28 Faces of the Moon - Asian drama recommendation
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28 Faces of the Moon(28개의달)

2016South Korea
Death Of A FiancéeDramaInvestigationLifeMiniseriesMysteryRomanceShort Length SeriesSuspenseThriller

A man's life takes a drastic turn for the worse when his fiancée passes away just days ahead of their wedding.

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28 Faces Of The Moon

Recommendation: Into Thin Air similar to 28 Faces of the Moon
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Into Thin Air(人間蒸發 / 人间蒸发)

2005Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThriller

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 60% similarity match.

Michael Miu, portraying the character Ko Chung Ching, left his position as a police officer to establish a private detective agency following the disappearance of his son, Tsun Sing. This happened while Miu was investigating the "Rose Killer" case. His team consists of Power Chan as Man Kai Ching Super, Bernice Liu as Man Tai Po, and Vivien Yeo as Lam Yan Yan. Kenneth Ma plays a police officer who becomes involved in the "Rose Killer" investigation alongside Miu. Ching continues the search for his son, meeting Melissa Ng's character Lai Siu, who manages a group of part-time actors. Lai Siu discovers her connection to Sing's disappearance and agrees to assist in locating him out of feelings of guilt.

Recommendation: Greed Mask similar to 28 Faces of the Moon
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Greed Mask(謎情家族)

2006Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThriller

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 60% similarity match.

Ko Fung is the heir to a successful cosmetics company, where his girlfriend Lok Pui Pui serves as the brand ambassador. During a promotional event for their new makeup line, Pui Pui shocked everyone by appearing in a red traditional dress instead of the planned wedding gown, before suddenly collapsing. Rumors spread that she may have been targeted by the vengeful spirit of a deceased celebrity, known for inspiring copycat suicides. Si To San, a company employee, was later invited to dinner at Ko Fung's home by his father, who claimed to be close friends with Si To San's uncle. Tragically, Ko Fung's father was discovered dead in his study weeks later. With numerous suspects in the mix, it is now up to Ko Fung, Si To San, and Zhou Yee Tong to solve the mystery, unless one of them is the culprit themselves.

Recommendation: Mikkoku wa Utau Season 2 similar to 28 Faces of the Moon
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Mikkoku wa Utau Season 2(密告はうたう2)

2024Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 60% similarity match.

The First Personnel Division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department is a specialized team tasked with conducting inspections to uncover misconduct among the large workforce of over 40,000 personnel in the police department. Simply being under inspection can potentially ruin a police officer's career. Inspectors like Sara Masaki are known as the police within the police, carrying out their duties in solitude. After two years, Sara stumbles upon a conspiracy that will have far-reaching implications for the entire police organization.

Recommendation: Lu Xiang Dai similar to 28 Faces of the Moon
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Lu Xiang Dai(录像带)

2006China
DramaInvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThriller

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 60% similarity match.

The plot revolves around the rivalry between a female offender and a policewoman. The narrative adheres to the prevailing theme of mystery and suspense dramas, with the discovery of a recording or video tape serving as a crucial clue to uncover the origins of the female criminal's misdeeds. Additionally, a romantic subplot between Lian Hai and Ning Jie intensifies the suspense of the storyline.

Recommendation: Love's Lies similar to 28 Faces of the Moon
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Love's Lies(真爱的谎言)

2018China
DramaInvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerDrug Trafficking

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% similarity match.

A narrative about an undercover agent infiltrating a dangerous drug organization in order to dismantle it. The life of Dou Dou, a regular office worker, is disrupted when she receives a package containing illegal drugs from her ex-fiancé Jin Yuan, who disappeared on their wedding day seven years ago. Instead of going to the authorities, Dou Dou decides to confront Jin Yuan herself. Detective Qiao Liang has been monitoring Jin Yuan due to suspicions of his involvement in various criminal activities, including drug distribution and money laundering. Dou Dou, still attached to her ex, tries to help him start a new life without realizing that he is actually an undercover police officer.

Recommendation: Cloud Prison similar to 28 Faces of the Moon
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Cloud Prison(云端)

2020China
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryShort Length SeriesSuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Short Length Series, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% similarity match.

Zhang Yan is a young aspiring writer who yearns to achieve fame as a novelist. Despite facing rejection from both major publishing companies and small online platforms, he remains dedicated to his literary pursuits. The only source of comfort in his difficult journey is his loyal girlfriend Yinxia. Zhang Yan constantly fears the day when Yinxia may decide to leave him. One day, he stumbles upon a gripping autobiographical suspense novel on a website, which he cannot find anywhere else online. Unable to resist the temptation, Zhang Yan claims the novel as his own and it unexpectedly becomes a success. However, his girlfriend Yinxia decides to end their relationship as she cannot support the success of a stolen work. With a taste of fame and fortune, Zhang Yan becomes consumed by ambition and no longer desires his previous life of poverty.

Recommendation: Mi Zhang similar to 28 Faces of the Moon
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Mi Zhang(弥彰)

2025China
InvestigationMysteryRomanceShort Length SeriesSuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Short Length Series, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% similarity match.

In her quest to reveal the circumstances surrounding her grandfather's demise, Wu Xiao Meng discreetly enters the competing Shenghua Group. There, she finds herself caught in a perilous web of deception alongside her first love, Sheng Yun Xiao. As buried memories begin to emerge, the pair collaborate to unearth a conspiracy that has remained hidden for fifteen years, seeking to deliver the justice that has been long overdue.

Recommendation: Detective Jiang Jing An similar to 28 Faces of the Moon
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Detective Jiang Jing An(神探江敬安)

2025China
DramaInvestigationMysteryShort Length SeriesSuspenseThrillerFilmed Vertically

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Short Length Series, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% similarity match.

The setting is in Songhai City during the era of the Republic of China. Beneath the facade of prosperity lies a web of corruption and mysteries. The Great World, known as the biggest gold-selling vault in Songhai City, appears to be a hub of wealth and success. However, it is actually a playground for the affluent and influential to indulge in opulence and amusement. The hidden dealings and unsavory aspects of human behavior behind the scenes are truly startling.

Recommendation: Chase (2010) similar to 28 Faces of the Moon
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Chase (2010)(チェイス~国税査察官~)

2010Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Fiction

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% similarity match.

The tale revolves around Haruma Sosuke, an experienced tax inspector, and Murakumo Shuji, a proficient consultant specializing in tax evasion. Haruma believed that his simple life and the world of tax evasion were unrelated, until one day their paths crossed...

Recommendation: Zouka no Mitsu similar to 28 Faces of the Moon
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Zouka no Mitsu(造花の蜜)

2011Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Supporting Character

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% similarity match.

The story begins with the abduction of a young child, which appears to be a kidnapping for ransom. However, the kidnapper surprises everyone by not demanding a specific amount of money, instead leaving it up to the victim to decide. This puts the police in a difficult position as they try to figure out the kidnapper's motives. Adding to the challenge, the ransom exchange is set to take place in a public location during the daytime, adding insult to injury for the authorities. As the case unfolds, it becomes clear that this is just the beginning of a much larger and more complex investigation involving a 700 million yen ransom. Can Detective Hashiba, a seasoned expert in kidnapping cases, successfully apprehend the elusive criminal known as Ran?

Recommendation: 64 (2015) similar to 28 Faces of the Moon
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64 (2015)(64)

2015Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel Adaptation

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% similarity match.

Amidst a dispute between the public relations office of D Prefectural Police and the correspondents club regarding the anonymity of perpetrators, it has been decided that a director from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department will visit the family of the victim in a significant unsolved case from 1989, just a week before the statute of limitations expires. The case involves the kidnapping and murder of Shoko-chan, which remains the most heinous crime in the history of D Prefectural Police. The family of the victim has declined the director's offer to extend condolences. A strict confidentiality order has been issued for all individuals involved in the case, including the investigators from that time. This has created a barrier between the Criminal Investigations Department and the Police Affairs Department. Additionally, a mysterious memo has surfaced, followed by a new kidnapping that bears a striking resemblance to the 1989 case just before the director's scheduled visit.

Recommendation: Kujaku no Dance, Dare ga Mita? similar to 28 Faces of the Moon
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Kujaku no Dance, Dare ga Mita?(クジャクのダンス、誰が見た?)

2025Japan
InvestigationLifeMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerFather-Daughter Relationship

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Investigation, Life, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% similarity match.

Yamashita Komugi, a college student, has been living with her father, a former police officer, following her mother's passing. Tragically, on Christmas Eve, Komugi's father was killed, leaving behind a cryptic note with the words "false accusation." A suspect was apprehended based on this clue. However, Komugi soon uncovers that the man accused of her father's murder is the son of a man her father had arrested 22 years ago for a similar crime. Teaming up with lawyer Matsukaze Yoshiteru, Komugi delves into the interconnected mysteries of the present and past. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Game of Succession similar to 28 Faces of the Moon
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Game of Succession(สายรักสายเลือด)

2025Thailand
DramaInvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerDeath Of A Mother

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% similarity match.

Driven by the passing of his mother, an absent will, and hidden truths, Mekhin embarks on a quest for justice and to assert his rights as the rightful heir.

Recommendation: Fairy Valley Incident similar to 28 Faces of the Moon
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Fairy Valley Incident(神仙谷事件)

2012Taiwan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerCrime

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% similarity match.

At the renowned Fairy Valley in Taiwan, a hot spring villa hosted a soft opening for a select group of celebrities, politicians, and Hakka scholars. The tranquility of the event is shattered when a lifeless body is found the following day. Feng, a new staff member at the villa, becomes suspicious of the guests' peculiar behavior, sensing hidden connections and secrets among them. With the help of his sister and a college acquaintance, Feng embarks on a quest to unveil the truth behind the mysterious deaths that continue to occur. (CATCHPLAY+)

Recommendation: The Dangerous City similar to 28 Faces of the Moon
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The Dangerous City(城市·獵人)

2013Taiwan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerAction

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% similarity match.

Recommendation: Kami no Tsuki similar to 28 Faces of the Moon
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Kami no Tsuki(紙の月)

2014Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel Adaptation

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% similarity match.

Rinka Umezawa, a homemaker, seeks out small joys in life. Her husband, Masabumi, is committed to supporting her. The couple does not have any children. Rinka decides to take on a part-time job at a bank, where she visits clients' homes and occasionally assists them with household tasks, earning their trust. During one visit to client Kojo Hirabayashi's home, she encounters his grandson Kota, who asks for money. This interaction has a profound impact on Rinka. Subsequently, she steals one hundred million yen from the bank and disappears. Two years later, Rinka's former classmates Yuko Okazaki and Aki Nakaji uncover her embezzlement scheme and confront their own inner demons.

Recommendation: Immerse Land similar to 28 Faces of the Moon
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Immerse Land(因迈思乐园)

2019China
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryShort Length SeriesSuspenseThrillerDisappearanceFamilySci-Fi

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Short Length Series, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 54% similarity match.

In a desperate search for her missing child, a mother ventures up a mysterious lighthouse. This is a tale where every decision holds weight. Emma and her daughter Xiaomi set out on a journey to the outskirts after Emma promised to take her daughter on an outing. While distracted by changing radio channels, Emma accidentally collides with a stranger. However, the man vanishes as swiftly as he appeared, leaving no trace behind. Meanwhile, Emma faints from the forceful impact. Upon regaining consciousness, she discovers that her daughter is nowhere to be found.

Recommendation: Century Lao Che similar to 28 Faces of the Moon
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Century Lao Che(百年老宅)

2009China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Burning Rose similar to 28 Faces of the Moon
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Burning Rose(燃烧的玫瑰)

2009China
DramaInvestigationMysteryRomanceShort Length Series

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, and Short Length Series themes with a 50% similarity match.

Yang Lin, an international student studying in a university in England, returns to China upon hearing news of her father's suspicious death after falling from a tall hospital building. Refusing to believe the suicide theory, she embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind her father's demise. Along the way, she encounters Jiang Hai Yang, the last person known to have spoken to her father, who leads her to individuals holding the answers to her family's hidden history, including the existence of a long-lost sister.

Recommendation: Be Irreconcilable similar to 28 Faces of the Moon
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Be Irreconcilable(势不两立)

2014China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Two Women in the War similar to 28 Faces of the Moon
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Two Women in the War(兩個女人的戰爭)

2016China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Through The Mystery similar to 28 Faces of the Moon
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Through The Mystery(穿越谜团)

2016China
DramaInvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerDeathMedical

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Wei Rong found a mysterious man using a deceased person's phone. Initially, she suspected him of being involved in the death of her close friend, Zong Si Ning, and causing trouble for her aunt, Zong Feng. However, she later discovered that the man, Ma Dong, was actually investigating Si Ning's death, which he believed was linked to his mother's suicide at her aunt's hospital a year prior. Working together, they retraced Si Ning's final steps before his tragic demise. What they uncovered was a shocking secret that could have torn their families apart if Si Ning had survived to reveal it.

Recommendation: Double Characters similar to 28 Faces of the Moon
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Double Characters(夜行人)

2017China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Three years ago, Tang Ming Xuan's wife Xie Wei passed away in what was believed to be a suicide, a situation that has troubled the family ever since. At the wedding ceremony of Ke Yuan and Ming Xuan three years later, new information came to light when a mysterious individual, Solution Days, appeared, bringing back memories of the past. Ke Yuan stood by Ming Xuan, refusing to believe Solution Days' accusations and remaining convinced of Ming Xuan's innocence. Solution Days suspected foul play in Xie Wei's death and set out to uncover the truth, using various tactics to take control of the company and investigate the real cause of Xie Wei's demise. As new evidence emerged, the hidden secrets surrounding Ming Xuan began to unravel, bringing danger closer to Ke Yuan as she navigated a world of love and deception. Ultimately, Ming Xuan's true nature was revealed.

Recommendation: The Girls (2020) similar to 28 Faces of the Moon
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The Girls (2020)(女孩们在那年夏天)

2020China
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

A group of women who once shared a dormitory together are now in their thirties, facing challenges in their personal lives, careers, and marriages. An unexpected reunion brings them back together, but they soon realize that there are hidden complexities among them. The host of the gathering, Lin Ji (played by Fan Shiqi), receives a video from 15 years ago that belonged to their former roommate, Jiang Yuanyuan, who tragically took her own life that summer. In the video, Jiang mentions feeling betrayed by a close friend. The incident continues to haunt the women, especially when Lin Ji brings up Jiang's death during the reunion. As they try to leave, they discover that the door has been locked from the outside. The mystery of what truly happened that fateful summer and why Jiang Yuanyuan died unfolds as the night progresses.

Recommendation: Cloud Prison 2 similar to 28 Faces of the Moon
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Cloud Prison 2(云端 第二季)

2020China
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryShort Length SeriesSuspenseThrillerPsychologyWeb Series

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Short Length Series, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Following the disappearance of both Zhang Yan and the enigmatic man, Zheng Xiong chooses to lay low for a year, pretending to be mentally unstable while conducting a covert investigation for clues. Eventually, Zheng Xiong uncovers the true identity of the mysterious man, confirming Zhang Yan's earlier prediction that he is Liu Yang, also known as Yellow Scorpion. Slowly but surely, Zheng Xiong draws Liu Yang into a strategic game of chess that he has orchestrated. Under the intense pressure of Zheng Xiong's psychological tactics, Liu Yang eventually confesses to his actions over the past decade and the heavy toll it has taken on him. One heartbreaking revelation is that Liu Yang's own daughter, Liu Sirui, has been battling a mental illness. As a father, this is an unbearable agony for Liu Yang to endure. Zheng Xiong comes to understand that Liu Yang's story is more complex than it seems, with a mysterious organization looming in the background.

Recommendation: Sweetheart (2022) similar to 28 Faces of the Moon
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Sweetheart (2022)(甜心美探)

2022China
DramaInvestigationMysteryRomanceShort Length SeriesSuspenseThrillerChinese Republican EraDetective Female LeadHistorical FictionWeb Series

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Short Length Series, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Fei Xue gained expertise in areas such as case analysis and forensic investigation while studying overseas. In addition, she possessed a unique intuition for criminal activity. She found herself drawn into a murder case at the River Fresh Market, where a man was found dead on a fish chopping board. Local residents, terrified by the incident, referred to the killer as the "River God". Teaming up with detective ZhouZhen Long, Fei Xue soon realized that the case was more complex than it seemed.

Recommendation: The Land of the Mist similar to 28 Faces of the Moon
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The Land of the Mist(迷雾之境)

2022China
DramaInvestigationMysteryShort Length SeriesSuspenseThrillerFamilyWeb Series

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Short Length Series, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Yao Yi ventured into the foggy Huangling Village in search of her long-lost parents. Along the way, her companions mysteriously vanished, leading to an unsuccessful search. Upon returning to Huangling, she discovered a larger population in the village, all seemingly connected to a peculiar incident.

Recommendation: Internship Detective similar to 28 Faces of the Moon
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Internship Detective(见习女探)

2023China
DramaInvestigationMysteryShort Length SeriesSuspenseThrillerComedyWeb Series

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Short Length Series, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

The story revolves around a former movie star from old Shanghai who becomes entangled in a complex murder investigation. To prove her innocence, she teams up with her personal female assistant to uncover the truth. The drama centers on the dynamic between the two women, who have contrasting personalities and backgrounds. Hu Xiaodie, a former commercial star, joins forces with Hua Xiaoqing, a young woman who has recently returned from overseas to find her family in ruins. Together, they delve into the world of investigation and deduction to clear their names and eventually become formidable opponents of crime, with the support of the Central Police Station.

Recommendation: Summer Heat (2006) similar to 28 Faces of the Moon
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Summer Heat (2006)(心慌、心郁、逐個捉)

2006Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

When Sui Ning was young, she had a close bond with her father after her mother passed away. However, as she got older, their relationship became strained. Sui Ning became consumed with work and found her father irritating. One day, her father invited her to visit their ancestral village for a vacation. Sui Ning couldn't understand why her father was so attached to his hometown. When she was called back to work, her father decided to go alone. Later that night, Sui Ning rushed to the village after finishing work, only to find her father's yacht had exploded. Believing her father was inside, she contacted her police officer boyfriend Lau Ho Fat. Despite their efforts to search the water, her father's body was not found. Sui Ning suspected foul play and began to distrust the villagers, uncovering her father's troubled history with them. Will she be able to uncover the truth and find the person responsible for her father's death?

Recommendation: Sodom no Ringo similar to 28 Faces of the Moon
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Sodom no Ringo(ソドムの林檎)

2013Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Editor Shitara Mari learns that Miwa Yoshio, her ex-boyfriend whom she broke up with following an argument six months ago, has tragically taken his own life. Yoshio was in a relationship with Miyamura Megumi, whom he met on a dating website. Megumi is facing allegations of killing several men after deceiving them with promises of marriage. Mari decides to attend Megumi's trial in order to investigate further. She embarks on a journey to the island where Megumi was born, accompanied by sports journalist Kitano Kengo.

Recommendation: Kyoto Ninjou Sousa File similar to 28 Faces of the Moon
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Kyoto Ninjou Sousa File(京都人情捜査ファイル)

2015Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionFormer Detective Male Lead

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

A specialized division within the police force, known as the Crime Victims Support Unit, provides assistance to individuals and their families who have been affected by a crime. They offer support, answer questions, assist with funeral arrangements, and handle media inquiries. Unlike other units, they do not have the authority to conduct official investigations, which can make it challenging to uncover the truth for those seeking answers. TogakureTetsuya, a former detective from the First Investigative Division of the Kyoto Prefectural Police, takes it upon himself to conduct independent investigations.

Recommendation: Specialist (2016) similar to 28 Faces of the Moon
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Specialist (2016)(スペシャリスト)

2016Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDetective Male Lead

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

A decade ago, Takuma Yoshito was arrested and charged with attempted murder. Despite receiving a 15-year prison sentence, evidence later revealed that he was wrongly accused, leading to his exoneration. Subsequently, Takuma was reinstated to the Kyoto Prefectural Police due to his expertise in criminal psychology. He then transferred to Tokyo, where he joined a newly formed unit without a designated name. Motivated by the tragic death of a significant individual, Takuma decides to join the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department to uncover a major conspiracy. He partners with a young female detective named Maria, who harbors a secret and happens to be the niece of the Commissioner General of the National Police Agency.

Recommendation: Are You Ok? similar to 28 Faces of the Moon
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Are You Ok?(大丈夫ですか?)

2016Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryRomanceShort Length SeriesMusicWeb Series

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Romance, and Short Length Series themes with a 50% similarity match.

Mikako has isolated herself in her room for an extended period. She harbors distrust towards everyone, including her friends and boyfriend. Despite her belief that she is unremarkable, her boyfriend Syu has left her for her best friend Sachi. The news of their impending marriage leaves Mikako conflicted about how to react. Faced with a decision to either stay closed off or open up, Mikako ultimately chooses to open the door and step out into the unknown.

Recommendation: Joshu Seven similar to 28 Faces of the Moon
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Joshu Seven(女囚セブン)

2017Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerComedyPrison Setting

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Kamiwatari Kotone, a geisha based in Kyoto, finds herself in a difficult situation when her colleague is murdered while she is asleep after a night of revelry. Wrongfully accused of the crime, Kotone is imprisoned and faces harassment from fellow inmates. Drawing on the teachings of experienced geishas, she manages to endure the challenges in prison. Eventually, Kotone uncovers the truth behind the framing and her imprisonment.

Recommendation: Chase Season 2 similar to 28 Faces of the Moon
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Chase Season 2(チェイス第2章)

2018Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerAssistant Director Female LeadJournalist Male Lead

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

BS Toto's program "Sunset News" gained national attention for uncovering the truth about a false murder accusation case. However, the fame was short-lived, and the staff quickly faded from Japan's memory, returning to their usual struggles. Aizawa Mai stumbles upon an old case involving a murder for insurance money, a child's abandoned body, and a woman named Saga Kanako who was the sole suspect. Despite maintaining her silence during the police investigation and being acquitted due to lack of evidence, Saga received compensation from the government, causing confusion among those familiar with the case. Mai teams up with freelance journalist Mikami to investigate further and discovers a possible link to hypnosis in the crime. After confirming their theory with a real-life demonstration, they are met with resistance from their boss, Hasegawa, who orders them to stop. Undeterred, Mai continues her pursuit of the truth, even reaching out to the suspect Kanako, who retaliates with a terrifying display of hypnosis. The situation escalates when Mai is found in a precarious position, prompting Mikami to rush to her aid. Can BS Toto's news program once again make waves in Japan with this dangerous story?

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Honki no Shirushi(本気のしるし)

2019Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerAdapted From A MangaLove Triangle

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Tsuji is a young office worker who dislikes social situations and finds them uninteresting. Despite his skillful act of being friendly, he has friends at work and even two romantic partners. One evening, he encounters the mysterious Hayama Ukiyo at a convenience store and discovers that offering help can come with a high price. After their encounter, he can't stop thinking about Ukiyo, even though he understands she should not hold any significance to him. Against his instincts, he becomes increasingly involved in her unconventional world.

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Namonaki Fukushuusha ZEGEN(名もなき復讐者 ZEGEN)

2019Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationRevenge

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The series follows the story of the main character "Zegen" as he pursues vengeance following his wife's tragic death. Li Xue Lan arrives in Japan to seek employment to cover her husband's medical expenses back in China. With Zegen's help, she starts working at a massage parlor in Kawasaki. Worried about her situation due to her temporary visa, he suggests a fake marriage with an older man. Inspired by Jou Tomioka's novel.

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Omae ni Yoroshiku(お前によろしく)

2022Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryShort Length SeriesSuspenseThrillerDeathHostess Female LeadJealousyWeb Series

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Tokuso 9 Season 6(特捜9 season6)

2023Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Season 6 follows the ongoing saga of the Special Investigation Team as they face internal conflicts while striving to uphold justice. By approaching cases from various angles, viewers can look forward to the team's lively and thorough investigations.

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Shin Kuko Senkyo(新空港占拠)

2024Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerActionDetective Male Lead

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A recent incident involving a significant takeover has taken place in an undisclosed location within Kanagawa Prefecture

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Tokuso 9 Season 7(特捜9 season7)

2024Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

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The Special Investigation Unit is comprised of team leader Kunikida Seiji and members Asawa Naoki, Komiyama Shiho, Aoyagi Yasushi, Yazawa Hideaki, Shindo Ryo, and Takao Yuma, all possessing distinct personalities. Despite their differences in age, career paths, personal lives, investigative perspectives, and work methods, they manage to work together due to the trust they have developed over time. While conflicts arise regularly, they are able to acknowledge their varying opinions and collaborate effectively. Additionally, the crimes they tackle are evolving with the changing times. The upcoming season will feature cases that mirror the present world and delve into the human dramas faced by the detectives as they strive to solve them in each episode.

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Mermaid Story(인어 이야기)

2007South Korea
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryRomance

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Lee Min Suk becomes enamored with Son Mi Na, but she unexpectedly vanishes one day. Subsequently, he encounters and develops feelings for Nam Soo In. However, a year after Son Mi Na's mysterious disappearance, her remains are discovered, and Lee Min Suk is identified as the primary suspect in her murder.

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Fantasy Tower(환상거탑)

2013South Korea
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerAnthologyFantasy

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A collection of fantasy dramas that encompasses a range of creative ideas, enigmas, and suspenseful elements.

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Psychopath Yeo Sun Jeong (2025)(사이코패스 여순정)

2025South Korea
InvestigationMysteryRomanceShort Length SeriesSuspenseThrillerFilmed VerticallyWeb Series

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Short Length Series, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

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Night of Love (2020)(연애의 밤)

2020South Korea
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryRomanceShort Length Series

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In contrast to many, when I observe couples in relationships, I can envision how their journey will conclude. "Can our tale commence at the intersection of the beginning and the end?"

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Double Characters Season 2(夜行人二)

2017China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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The Perfect Husband in the Mirror(镜中的完美丈夫)

2023China
InvestigationMysteryRomanceShort Length SeriesSuspenseThrillerAge GapWeb Series

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Luo Wei Qi and Meng Ying Chao, her husband, have been married for seven years but are currently experiencing a challenging phase in their relationship

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Tokuso 9 Final Season(特捜9 final season)

2025Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

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Asawa Naoki, now a team leader engaged in "management training," encounters Kondo Yukio, a detective also in training. Kunikida Seiji, who was also there, mentions that Kondo serves as the section chief for Special Investigation Division 6. Despite both holding leadership roles, their personalities vastly differ from Naoki's. At that moment, the phones belonging to Naoki, Murase Shiho, Aoyagi Yasushi, Yazawa Hideaki, and Takao Yuma begin to ring simultaneously. A woman's body, stabbed and found on a bench in a park beneath a Ferris wheel, clutches a bouquet of wilted roses to her chest. From the call logs and messaging applications on their devices, four suspicious individuals are identified, prompting the other detectives, excluding Naoki, to pursue the suspects.

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Yaneura no Koibito(屋根裏の恋人)

2017Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerDeathFamilyMurderPsychologicalSecret

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

Saijo Kinuka, a homemaker, resides in a Western-style house in Kamakura with her husband and two teenage children after inheriting it from her late father-in-law. She fulfills her dream of opening a flower arrangement school in the salon of her new home. However, her past resurfaces when her ex-boyfriend, Seno Itsuki, unexpectedly shows up at her housewarming party. Strange occurrences begin to unfold in the household, such as missing food and clothing, as it is revealed that Seno has been secretly living in the attic. This leads to the unraveling of hidden secrets among those close to Kinuka, ultimately impacting her mental state. The situation escalates when a murder occurs, drastically altering her fate.

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Dark Disciple(暗徒)

2017China
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerActionStrong Female LeadWeb Series

Like 28 Faces of the Moon, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% similarity match.

Upon An Qiao's return from studying abroad, she joined the White Bird Newspaper where Qin Nan and Chen Bei Bei were also employed