I can’t be the only one who was initially skeptical about watching the drama “Judge from Hell,” because “Dear K-Drama people, what do you mean by a Judge from hell? I am a Christian girl who wants to go to heaven.”

Jokes aside, I was reluctant to start this series, but after giving it the benefit of the doubt, it became my best series of 2024 so far. Just like you know me as your Life lessons coach, I found new ones for you in this series, but this time it was hellish.

Here are 5 lessons to take home from Judge from Hell

Alert: Loads of Spoilers

Apologizing is an obligation, but forgiveness is not

In the wise words of Demon Justitia-Kang Bit-na (Park Shin Hye), apologizing is an obligation, but forgiveness is not. I think that was a subtle way of telling us not to ever find ourselves demanding forgiveness because we might not get it. In other words, stay away from hurting people with either of your words or actions.

Demons aren’t as scary as people with demonic minds

Since we can get a bit religious here, you know how the Bible said the heart of man is desperately wicked? They meant it’s more wicked than that of demons. Why? That’s because nothing explains the wickedness of Jung Tae-gyu (Lee Kyu-han) who is also serial killer J. I mean, this man was asked if he was the serial killer of 13 people, and just because the statute of limitation had passed, he shamelessly agreed that he was and was not even remorseful. The man even said he saved his victims from the hands of poverty? (who asked you, sir?) Yes, I know he was working for a demon, but the demon clearly leveraged his already wicked heart. Even a cruel demon became humane at last (Justitia) and also got saved by an angel, but then there’s a human being who thinks killing people is saving them from poverty (Cringes in God Abeg).

Love? It’s like a weed that finds a way for itself anywhere

With the way this love thing sprouts out anywhere, I won’t be surprised if in a drama they display romance between a Demon and an Angel (that should be extreme) because I can’t place my hands on how Han Daon knew Kang Bit-na was a Demon (with numerous evidence) and a murderous one at that, and guess what? He still fell in love with her. Can this affection thing just stay in one place and give us a memo about people who can fall in love and people who can’t? Because it seems to be everywhere. However, I believe that was just a strong way of telling us it's a respecter of nobody or the situation.

Evil people need to experience what they serve

One thing that appealed to my satisfaction as a human in this drama was how Kang Bit-na made sure all the criminals went through a trial that made them experience everything they did to their victim(s). Give me another word for satisfaction, and I am using it for this. Amazing? Pleasant? Pleasing? Enjoyable? Everything just fits!

I think if there was an automatic rule that made people feel the same evil they mete out on people immediately, the world would not just be a peaceful place but it will become orderly and better than it currently is.

The supremacy of God

You know I said I was reluctant to watch this series because I didn't know what I was going to meet? But guess what? They exceeded my expectations. That scene where Bael bowed to Gabriel when she came to save Justitia from his (Bael’s) judgment was so soothing. Like man had to bow for his master (Power pass power). Allow me, the supremacy of God stands everywhere.

If you are just like the former me, skeptical about watching this series, I promise you won't regret it if you change your mind and see it. Also, let me know what you think about these lessons in the comments. Which one resonates with you the most?