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The Devil Judge

The Devil Judge
★ 8.4/10•2021•1h 15m•TV-MA•Mystery•Drama•Crime
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The court system is corrupted and old-fashioned. People desire a new system that can satisfy the crowds. However, are the crowds always correct? The drama shows how judges discover the truth about people in court. It centers around a chief judge who doesn’t believe in justice, but only makes judgements that the crowds will be satisfied with. An assistant judge starts to question his motives and tries to find the truth.

Choi Jung-kyu · Director

Moon Yoo-seok · Screenplay

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 15m
LanguageKO
First Air DateJul 3, 2021

Episodes

Episode 1 - A Monster Emerges in Turbulent TimesE182m

A Monster Emerges in Turbulent Times

After two years of turmoil brought on by an unidentifiable disease that dramatically comes to an end, the government plans to hold an experimental trial where the people are the judges. Kang Yo Han, the presiding judge of the experiment, is known for his unforgiving ways of justice. However, is justice what he genuinely intends? The newly appointed presiding judge, Associate Judge Kim Ga On, starts to suspect Judge Kang, whom he admires.

Jul 3, 2021

Episode 2 - The Yellow PorscheE269m

The Yellow Porsche

Judge Kang Yo Han yawns as a victim weeps in front of him. As everyone applauds him for his sentence, Judge Kim Ga On's distrust in him deepens. Although Judge Kang senses Ga On's skepticism, he still invites him into his dazzling world. A tug of war between the enigmatic Kang Yo Han and the mystified Kim Ga On begins.

Jul 4, 2021

Episode 3 - The Quiet MansionE376m

The Quiet Mansion

An explosion in a judge's office shocks the entire nation. Was this an act of terror, or was it someone's warning message to Yo Han? However, Yo Han continues to race towards justice. What is the next trial he has prepared? Meanwhile, Ga On, who had lost consciousness while saving Yo Han, wakes up in a quiet mansion.

Jul 10, 2021

Episode 4 - Yo Han's Older BrotherE477m

Yo Han's Older Brother

With new information, Ga On falls deeper into confusion. He and Soo Hyun investigate Yo Han's past, and Lee Young Min fails to stop the indictment against him. Meanwhile, Cha Kyung Hee gets engulfed with anger against Yo Han and tries to figure out how to save her son.

Jul 11, 2021

Episode 5 - Ga On's ComebackE578m

Ga On's Comeback

Ga On returns and starts working with Yo Han and Jin Joo again. His fans and the public welcome his comeback. Kyung Hee secretly visits his son in prison and watches him in grave pain. Then, Sun Ah comes up with a new strategy for Kyung Hee to tackle the situation. Meanwhile, a famous actor who has a young daughter is accused of committing sexual violence against his female colleagues, and the live trial starts.

Jul 17, 2021

Episode 6 - Suspicion Against Yo HanE668m

Suspicion Against Yo Han

Ga On introduces Elijah to Soo Hyun, but this makes Yo Han furious. Yo Han strongly warns Ga On not to do anything to Elijah. Kyung Hee holds a press conference and claims that Yo Han bribed a witness who made a testimony on his first live court show. The public gets deeply disappointed by Yo Han. Meanwhile, Soo Hyun gets attacked while following a witness of the Joo Il Do case.

Jul 18, 2021

Episode 7 - A Declaration of WarE782m

A Declaration of War

Yo Han declares war against the state as he admits to his crimes in front of the people. The people of power at the foundation are outraged at Yo Han's surprise attack. But strangely, Sun Ah remains calm as if she had anticipated it. What does Sun Ah have up her sleeve? Meanwhile, Ga On reminds Yo Han, who has lost all faith in the world, of the importance of justice, as Yo Han takes him somewhere.

Jul 24, 2021

Episode 8 - Ga On Chooses a SideE872m

Ga On Chooses a Side

Ga On gets shocked after realizing the prisoner isn't the man he remembers. And for the first time, Yo Han candidly reveals the hardships of his life to Ga On. All the beliefs and morals Ga On has lived by crash down on him as he experiences firsthand the corruption of those in power. Now, he slowly recognizes his developing sympathy toward Yo Han. Will Ga On take Yo Han's hand against the recklessness of those in power and stop them?

Jul 25, 2021

Episode 9 - Ga On’s RevengeE972m

Ga On’s Revenge

Yo Han is like a hyena playing with its prey while Sun Ah hovers around the live court show. Sun Ah's presence disturbs him. But for some strange reason, he notices the loneliness hidden in the smiling face she shows him. What is the definition of the relationship between them? Meanwhile, Ga On determines to stand by Yo Han, who he thought was evil, and together, they go after the people of power, the truly evil ones.

Jul 31, 2021

Episode 10 - The RevolutionistE1068m

The Revolutionist

An immense figure stands hidden behind Juk Chang, the YouTube star who was only considered to be attention-grabbing. Shocked by this new information, Yo Han and Ga On decided to put Juk Chang on trial in the live court. However, it's not an easy task with the police protecting Juk Chang. With the help of Soo Hyun, they start their hunt for Juk Chang.

Aug 1, 2021

Episode 11 - Failed AmbitionE1168m

Failed Ambition

Sun Ah realizes that her secret has been exposed to Cha Kyung Hee, and the sense of betrayal toward Yo Han deepens. Meanwhile, Kyung Hee makes an irrefutable offer to Sun Ah, and she has to make an extreme choice. Now that she is in a tight spot, Sun Ah looks for Yo Han, but as if he was expecting her to come, Yo Han makes an offer of his own. Two offers stand, and one of them will eventually result in a tragic ending.

Aug 7, 2021

Episode 12 - Stay Away from MeE1270m

Stay Away from Me

After Kyung Hee committed suicide, Ga On and Yo Han run into Soo Hyun in Kyung Hee’s office. Feeling betrayed and disappointed by Ga On, Soo Hyun warns him to stay away from her. Meanwhile, now that Kyung Hee has been eliminated, Sun Ah starts to believe that Yo Han is on her side. She suggests to Joong Se that Yo Han should be the next president.

Aug 8, 2021

Episode 13 - To Kill or To Be KilledE1375m

To Kill or To Be Killed

Yo Han gets injured, and at the same time, Ga On finds himself in a tight spot while trying to help the residents in Hyungsan-dong. Neither of them can rely on the other for help, but they must somehow escape the life-endangering situation. On top of that, the nation is faced with the nationwide epidemic due to the so-called virus, possibly led by Sun Ah and the foundation.

Aug 14, 2021

Episode 14 - A Life for a LifeE1469m

A Life for a Life

Ga On loses Soo Hyun, and his reason to live dies with her. As Yo Han empathizes with what Ga On is going through, he helps Ga On find another reason to live. Together they prepare a trial to punish Juk Chang. However, it feels as if they are thinking different things. Will Yo Han and Ga On get through the live court show without any issues?

Aug 15, 2021

Episode 15 - A Stay of ExecutionE1572m

A Stay of Execution

Due to Ga On's shocking announcement of the live court's manipulation in cases, Juk Chang's trial comes to an abrupt stop. Although he thinks he made the righteous move, something troubles his heart. For Yo Han, being betrayed by someone he trusted changes him to someone unlike himself. Meanwhile, the foundation directors move on to their next target and plot to take down Sun Ah. Will Sun Ah win the battle against the directors?

Aug 21, 2021

Episode 16 - To Save Yo HanE1695m

To Save Yo Han

After Yo Han is put in prison, Ga On blames himself, thinking that his distrust of Yo Han caused all this chaos. He decides to fix everything even if that means he should risk his life. Soon, he hears the news that Yo Han was killed in prison. Joong Se and the members of the foundation feel happy with the news of Yo Han’s death, and at the same time, they plot against Sun Ah.

Aug 22, 2021

Actors

Ji Sung

Ji Sung

Kang Yo-han

Kim Min-joung

Kim Min-joung

Jung Sun-ah

Jinyoung

Jinyoung

Kim Ga-on

Park Gyu-young

Park Gyu-young

Yoon Soo-hyun

Jang Young-nam

Jang Young-nam

Cha Kyung-hee

Kim Jae-kyung

Kim Jae-kyung

Oh Jin-joo

Ahn Nae-sang

Ahn Nae-sang

Min Jeong-ho

Cheon Young-min

Cheon Young-min

Han So-yoon

Jeon Chae-eun

Jeon Chae-eun

Kang Elijah

Kwon Hae-sung

Kwon Hae-sung

Lee Do Jin

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