
Beyond the Bar
Taste attributes: dramalegalslowheavyrealisticintricatelinearenclosedemotive & stirringall consuming questcomplex relationshipdeep rivalry
Boxlist takeAn intricate, serious drama series, otherwise balanced. Best if you like puzzles over plain sailing.
Taste details
Pace: slow · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
Quality rating
8.5 /10
TMDB · 32 votes
Where to watch
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Season
Season 1
· 2025 · 12 episodesEpisodes (12)
1Induction2 Aug 2025
Despite a rocky start at Yullim Law Firm, Kang Hyo-min joins Yoon Seok-hoon's team — and impresses him when she finds a discrepancy in their first case.
2Hot Water Is the Test for Tea and Love3 Aug 2025
Seok-hoon and Hyo-min take on a case involving a man who broke into a fertility clinic — earning trust in a tangled battle of love, health and injustice.
3Butterfly Chrysalis9 Aug 2025
A complex no-contact car accident involving a child sends Seok-hoon and Hyo-min digging for clues. Seok-hoon receives a bold offer from Yullim's founder.
4Lex Talionis10 Aug 2025
While defending a CEO accused of child abuse, Hyo-min and Seok-hoon clash over their morals. Soon, Seok-hoon's sudden disappearance worries her.
5Salieri's Monologue16 Aug 2025
Hyo-min takes on her first solo case over a painting's copyright, leaning on Seok-hoon for mentorship — until a mid-trial revelation shakes her stride.
6Love Is an Impairment17 Aug 2025
Seok-hoon and Hyo-min handle a tricky consent case for a client suing her ex. Meanwhile, Kwon Na-yeon's sudden appointment creates waves at Yullim.
7Episode 723 Aug 2025
After a man is arrested for aiding his wife's assisted suicide, Seok-hoon takes on the case. Meanwhile, Yullim's new performance system sparks fury.
8Wonder Woman24 Aug 2025
At Yullim, Ko Tae-seop's plot to oust Seok-hoon escalates. When a famous news anchor is charged with assaulting her husband, Hyo-min digs for the truth.
9The Right to Life30 Aug 2025
Seok-hoon and Hyo-min defend a doctor who faces possible murder charges for failing to save a man she abhors. Meanwhile, Na-yeon looks into a shady deal.
10Bystander31 Aug 2025
After a murder suspect blames her for the crime, Hyo-min hunts for their connection. Na-yeon and Seok-hoon pursue the truth behind Yullim's CEO's ploy.
11The Two-Legged Beast6 Sep 2025
When a personal privacy case spirals, Seok Hun's fury grows as the client crosses the line. Meanwhile, Na Yeon uncovers proof to back her suspicions.
12Beyond Love's Vow7 Sep 2025
A divorce case turns complicated when the court contemplates their unusual relationship. Seok Hun and Na Yeon make their final move for justice.
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Synopsis
A young, rookie lawyer with a strong sense of justice joins a top law firm — navigating the complex legal world under a cold, demanding mentor.
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- Drama
- Year
- 2025
- Status
- Ended
- Studio
- BA Entertainment
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