South Korean actor Park Shin-hye is back to entertaining fans once again with the latest Disney Plus Hotstar K-drama The Judge from Hell. Know all about the plot, episodes, release schedule of each episode and other details of the K-drama The Judge from Hell here.
Deemed by the OTT as a “courtroom drama with a demonic twist”, the series is directed by Park Jin-pyo, known for the hit romantic comedy Love Forecast (2015). The show is led by Park Shin-hye and Kim Jae-yeong, who play protagonists Kang Bit-na and Da-on, respectively.
Talking about her character during a press conference, Park said, “The script was really interesting. I was thrilled to get a project with such a compelling theme at a time when I was unsure about my next role. The unique story and character felt fresh. I’m excited because this role will let me show a different side of myself from what I’ve done in previous projects.”
Spoilers ahead!
What has happened in The Judge from Hell so far?
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Previously in the 2024 K-drama The Judge from Hell, viewers meet Kang Bit-na (played by Park), a vicious female judge known for her lack of empathy for people’s pain. What her colleagues are unaware of is that Bit-na has been possessed by the demon Justitia (played by Oh Na-ra), who was sent to Earth to drag ten criminals back to hell.
In episode 5, Bit-Na is shocked to find Detective Da-on (played by Kim) as her new neighbour. While the latter aims to keep an eye on Bit-na and prove that she is a murderer, Bit-na manages to fool Da-on each time. Soon a new case is assigned to Bit-na where a murderer pretends to be a mental health patient after killing his wife and two kids. On the day of the trial, Bit-na, who plans to send the murderer to hell, releases him from custody claiming that he is a mental health patient. Da-on is enraged after her decision and confronts her about the same. He promises that this time he won’t allow her to kill the murderer in her court of Hell.
In episode 6, Bit-na shows her true power as a judge from Hell and draws the murderer to the scene of her judgement. She then masterfully plays with his mind and forces him to confess his crimes. Once done, Bit-na punishes the murderer and makes him endure the same torment he had inflicted upon his dead wife and kids. The episode ends with Bit-na sending the murderer to hell and later meets Da-on, who seems confused as to how Bit-na managed to kill the murderer this time with him guarding her front door the whole night.
In the upcoming episodes 7 and 8, viewers can expect the show to delve deeper into Da-on and Bit-na’s intertwined fates.
When are episodes 7 and 8 of The Judge from Hell out on Disney Plus?
Episodes 7 and 8 will air on Disney Plus Hotstar on 11 and 12 October, respectively.
What is the total episode count of the K-drama?
The supernatural romance K-drama The Judge from Hell has a total of 14 episodes.
What is the duration of each episode?
Each episode of the Korean drama has a runtime of approximately 1 hour and 9 minutes.
The Judge from Hell episode release schedule
The first two episodes of the K-drama premiered on 21 September on Disney Plus. As for the upcoming ones, the OTT will release two episodes each, every Friday and Saturday. Below is the complete episode release schedule of The Judge from Hell:
- Episode 1 – Saturday, 21 September (Out now)
- Episode 2 – Saturday, 21 September (Out now)
- Episode 3 – Friday, 27 September (Out now)
- Episode 4 – Saturday, 28 September (Out now)
- Episode 5 – Friday, 4 October (Out now)
- Episode 6 – Saturday, 5 October (Out now)
- Episode 7 – Friday, 11 October
- Episode 8 – Saturday, 12 October
- Episode 9 – Friday, 18 October
- Episode 10 – Saturday, 19 October
- Episode 11 – Friday, 25 October
- Episode 12 – Saturday, 26 October
- Episode 13 – TBA
- Episode 14 – TBA
Is there a trailer for The Judge from Hell?
Yes, watch the official trailer below.
(Hero and Featured image: Courtesy Disney Plus)