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The Judge Returns korean drama review
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The Judge Returns
1 people found this review helpful
by Ramnyli
19 days ago
14 of 14 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 7.5
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 7.5
Rewatch Value 8.0

A Good Watch That Will Keep You Entertained

Don't let the first episode fool you! While the premiere was honestly terrible, I am so glad I carried on because I ended up completely hooked. Once the story gets moving, it becomes a thrilling ride.

It was so satisfying to see how Han Yeong handles each case. Since he knows the future, he is always ten steps ahead of his enemies, and watching him dismantle corruption using that knowledge is the best part of the show. It gives the legal drama a refreshing "superhero" feel.

I loved the "Found Family" dynamic in this drama. Watching the reporter (Na-yeon), his loyal friend (Jeong-ho), and the team of prosecutors unite to fight injustice was wonderful. They became one solid unit, and their teamwork felt genuine and earned.

The villain, Shin Jin (played by Park Hee-soon), was fantastic. He was a formidable match for Han Yeong. My only wish is that the writers had explored the history and friendship between him and Han Yeong even more—it would have added so much emotional depth to their rivalry.

While I enjoyed this more than The Devil Judge, it felt like it lost its momentum in the last few episodes. To be honest, I think it would have been much better if the drama were shorter by a few episodes. By stretching it out, the high energy of the middle part fizzled out a bit toward the finale.

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