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24 Japan(24)

2020Japan
ActionAssassinationAttempted MurderEmotionally Strong Female LeadGun ViolenceInchoate CrimePolice Department SettingPolice Inspector Supporting CharacterPoliticalSocial IssuesTerrorismThriller

Genba Shido serves as the head of Team A within the Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU). Known for his exceptional skills, he is often faced with difficult decisions to ensure the safety of others. Despite being separated from his wife due to personal issues, they share a daughter. On the other hand, Urara Asakura leads the Minsei Party with widespread public support. Married with a son and daughter, she is considered a potential candidate to become Japan's first female prime minister. However, during the Prime Minister election, an assassination plot targeting Urara Asakura is uncovered. Genba Shido is tasked with thwarting the assassination attempt while also dealing with the kidnapping of his daughter.

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Kungfu Cop(功夫战警)

2020China
ActionPolice Department SettingSocial IssuesTerrorismCrimeMartial ArtsMilitarySpecial Forces

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Police Department Setting, Social Issues, and Terrorism themes with a 25% similarity match.

Captain Zhang Lan heads a response team dedicated to fighting terrorism in order to maintain the safety of the city. Over time, they rise to become distinguished members of the special task force. Captain Lan enlists the help of three martial arts students - Xin Xiao Jing, Cheng Tang, and Bai Da Qing (also known as Yang Shan) - to penetrate a criminal group. With the guidance of psychologist Chen Cheng, the recruits are able to conquer their individual weaknesses and develop into committed officers committed to protecting the community.

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Flying Tiger Season 3(飛虎之壯志英雄)

2021Hong Kong
ActionGun ViolenceSocial IssuesTerrorismThrillerBiological WarfareConspiracyCrimeMultiple MainsOrganized CrimePhysically Strong Male LeadSmart Male LeadSuspense

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Gun Violence, Social Issues, Terrorism, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

A hostage crisis has arisen from a transaction involving biological weapons. The Special Duties Unit is tasked with apprehending the perpetrators, but the seller's identity is unknown and terrorists are mobilizing. A dangerous plot to create a powerful virus is unfolding. (ChineseDrama.info)

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Bloody Monday(ブラッディ・マンデイ)

2008Japan
ActionEmotionally Strong Female LeadInchoate CrimeTerrorismThrillerClassmates' RelationshipCrimeEmotionally Strong Male LeadGenius Male LeadHacker Male LeadHidden IdentityMysterySchool SettingStudent Male Lead

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Inchoate Crime, Terrorism, and Thriller themes with a 24% similarity match.

A talented high school student named Takagi Fujimaru, also known as Falcon, utilizes his advanced hacking skills to expose the deceitful actions of malicious criminals. To protect his loved ones and society as a whole, he confronts Bloody Monday, a dangerous form of viral terrorism. With spies from the terrorist group infiltrating schools and law enforcement agencies, and the threat escalating through a series of deceptive maneuvers, how will Falcon emerge victorious in their intellectual showdowns? (TBS)

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Crime Crackdown(扫黑风暴)

2021China
ActionPolice Department SettingPoliticalSocial IssuesCorruptionFight For JusticeInspired By A True StoryInvestigationMysteryPolitical CorruptionProsecutionWrongfully Accused

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Police Department Setting, Political, and Social Issues themes with a 20% similarity match.

Li Cheng Yang, a dedicated police officer, is falsely accused by malevolent individuals and his superior in order to obstruct his inquiry

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Line Walker: Bull Fight(使徒行者3)

2020Hong Kong
ActionPolice Department SettingThrillerCrimeSuspenseUndercover Operation

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

Bao Seed is involved in illegal drug trade in Thailand. He is surprised to discover that Ah Deng, whose whereabouts were unknown to him, has passed away. Determined to seek revenge for her death, Bao Seed carries on with his undercover operations under the supervision of his new boss, Madam G. Meanwhile, Cheuk Hoi is released from prison and starts a coffee shop, but faces ongoing challenges despite his efforts. Ngai Tak Lai, a police officer, is secretly trailing Bao Seed with a hidden agenda driving his actions.

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BG: Personal Bodyguard Season 2(BG~身辺警護人~ 2)

2020Japan
ActionPolice Department SettingPoliticalThrillerBodyguard Male LeadBoss-Employee RelationshipDramaMiniseriesPhysically Strong Male LeadSmart Male LeadSuspenseTeamwork

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Police Department Setting, Political, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

Shimazaki Akira finds himself dissatisfied with his new employer after the private security company he worked for is acquired by a larger corporation solely focused on profits. Remaining committed to his belief in protecting the vulnerable, Akira decides to leave the company and becomes an independent private bodyguard. Meanwhile, Takanashi Masaya, a fellow bodyguard with a strong sense of duty, is curious about Akira's decision to resign from their former workplace. In order to understand Akira's motives, Masaya pays him a visit.

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Mrs. Cop(미세스 캅)

2015South Korea
ActionEmotionally Strong Female LeadInchoate CrimePolice Department SettingDetective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadEmotionally Strong Male LeadMysterySingle MotherTeam Leader Female LeadViolence Against Children

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Inchoate Crime, and Police Department Setting themes with a 20% similarity match.

Choi Yeong Jin serves as the chief of a detective squad and also cares for her daughter, Ha Eun. In her professional life, she tackles violent crimes alongside her experienced colleague, Park Jong Ho, and her team members Min Do Yeong, Han Jin U, Cho Jae Deok, and Lee Se Won.

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3 Days(쓰리데이즈)

2014South Korea
ActionPoliticalThrillerBodyguard Male LeadDramaSuspense

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Political, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

The South Korean President takes a vacation at a secluded villa. In the dead of night, three shots ring out, and the president disappears. His security team, headed by top agent Han Tae Kyung, has a limited timeframe of three days to locate the president and ensure his safe return to the Blue House.

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Little Girl K(소녀K)

2011South Korea
ActionAssassinationGun ViolenceThrillerAntiheroine Female LeadBadass Female LeadBrief NudityHitwoman Female LeadMiniseriesMother-Daughter RelationshipPhysically Strong Female LeadSkilled Killer

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Assassination, Gun Violence, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

Cha Yeon Jin is a teenager attending high school, and while she appears to lead a typical life and has a reserved demeanor, she conceals a significant truth: she is a skilled assassin on a quest to find her biological father to seek revenge for her mother.

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Warau Matryoshka(笑うマトリョーシカ)

2024Japan
Attempted MurderInchoate CrimePoliticalThrillerDeath Of A FatherFlashback To PastHidden PastMysteryPolitician Male LeadPolitician Supporting CharacterReporter Female LeadReporter Supporting CharacterSecretary Male Lead

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Attempted Murder, Inchoate Crime, Political, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

Seike Ichiro, a well-liked politician aged 43, has become known for his charming smile and progressive views. Many believe he may be a potential candidate for prime minister in the future. Assisting him in his political career is his secretary, Suzuki Toshiya, who is dedicated to helping him reach the top. Despite appearing to be a perfect match, journalist Michiura Kanae senses something amiss in their relationship. As she delves into their past, she uncovers a series of mysterious deaths that have occurred around Seike Ichiro as he climbed the ranks in politics. She also discovers a connection between her late father, a reporter, and the politician's past.

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Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area - Part 2(종이의 집: 공동경제구역 파트 2)

2022South Korea
ActionEmotionally Strong Female LeadInchoate CrimeThrillerCrimeHeistHostage SituationInvestigationMultiple MainsMysteryReunification Of KoreaSlight RomanceSuspense

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Inchoate Crime, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

A group of criminals takes control of the mint in a united Korea, holding hostages inside. Law enforcement is tasked with apprehending the thieves and uncovering the mysterious leader orchestrating the heist. Adaptation of the Spanish television show "Money Heist" (La Casa de Papel) [2017].

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Aibo Season 13(相棒 season13)

2014Japan
ActionPolice Department SettingThrillerInvestigationMysteryPolice Inspector Male LeadSuspense

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The Good Fellas(好家伙)

2016China
ActionPoliticalThrillerDramaHistoricalSuspenseWar

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Political, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

During World War II, a band of anonymous soldiers courageously fought against the Japanese invaders as part of the Eighth Route Army.

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Aibo Season 5(相棒 season5)

2006Japan
ActionPolice Department SettingThrillerInvestigationMysteryPolice Inspector Male LeadSuspense

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

The Special Mission Task Team, led by Ukyo Sugishita within the Metropolitan Police Department, is often underestimated in terms of its significance. This team, comparable to The Odd Couple in Japan, tackles perplexing cases using unconventional and innovative methods.

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Aibo(相棒)

2002Japan
ActionPolice Department SettingThrillerInvestigationMysteryPolice Inspector Male LeadSuspense

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

Tokumei Gakari, also known as the Special Mission Task Team, holds a less significant status within the Metropolitan Police Department. Referred to as the "specialists in handling oversized garbage," this team is overseen by Ukyo Sugishita. Ukyo has gained the nickname "the guardian of human resources" due to the belief that those who work under him tend to depart from the team. However, there is a darker reason behind this moniker. Upon Ukyo's arrival at the department with a secret mission, all of his subordinates met mysterious deaths. Despite efforts to conceal the truth, Ukyo teams up with his partner Kaoru Kameyama, a passionate and straightforward individual, to uncover the real stories behind the cases they face.

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Aibo Season 6(相棒 season6)

2007Japan
ActionPolice Department SettingThrillerInvestigationMysteryPolice Inspector Male LeadSuspense

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

The Special Mission Task Team, led by Ukyo Sugishita, holds a humble position within the Metropolitan Police Department. Working alongside his partner, they tackle perplexing cases in unconventional and surprising ways, resembling Japan's unique take on The Odd Couple.

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Aibo Season 2(相棒 season2)

2003Japan
ActionPolice Department SettingThrillerInvestigationMysteryPolice Inspector Male LeadSuspense

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

The Special Mission Task Team, led by Ukyo Sugishita within the Metropolitan Police Department, holds a less prominent position than one might assume. Working alongside partner Kaoru Kameyama, the team tackles perplexing cases in unconventional and daring ways, resembling Japan's own version of The Odd Couple.

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Aibo Season 3(相棒 season3)

2004Japan
ActionPolice Department SettingThrillerInvestigationMysteryPolice Inspector Male LeadSuspense

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

The Special Mission Task Team, led by Ukyo Sugishita and his partner Kaoru Kameyama, operates within the Metropolitan Police Department's lower ranks. Despite its seemingly unimpressive status, the team tackles unconventional cases with a unique and creative approach, reminiscent of The Odd Couple.

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Aibo Season 4(相棒 season4)

2005Japan
ActionPolice Department SettingThrillerInvestigationMysteryPolice Inspector Male LeadSuspense

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

The Special Mission Task Team, led by Ukyo Sugishita within the Metropolitan Police Department, may not hold a high rank but is known for its unique approach to solving puzzling cases alongside partner Kaoru Kameyama. Often compared to The Odd Couple, this team tackles unconventional cases in Japan.

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Aibo Season 7(相棒 season7)

2008Japan
ActionPolice Department SettingThrillerInvestigationMysteryPolice Inspector Male LeadSuspense

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

The Special Mission Task Team, led by Ukyo Sugishita and his partner Kaoru Kameyama, is situated in the lower ranks of the Metropolitan Police Department. Despite its seemingly insignificant status, this team tackles perplexing cases in unique and unconventional ways, resembling Japan's own version of The Odd Couple.

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Aibo Season 8(相棒 season8)

2009Japan
ActionPolice Department SettingThrillerInvestigationMysteryPolice Inspector Male LeadSuspense

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

Inspector Sugishita Ukyo, the leader of the Special Missions Division, comes back from a trip to London and is given a ride home by Assistant Inspector Kanbe Takeru in his sports car, even though Ukyo didn't request it. During their journey, Ukyo spots officers from the Metropolitan Police Department carrying out an operation in Chiba Prefecture, which is outside their usual jurisdiction, sparking his curiosity. The officers were on motorcycles, but when Ukyo tries to track them down, they suddenly disappear. Perplexed, Ukyo decides to launch a thorough investigation. Onoda Koken, the Head of the National Police Agency's Secretariat, approaches Ukyo with news that worries him - Honda Atsuto, a prominent figure in the radical group "Red Canary," has returned to Japan in secret.

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Aibo Season 10(相棒 season10)

2011Japan
ActionPolice Department SettingThrillerInvestigationMysteryPolice Inspector Male LeadSuspense

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

The Special Mission Task Team, despite its name, holds a low position within the Metropolitan Police Department, often referred to as the "clean-up crew". Ukyo Sugishita leads this team and is known as "the undertaker of staff" due to rumors of high turnover under his leadership. Another reason for this nickname is the mysterious deaths of Ukyo's subordinates when he first joined the team on a secret mission. The police have kept this incident sealed from further scrutiny.

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Aibo Season 12(相棒 season12)

2013Japan
ActionPolice Department SettingThrillerInvestigationMysteryPolice Inspector Male LeadSuspense

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Aibo Season 15(相棒 season15)

2016Japan
ActionPolice Department SettingThrillerInvestigationMysteryPolice Inspector Male LeadSuspense

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

After completing his training at the police academy, Wataru returns to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. However, he is placed in the public relations division instead of the investigation department. At the same time, Hatsue Kurusu confesses to murdering Futoshi Miyata and is assigned to the #1 investigation division. Futoshi's body was discovered three days prior at an irrigation channel, with the police initially ruling his death as accidental drowning. Hatsue Kurusu requests to be held accountable for his crime. Intrigued by Hatsue's confession, Ukyo initiates a personal investigation into the matter.

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Aibo Season 16(相棒 season16)

2017Japan
ActionPolice Department SettingThrillerInvestigationMysteryPolice Inspector Male LeadSuspense

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

Ukyo Sugishita, a member of the Special Missions Unit at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, works alongside his partner Wataru Kaburagi to crack difficult cases. (jhollywoodnet)

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Aibo Season 18(相棒 season18)

2019Japan
ActionPolice Department SettingThrillerInvestigationMysteryPolice Inspector Male LeadSuspense

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

Renowned Metropolitan Police Department special mission officer Ukyo Sugishita teams up with his partner to unravel a mysterious case. In the initial episode, Watanabe Castle ventures to the farthest northern island in search of the elusive Ukyo. (Nikkan Sports News)

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Aibo Season 19(相棒 season19)

2020Japan
ActionPolice Department SettingThrillerInvestigationMysteryPolice Inspector Male LeadSuspense

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

Inspector Sugishita Ukyo, a member of the Special Missions Unit at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, is known for his exceptional deductive skills and ability to solve challenging cases alongside his partner Kaburagi Wataru, a former government official from the Ministry of Justice.

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Aibo Season 20(相棒 season20)

2021Japan
ActionPolice Department SettingThrillerInvestigationMysteryPolice Inspector Male LeadSuspense

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Aibo Season 21(相棒 season21)

2022Japan
ActionPolice Department SettingThrillerInvestigationMysteryPolice Inspector Male LeadSuspense

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Aibo Season 22(相棒 season22)

2023Japan
ActionPolice Department SettingThrillerInvestigationMysteryPolice Inspector Male LeadSuspense

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Aibo Season 23(相棒 season23)

2024Japan
ActionPolice Department SettingThrillerInvestigationMysteryPolice Inspector Male LeadSuspense

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Local Hero(동네의 영웅)

2016South Korea
ActionPoliticalThrillerComedyInvestigationMysterySuspense

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Political, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

Baek Shi-Yoon is a former secret agent and a highly skilled operative. Concealing his history, he purchases the bar named "Neighborhood" and operates it as the proprietor. He forms bonds with the local patrons at his bar and empathizes with their struggles. Shi-Yoon subsequently encounters a young man who is a temporary worker aspiring to join the police force. Shi-Yoon mentors him as a covert agent, and together they combat wrongdoing.

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Crash(크래시)

2024South Korea
ActionPolice Department SettingPolice Inspector Supporting CharacterThrillerAnalyst Male LeadChief Of Police Supporting CharacterCo-workers' RelationshipComedyInvestigationMartial Artist Female LeadMysterySenior-Junior RelationshipTeammates' RelationshipTeamwork

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Police Department Setting, Police Inspector Supporting Character, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

The series follows the Traffic Crime Investigation Team (TCI) as they focus on investigating car-related crimes such as insurance fraud, retaliatory driving, self-harm blackmail, leka, call jump, and autonomous driving

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Burning Love(胭脂似火)

2024China
Attempted MurderEmotionally Strong Female LeadInchoate CrimeThrillerBadass Female LeadDetermined Female LeadDramaFight For JusticeHistoricalHistorical FictionLovers ReunitedLovers SeparatedRomanceShort Length Series

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Attempted Murder, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Inchoate Crime, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

During difficult times filled with conflicts and schemes, sacrificing one's life for love is not considered a problem. Xie Lan Qin, a delicate flower who faced a drastic change in her family's situation, rejects the affection of Feng Yan in order to seek revenge. She transforms into a prickly rose to seek justice independently. Despite her initial plans going according to plan, Xie Lan Qin discovers that Feng Yan is constantly by her side, unwilling to give up on her. This realization prompts her to courageously pursue her past love.

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Undercover Affair(爱在天摇地动时)

2024China
ActionEmotionally Strong Female LeadInchoate CrimeThrillerWeb Novel AdaptationDramaEmotionally Strong Male LeadEx-Convict Female LeadHidden IdentityPhysically Strong Male LeadRevengeRomanceSexual ViolenceVillain Supporting Character

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Inchoate Crime, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

At a bar, Sen from the Kuntai Group crosses paths with Ling Yi, a hostess, and their lives become intertwined. Through their interactions, Sen discovers Ling Yi's pain from being abandoned by her boyfriend after serving time for accidentally causing a death. Despite his usual emotional barriers, Sen finds himself genuinely attracted to this compassionate young woman. Eventually, Sen reveals to Ling Yi that he is an undercover police officer who has spent years infiltrating the Kuntai Group in search of evidence of their criminal activities. As their bond deepens amidst dangerous situations, they pledge to start anew together once their mission is complete. With Ling Yi's help, Sen gathers crucial information about the Kuntai Group's illicit dealings by getting close to Elena, Kun's wife, resulting in the arrest of Kun and Elena and the downfall of the criminal organization. However, during the operation, Tai, Kun's enigmatic younger brother and the most unpredictable member of the Chen family, goes missing, raising concerns for the authorities. Meanwhile, a sinister plot against Sen and Ling Yi begins to take shape in the shadows...

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Final Life(ファイナルライフ-明日、君が消えても-)

2017Japan
ActionAttempted MurderInchoate CrimeThrillerCold Male LeadCriminal OrganizationDetective Male LeadGraphic ViolenceHuman ExperimentationMysteryPsychologicalSecret OrganizationSkilled KillerSurgical Procedure

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Attempted Murder, Inchoate Crime, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

Kawakubo Ryo, a detective haunted by his past, embarks on a quest to find his mother who disappeared following a tragic incident involving his sibling

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Crisis: Kouan Kidou Sousatai Tokusou-han(CRISIS 公安機動捜査隊特捜班)

2017Japan
ActionPolice Department SettingPoliticalThrillerCrimeDramaHacker Supporting CharacterIllnessInvestigationMental IllnessMiniseriesMysteryPolice ProceduralSuspense

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Police Department Setting, Political, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

The Special Investigation Unit is a covert group of experts in different fields who report directly to the head of the Security Bureau of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. Each member has a troubled past they are trying to move on from. Inami Akira suffered severe trauma during a special mission and was discharged from the Self-Defense Forces. Tamura Saburo, a veteran of special missions, was transferred to the mobile unit from the Public Security Department following an incident. Handpicked by their leader Yoshinaga, they are joined by former hacker Oyama and explosives specialist Kashii to create a special team tasked with handling politically sensitive threats to the State that the government wants to keep under wraps. As they tackle these difficult cases, they are forced to confront ethical dilemmas that have the potential to greatly impact the country depending on their success or failure.

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The Guardians(파수꾼)

2017South Korea
ActionAttempted MurderPolice Department SettingThrillerCorruptionDetective Female LeadFriendshipHacker Male LeadInvestigationLawMysteryProsecutor Male LeadRevengeTeamwork

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Attempted Murder, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around a set of individuals whose mundane existence is disrupted by a familial tragedy. They keep a constant watch on criminals around the clock, intervening to save potential victims before crimes take place. Additionally, they expose corrupt state attorneys and ensure that offenders face consequences for their actions. This television series reflects the reality of a society where the basic principle of incarceration for lawbreakers no longer applies to those in positions of authority. Highlighting the sorrowful experiences of the Watchmen group, who transform their anger and sorrow into a quest for justice, "The Guardians" promises dynamic action sequences and an engaging storyline. (MBC America)

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Sketch(스케치)

2018South Korea
ActionEmotionally Strong Female LeadPolice Department SettingThrillerBrother-Sister RelationshipClairvoyanceDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDifficult AdulthoodEmotionally Strong Male LeadMysteryPremonitionSupernaturalTeamwork

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

The Nabi Project Team is a covert and small-scale unit operated discreetly by the National Police Agency. The group's name, derived from the Hebrew/Arabic term ‘Nabi,’ which translates to ‘Prophet,’ reflects their mission to solve cases using the unique talent of Yoo Shi Hyun, who possesses the ability to create sketches of future crime scenes. During an operation to apprehend a criminal, the eager detective Kang Dong Soo stumbles upon Shi Hyun’s sketchbook, which contains a forewarning about the impending death of his fiancée, Min Ji Soo. The decisions he makes as a result lead to a series of unfortunate events, ultimately giving rise to a highly motivated murderer. As the Nabi Project Team seeks to track him down, they uncover a more significant force manipulating events from behind the scenes. (JTBC)

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Trap(트랩)

2019South Korea
ActionEmotionally Strong Female LeadPolice Department SettingThrillerBroadcasting IndustryDramaGraphic ViolenceInvestigationMarried Male LeadMarried Supporting CharacterMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseWorkplace Violence

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

Kang Woo Hyun is a well-regarded news anchor at a broadcasting network. He enjoys a beautiful family life and receives an offer to venture into politics. His existence appears ideal. However, during a family trip, an unfortunate incident takes place. At the same time, Go Dong Kook, an experienced detective, is assigned to Kang Woo Hyun's case and begins his investigation.

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Justice(저스티스)

2019South Korea
Attempted MurderEmotionally Strong Female LeadInchoate CrimeThrillerDeathDifficult AdulthoodDramaEmotionally Strong Male LeadInvestigationLawMurderMysteryRevengeSuspense

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Attempted Murder, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Inchoate Crime, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

Lee Tae Kyung, a prominent attorney celebrated for his keen reasoning and impressive success rate, specializes in defending high-profile criminals, frequently referred by the construction tycoon Song Woo Yong. Although he initially sought vengeance for his brother, Lee's ambitions have now turned towards acquiring wealth. His priorities begin to change when he becomes involved in a string of cases concerning missing actresses. At the same time, Song Woo Yong, eager to expand his family's influence, finds himself in conflict with Lee regarding these cases.

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Black & White Forest(黑白森林)

2024China
ActionGun ViolenceInchoate CrimeThrillerCo-workers' RelationshipCrimeCriminal Justice SystemDramaInvestigationMysteryPolice Officer Male LeadSenior-Junior RelationshipSuperior-Subordinate RelationshipTask Force Police

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Gun Violence, Inchoate Crime, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

The narrative centers around Wen Bin Bin, a police officer who, under the guidance of team leader Xing Liang, sets out on a resolute quest to recover his missing service firearm. Despite facing various obstacles, he remains unwavering in his search for answers and ultimately apprehends the orchestrator behind the incidents. (WeTV)

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Unfair(アンフェア)

2006Japan
ActionEmotionally Strong Female LeadPolice Department SettingThrillerNovel AdaptationBuddy CopDeathDetective Female LeadDramaInvestigationMurderMysterySerial KillingsSuspense

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

Yukihira Natsumi, a sharp-witted detective in Tokyo's homicide division, is renowned for her ability to solve cases efficiently. Despite her reputation for being a lone wolf and bending the rules, she is dedicated to bringing criminals to justice. However, she carries the burden of a past hostage situation where she was forced to use lethal force, leading to strained relationships with colleagues and the community. Balancing her challenging career, recent divorce, and raising her young daughter, Natsumi must also track down a serial killer who is leaving cryptic clues for the police to decipher before the next murder occurs. This gripping tale is adapted from Hata Takehiko's 2004 novel Suiri Shosetsu.

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Aibo Season 11(相棒 season11)

2012Japan
ActionPolice Department SettingThrillerDramaInvestigationMysteryPolice Inspector Male LeadSuspense

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

The latest season kicks off with a unique investigation that takes the pair to the Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong. This marks the first occasion that Aibo has ventured outside its usual setting, following a previous trip to London in the second season. Mizutani noted that the Hong Kong backdrop is a perfect fit for inspector Sugishita Ukyo, given the city's history as a former British colony, which aligns with Ukyo's interest in British culture. Joining Ukyo as his new partner is Kai Toru, who is set to inject a fresh energy into the series.

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Aibo Season 14(相棒 season14)

2015Japan
ActionPolice Department SettingThrillerDramaInvestigationMysteryPolice Inspector Male LeadSuspense

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

Sugishita Ukyo's colleague, Kai Toru, was taken into custody, leading to Sugishita being placed on an indefinite suspension

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Homeland Guardian(守城者)

2025Hong Kong
ActionPolice Department SettingThrillerDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseWeb Series

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Renowned Hong Kong police officer Ho Ho Fai, celebrated for his association with the Three Tigers, experiences a significant decline in his reputation following an unsuccessful operation. As a member of the Special Duties Unit, he and his team, which includes the young officer Siu Tzu Tsun, strive to unveil and prevent a conspiracy targeting Hong Kong’s financial infrastructure.

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Security Officers(國民安保官​​之絕命護衛)

2018China
ActionSocial IssuesThrillerAmnesiaDramaEnvironmental IssuesSecurity Guard Male LeadSuspenseWeb Series

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Social Issues, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

A tale follows a team of security personnel as they successfully carry out various missions while also investigating a tragic incident that claimed the lives of many individuals, leaving only one survivor with amnesia. Li Liang, a skilled security officer, is tasked with protecting Lin Jia Cheng, a prominent environmentalist. As they travel to Lie Men for a research expedition, news reaches Chen Yao Hui, the deputy director of the security agency, that the entire group has met a fatal end. Just as Lin Jia Wei, Professor Lin's daughter, prepares for her father's memorial, Li Liang mysteriously appears on the scene with no memory of his own identity. Despite his amnesia, Li Liang instinctively protects Jia Wei and resumes his duties as a bodyguard. Chen Yao Hui enlists Jia Wei's expertise in psychology to help uncover Li Liang's lost memories, leading to a startling revelation.

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Dangerous Night(昼明长夜)

2025China
Attempted MurderInchoate CrimeThrillerBlind Female LeadFake DisabilityFilmed VerticallyShort Length SeriesSuspenseWeb Series

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Shadow of Justice (2018)(蚀日风暴 蝕日風暴)

2018Hong Kong
ActionPolice Department SettingThrillerInvestigationMysteryRomanceSmart Male LeadSuspenseWeb Series

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Police Department Setting, and Thriller themes with a 17% similarity match.

The special episode titled "Decline of an Era" narrates the tale of Ling Feng and Fan Yi, close friends who took a stand against scorpion smuggling. Due to their involvement with criminal elements and a sinister plot, they found themselves heading towards different destinies. Ling Feng, a police officer committed to justice, faced numerous unjust predicaments orchestrated by dark forces. Through persistent investigation, he discovered that the trail ultimately led back to his once trusted comrade, Fan Yi. Produced in collaboration with China.

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SWAT Police(경찰 특공대)

2000South Korea
ActionPolice Department SettingTerrorismDramaInvestigationMysteryPolice Officer Male LeadPolice ProceduralTerrorist Supporting Character

Like 24 Japan, this drama also features Action, Police Department Setting, and Terrorism themes with a 17% similarity match.