Same tonal quality as the first.Same flaws and positives.I liked the tenants meeting, as it seemed realistic. The kind of people who would attend, the snacks, the pushing to all sign the petition, the bribery with the rent, the clothes they were wearing. Even the pushiness of the religion seemed in tune with what I've heard about some Koreans.I'm glad I had the next episode ready, as if this was released a bit at a time, the endings have been unsatisfying.
Spoilers for this epSo far Justitia isn't a cool anti-hero yet and is just a bad person. Sending Bitna to hell when she knew she had good reason to know she's innocent. Tricking Minjeong's parents having hope that someone was on their side, but then letting them down. Watching on while the handsome abuser attacked Minjeong just so she could selfishly have someone to send to hell to meet her quota, even if it meant Minjeong got traumatised more, could be killed or ended up killing herself - tbf if she'd caught him in the act for attempted murder, he'd likely still attack Minjeong or her family after leaving prison in 7 years, so this one worked out ok. And killing Da-on based on something he said when drunk and without knowing the facts (didn't she learn from the Bitna case? Literally she's on Earth having to find killers in the first place due to being punished for being overzealous and too self-confident with her judgements and she's doing the same thing!). Drinking coke in court (surprised she's not drinking something flashier) and generally being unprofessional (but well done to the series makes a good point about how someone with connections can get away with so much, such as being a terrible judge). It would be cool if she was unprofessional/a maverick and still a great judge, but she's not there on merit but rather on the back of Kang Bit-na's many years of work, so it's not cool to me. Anything good she did do (like making Minjeong safer by killing the abuser) was just a fortunate byproduct of her own selfishness. But I'll give her credit for killing Da-on quickly instead of drawing it out.Her acting is great though - hard to believe Bit Na in hell and Justitia on Earth are the same actress. I'll keep watching because the show's interesting and hopefully FL stops acting like a teenager who just won the lottery.
The Judge from Hell: Justitia's Dark Pursuit Intensifies in Episode 2
In Episode 2, Justitia grapples with the challenge of carrying out her first kill while the police are hot on her trail. I was surprised by her resourcefulness as she devised a cruel method to make her target experience the pain he caused his girlfriend, revealing her ruthless side. Although the ending felt a bit anticlimactic with her impulsive decision regarding Han Da-on, I’m still curious about how the story will unfold. FULL REVIEW & RECAP: https://diyarisks.blogspot.com/2024/09/the-judge-from-hell-2024-episode-2.html
The acting was truly outstanding, delivering performances that felt authentic and deeply engaging. Each actor brought their character to life with skill and emotion, making the story even more captivating. The narrative itself was incredibly well-crafted, with a seamless blend of twists, depth, and emotional resonance. What truly set it apart, though, was the unique and thought-provoking concept at its core. It offered fresh perspectives and new ideas, making it a standout in its genre. The combination of superb acting, a strong storyline, and an original concept created an unforgettable experience from start to finish.
Aha what a delightful "beating out crap" scene that was ...
Making you feel the pain you given to others ..wow !! Now that's what we call the real judgement... I love the way this show is bringing out the evils in societies. the agony of the victim and their families who don't get the due justice whereas the GOOD FOR NOTHING law protects the criminals. My fav scene was of course the one where she killed that creepy abuser and delivered the final judgement.