The Judge Returns (2026)

Drama · Fantasy

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.

IMDb rating: 7.5 (879 votes)
Episode average: 8.0 +0.5 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: KO
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2026)

7.95 avg 14 episodes 8.3 → 7.5

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Son-in-Law Treated like a Servant in Haenal Law Firm	8.3	63
2	I Went Back Exactly 10 Years Ago!	8.3	60
3	What Is Your Identity? Are You Really a Judge?	8.5	54
4	Who Knows What Will Happen If That Is Exposed?	8.2	43
5	I Guess You've Been Dead Before	7.9	41
6	He's a Guy with a Clear Idea on How to Use It to His Advantage	8.2	40
7	Kang Sin Jin Knew What Happened at That Time	7.8	34
8	How Much Do You Trust Me?	8.0	37
9	Will You Let Me In If I Put My Life on the Line? Will You Spare My Life?	7.7	31
10	I'm the One Giving You the Opportunity	7.9	32
11	I Will Become the Master of Suojae	7.7	31
12	Episode #1.12	7.9	33
13	Episode #1.13	7.4	29
14	Episode #1.14	7.5	30