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📊 Series Specifications
Network MBC
Episode Runtime ~ min
Total Seasons 1
Total Episodes 14
Original Language KO
Creator Lee Jae-jin
The Judge Returns (2026)
Created by Lee Jae-jin
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Ended Series Status:
This series has concluded and all seasons are available for tracking.
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.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
14 Episodes E1 Episode 1
Lee Han-young, a former corrupt judge, comes to his senses after presiding over a trial involving Gojin Chemical.
E2 Episode 2
Lee is assassinated but miraculously travels back in time, determined to right his wrongs.
E3 Episode 3
Lee attempts to right wrongful convictions he made in the past and is determined to avoid making the same mistakes.
E4 Episode 4
Seoul presents a hidden advantage to Lee and he forms an alliance with Prosecutor Kim Jin-a.
E5 Episode 5
A step closer to finding his killer, Lee makes a bold decision and pledges false allegiance to Kang Sin-jin.
E6 Episode 6
Judge Lee obtains incriminating evidence of Woo and continues to expand his influence.
E7 Episode 7
Judge Lee continues to gain Kang Sin-jin's trust, while discovering more corruption.
E9 Episode 9
Lee and his allies devise a plan to intercept Kang's hidden funds but meet with an unexpected obstacle.
E10 Episode 10
Judge Lee and Kang Sin-jin begin to disagree, and Kang reveals a shocking truth to Lee.
E11 Episode 11
Judge Lee continues his partnership with Kang and secretly plots to take down a greater evil.
E12 Episode 12
As Judge Lee's plans begin to materialize, Kang continues to seize more control.
E13 Episode 13
Judge Lee reveals his true identity to Kang Sin-jin, but the worst is yet to come.
E14 Episode 14
Judge Lee is determined to bring criminals to justice, but the fight is far from over.