The Judge from Hell
Series Details:
| Original title | 지옥에서 온 판사 |
| Also known as | 地獄에서 온 判事; Jiogeseo on pansa; Chiogesŏ on p’ansa |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Genre | Dark fantasy, Action, Legal thriller |
| Season | 1 |
| Episodes | 14 |
| Release date | September 21 – November 2, 2024 |
| Aired on | Friday and Saturday at 22:00 (KST) |
| Running time | 60–73 minutes |
| Age rating | 15+ |
| Starring | Park Shin-hye, Kim Jae-young |
| Directed by | Park Jin-pyo |
| Written by | Jo Yi-soo |
| Produced by | Yoon Yoon-sun, Kwon Ryeong-ah, Park Mi-kyung, Hong Sung-chang |
| Executive producers | Lee Ok-gyu |
| Cinematography by | Park Sung-yong |
| Edited by | Kim Ha-na, Kim Woo-hyun |
| Music by | Jeon Chang-yeop Opening theme “Gehenna” by Jeon Chang-yeop, Kim Hyun-joon Ending theme “Boomerang” by Jessi |
| Production Company | Studio S |
| Original Network | SBS TV |
Trailer, Teaser & Video:
Poster & Photos:
Cast & Characters:
Main
- Park Shin-hye as Kang Bit-na
- Kim Jae-young as Han Da-on
Supporting
- Bit-na’s assistants
- Kim In-kwon as Gu Man-do
- Kim Ah-young as Lee A-rong
- Ha Kyung-min as Moon Dong-joo
- Lee Joong-ok as Kim Jae-hyun
- People at Hwangcheon Villa
- Kim Jae-hwa as Jang Myeong-suk
- Park Ji-yeon as Yoo Jung-im
- Oh Han-kyul as Yoo Min-jun
- Kim Young-ok as Oh Mi-ja
- People at Nobong Police Station’s Violent Crimes Unit 2
- Kim Hye-hwa as Kim So-young
- Kim Ji-hoon as Park Dong-hoon
- Park Ji-hoon as Ko Eun-seop
- People around Da-on
- Han Sang-jin as Joo Hyung-seok
- Lee Ga-yeon as Joo Da-hee
- Jung Jae-geol’s family
- Kim Hong-pa as Jung Jae-geol
- Lee Kyu-han as Jung Tae-gyu
- Choi Dong-goo as Jung Seon-ho
- People at Seoul Central District Court
- Lee Gyu-hoe as Na Young-jin
- Kim Kwang-kyu as Ahn Dae-young
- Lee Mi-do as Seo Hwa-seon
- Do Eun-ha as Choi Won-kyung
- Others
- Lee Kyu-han as Serial killer J
- Kim Sang-woo as Valak
- Park Jung-yeon as Cha Min-jeong
- Jang Do-ha as Moon Jeong-jun
- Choi Dae-hoon as Detective Jung Mun-jae
- Kim Hyun-mok as Gabriel
Special appearances
- Oh Na-ra as Justitia
- Shin Sung-rok as Bael
- Park Ho-san as Satan
Storyline:
Justitia, a merciless demon judge from Hell, is exiled by Bael to Earth after wrongly condemning the innocent Judge Kang Bit-na to eternal punishment. As part of her penance, Justitia is placed in Bit-na’s body, now tasked with living as a judge in the human world for a year while fulfilling a far darker mission: to track down and condemn ten ruthless individuals responsible for the deaths of others, all without a trace of remorse.
With no interest in the lives around her, Justitia’s only focus is to carry out her mission and send these souls to Hell, knowing failure means her own demise.
Soon, she encounters Han Da-on, a sharp-witted detective of Violent Crimes Unit 2 at Nobong Police Station, who’s known for his meticulous approach to justice. Unaware of Bit-na’s true identity, he begins to investigate the strange cases connected to her judgments, and his own painful past gradually coming to light.
About The Judge from Hell TV Series:
The Judge from Hell (Korean: 지옥에서 온 판사) is a South Korean television series written by Jo Yi-soo, directed by Park Jin-pyo, and starring Park Shin-hye and Kim Jae-young.
Produced by SBS’ content production subsidiary Studio S, The Judge from Hell was written by Jo Yi-soo and directed by Park Jin-pyo.
Park Shin-hye and Kim Jae-young were reportedly cast as the lead actors of the series in September and December 2023, respectively.
On December 29, 2023, Park and Kim were confirmed to appear in the series.
Principal photography began in early 2024.
It aired on SBS TV from September 21, to November 2, 2024, every Friday and Saturday at 22:00 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Disney+ in selected regions.
The Judge from Hell Episodes:
The Judge from Hell S1.E1
Sat, Sep 21, 2024
Demon Justitia possesses the body of Judge Kang Bitna, embarking on a mission to punish criminals through infernal justice.
The Judge from Hell S1.E2
Sat, Sep 21, 2024
While protecting Minjeong, Daon receives shocking news. Meanwhile, Bitna conducts her first infernal trial with deadly precision.
The Judge from Hell S1.E3
Fri, Sep 27, 2024
Bitna revels in her ruthless executions but is thrown off course by an unexpected encounter.
The Judge from Hell S1.E4
Sat, Sep 28, 2024
Bitna resumes her infernal trials, targeting Bae Jayeong for his misdeeds. Her mantra remains clear: “Bad adults must be punished.”
The Judge from Hell S1.E5
Fri, Oct 4, 2024
While tailing Bitna, Daon stumbles upon a clandestine demons’ meeting, leading to a horrific incident.
The Judge from Hell S1.E6
Sat, Oct 5, 2024
Bitna faces mounting interference from Daon as she races to complete her infernal trial.
The Judge from Hell S1.E7
Fri, Oct 11, 2024
So-young grows suspicious of serial killer J’s resurgence. Meanwhile, Daon questions Bitna’s true identity.
The Judge from Hell S1.E8
Sat, Oct 12, 2024
Soyeong vanishes, leaving Bitna anxious for Daon’s safety. Despite distractions, she concludes Choi Wonjoong’s trial with demonic resolve.
The Judge from Hell S1.E9
Fri, Oct 18, 2024
Daon vows vengeance against serial killer J and forges an unlikely alliance with demon Bitna.
The Judge from Hell S1.E10
Sat, Oct 19, 2024
The true identity of serial killer J is unveiled, forcing Bitna to grapple with deeply buried emotions.
The Judge from Hell S1.E11
Fri, Oct 25, 2024
Stripped of her powers for breaking the rules, Bitna presses on to uncover J’s identity at Jaegeol’s house.
The Judge from Hell S1.E12
Sat, Oct 26, 2024
A burned car reveals a body and unravels the mystery surrounding J’s true identity.
The Judge from Hell S1.E13
Fri, Nov 1, 2024
The long-awaited trial of J begins, leaving Bitna to confront a fateful, life-or-death decision.
The Judge from Hell S1.E14
Sat, Nov 2, 2024
J commits another heinous act after escaping, dragging Bitna to Hell. Her fate hangs in the balance.
The Judge from Hell Average TV Viewership Ratings:
| Ep. | Original Broadcast Date | Nationwide (%) | Seoul (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 21, 2024 | 6.8% (6th) | 7.2% (4th) |
| 2 | September 22, 2024 | 9.3% (2nd) | 9.8% (2nd) |
| 3 | September 27, 2024 | 8.0% (4th) | 8.5% (2nd) |
| 4 | September 28, 2024 | 9.7% (2nd) | 9.8% (2nd) |
| 5 | October 4, 2024 | 9.3% (2nd) | 9.2% (2nd) |
| 6 | October 5, 2024 | 13.1% (2nd) | 13.5% (1st) |
| 7 | October 11, 2024 | 11.0% (1st) | 11.1% (1st) |
| 8 | October 12, 2024 | 13.6% (2nd) | 13.7% (1st) |
| 9 | October 18, 2024 | 11.5% (1st) | 11.7% (1st) |
| 10 | October 19, 2024 | 11.4% (2nd) | 10.9% (2nd) |
| 11 | October 25, 2024 | 12.6% (1st) | 12.5% (1st) |
| 12 | October 26, 2024 | 11.7% (2nd) | 11.5% (2nd) |
| 13 | November 1, 2024 | 11.9% (1st) | 12.0% (1st) |
| 14 | November 2, 2024 | 11.9% (2nd) | 11.3% (2nd) |