You have to admit it, it is always thrilling to follow the arcs of the characters who are on the right side of the law, whether they are judges, attorneys or prosecutors. Especially when they do it in style.
In the fictional television universe, these characters usually fight fiercely for justice, turning every legal case into an exciting mystery and making viewers fall in love with them.
If you love such protagonists, here are seven legal K-dramas that are sure to become your jam.
May It Please the Court (2022)
IMDb Rating: 7.4/10
Where to stream: Hulu
Noh Chak-Hee is forced to make the transition from ruthless corporate lawyer to public defender, the least respected legal profession. In the office, she meets Jwa Si-Baek, an extremely smart and noble lawyer. Together they must uncover the secrets behind a serial murder case.
Divorce Attorney Shin (2023)
IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
Where to stream: Netflix
Shin Sung-han is a divorce lawyer and a genius pianist and strategist, which helps him get his clients to victory in the courtroom by any means necessary. Viewers say it is a pure pleasure to watch the charismatic attorney Shin come in and save the day.
Lawless Lawyer (2018)
IMDb Rating: 7.6/10
Where to stream: Viki
Bong Sang-pil is a gangster turned lawyer on a mission to avenge his mother's death. Ha Jae-yi is a lawyer of high integrity who was disbarred after verbally attacking a corrupt judge in court. Together they form the Lawless Law Firm, which fights corrupt individuals with absolute power.
Again My Life (2022)
IMDb Rating: 7.7/10
Where to stream: Prime Video, Viki
Kim Hee-woo is a brilliant prosecutor who is killed while trying to bring a corrupt politician to justice. Luckily, he gets another chance and wakes up in the past as a high school student, which gives him enough time to plan an elaborate revenge.
Juvenile Justice (2022)
IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
Where to stream: Netflix
Shim Eun-seok is a cutthroat elite judge known for her dislike of underage offenders. But when she is appointed to a juvenile court and begins handling complex cases and handing out sentences, Eun-seok must balance her personal feelings with her firm belief in justice.
Stranger (2017-2020)
IMDb Rating: 8.5/10
Where to stream: Netflix, Prime Video, Philo, Peacock
Hwang Si-mok is a model prosecutor who lacks empathy, is immune to politics, and will stop at nothing to do the right thing. When he teams up with police lieutenant Han Yeo-jin during an investigation, they uncover a huge corruption conspiracy in the prosecutor's office.
Extraordinary Attorney Woo (2022)
IMDb Rating: 8.6/10
Where to stream: Netflix
Woo Young-woo is 27 years old and starting her career in a big law firm. But she is not an ordinary lawyer. Young-woo is autistic and socially awkward, with an impressive I.Q. of 164 and a photographic memory that helps her defend her clients with a bang.