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10 episodes

Juvenile Justice - Season 1

First aired Feb 25, 2022Season 1

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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Community reviews for Juvenile Justice, shown here with its season details.

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ParkMin

6.0

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.

Episodes

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Episode 1

Episode 1

8.5
Feb 25, 202262 min6 votes

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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Episode 2

Episode 2

8.6
Feb 25, 202260 min5 votes

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

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Episode 3

Episode 3

6.6
Feb 25, 202255 min5 votes

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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Episode 4

Episode 4

8.7
Feb 25, 202260 min3 votes

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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Episode 5

Episode 5

8.7
Feb 25, 202259 min3 votes

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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Episode 6

Episode 6

6.4
Feb 25, 202259 min5 votes

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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Episode 7

Episode 7

8.7
Feb 25, 202267 min3 votes

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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Episode 8

Episode 8

8.7
Feb 25, 202263 min2 votes

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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Episode 9

Episode 9

8.7
Feb 25, 202261 min3 votes

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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Episode 10

Episode 10

8.7
Feb 25, 202269 min3 votes

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

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