He'll make new choices, take down the powerful evil he once served, and finally deliver the justice he forsook. A thrilling fantasy of redemption and revenge.
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- Release Date:
- 2026
- Genre:
- Drama,
- Legal,
- Fantasy
- Rating:
- Starring:
- Ji Sung
- Park Heesoon
- Won Jina
- Tae Wonseok
- Baek Jin-hee
- Oh Se-young
EPISODES
S1:E1 Haenal Law Firm's Servant Judge, Lee Hanyoung
A corrupt judge Hanyoung finds his conscience and leaves the bench, only to be framed for murder.
S1:E2 A life renewed is a suspended sentence.
At his worst moment, a miracle sends Lee Hanyoung 10 years into the past to fix his life.
S1:E3 People Who Come with Meaning
Hanyoung starts righting his past wrongs. He meets people from his past life, making new choices.
S1:E4 Ticket to Seoul
Hanyoung gets the weapon he needs to take on Seoul and finds an unexpected ally in Kim Jina.
S1:E5 Entering Seoul
Threatened, Lee Hanyoung feigns loyalty to Kang Sinjin and heads to Seoul.
S1:E6 If I Could Be Even a Little Better, Just for One Day…
Hanyoung gains Kang Sinjin's trust, expands his influence, and investigates a corrupt mayor.
S1:E7 The Chain of Evil is Long and Tough
A fierce battle over a slush fund. Lee Hanyoung and Gwak Sunwon are fated to cross paths again.
S1:E8 Korea's Great Dark Force, The Shadow Government
Hanyoung survives Kang's suspicious test, but his true intentions remain a mystery.
S1:E9 Holding a viper and riding a tiger
Hanyoung's team finally begins their operation against Kang, but an unexpected crisis strikes.
S1:E10 Greed Brings Misfortune
Hanyoung and Kang's first showdown ends with Kang revealing a shocking truth.
S1:E11 A Bond from 18 Years Ago
Hanyoung discovers the real enemy. He pretends to join Kang's side, preparing to take him down.
S1:E12 Head of Su-o-jae
As Hanyoung's plan unfolds, Kang also seizes power, setting the stage for their final battle.
S1:E13 Distrust and Discord
Lee Hanyoung finally reveals his identity to Kang Shin-jin. But the worst crisis is yet to come…
S1:E14 Has Evil Finally Been Broken?
Hanyoung & Kang's final showdown for justice reveals a new, looming power.
