The Judge Returns
The Judge Returns

The Judge Returns (2026)

7.8 (4 votes)
1 Season
January 2, 2026
Korean
Crime Sci-Fi & Fantasy Drama

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.

Network

MBC

Episodes

Episode 1
E1

Episode 1

Jan 2, 2026
75 min

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

Episode 2
E2

Episode 2

Jan 3, 2026
75 min

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

Episode 3
E3

Episode 3

Jan 9, 2026
66 min

Lee seeks to correct the sentencing errors he made in the past and is determined to avoid similar mistakes.

Episode 4
E4

Episode 4

Jan 10, 2026
65 min

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

Episode 5
E5

Episode 5

Jan 16, 2026
66 min

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

Episode 6
E6

Episode 6

Jan 17, 2026
66 min
8.0

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

Episode 7
E7

Episode 7

Jan 23, 2026
66 min
8.0

No description available.

Episode 8
E8

Episode 8

Jan 24, 2026
66 min

No description available.

Episode 9
E9

Episode 9

Jan 30, 2026
67 min

No description available.

Episode 10
E10

Episode 10

Jan 31, 2026
72 min

No description available.

Episode 11
E11

Episode 11

Feb 6, 2026
66 min

No description available.

Episode 12
E12

Episode 12

Feb 7, 2026
66 min

No description available.

Episode 13
E13

Episode 13

Feb 13, 2026
72 min

No description available.

Episode 14
E14

Episode 14

Feb 14, 2026
75 min

No description available.

Cast

Details

Original Title

판사 이한영

Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

14

Production

Slingshot Studios