The Judge Returns
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.
Where to watch The Judge Returns in United States
Rakuten VikiClick a service to open The Judge Returns there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Judge Returns streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rakuten Viki | — |
| Canada | Rakuten Viki | — |
| Germany | Rakuten Viki | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | — |
| South Korea | wavve, TVING | — |
About The Judge Returns
The Judge Returns is a 2026 Korean-language crime, sci-fi & fantasy and drama series created by Lee Jae-jin. The cast is led by Ji Sung, Won Jin-ah, Park Hee-soon. It spans 1 season and 14 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on Rakuten Viki.
The Judge Returns was produced by Slingshot Studios and made in South Korea. It was first aired on January 2, 2026.
- Director
- Lee Jae-jin
- Created by
- Lee Jae-jin
- First aired
- January 2, 2026
- Last aired
- February 14, 2026
- Original language
- Korean
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (14 episodes)
- Network
- MBC
- Country
- South Korea
- Production
- Slingshot Studios
The Judge Returns cast & crew
The Judge Returns was created by Lee Jae-jin.
The cast features Ji Sung as Lee Han-young, Won Jin-ah as Kim Jin-ah, Park Hee-soon as Kang Shin-jin, Baek Jin-hee as Song Na-yeon, Oh Se-young as Yoo Se-hee, and Hwang Hee as Park Cheol-wu.
Is The Judge Returns worth watching?
With 1 season and 14 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy crime, sci-fi & fantasy, and drama, The Judge Returns is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Judge Returns
In United States, you can stream The Judge Returns on Rakuten Viki. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Judge Returns
Ji Sung
Lee Han-young
Won Jin-ah
Kim Jin-ah
Park Hee-soon
Kang Shin-jin
Baek Jin-hee
Song Na-yeon
Oh Se-young
Yoo Se-hee
Hwang Hee
Park Cheol-wu
Tae Won-seok
Seok Jeong-ho
Park Geon-il
Gwak Sun-won
Han Su-ho
Kim Jung-kyun
The Judge Returns — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Judge Returns in United States?
The Judge Returns is streaming on Rakuten Viki in United States.
▸Is The Judge Returns on Rakuten Viki?
Yes — The Judge Returns is currently available on Rakuten Viki in United States.
▸What language is The Judge Returns in?
The Judge Returns is originally in Korean. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Judge Returns are there?
The Judge Returns has 1 season with 14 episodes in total.
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