The supernatural legal drama Phantom Lawyer continues its weekly run, and the fourth episode is arriving today. The series, which blends courtroom battles with ghostly encounters, has been building momentum since its premiere on March 13, 2026. Following the release of episode 3 on March 20, viewers are now looking for details on when and where to catch the next installment.
Yoo Yeon-seok stars as Shin Yi-rang, a lawyer who can see and communicate with spirits. Esom plays Han Na-hyeon, an elite attorney who becomes his partner. The show airs on SBS in South Korea and is available internationally on streaming platforms.
Episode 4 Release Date and Time
Episode 4 of Phantom Lawyer is scheduled to release on Saturday, March 21, 2026. This follows the drama’s consistent schedule of dropping new episodes every Friday and Saturday.
For viewers in South Korea, the episode airs on SBS TV at 9:50 PM KST. International audiences can watch the episode on Netflix shortly after the Korean broadcast. In India, the episode is expected to be available on Netflix around 6:20 PM IST. Indonesian viewers can also access the series through Vidio and Viu, while other regions primarily use Netflix for streaming.
The release schedule for the complete series is as follows:
- Episode 1: March 13
- Episode 2: March 14
- Episode 3: March 20
- Episode 4: March 21
- Episode 5: March 27
- Episode 6: March 28
- Episode 7: April 3
- Episode 8: April 4
- Episode 9: April 10
- Episode 10: April 11
- Episode 11: April 17
- Episode 12: April 18
- Episode 13: April 24
- Episode 14: April 25
- Episode 15: May 1
- Episode 16: May 2
All 16 episodes will follow this pattern, with two new episodes arriving each weekend until the finale.
What to Expect in the New Episode
The story picks up after the events of episode 3, where the supernatural elements of the plot began to deepen. Shin Yi-rang continues to take on clients from the spirit world, and his ability to see ghosts becomes more central to his work as a lawyer.
According to previews and early summaries, episode 4 will present Yi-rang with a new case involving a spirit that has unfinished legal business. The case is expected to be more emotionally complex than previous ones, testing Yi-rang’s ability to balance his professional duties with the demands of his unusual clients.
One of the unique aspects of Phantom Lawyer is how Yi-rang can sometimes be possessed by the ghosts he represents. When this happens, he takes on their personalities, habits, and mannerisms. This acting challenge has been a key highlight of Yoo Yeon-seok’s performance. In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar Korea, he explained how he prepared for these scenes:
“During rehearsals on set, I would observe the actors playing the ghosts or listen to recordings of them. I tried to incorporate their specific gestures and habits into my performance.”
The Unique Concept Behind Phantom Lawyer
Phantom Lawyer stands out among legal dramas because it mixes traditional courtroom storytelling with supernatural elements. The story begins when Shin Yi-rang opens his law office in a building that once belonged to a shaman. Shortly after moving in, he starts seeing spirits who come to him seeking justice for wrongs that happened while they were alive.
At first, Yi-rang is frightened by these encounters. But as he takes on more cases, he finds purpose in helping restless souls find closure through the legal system. His unusual approach to law catches the attention of Han Na-hyeon, a sharp and skeptical attorney with a perfect winning record. She initially dismisses his claims about seeing ghosts, but after losing a case to him and witnessing strange events firsthand, she becomes his ally.
The drama explores how the law can serve not just the living but also those who passed away without receiving justice. Each case brings emotional weight as viewers learn about the spirits’ backstories and the circumstances that led them to seek Yi-rang’s help.
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Where to Watch Phantom Lawyer
For viewers outside South Korea, Phantom Lawyer is available on Netflix in most regions. The platform releases new episodes shortly after they air on SBS, making it convenient for international audiences to keep up with the show.
In Indonesia, the series is also available on Vidio and Viu, offering additional options for viewers in that region. Brazilian audiences can watch exclusively on Netflix, which holds the international distribution rights for the series. Indian viewers can also stream the show on Viki alongside Netflix.
The series is produced by Studio S and Mongjakso, with direction by Shin Jung-hoon and a script co-written by Kim Ga-young and Kang Cheol-gyu. The supporting cast includes Kim Kyung-nam as Yang Do-kyung, the representative attorney of Taebaek Law Firm, and Kim Mi-kyung as Park Gyeong-hwa, Yi-rang’s mother.
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