The Judge Returns

14 episodes · 2026

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

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

Lee attempts to right wrongful convictions he made in the past and is determined to avoid making the same mistakes.

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

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

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

Judge Lee continues to gain Kang Sin-jin's trust, while discovering more corruption.

Kang is wary of Lee and sets out to test his loyalty.

Lee and his allies devise a plan to intercept Kang's hidden funds but meet with an unexpected obstacle.

Judge Lee and Kang Sin-jin begin to disagree, and Kang reveals a shocking truth to Lee.

Judge Lee continues his partnership with Kang and secretly plots to take down a greater evil.

As Judge Lee's plans begin to materialize, Kang continues to seize more control.

Judge Lee reveals his true identity to Kang Sin-jin, but the worst is yet to come.

Judge Lee is determined to bring criminals to justice, but the fight is far from over.