Juvenile Justice

7.9
20221h 1m

A tough judge balances her aversion to minor offenders with firm beliefs on justice and punishment as she tackles complex cases inside a juvenile court.

Production

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Trailers & Videos

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Seasons

10 Episodes • Premiered 2022

Shim Eun-seok, an elite judge with a cold and distant personality who is known for her dislike of juveniles, is appointed judge of a juvenile court in the Yeonhwa District. There, she breaks customs and administers her own ways of punishing the young offenders. Eun-seok has to deal with and balance her aversion to minor offenders with firm beliefs on justice and punishment as she tackles complex cases while discovering what being an adult truly means.

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1. Episode 1

8.5

Arriving at juvenile court, Sim Eun-seok meets the compassionate Cha Tae-ju. The details of a murder case involving an underage killer don't add up.

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2. Episode 2

8.8

Eun-seok's unorthodox methods in dealing with the suspected accomplice ruffle feathers. Contradictory accusations fly in a heated trial.

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3. Episode 3

6.3

The search for the truth behind a teenager's injuries leads to painful and hidden revelations. Meanwhile, the case is personal for Tae-ju.

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4. Episode 4

9.5

A troubling call puts a youth counseling instructor under the judges' microscope. The girls inside her recovery home back up the claims.

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5. Episode 5

9.0

Eun-seok and Tae-ju set out to locate the missing girls before harm comes to them. The whistleblower's surprising identity is revealed.

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6. Episode 6

9.0

Students from privileged backgrounds are caught in a scandal that attracts national attention. Kang Won-jung hides a career-sabotaging secret.

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7. Episode 7

9.0

Eun-seok expects Won-jung to do the right thing, and pushes back against his actions in court. When he demands hard evidence, she digs in deeper.

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8. Episode 8

9.0

Investigating an underage traffic accident case despite Eun-seok's reservations, Tae-ju discovers a key missing piece. They clash with Na Geun-hee.

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9. Episode 9

9.0

Eun-seok fixates on one of the accused perpetrators in a brutal sexual assault case. Tae-ju gains insight into her personal history.

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10. Episode 10

9.0

Efforts to locate the ringleader of the runaway gang places Eun-seok in grave danger. Geun-hee faces a confrontation about her principles.

Cast

Photo of Kim Hye-soo

Kim Hye-soo

Sim Eun-seok

Photo of Kim Moo-yul

Kim Moo-yul

Cha Tae-ju

Photo of Lee Sung-min

Lee Sung-min

Kang Won-jung

Photo of Lee Jung-eun

Lee Jung-eun

Na Geun-hee

Photo of Lee Sang-hee

Lee Sang-hee

Joo Yeong-sil

Photo of Park Ji-yeon

Park Ji-yeon

Woo Su-mi

Photo of Shin Jae-whi

Shin Jae-whi

Seo Beom

Photo of Geum Gwang-san

Geum Gwang-san

Gyeong Jung-han

Photo of Park Jong-hwan

Park Jong-hwan

Ko Gang-sik

Photo of Kim Young-ah

Kim Young-ah

Heo Chan-mi

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Reviews

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ParkMin

6/10

On one hand, it tackled some important complexities surrounding youth crime and the justice system. But on the other hand, it felt like it was hitting the viewers over the head with its message a bit too hard. They always found a way to end up being overly preachy. I guess that's part of the overdramatization? The drama had a handful of cases but these were presented in descending order, with each one being less appealing than its predecessor. I feel conflicted about some of the cast choices, but if we were to ignore that and only focus on the characters, the situation didn't look so bright either. By episode 6, they started to inject personal stories and affairs, but it was a bit too late to have proper development when the drama was just 10 episodes. In the end, it was a watchable law drama with some notable ideas but remained average until the end.

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