---
title: "Pro Bono"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/pro-bono-2025"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 284744
imdb_id: "tt39012462"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 12
community_rating: 8.2
vote_count: 41
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Pro Bono (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/pro-bono-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Pro Bono is a South Korean drama series that aired on tvN from December 6, 2025, to January 11, 2026. The story follows a respected judge whose life changes overnight, leading him to join a top law firm's pro bono team to find hope and purpose.

The series consists of 12 episodes with a duration of 1 hour and 13 minutes per episode. It blends comedy, law, life, and drama genres within workplace and courtroom settings.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A respected judge joins a top law firm's pro bono team after his world falls apart."

### Why Watch
- Features a courtroom and workplace setting
- Combines comedy and drama genres
- Follows a respected judge finding new purpose

### Caveats & Content Note
- The series is rated TV-MA
- Tone & Suitability: The series is a TV-MA rated comedy and drama.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #workplace-setting, #courtroom-setting, #judge-male-lead, #law-drama, #life-drama, #comedy-drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (12 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 12
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (25%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 9 (75%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Kim Seong-yoon, Baek Sang-hoon, Moon Yoo-seok
- **Networks / Studios**: tvN

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jung Kyung-ho** as *Kang Da-wit*
- **So Joo-yeon** as *Park Gi-ppeum*
- **Lee You-young** as *Oh Jeong-in*
- **Yoon Na-moo** as *Jang Yeong-sil*
- **Kang Hyung-suk** as *Hwang Jun-u*
- **Seo Hye-won** as *Yoo Nan-hui*
- **Jang Se-hyuk** as *Kang Min-ha*
- **Choi Dae-hoon** as *Woo Myeong-hun*
- **Kim Kap-soo** as *Oh Gyoo-jang*
- **Ko Han-min**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Pro Bono?
The series aired on the tvN network.

### Q: Is Pro Bono worth watching?
The series is a South Korean production featuring a mix of comedy and drama genres.

### Q: How long is the binge duration for Pro Bono?
The series has 12 episodes, each lasting approximately 1 hour and 13 minutes.

### Q: Are there any essential episodes to watch?
The series aired as a standard format series from December 6, 2025, to January 11, 2026.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Pro Bono — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/284744)
- [Pro Bono (2025) - TV Series | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*