Dramas where main characters are lawyers, police, detectives, or judges which also includes storylines that evolve around criminal cases or mysteries.

Law And Order

Dong Baek (Yoo Seung Ho), a detective with supernatural memory-reading abilities, is impetuous yet invaluable in fighting crime. Han Sun Mi (Lee Se Young), a young and brilliant criminal profiler, becomes his partner in tracking a brutal serial killer terrorizing the city. Despite their contrasting personalities, they must work together to stop the evil genius behind a series of gruesome murders. Their unconventional investigative methods and unique skills are put to the ultimate test as they race against time to catch a wicked mastermind with abilities beyond their own. Based on a popular web comic by Daum that ran from 2016 to 2018, this is a 2020 South Korean drama series directed by Kim Hwi.

Memorist

The Memorists Team

Bong Sang Pil (Lee Joon Gi), a former gangster turned lawyer, seeks revenge for his mother's tragic death by targeting powerful individuals who believe they are above the law. Using his street skills and legal expertise, he builds an impressive winning record. Ha Jae Yi (Seo Yea Ji), a principled lawyer whose license was suspended after hitting a judge during an unjust trial, joins Sang Pil's team to pay off her father's debts. Together, they take on a high-stakes case involving Cha Moon Sook (Lee Hye Young), a senior judge, and An Oh Ju (Choi Min Soo), a former gangster turned corporate CEO. As they challenge the most powerful figures in the city, Sang Pil and Jae Yi must navigate a dangerous legal and personal battle. This is a 2018 South Korean drama series directed by Kim Jin Min.

Lawless Lawyer

Kang Yo Han (Ji Sung) is the "Devil Judge" who presides over a televised courtroom in a dystopian future South Korea, where justice is a public spectacle. His controversial methods expose corruption while blurring the lines between hero and villain. Jeong Seon Ah (Kim Min Jung), a powerful and ambitious foundation director, seeks to uncover Yo Han's secrets and challenge his authority. Childhood friends Kim Ga On (Jinyoung), a rookie judge, and Yun Su Hyeon (Park Gyu Young), a police officer, are drawn into this high-stakes battle for justice. As Yo Han's unconventional court captivates the nation, the complex dynamics between these characters threaten to unravel the very system of justice they seek to uphold. This is a 2021 South Korean drama series that was directed by Choi Jung Gyu.

The Devil Judge

JTBC

Kim Yo Han (Kang Ha Neul), a judiciary trainee, finds himself betrayed and imprisoned in the brutal Seongju Prison after investigating suspected corruption. Facing constant threats from fellow inmates, Yo Han relies on his intelligence and fighting skills to survive. An unexpected ally emerges in Oh Soo Yeon (Lee Yoo Young), a mysterious female entrepreneur who offers him a chance at revenge, but only if he helps her achieve her own hidden agenda. As Yo Han navigates the dangerous prison environment, he must decide whether to trust Oh Soo Yeon and pursue his mission of vengeance against those who destroyed his family. This is a 2022 South Korean drama series directed by Min Yeon Hong.

Insider

Tʜᴇ Pᴀʏʙᴀᴄᴋ Tᴇᴀᴍ 

Kim Hee Woo (Lee Joon Gi) came from nothing to become a top lawyer, transforming himself from a high schooler with poor grades to an esteemed public prosecutor. But tragedy strikes as he’s investigating a politician suspected of corruption… and a mysterious man kills him. However, instead of dying, he wakes up as his younger self – a college student with all his "future" memories intact. Determined to uncover the truth behind his murder, he restarts his academic journey. Along the way, he meets Kim Hee Ah (Kim Ji Eun), the super-intelligent youngest daughter of a powerful business family, and they begin investigating together. When their journey brings them to a shady cabal of rich power brokers, will they find the answers they’re after – or further mortal danger? Based on a web novel by Lee Hae Nal, this 2022 South Korean drama series was directed by Han Chul Soo and Kim Yong Min.

Again My Life

⚖️Avengers of Time⏱

Star prosecutor Park Jung Woo (Ji Sung) seems to live a perfect life: he has a perfect win record at work and he’s a model husband and father to his family. However, everything changes on the night of his daughter’s sixth birthday, when he wakes up in a prison cell with no idea how he got there – and he’s been accused of killing his beloved family. Jung Woo had been investigating wealthy conglomerate owner Cha Min Ho (Uhm Ki Joon) before the incident, leading him to suspect that there may be a link to his previous work and his current predicament. Defense attorney Seo Eun Hye (Kwon Yu Ri) takes on Jung Woo’s case, but the odds are stacked against them as the evidence points to Jung Woo’s guilt. Can he find a way to regain his memory and prove his innocence?

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