The SBS legal drama Phantom Lawyer is back with its latest episode tonight, April 25, 2026. The show continues to mix courtroom battles with supernatural twists as Yoo Yeon Seok plays a lawyer who can see ghosts. Episode 14 promises major changes for the lead character as he directly faces his father’s past.
The drama has been running since March 13, 2026, and now only three episodes remain after tonight’s release. Viewers have watched Shin Il-rang go through intense ups and downs, including a near-death experience in episode 13. The show earned a rating of 9.5 percent in early April, making it the most watched miniseries during its time slot.
Phantom Lawyer Episode 14 Release Date and Time for Global Audiences
Phantom Lawyer episode 14 releases today, Saturday, April 25, 2026. The episode first airs on SBS TV in South Korea at 9:50 p.m. KST. International viewers can watch shortly after the broadcast on streaming platforms like Netflix, Rakuten Viki, and Viu.
Here is the episode 14 release time for different regions:
- United States: Approximately 10:00 a.m. ET / 7:00 a.m. PT
- United Kingdom: Around 3:00 p.m. GMT
- Canada: Same as US, 10:00 a.m. ET
- Australia: Around 12:00 a.m. AEST (early April 26)
- India: Approximately 6:20 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. IST
Netflix subscribers in India can expect the episode around 6:20 p.m. IST, though timing may change based on subtitle processing. Indonesian viewers on Vidio and Viu can watch around 7:50 p.m. WIB.
The drama runs for a total of 16 episodes. Episode 15 will release on Friday, May 1, 2026, and the final episode 16 airs on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Where to Stream Phantom Lawyer Episode 14 Online
Phantom Lawyer episode 14 streams on multiple platforms for international audiences. Netflix carries the show globally, though availability depends on the region. Other streaming services include:
- Rakuten Viki: Available in the Americas, Europe, and other regions
- Viu: Accessible in Southeast Asia and other select markets
- Vidio: Available for Indonesian viewers
To watch on Netflix in the US, subscription plans start at $8.99 per month for the standard with ads plan. The ad-free standard plan costs $19.99 per month, and the premium plan is $26.99 per month.
South Korean viewers can watch on SBS TV at 9:50 p.m. KST. The streaming version on Netflix typically becomes available shortly after the broadcast ends, usually within one to two hours.
What Happened in Episode 13 Before Episode 14
Episode 13 showed Shin Il-rang in a critical condition after getting shot. He fell into a coma and existed as a spirit watching his own body in the hospital. His family and Han Na-hyeon (played by Esom) were devastated, unable to hold back tears seeing him unconscious.
The spirit Shi-ho helped Il-rang return to the real world. The ghost reminded him about unfinished business at the law office. A missing children case became the main focus of the episode, with the kidnapper having a past trauma of losing their own child.
Shi-ho got emotional closure when she met her parents one last time. Il-rang slowly recovered from his condition but started experiencing memory loss as a new problem. By the end of episode 13, he returned to work but new threats began to appear.
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What to Expect in Phantom Lawyer Episode 14
Episode 14 deals directly with Shin Il-rang facing his dead father Shin Ki-jung (played by Choi Won-young). The father appears as a spirit with no memory of his past life. The preview clip shows Il-rang waking up from a nightmare about his childhood trauma.
Young Il-rang in the nightmare faces reporters at a funeral pressured to say something. He sees hateful messages written on desks and blackboards at school, calling his father a criminal.
When Il-rang wakes up, his father stands there looking calm. Shin Ki-jung says, “I came to check on you because you were tossing and turning all night.” Angry Il-rang shouts, “How can I sleep peacefully with a ghost glaring at me? Please go somewhere out of sight!”
The father, unable to remember his past life until he learns his name and birthdate, asks, “Do you know who I am?” He then lectures his son saying, “Legal professionals must guard against prejudice.”
The production team stated, “Episode 14 is where Shin Il-rang, as a lawyer and the son of Shin Ki-jung, confronts his roots head-on. Yoo Yeon-seok’s intense performance and Choi Won-young’s portrayal of the deceased will create a historic chemistry.”
Han Na-hyeon (Esom) and Yoon Bong-soo (Jeon Seok-ho) continue investigating a case involving missing children. They work without Shin Il-rang and team up with Father Matteo and Officer Kim for a secret search.
The father-son conflict drives this episode. Il-rang believed his father was a good prosecutor who punished wrongdoers. Now he learns that Shin Ki-jung might have been corrupt. Episode 14 tests whether another hidden truth lies behind the corruption label.
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