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The Judge from Hell
★ 8.6completed

The Judge from Hell

지옥에서 온 판사

Year2024Episodes14NetworkSBS

“A demon in a judge's robes meets a by-the-book detective”

A cruel and vicious judge, who wields power only for herself, meets a warm and cheerful detective who puts the victims first.

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Where to watch

Hulu

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Quick verdict

Should you watch?

A stylish demon-judge fantasy anchored by Park Shin-hye.

Story
8.3
Acting
8.6
OST
7.9
Pacing
7.8
8.5+
7–8.4
<7

✓Fans of supernatural crime fantasy and Park Shin-hye, viewers who like vigilante-justice premises

✗You want grounded legal realism rather than demon-powered punishment

Story

What is it really about

A hell-born judge trapped in a human body hands down divine punishment to criminals who slip the law — until a warm, victim-first detective starts circling her secret. Supernatural revenge with a procedural spine.

Supernatural crimeVigilante justiceStylishDark fantasyProcedural

Did you know

Trivia & facts

It was written by Jo Yi-soo and directed by Park Jin-pyo.
The Korean title, 지옥에서 온 판사, literally means 'The Judge Who Came From Hell.'
Its ratings peaked at 13.6% nationwide (Nielsen Korea).
Time ranked it sixth on its list of the 10 best K-dramas of 2024.
A second season was announced on June 1, 2026.

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