The Judge Returns
Based on a web novel, this courtroom time-slip drama tells the story of an upright judge named Lee Han Yeong, who dies after being falsely accused, and ends up 20 years in the past.
Based on a web novel, this courtroom time-slip drama tells the story of an upright judge named Lee Han Yeong, who dies after being falsely accused, and ends up 20 years in the past.
E1
Lee Han-young, a former corrupt judge, comes to his senses after presiding over a trial involving Gojin Chemical.
E2
Lee is assassinated but miraculously travels back in time, determined to right his wrongs.
E3
Lee seeks to correct the sentencing errors he made in the past and is determined to avoid similar mistakes.
E4
Seoul presents a hidden advantage to Lee and he forms an alliance with Prosecutor Kim Jin-a.
E5
A step closer to finding his killer, Lee makes a bold decision and pledges false allegiance to Kang Sin-jin.
E6
Judge Lee obtains incriminating evidence of Woo and continues to expand his influence.
E7
Judge Lee continues to gain Kang Sin-jin's trust, while discovering more corruption.
E8
Kang is wary of Lee and sets out to test his loyalty.
E9
Lee and his allies devise a plan to intercept Kang's hidden funds but meet with an unexpected obstacle.
E10
Judge Lee and Kang Sin-jin begin to disagree, and Kang reveals a shocking truth to Lee.
E11
Judge Lee continues his partnership with Kang and secretly plots to take down a greater evil.
E12
As Judge Lee's plans begin to materialize, Kang continues to seize more control.
E13
Judge Lee reveals his true identity to Kang Sin-jin, but the worst is yet to come.
E14
Han-young, falsely accused of murder and pursued by the police just like in his previous life, embarks on a final operation to clear his name and bring Shin-jin to justice.