On The Judge from Hell • Feb 10, 2025
Title The Judge from Hell
As someone who enjoys the typical romance in fantasy K-dramas, this one didn’t quite work for me. In most dramas where one lead is a supernatural being, there’s usually a contract or some kind of fateful circumstance that forces them together (e.g., My Demon), creating natural romantic tension. The Judge from Hell didn’t have that, and, to be honest, the male lead didn’t have anything particularly compelling that would make Justicia fall for him. Yes, he has a strong sense of justice through the law, but so do plenty of other cops. Plus, Kim Jae Young’s performance didn’t quite match up with Park Shin Hye’s, making their dynamic feel even less convincing. I just couldn’t understand how the romance even started. I'm still going to finish it though, and am enjoying it despite these obvious flaws.
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