Hell Barrister: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Yau Yum Yum is a lawyer with more enemies than friends. One day, she is attacked and met a deceased rich man on her deathbed. His intention is to send Yau back to the world of the living to be his lawyer. He needs Yau to manage his assets. Yau gets possessed by spirits and travels between the two "worlds". She witnesses how ugly and ridiculous inheritance disputes can get. It makes her wonder the true meaning of inheritance, and whether it is a blessing or a curse.

Series details

• Title: Hell Barrister
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Chinese
• Genres: Drama, Fantasy
• Premiere date: 2026-10-05
• Status in TVmaze: Running
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: Viu
• Typical episode runtime: 45 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 94895

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2026-10-05; final listed air date 2026-10-16; episode order: 10.

Source and licence

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