The Devil Judge

After two years of turmoil brought on by an unidentifiable disease that dramatically comes to an end, the government plans to hold an experimental trial where the people are the judges. Kang Yo Han, the presiding judge of the experiment, is known for his unforgiving ways of justice. However, is justice what he genuinely intends? The newly appointed presiding judge, Associate Judge Kim Ga On, starts to suspect Judge Kang, whom he admires.

An explosion in a judges office shocks the entire nation. Was this an act of terror, or was it someones warning message to Yo Han? However, Yo Han continues to race towards justice. What is the next trial he has prepared? Meanwhile, Ga On, who had lost consciousness while saving Yo Han, wakes up in a quiet mansion.

Ga On returns and starts working with Yo Han and Jin Joo again. His fans and the public welcome his comeback. Kyung Hee secretly visits his son in prison and watches him in grave pain. Then, Sun Ah comes up with a new strategy for Kyung Hee to tackle the situation. Meanwhile, a famous actor who has a young daughter is accused of committing sexual violence against his female colleagues, and the live trial starts.

Yo Han declares war against the state as he admits to his crimes in front of the people. The people of power at the foundation are outraged at Yo Hans surprise attack. But strangely, Sun Ah remains calm as if she had anticipated it. What does Sun Ah have up her sleeve? Meanwhile, Ga On reminds Yo Han, who has lost all faith in the world, of the importance of justice, as Yo Han takes him somewhere.

Yo Han is like a hyena playing with its prey while Sun Ah hovers around the live court show. Sun Ahs presence disturbs him. But for some strange reason, he notices the loneliness hidden in the smiling face she shows him. What is the definition of the relationship between them? Meanwhile, Ga On determines to stand by Yo Han, who he thought was evil, and together, they go after the people of power, the truly evil ones.

Sun Ah realizes that her secret has been exposed to Cha Kyung Hee, and the sense of betrayal toward Yo Han deepens. Meanwhile, Kyung Hee makes an irrefutable offer to Sun Ah, and she has to make an extreme choice. Now that she is in a tight spot, Sun Ah looks for Yo Han, but as if he was expecting her to come, Yo Han makes an offer of his own. Two offers stand, and one of them will eventually result in a tragic ending.

Yo Han gets injured, and at the same time, Ga On finds himself in a tight spot while trying to help the residents in Hyungsan-dong. Neither of them can rely on the other for help, but they must somehow escape the life-endangering situation. On top of that, the nation is faced with the nationwide epidemic due to the so-called virus, possibly led by Sun Ah and the foundation.

Due to Ga Ons shocking announcement of the live courts manipulation in cases, Juk Changs trial comes to an abrupt stop. Although he thinks he made the righteous move, something troubles his heart. For Yo Han, being betrayed by someone he trusted changes him to someone unlike himself. Meanwhile, the foundation directors move on to their next target and plot to take down Sun Ah. Will Sun Ah win the battle against the directors?