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The Judge Returns

8.120261 seasonTV SeriesCrimeSci-Fi & FantasyDrama

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.

DirectorLee Jae-jin

Where to watch

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Jan 2, 2026 8.0
E2
Episode 2
Jan 3, 2026
E3
Episode 3
Jan 9, 2026 8.0
E4
Episode 4
Jan 10, 2026 9.0
E5
Episode 5
Jan 16, 2026 8.5
E6
Episode 6
Jan 17, 2026 8.0
E7
Episode 7
Jan 23, 2026 8.2
E8
Episode 8
Jan 24, 2026 8.5
E9
Episode 9
Jan 30, 2026 9.0
E10
Episode 10
Jan 31, 2026 9.0
E11
Episode 11
Feb 6, 2026 9.0
E12
Episode 12
Feb 7, 2026 8.0
E13
Episode 13
Feb 13, 2026 9.0
E14
Episode 14
Feb 14, 2026 9.3

Cast · Directed by Lee Jae-jin

JSJi Sung
Ji Sung
Lee Han-young
WJWon Jin-ah
Won Jin-ah
Kim Jin-ah
PHPark Hee-soon
Park Hee-soon
Kang Shin-jin
BJBaek Jin-hee
Baek Jin-hee
Song Na-yeon
OSOh Se-young
Oh Se-young
Yoo Se-hee
HHHwang Hee
Hwang Hee
Park Cheol-wu
TWTae Won-seok
Tae Won-seok
Seok Jeong-ho
PGPark Geon-il
Park Geon-il
Gwak Sun-won
HSHan Su-ho
Han Su-ho
Kim Jung-kyun

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The Judge Returns — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Judge Returns?

The Judge Returns is streaming on Rakuten Viki in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Judge Returns on Netflix?

No, The Judge Returns is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Rakuten Viki.

Is The Judge Returns on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Judge Returns isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Rakuten Viki instead.

Where can I watch The Judge Returns for free?

The Judge Returns is available on Rakuten Viki in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Judge Returns?

The Judge Returns has 1 season in total (14 episodes). The series concluded in 2026.

Are all episodes of The Judge Returns out yet?

Yes — all 14 episodes across 1 season of The Judge Returns are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Judge Returns?

No — The Judge Returns ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.