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Vengeance, Demons, and Humanity’s Darkness
A satisfying open-ended conclusion; I think this is Park Shin Hye’s best K-drama. This kind of role suits her much better than something like Doctor Slump. Excellent production overall, with a solid script, impressive special effects—congratulations to SBS for this great drama!The scenes of revenge and Kang Bit Na’s execution were really gratifying. The actors playing the villains nailed their roles as despicable characters. The entire cast was strong; there wasn’t a weak performance, even in the smaller roles, like the journalist or all the victims appearing throughout the drama.
Someone pointed this out, and I completely agree—it really shows that humans can be far more cruel and malevolent than the demons, who just want to feel love, sadness, and all the range of human emotions.
The atmosphere shifts dramatically after Kim So Yeong’s death and the hunt for both J and Satan. Kim Jae Young also played his role as Han Da On incredibly well. You can really sense a shift in his character when he’s ready to kill J and collaborate with Bit Na.
A solid 9/10—a perfect K-drama for Halloween!
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This is Must Watch 100% Binge worthy K-drama and You will not regret it
"The Judge from Hell" absolutely blew my mind! It’s one of those K-dramas that manages to balance thrilling supernatural elements with unexpected humor, and I couldn’t get enough of it. Park Shin-hye as Judge Bit-na is iconic—she’s intense, commanding, and just hilarious when throwing people into eternal punishment! Her role as a demon judge forced to work alongside human Detective Da-on introduces a fascinating dynamic. Their chemistry, anchored in a blend of duty, wit, and opposing moral codes, adds complexity and charm to the story. Kim Jae-young's Detective Da-on is the perfect balance to her, bringing this calm, sometimes reluctant partner energy that made their teamwork addictive to watch. Praised for exploring moral ambiguities, the show questions traditional justice by contrasting Bit-na's unyielding punishments with Da-on’s measured, law-abiding approach. This tug-of-war on justice adds depth to a plot already brimming with action, suspense, and even moments of comic relief.The cinematography / CGI? Chef’s kiss. The eerie underworld visuals mixed with courtroom suspense kept me on the edge of my seat every episode. Plus, the way it dives into moral gray areas without losing its charm is what makes it such a unique gem. This show had me laughing, gasping, and occasionally shouting at the screen. Judge Bit-na might be from Hell, but this series is heavenly, I can't wait to rewatch it a million times and Please please Season 2 if possible. The tension, plot twists, and their chemistry keeps you glued to every episode. This K-drama doesn’t just serve up thrills but also dives into themes of justice and morality in a unique, memorable way. If you’re a K-drama fan, it’s a must-watch❤️
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2024 new favorite!
I can’t believe it’s already over. I loved every second! Park Shin Hye truly shined—she completely owned this role. I don’t care what others say; I love her so much. And Kim Jae Young portrays his character so well. He's so talented and cute; I can't believe he's older than Shin Hye.While I’m a fan of romance and the chemistry between the leads was undeniable, I appreciated that romance wasn’t the main focus here. It’s more of a subgenre, adding depth without overpowering the story. Also, the rooftop kiss was so good I had to rewatch it a few times, lol. (〃ω〃)
I also love how they left the ending up to the viewers. For some, it’s an open ending; for others, a closed one. Personally, I think it was fitting, even though part of me would love a sequel. The final scenes, showing all the characters (victims) happy, were incredibly heartwarming. For me, the only downside was the unresolved question about Kang Bitna. Was she really sent to hell? She was wrongfully accused, so what happened? This plot hole is my only complaint, but overall, this drama is easily one of the best of 2024. (´∩ω∩｀)
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OH MAY GAHHH
First things first, Park Shin Hye is a goddess. She is the actress in the first kdrama I ever watched, so she's my soft spot, but you can't tell me her performance wasn't flawless. I liked the ML, but maybe someone more experienced would be better, regardless, I liked him a lot as well.The drama is very good, giving you a little bit of everything. I liked the pace at which Justitia changed her attitude. The story is enticing, and it makes you devour the drama. It's been a long time since I last felt that way about a Korean drama, maybe since The Glory. The side characters were all well-developed and I have absolutely nothing to complain about.
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“God is so cruel. God listens to all your prayers but doesn’t grant them all.” – Kang
Best K drama in 2024 so far . After Memories of Alhambra , Pinocchio , this is my 3rd drama of Park shin Hye and again I am not disappointed by her . This is a thrilling fantasy mystery drama with slightly romance . Thank God one of my friend recommended this drama that's why I have not missed this awesome series . This is really " The Judge from the hell " .( ｡•ㅅ•｡ )Disclaimer - This is my personal opinion from my own feelings . This review may contain spoilers . Thank You . Go ahead .
OVERVIEW -
This story is centred about Judge Kang Bitna ( played by Park Shin Hye ) . So this series started from Judge Justica who accidently made a wrong judgement and was punished . She ended up in Kang Bitna's body . She had to kill 10 murderers and sent thm to helll within a year . There was a character of detective named Han Daon who firstly discovered Justica . Both of them believed there was definitely justice in this world for good people . Characters of them were completely different from each other . Han Daon was a serious but silly and clingy to Kang Bitna . There was a slight bit of romance which was far more better than most of the romance dramas . every music of this drama is so good . ♛
POSITIVE -
Excellent cinematography with perfect visuals . Acting was top level . There were mystery , faith , God , demon , and many more interesting themes . And the most interesting point was this drama was kinda funny and it really felt good after some heavy plots . The writer , director , everyone did a great job . definitely my most favorite K drama in this year . This drama gives me Hotel Del Luna and Sweet Home vibes .
You Should Know -
There are so many viewers who don't like to watch blood , murder , criminals , dark themes etc etc so you should know this drama is full of thrills . If you don't like to watch these types of dramas then I can suggest you to watch at least one episode or previews of the episodes then decide .
OVERALL -
I gave this drama 9.5 out of 10 . I liked this drama because there were so many unique plots ,scenes with are absent in most of the traditional romance dramas . You might give it a try .( ｡•ㅅ•｡ )
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this drama delivered EVERYTHING
To be honest, I wasn’t expecting much going into this drama, choosing to watch it solemnly because Park Shin Hye was in it, and OMG if it didn’t deliver everything I was hoping for and then some.It was such a satisfying watch from beginning to end that I can’t quite put it into words. The romance was perfectly articulated, and the chemistry between the characters was insane. Shin Hye was also the perfect badass demon/judge and I just loved to see her in this hole.
I only have praises for this drama and if I must pick one thing that let me down a little bit was the whole mystery of what happened to Kang Bit Na’s soul. Like, why was she in hell? What sin did she commit? And did they ever find her soul in the end? Idk… maybe I skipped through it? Maybe lol but I don’t think so, because this drama really had me hanging on the edge of my seat at every second, and I couldn’t miss a second of it for fear of missing out on something huge.
I loved the amount of violence we got as well, which I must say I wasn’t expecting considering this was a Korean drama and most of the time they censure stuff or just allude to it (at least when we’re talking about dramas that are broadcasted on TV, and are not a Netflix production or something like that).
Eitherway, it’s a drama I highly recommend if you want some mystery, with satisfying fights and criminals being properly punished, with a side of some really well developed romance.
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Very Interesting!!
Might watch it a 1000 times without getting tired. The plot is very interesting. But Satan's scene could have been a little more twisted ....to blow our minds. the ending was great and I love it. Park Shin Hye ate and left no crumbs in this drama. Couldn't get enough of it tho ....wished there were more episodes to binge on...And the chemistry between the FL and ML was really amazing. And love the fact that it was not focused solely on the love aspect of the story.Worth watching. 100 percent
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Best Show to end 2024 with!!
I was so excited for this show when i heard Kim Jaeyoung will finally get the main lead role and obviously i also really like Park Shinhye.Then the show finally came out and boy it delivered. The whole plot, the cast, the supernatural magic, the chemistry between the leads, the short cute romance, the friendships and families shown, everything was perfection!! Especially especially ofcource the happy ending:)
Boy is Jaeyoung handsome as hell and so talented. Idky why it took so long to give him a lead role but hopefully people will notice his talent now.
And Shinhye omg she slayed her outfits and her expressions. Absolutely love them.
On a side note ofcource the show was a v serious one too with brutal things and killings and what not so it's not for the weak hearted i guess or you could just skip those scenes heheh. The best parts were when Kang Bitna always delivered justice:')
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a fun watch
What really stands out to me in this series was the acting. I mean Park Shin Hye absolutely killed it in her role as Kang Bit Na. Honorable mention to Kim Jae Young, Kim In Kwon and Kim Ah Young who also played their roles really well. As for the plot, I am a big fan of crime and thriller dramas, so I did enjoy the revenge/vigilante motif and crime solving but the rest of the story was underwhelming. The overarching story was cheesy, predictable and a little stale. Oh also, the cgi is awful, so much so, that it's kind of funny? Nonetheless, the acting and cast still made this an entertaining series. While far from a "must watch", I'd say it's worth giving it a shot.Was this review helpful to you?
A baddie who will put you in your place
Unfortunately, I thought I already reviewed this only to be cleaning my watch list and find out I did not. That being said, I'm lacking some details as I finished it over two months ago, but I do remember the plot being good, and thoroughly captivating. There is a little bit of romance, but this is definitely crime/fantasy-centered, and I love that the main character is an angry, judging woman, it just emanates such boss energy. While I appreciated Bitna's growth throughout the show, it was nice to see a female character that wasn't easily deceived, dumb, or constantly blinded by her feelings.Was this review helpful to you?
One of the best choices I made in 2024 is to watch this
A fantastic work that I am so grateful it came to existence, and it's during the time I am alive and I can have access to watch. This drama impacted me so much that I never left a review for a kdrama before but now here I am. The intention behind this drama was clear to me, imo. The settings, actors, lines, cinematography, even the design of that door. It made perfect sense and did justice to the title: The Judge From Hell. I'm happy and content from the first ep all the way to the end.Was this review helpful to you?
Best Fantasy Thriller of 2024
I'm not lying when I say I started it with very little expectation cos I never saw ML & hardly like the FL. God has humbled me with Park Shin Hye's portrayal of Kang Bitna & HOW HARD I FELL FOR HAN DOAN IS UNPRECEDENTED. Kim Jae Young you cutie.Shin Hye played the judge demon role like it should be played. Perfection to the N & Jae Young absolutely melancholic cop whose suffering was so heart wrenching, made a beautiful duo.
This drama will forever be ICONIC & will be remembered for a long long time.
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