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The Judge from Hell

TV·2024–present·1 season, 14 episodes·SBS·Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Crime·1h 6m·8.5·Created by Jo Yi-soo

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

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01The Judge from Hell S01E04EPISODE 4S01E04 · 9.2Bitna's infernal trial begins once again for Bae Jayeong's misdeeds. "Bad adults must be punished."
  2. 02The Judge from Hell S01E03EPISODE 3S01E03 · 9.0While reveling in her string of executions, Bitna encounters someone unexpected.
  3. 03The Judge from Hell S01E05EPISODE 5S01E05 · 8.7While trailing Bitna, Daon finds himself at a secret demons' meeting. A horrific incident occurs.

Castfull cast & details

Park Shin-hyePark Shin-hyeKang Bit-naKim Jae-youngKim Jae-youngHan Da-onKim Ah-youngKim Ah-youngLee Ah-rongKim In-kwonKim In-kwonKoo Man-doKim Hye-hwaKim Hye-hwaKim So-youngKim Ji-hoonKim Ji-hoonPark Dong-hunPark Ji-hoonPark Ji-hoonKo Eun-seopKim Jae-hwaKim Jae-hwaJung Myeong-suk

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode14Episodes2024Aired 8.1Season avg
  1. S01E01The Judge from Hell S01E01EPISODE 1September 21, 2024 7.6Demon Justitia possesses the body of Judge Kang Bitna and must punish criminals.
  2. S01E02The Judge from Hell S01E02EPISODE 2September 21, 2024 8.0Daon receives unexpected news while protecting Minjeong. Bitna's first infernal trial begins.
  3. S01E03The Judge from Hell S01E03EPISODE 3September 27, 2024 9.0While reveling in her string of executions, Bitna encounters someone unexpected.
  4. S01E04The Judge from Hell S01E04Season's bestEPISODE 4September 28, 2024 9.2Bitna's infernal trial begins once again for Bae Jayeong's misdeeds. "Bad adults must be punished."
  5. S01E05The Judge from Hell S01E05EPISODE 5October 4, 2024 8.7While trailing Bitna, Daon finds himself at a secret demons' meeting. A horrific incident occurs.
  6. S01E06The Judge from Hell S01E06EPISODE 6October 5, 2024 8.0"Why do you keep interfering?" Will Bitna escape Daon and conclude her infernal trial?
  7. S01E07The Judge from Hell S01E07EPISODE 7October 11, 2024 8.5Soyeong suspects serial killer J is back. Meanwhile, Daon remains suspicious about Bitna's identity.
  8. S01E08The Judge from Hell S01E08EPISODE 8October 12, 2024 8.7Soyeong disappears. Bitna worries for Daon but concludes Choi Wonjoong's infernal trial as a demon.
  9. S01E09The Judge from Hell S01E09EPISODE 9October 18, 2024 7.7Daon vows revenge against serial killer J and joins forces with demon Bitna.
  10. S01E10The Judge from Hell S01E10EPISODE 10October 19, 2024 5.7Detective Jang's true identity is uncovered. Bitna encounters emotions she's never wanted to face.
  11. S01E11The Judge from Hell S01E11EPISODE 11October 25, 2024 8.0Bitna loses her powers for breaking the rules but still heads to Jaegeol's home to uncover J.
  12. S01E12The Judge from Hell S01E12EPISODE 12October 26, 2024 8.0A body is found in a burned car, and the truth is revealed. Who is J?
  13. S01E13The Judge from Hell S01E13EPISODE 13November 1, 2024 8.0Finally, J's trial begins. At a crossroads, Bitna must make a life-or-death choice.
  14. S01E14The Judge from Hell S01E14EPISODE 14November 2, 2024 8.7J commits another evil act after escaping, and Bitna is dragged to Hell. Will this be the end?

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