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I can say that this drama is legend. The storyline is very well written by the writer, even this is his debut as a writer. One drama with various genres, and all of them blend smoothly. Not to forget, the acting of all the actors. Even the side actors are great. Of course, Park Shin Hye is one reason why we should watch this drama. 21 years of traveling the world as an actress, with many people underestimating her acting skills and claiming she always plays weak roles. In this drama, we can see Park Shin Hye's extraordinary acting spectrum. She can convey emotions well, even the action scenes are almost all she does herself. Park Shin Hye is the life of this drama. I bet she will get award by her acting here. The writer of this series even wrote it by imagine Shin Hye as Bit Na. As new writer, she's so good, every episode we're not gonna get bored. I'm still watching it on going so I hope it will be good until end. Manifesting. Highly recommended to watch.

I have loved Park Shin Hye since The Heirs with all the star-studded casts. The show is something I didn't expect to like since nowadays, kdramas don't impress me that easily. However, I was not expecting to like the story, the casts and everything about it. Park Shin Hye is really a versatile actress, she has been with all types of genre and I like her the most if it is action like in Sisyphus (Kdrama) and Alive (Film), she can really pull off being so badass. She has been such an amazing actress that is hard to beat. She is one of my favorite female leads and I am so happy that even she is now married and a mom, she still looks so young and healthy!

Park Shin-hye shines in this amazing K-drama, delivering exceptional performances that truly bring her characters to life. The show captivates viewers with its impressive character development and an engaging storyline that evolves with each episode. As the plot unfolds, audiences we deeply connected to the characters, and the revenge theme is just to die for! Even non-K-drama fans are drawn in, becoming addicted to the narrative that serves what they truly deserve. The combination of Park's talent, intricate storytelling, and high production quality creates an unforgettable viewing experience that resonates long after the credits roll. The ultimate punishment is thrilling to watch!

.It's a really good series, but only good Park Shin Hye really played his role perfectly It had special effects and an interesting idea and scenario, and the story was good. In these 6 episodes that were aired and I saw them, but on the other hand, the characterization of some characters was not good, and we could not sympathize with the victims of the serial killers that Qazi killed because The characterization and design of the angels and demons was weak and had few story details So far, the score is 7 Hopefully it will be better in the final 8 episodes.

But overall, the series has many positive points, such as the beautiful acting of the actors, especially Park Shin-hye, and the story idea and the captivating story line that I mentioned, and it had the design of Lu Qishan.

The reviewer who complained about the romance subplot is so off it's wild.

First of all, this show's actual genre is crime romance. It's listed as a romance. So why would they expect there not to be a romance. And the romance itself is a slow burn and is given way less screen time than the crime and horror aspects.

Second, the male lead's character arc is completely tied in with the overall plot arc and with FLs character arc, he's not just there to look pretty or make us swoon, he is very important to every aspect of the story and drives much of the action. He doesn't just pop in to be romantic, he is key to the central plot of the serial killer and is the reason why the FL even has a character arc, cause...

Third, the FL is not a judge trying to advance her career, she's a demon trying to complete a mission. She's there for one job and one job only -- to find and kill murderers to send them to hell. The ML is not distracting some story of a judge trying to become a better judge, he's making her interesting by being the key to her humanizing as a demon, which is the entire central point of her character arc. Watching a demon go around coldly killing murderer after murderer with no change would get real boring after a few eps.

It seems that reviewer just wanted a completely different story, with different characters and a different plot. Instead of looking at what story this show is trying to actually tell, and if it's doing a good job.

Which, it really is. This show has so much going for it and the romance only adds to that. The FL and ML have fantastic chemistry. The writing is very tight and knew where it was going from the start, everything connects well together and develops so organically. Good directing a great editing. All the actors are nailing their roles. It's fun at times, scary at times, moving at times. It's been my favorite drama this year.

Two amazing performances, Park Shin-hey take the character to another level, saving the serie in many ways. Her intriguing portrayal of the Judge, fighting scenes, and her catch phrase sending the bad guys to where they belong, was one of her best work I´ve seen. The Second one is from one of the culprits, was one of the best performance I've ever seen in life. Was so believable that made me flabbergasted when the truth came out.

A plot that could be much better, and a few loopholes, but in the overall the end was acceptable.

This drama brings a subject quite controversial, it's known Heaven and Hell have different interpretations in cultural, traditions, and even rules of a people, the west and the east are the better example.

But in this drama, the story takes a rough, and disrespect road, making Christ and His message, looks like a nonsense and the whole Hell, demons and counterpart, the saviours of the day and life.

I love park shin hye so much and the cast also awesome.. Not bad for the firt timer writer becauae every episode is no trash and boring. Park shin hye always versatile actress and she always do her best in everything.

This drama judge from hell from the writer, director and the cast i give them 100/10 because this show is fantastic and awesome. I hope park shin hye get an award wthat she deserved this now.

Kim jaeyoung hand up to you also you did a great job in your role together with park shin hye.. You both nice and great together

Fighting to all the cast of JUDGE FROM HELL 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Brovo.

Korean Drama '' The Judge From Hell '' is a revenge fantasy with many criminal cases that get explored.

The drama has a satisfying plot when it comes to giving justice, even though one can argue about its fairness and morality. But the cases the Judge takes up are so frustrating that the audience can't help but root for her to give them a 'proper' punishment.

The fantasy element, moreover, was nicely handled, as it was proven by the way they concluded the story. In addition, there were a lot of small details that enhanced it and made the lore compelling.

On the other hand, the final episode was pretty much a filler. Yes, it gave some additional moments with the characters, but plot vice, it didn't offer much. Also, the romance was nice and sweet at times, as it provided plenty of funny and cute moments, and fortunately, wasn't the focus of the drama. But, in the end, was kind of rushed, so a batter handle of it would have been nicer.

Finally, the performances were all great, but the leading lady stole all the thunder.

So, overall, seven out of ten.

Worst K-show I've watched in quite some time.

A female "judge" from hell does something wrong now she has to go up to the real world, find evil criminals, make them confess, and then kill them so they are sent to hell.

Sounds incredibly stupid?

Oh, yes, and it is.

This judge from hell poses as a human judge and then basically goes around, finds some culprits and then beats the hell out of them until they confess.

Then she kills them with a magic dagger to send them to hell.

So every episode she finds some unlucky criminal she tortures at length to beat a confession out of them.

If you are into torture movies like "Hostel" this might be the show for you.

If you were looking for some intelligent and witty entertainment with a clever script you are at the wrong place.

Instead of making the judge from hell investigate a crime and then devise some intelligent, non-violent plan to send the culprits to hell - the braindead makers of that show went the easy way.

Why come up with a clever script, when the judge from hell can just torture the culprits every episode.

It's like Sherlock Holmes finding a culprit and then just beating the hell out of him until they confess, and then kills them.

And all the culprits know that they get killed once they confess, but they just stand there and let themselves be tortured.

Not one of them tries to run away.

"Hello there, evil hell judge, since you are torturing me so nicely, of course I will tell you everything you want to hear, so you won't kill me. Wait! What? You are going to kill me anyway?! This must be the most stupid TV show ever we both are in right now! Can I call my agent first, please?"

If there is a hell for untalented K-show makers, I hope some judge from hell sends them there.

WOW! This has to be one of my favorite k drama i have ever watched i saw it as soon as it released. When you see the first episode you will not like i didnt like the 1st episode cause it felt unrealistic but i kept on watching and i fell in love with it. I really liked their acting especially the main lead OMG i really liked his acting he was amazing and i also like park shin hye's acting usually in every of her drama she always cries but in this drama she did not cry. I really liked the story of it and i cant wait for the 13th episode. It have a small growing romance with i really love their were some scenes which i really enjoyed watching. The person who did the casting, Respect. The best choices he ever made. Overall the series was AMAZING and it is a must must watch and also worth watching.

I had very low expectation of this drama as I had never seen any of the FL/ML dramas before. The first episode got me hooked and now I am waiting for the final 2 episodes. There are no boring episodes in this drama. Sad that it had only 14 episodes. All the main and supporting characters are really good. I became a big fan of Park Shin Hye after this drama. I was sceptical at first as I thought she cant act cos of the reviews that i read before on her acting. Thats the reason I didnt watch any of her dramas before. I decided to give it a try after watching video edits of this drama in TikTok. My perception of her changed after watching 'The Judge From Hell' and I can say that she is one damn great actress.

I recommend everyone to watch 'The Judge From Hell', and you wont regret it. How I wish this drama was on Netlix instead of Disney. It will be even more popular. Every episodes are great. I usually has this habit of skipping boring scene, but for this drama, i didnt skip any and felt that the story was too short.

The female lead, Park Shin Hye, did exceptionally well as Kang Bitna/Justitia. If you watched any of her dramas, you know that she has great chemistry with her co-stars. Her character is different from her past works.

First time watching the male lead, Kim Jae Young and he has great chemistry with Park Shin Hye.

"The Judge from Hell" stands out for its strong female lead and compelling crime stories, yet falls short due to an unnecessary and forced romance between the two lead characters. The show's brightest aspect should be the female judge as the name shows, who is portrayed as an intelligent, principled, and ambitious woman, unafraid to challenge violent murderers and question the human laws.

Unfortunately, this momentum is disrupted by the romantic subplot, which feels both forced and unnecessary. The male lead, intended as a love interest, lacks chemistry with the female lead and often comes across as intrusive. His behavior borders on stalker-like, frequently inserting himself into the female lead's life and professional affairs without adding any meaningful development to the story. The romantic tension feels artificial and distracts from the central legal drama, which is far more compelling.

What makes this romantic subplot even more frustrating is how it detracts from the female lead's character development. Instead of focusing on her growth during her main and sub missions, the show repeatedly shifts attention to the awkward and poorly developed romance. This detracts from her professional arc and reduces the impact of her character's journey. The directors seem to have fallen into the trap of thinking that a female protagonist requires a romantic counterpart, even when it doesn't fit the story.

The forced romance ultimately undermines the potential of "The Judge from Hell." Had the series focused solely on its strong female lead and the captivating crime stories, it could have been an exceptional drama. Instead, the romance feels like a distraction, pulling attention away from the more interesting aspects of the show and making it difficult for viewers to stay invested in the main plot. While the series has its merits, the decision to force a romance weakens what could have been a more powerful and focused narrative.

This was my first time watching a law drama intertwined with the fantasy genre. I've enjoyed other law dramas like "Extraordinary Attorney Woo Young Woo," "My Suspicious Partner," "Law Cafe," "The Devil Judge," and "Juvenile Justice."

This series marked actress Park Shin Hye's comeback after "Doctor Slump," and I recognized actor Kim Jae Young from "Love in Contract." Surprisingly, the chemistry between the leads was electrifying. Initially, Judge Kang Bit-na was portrayed as a fierce and ruthless woman who wasn't afraid to punish criminals and deliver vigilante justice. However, the story lost some of its momentum when she fell in love with Han Daon. While their romance was somewhat dull, the cast delivered outstanding performances.

It was fascinating to see each case unfold, with the criminals facing karmic retribution in a manner similar to how they had killed and tortured their victims. The graphics were impressive, and Kang Bit-na's outfits throughout the series perfectly matched her character. The series successfully delivered on all 14 episodes. However, I felt it would have been nice to see flashbacks of Kang Bit-na's past.

Eventually, the plot shifted focus to finding Kylum and defeating Satan, the mastermind behind Serial Killer J. This series, along with dramas like "Love Next Door" and "Jeongnyeon," made my weekends something to look forward to. I loved the thrills it provided and would definitely recommend "The Judge from Hell" K-drama!

Thank you for taking the time to read this. I hope you have a great day!

Park Shin-Hye is an amazing actress. She made her character come to life and submerged me into this drama like no other. What an extraordinary job this crew did, a masterpiece. They all were amazing, each character good and evil, made me love them just a bit more because they put their heart into their roles. Yes, I cried my eyes out, got angry and repulsed, laughed and smirked so much on each episode. Thank you truly for such an exceptional drama, for showing all your skills and proving a lot of people wrong. This is totally a must watch, 20 out of 10. Park Shin-Hye is amazing. I can't get over it, I hope season two is promised.

After making a mistake in hell a demon possesses the murdered body of a judge and is instructed to send ten souls to hell to atone for her error. As she begins her new life as a judge she comes across a dedicated police officer who has a tragic past and when she begins to send souls to hell he becomes determined to bring her to justice. The judge Kang Bit-na is played superbly by Park Shin-hye and the detective Han Da-on is played by Jae-young Kim whose opinion of her starts to soften. I personally enjoyed the earlier episodes where she was less human and exacting revenge but it is still an entertaining story and worth a watch. Be aware though it is quite violent at times in the depiction of gruesome murders.

I totally fell in 💕 with the Judge Kang Bitna character. I loved every second of the show. Park Shin-Hye nailed the character of the demon judge. She is incredibly beautiful and her outfits were glowing. The costume designer deserves an award. I would put this show on par with Crash Landing on You, Squid Game, and Flower if Evil. I wish there was more romance between the leads. The action scenes were well done as well. There is a lead to a second season but they should leave this show as it is. It will remain a classic. Often times the subsequent seasons have diluted or repetitive plots. That said this show is meant for a family audience.

It's a very entertaining show with good acting. However, that boy friend is totally a redundant part and keep breaking the flow of the show by creating all sorts of hypocritical ethics as a police man while the whole law system is already failing. I will give it at least 8 if that male character is removed. Can do better without the male counterpart. I prefer Vigilante which there is a strong argument between the legal system and the loop holes, which raise the question if that loop hole is plugged then is it morally correct. And to which extent it should be done. Coming back to the Judge, it just feel too forced to potray that justice should be done in a moral way with all sorts of corruption behind the scene.