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The Judge Returns

8.3
Action Mystery Law Fantasy Korean 14 Episodes

Judge Lee Han Yeong, who believed justice could be achieved in the courtroom, defied his superiors' orders and sentenced a conglomerate chairman to life in prison, only to be killed for it. But was it because of the secrets he overheard as a child? Retaining all his memories, he is given a second chance at life. The world needs him, Lee Han Yeong, the heretic of the judiciary who knows only justice. Kim Jin A is a prosecutor determined to take down the corporate chairman responsible for her father’s death. (Source: MangaUpdates, Soompi; edited by MyDramaList) ~~ Adapted from the web novel "Judge Lee Han Yeong" (판사 이한영) written by Lee Hae Nal (이해날).

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Judge Lee Han Yeong, who believed justice could be achieved in the courtroom, defied his superiors' orders and sentenced a conglomerate chairman to life in prison, only to be killed for it. But was it because of the secrets he overheard as a child? Retaining all his memories, he is given a second chance at life. The world needs him, Lee Han Yeong, the heretic of the judiciary who knows only justice. Kim Jin A is a prosecutor determined to take down the corporate chairman responsible for her father’s death. (Source: MangaUpdates, Soompi; edited by MyDramaList) ~~ Adapted from the web novel "Judge Lee Han Yeong" (판사 이한영) written by Lee Hae Nal (이해날).

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About "The Judge Returns"

"The Judge Returns", a captivating Korea drama that premiered in 2026 on MBC and masterfully combines elements of Action, Mystery, Law and Fantasy and continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

spans 14 compelling episodes, with each episode delivering 70 minutes of engaging content.

The series has garnered significant acclaim, maintaining an impressive rating of 8.3, resonating with over 3,180 viewers on MyDramaList, ranking #5151 in popularity and #37538 overall on the platform.

The drama showcases an exceptional ensemble cast featuring Ji Sung, Won Jin-ah, Park Hee-soon, Baek Jin-hee, Oh Se-young, Hwang Hee, Tae Won-seok, Park Geon-il, who bring their characters to life with compelling performances.

Known in Korea as "판사 이한영", this production exemplifies the growing global appeal and rich storytelling tradition of Asian entertainment.

Details

Release Date
2026-01-02
Status
Returning Series
Language
Korean
Country
Korea
Network
MBC
Seasons
1
Episodes
14
Runtime
70m
Cast
Ji Sung, Won Jin-ah, Park Hee-soon, Baek Jin-hee, Oh Se-young, Hwang Hee, Tae Won-seok, Park Geon-il

MyDramaList Info

Popularity
#5151
Ranked
#37538
Watchers
3,180
Content Rating
15+ - Teens 15 or older
Aired On
Friday, Saturday
Native Title
판사 이한영

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Ssah

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January 14, 2026 at 2:31 AM

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Ssah

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January 14, 2026 at 2:32 AM

Please fix the download error I am facing phase error for dramas
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January 21, 2026 at 3:37 AM

That happened to me too, there are times the download work's fine and then all of a sudden the the error appear.

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