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Bitter Sweet Hell(우리, 집)

2024South Korea
Ambitious Female LeadComedyDoctor Male LeadDramaExtramarital AffairInvestigationMarried LifeMother-in-law - Daughter-in-law RelationshipMysteryRich Female LeadSuccessful Female LeadTeamworkThrillerWriter Female Lead

Renowned psychologist No Yeong Won appears to have everything - a thriving career and a devoted spouse, top doctor Choi Jae Jin

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Recommendation: Internship Detective similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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Internship Detective(见习女探)

2023China
ComedyDramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerShort Length SeriesSuspenseWeb Series

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 29% 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: BOSS Season 2 similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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BOSS Season 2(ボス 2)

2011Japan
ComedyDramaInvestigationMysteryTeamworkActionPolice Department SettingPolice Procedural

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Teamwork themes with a 29% similarity match.

At the conclusion of season 1, Eriko Osawa receives a phone call on her cell phone while at Narita International Airport, just before departing the country. This call prompts her to come back to the special detective unit to tackle a case with far-reaching implications.

Recommendation: Joshu Seven similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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Joshu Seven(女囚セブン)

2017Japan
ComedyDramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerMiniseriesPrison SettingSuspense

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 29% 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: The Road: The Tragedy of One similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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The Road: The Tragedy of One(더 로드: 1의 비극)

2021South Korea
DramaExtramarital AffairInvestigationMysteryRich Female LeadThrillerNovel AdaptationDrug UsageInfidelityMelodramaPopular Female LeadPopular Male LeadSuspense

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Drama, Extramarital Affair, Investigation, Mystery, Rich Female Lead, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

The luxurious lives of the high-class inhabitants of "Royal the Hill" are filled with hidden secrets, unfulfilled desires, and lingering guilt

Recommendation: Sink or Swim (2020) similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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Sink or Swim (2020)(输不起)

2020China
ComedyDramaInvestigationMysteryTeamworkAdventureKidnappingMiniseriesShort Length Series

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Teamwork themes with a 28% similarity match.

The plot revolves around Lao Lin, an electrician facing challenges in his job. After missing out on a promotion, he mysteriously receives a large sum of money to protect his wife and daughter. Tasked with a star abduction case, he and four others are forced to escape together. Along the way, they uncover each other's hidden identities, leading to a strange and unexpected adventure for this group of social animals.

Recommendation: Zombie Detective similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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Zombie Detective(좀비탐정)

2020South Korea
ComedyDramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerWriter Female LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadEmotionally Strong Male LeadFantasyHorrorNice Male LeadSuspenseVillain Supporting CharacterZombies

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Thriller, and Writer Female Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

After Moo Young is resurrected as a zombie due to illicit medical waste, he experiences memory loss but manages to adjust to his altered existence

Recommendation: Keiji Yugami similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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Keiji Yugami(刑事ゆがみ)

2017Japan
ComedyDramaInvestigationMysteryTeamworkThrillerDetective FictionDetective Male LeadEpisodic FormatMiniseriesPolice ProceduralSuspenseTeammates' RelationshipWorkplace Setting

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Teamwork, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

In a world where fairness is open to interpretation and uncovering the truth is challenging, detective Yugami is known for his relentless pursuit of facts without being bound by conventions or societal expectations

Recommendation: Artificial City similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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Artificial City(공작도시)

2021South Korea
Ambitious Female LeadDramaMarried LifeMother-in-law - Daughter-in-law RelationshipMysteryThrillerBroadcasting IndustryConglomerateEmotionally Strong Female LeadFather-in-law - Daughter-in-law RelationshipFoundation Director Female LeadNews Presenter Male LeadPopular Male LeadPsychological

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Ambitious Female Lead, Drama, Married Life, Mother-in-law - Daughter-in-law Relationship, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Set in the backdrop of a prestigious art museum owned by Sung Jin Group, a powerful conglomerate with influence over South Korea's political and financial realms, the story unfolds as a psychological thriller exploring the consequences of greed and ambition. Yoon Jae Hee, the head of the Sung Jin Cultural Foundation and manager of Space Jin, the art museum, is also the second daughter-in-law of the influential Sung Jin family. In a calculated move to secure financial stability and a comfortable life, she sacrifices her long-term relationship to marry Jung Joon Hyuk, an illegitimate son of Sung Jin Group. Together, they embark on a quest to propel Jung Joon Hyuk into the presidency, forming alliances with key figures and initiating a battle against Sung Jin Group. Despite being a popular news anchor with a devoted following, Jung Joon Hyuk grapples with feelings of inadequacy stemming from his illegitimate status within the family. He harbors ambitions of his own, eagerly awaiting the opportunity to claim power and authority.

Recommendation: Doctor Detective similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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Doctor Detective(닥터탐정)

2019South Korea
Doctor Male LeadDramaInvestigationMysteryTeamworkThrillerBased On A True StoryCorruptionDoctor Female LeadEccentric Male LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadEx-spouse RelationshipMedicalSuspense

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Doctor Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Teamwork, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Do Jung Eun serves as an occupational health physician. She collaborates with Dr. Heo Min Ki to investigate the realities behind industrial mishaps, illnesses, and various occurrences at manufacturing locations. Do Jung Eun is determined to reveal the truths that the TL Group attempts to conceal.

Recommendation: The Kidnapping Day similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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The Kidnapping Day(유괴의 날)

2023South Korea
ComedyDramaInvestigationMysteryTeamworkThrillerNovel AdaptationBlack ComedyGenius Female LeadIll ChildInvestor Supporting CharacterKidnappingNice Male LeadSuspense

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Teamwork, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Kim Myung Joon, a compassionate man facing financial difficulties due to his daughter's illness, finds himself in a challenging situation. He reluctantly agrees to carry out a kidnapping at the suggestion of his former spouse. However, during the attempted abduction of Choi Ro Hee, he inadvertently injures her, causing her to lose her memory. Taking advantage of the situation, Kim Myung Joon brings her to his home, pretending to be her father. As he tries to contact her parents for ransom, he discovers they have tragically been killed. With Choi Ro Hee starting to suspect his deceit, the situation quickly unravels.

Recommendation: Century Lao Che similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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Century Lao Che(百年老宅)

2009China
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerSuspense

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Be Irreconcilable similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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Be Irreconcilable(势不两立)

2014China
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerSuspense

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Two Women in the War similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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Two Women in the War(兩個女人的戰爭)

2016China
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerSuspense

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Double Characters similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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Double Characters(夜行人)

2017China
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerSuspense

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 27% 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: Hamidashi Keiji Jonetsu Kei Season 5 similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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Hamidashi Keiji Jonetsu Kei Season 5(はみだし刑事情熱系 PART5)

2000Japan
ComedyDramaInvestigationMysteryPolice Department Setting

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Hamidashi Keiji Jonetsu Kei Season 7 similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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Hamidashi Keiji Jonetsu Kei Season 7(はみだし刑事情熱系 PART7)

2003Japan
ComedyDramaInvestigationMysteryPolice Department Setting

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Mr. Winner similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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Mr. Winner(方谬神探)

2002Hong Kong
ComedyDramaInvestigationMysteryAction

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 27% similarity match.

Fong Tin Mow, a mischievous troublemaker known for his inherited arrogance from his father, faces a challenge from his fiancée Yau Siu Ching to change his ways before they can marry. In order to prove himself, Fong Tin Mow decides to enroll in the police cadet school with the goal of becoming the best officer in town. As he embarks on this journey, he encounters a series of unpredictable and exciting adventures on his path to transformation into Mr. Winner.

Recommendation: Summer Heat (2006) similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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Summer Heat (2006)(心慌、心郁、逐個捉)

2006Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerSuspense

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 27% 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: Super Snoops similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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Super Snoops(荃加福祿壽探案)

2011Hong Kong
ComedyDramaInvestigationMysteryMelodrama

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Central Ikegami Police similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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Central Ikegami Police(こちら本池上署)

2002Japan
ComedyDramaInvestigationMysteryAdapted From A Manga

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 27% similarity match.

The chief of police in the working-class neighborhood Central Ikegami, named Keisuke, is often seen as lazy. However, appearances can be misleading! Despite graduating from a prestigious university, Keisuke simply chooses to live a modest life away from the office politics of advancing in rank. Nevertheless, the chief always comes through for the community when needed, and they value his down-to-earth approach. Many will be in for a surprise if they underestimate this seemingly unassuming crime-fighter!

Recommendation: Hamidashi Keiji Jonetsu Kei Season 8 similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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Hamidashi Keiji Jonetsu Kei Season 8(はみだし刑事情熱系 最終章)

2004Japan
ComedyDramaInvestigationMysteryPolice Department Setting

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Shirato Osamu no Jikenbo similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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Shirato Osamu no Jikenbo(白戸修の事件簿)

2012Japan
ComedyDramaInvestigationMysteryMiniseries

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 27% similarity match.

In his second year as an unemployed college graduate, Shirato Osamu (played by Chiba Yudai) is known for his kind-hearted nature and shy demeanor. Despite being overlooked by girls, his life takes an unexpected turn when he reunites with his childhood friend Kurosaki Hitoshi (portrayed by Hongo Kanata). Shirato finds himself unexpectedly popular due to some incidents, leading him into various troublesome situations. Although he would prefer to focus on finding a job, he struggles to turn away from the cases he becomes involved in.

Recommendation: Shuden Bye Bye similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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Shuden Bye Bye(終電バイバイ)

2013Japan
ComedyDramaInvestigationMysteryMiniseries

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 27% similarity match.

At the stroke of midnight, Sato (played by Gaku Hamada) finds himself near Tachikawa Station, still dressed in his suit, rushing to catch the final train of the night. Along with several other commuters, Sato races towards the station, only to be split into two separate groups at a crossroad. Opting to follow the group that veers down an alleyway, Sato ultimately misses the train by a hair's breadth as it pulls away from the platform. Alone and disoriented, Sato wanders through Tachikawa Station, only to find himself in a deserted park. There, he encounters a peculiar-looking man who approaches him despite Sato's attempts to avoid conversation. Feigning intoxication, Sato's ruse is quickly uncovered by the man, leading to an unexpected night spent together.

Recommendation: Kimchi Cheese Smile similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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Kimchi Cheese Smile(김치 치즈 스마일)

2007South Korea
ComedyDramaInvestigationMysterySitcom

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 27% similarity match.

The story revolves around two families transitioning from an idyllic life to one filled with theatrics. Shin Gu operates a photography studio, and his humble, kimchee-like family is on the verge of becoming relatives with the affluent, cheese-like family of Seon Woo Eun-Sook, who manages a sports center. Kim Eul-Dong portrays Shin Gu's wife, while Lee Hye-Yeong plays their single 39-year-old daughter. The drama humorously explores the conflicts arising from the differences in social class and family values, illustrating the comedic situations that unfold when kimchee and cheese are combined. --Dramawiki

Recommendation: Double Characters Season 2 similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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Double Characters Season 2(夜行人二)

2017China
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerSuspense

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Moral Peanuts similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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Moral Peanuts(毛骗)

2010China
DramaInvestigationMysteryTeamworkThrillerCrimeDysfunctional FamilyFriendshipMultiple MainsSuspense

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Teamwork, and Thriller themes with a 26% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Code of Siam similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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The Code of Siam(异域档案之暹罗密码)

2019China
ComedyInvestigationMysteryThrillerConspiracySuspense

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

A man who straddles the line between right and wrong is a clever criminal who follows the law and ends up in prison. Just before his release, his former girlfriend, who is also his biggest opponent, faces a dangerous situation, forcing him to flee to rescue her. The story unfolds in the Golden Triangle, known for its drug trafficking. Xia Tian risks his life in a showdown with a notorious drug kingpin and emerges victorious. Word of Xia Tian's actions reaches Zhang Li, an Interpol agent who also happens to be his ex-girlfriend and the love of his life. Despite their roles as law enforcer and outlaw, they were once lovers who enjoyed playing a game of cat and mouse. Zhang Li and her superior, Peter, travel to the Golden Triangle. The drug kingpin is killed in a confrontation, and Xia Tian is arrested for the crime. He is sent to a prison in Myanmar but escapes just before his sentence ends to save Zhang Li from imminent danger. Though Xia Tian manages to rescue her, he realizes that his escape was orchestrated by someone else. Acting on Peter's instructions, Xia Tian and Zhang Li head to Bangkok to investigate, encountering a series of mysteries including a missing plane, a long-awaited reunion, and a vast conspiracy.

Recommendation: Brave Wuju similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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Brave Wuju(勇者无惧)

2022China
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerActionSuspense

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

To uncover the truth behind his former colleague's death, border police officer Wu Ju embarks on a dangerous mission as an undercover agent in a high-stakes anti-drug operation. Wu Ju teams up with Qi Tian, the son of a notorious drug lord, to seek vengeance for his fallen comrade. Together, they evade a relentless pursuer and discover that a mysterious figure known as "Doctor" is the true mastermind behind the criminal network. As Wu Ju infiltrates "Doctor's" inner circle, he must outwit both ruthless drug traffickers and unsuspecting police detective An Ning. Through bravery and cunning, Wu Ju confronts formidable adversaries and faces personal challenges until he can ultimately dismantle the drug cartel.

Recommendation: Into Thin Air similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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Into Thin Air(人間蒸發 / 人间蒸发)

2005Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerRomanceSuspense

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% 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 Bitter Sweet Hell
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Greed Mask(謎情家族)

2006Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerRomanceSuspense

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% 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: Love Exchange similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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Love Exchange(疑情別戀)

2008Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerInfidelitySuspense

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

A man and a woman were discovered deceased in a vehicle. Zita Sit Chi-Yiu (Anita Yuen) finds out that the man is her spouse, Dick Ling Ho-Leung (Eddie Kwan), and the woman is named Bonnie Fong Cheuk-Ling (Angela Tong). Devastated by her husband's passing, Zita is also saddened to learn about his extramarital affair. Unexpectedly, Mike Yiu Lap-Tin (Michael Miu), an old school friend of Dick's, appears and offers her support. Eventually, Zita learns that Mike, who is employed by a security company, is actually Bonnie's husband and not an acquaintance of Dick's at all.

Recommendation: Last Mail 2 similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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Last Mail 2(ラストメール2)

2009Japan
ComedyDramaInvestigationMysteryMiniseriesSupernatural

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

After his grandfather's death, Kazuki Yamada reluctantly takes on a position at a company called "In any case, we'll handle it," where he fulfills various tasks for temporary employees. When he receives a text message from an unknown sender asking him to "make everyone smile for me," he mistakenly believes it is a job request. Upon arriving, he realizes the situation is not what he anticipated. Teaming up with his childhood friend and colleague, Shizuka Hasegawa, they work together to fulfill the final wishes of deceased individuals.

Recommendation: Hyoryu Net Cafe similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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Hyoryu Net Cafe(漂流ネットカフェ)

2009Japan
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerAdapted From A MangaSuspense

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

It all began at a cyber cafe. Toki Koichi, a soon-to-be father living a mundane life, encounters his first love Kaho from junior high school after a heated argument with his wife. A mysterious incident at the cafe causes a blackout and traps Koichi and Kaho inside overnight. When they emerge the next day, they discover a completely transformed world. Determined to uncover the reason behind their sudden transportation and return home, Koichi faces various challenges and mysteries as people start disappearing. Will they survive this crisis and unravel the secret of Koichi's past with Kaho?

Recommendation: Mikkoku wa Utau Season 2 similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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Mikkoku wa Utau Season 2(密告はうたう2)

2024Japan
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerMiniseriesSuspense

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% 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.

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My Dear Cat(고양이는 있다! 야옹)

2014South Korea
ComedyDramaInvestigationMysteryFamilyRomance

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

A stray cat brings together two individuals, a magazine reporter named Yang Soon and a law student called Chi Woong, through fate. As they search for their missing cats, they uncover family secrets, leading to conflicts and ultimately reconciliation among their families.

Recommendation: Black Ice similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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Black Ice(黑冰)

2001China
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerCrimeSuspense

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

In Haizhou, there have been numerous severe cases where suspects have been apprehended by Liu Mei, who serves as the general manager of Haizhou Building under Haizhou Pharmaceutical Group. Wang Jing Wen, an expert in public security aesthetics, joined the group company as a representative for Hong Kong investors to assist in the investigation. Dr. Guo Xiao Peng, the successful and well-known president of the group, quickly met with Wang Jing Wen, sparking a reaction from his longtime lover Liu Mei who had harbored hostility towards him.

Recommendation: Lu Xiang Dai similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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Lu Xiang Dai(录像带)

2006China
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerRomanceSuspense

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% 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.

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Mousou Sousa(妄想捜査)

2012Japan
ComedyDramaInvestigationMysteryNovel AdaptationMiniseries

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

Kuwagata Koichi works as an associate professor in the Department of Literature at a lesser-known university. Despite being labeled as a skilled detective by society, he doesn't possess the typical qualities of a famous figure. While he may seem calm and composed on the outside, he harbors intense emotions within. Praise lifts his spirits, while criticism brings him down. His unconventional behavior attracts a series of challenges and mishaps, leading to a life filled with setbacks. However, he decides to turn over a new leaf, leaving behind his troubled past and embracing a more stylish lifestyle by tackling crises effortlessly in his role at the university. He tackles difficult problems with his ever-evolving creative ideas. His only confidante in his unconventional thought process is Shinno Hitomi, a sophomore studying literature at the university.

Recommendation: Hoiku Tantei 25-ji - Hanasaki Shinichiro wa nemurenai!! similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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Hoiku Tantei 25-ji - Hanasaki Shinichiro wa nemurenai!!(保育探偵25時~花咲慎一郎は眠れない!!~)

2015Japan
ComedyDramaInvestigationMysteryNovel AdaptationMiniseries

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

Shinichiro Hanasaki used to work as a detective for the police department, but now he runs a nursery called "Smiling Garden." In order to assist underprivileged families and single parents by offering affordable childcare, he operates on a very tight budget. To generate extra income, he decides to open a private detective agency at night. This storyline is based on the novel series "Hanasaki Shinichiro" by Shibata Yoshiki.

Recommendation: Yi Shuang Xiu Hua Xie similar to Bitter Sweet Hell
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Yi Shuang Xiu Hua Xie(一双绣花鞋)

2003China
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerNovel AdaptationSuspense

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Prior to the liberation of Chongqing, Ye Da Long led a team from the PLA on secret missions in the area. Following the downfall of the national army, possessing the hidden spy list became crucial in controlling the underground network of Chongqing. Military special agent Ji Yu Tang has been feeling uneasy recently after discovering a pair of embroidered shoes in his boss Lin NanXuan's coffin during the funeral. Shen Chao took over as the head of public security after the liberation of the mountainous city of Chongqing.

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My Naughty Classmates(热血书院)

2018China
ComedyDramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerHistoricalHistorical FictionMultiple MainsSchool SettingSuspenseTang DynastyYouth

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The determined main character Zhang Yi entered the college with the goal of finding a legendary treasure, in order to gather funds for his sick sister Zhang Ying. At the college, he encountered the Mohist school, along with other intriguing individuals such as the descendant of Duanmuzheng, the knowledgeable librarian Li Yu Yu, the mysterious divination girl Cui Jia Luo, and the lively Korean Princess Wang En Zhu. Despite initial conflicts and disagreements, they eventually joined forces to help the school and investigate strange occurrences in the area. Through these experiences, Zhang Yi learned to care for others besides his sister, while Zhang Ying, under the guidance of Duanmu, began to embrace her true self. Similarly, Cui Jia Luo and Wang En Zhu found joy and confidence through the support of their newfound friends. As they faced various challenges together, the group of six young individuals with different personalities learned the value of tolerance and understanding. Ultimately, they became intertwined in a life-changing journey set against the backdrop of the declining Tang Dynasty, at the historic Taiyi Mountain where a rumored treasure attracted attention and disrupted the peaceful environment.

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Becoming Witch(마녀는 살아있다)

2022South Korea
ComedyExtramarital AffairInvestigationMarried LifeMysteryBlack ComedyFemale Centered PlotHousewife LeadInfidelityMarried Female LeadRevengeRich Family

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Comedy, Extramarital Affair, Investigation, Married Life, and Mystery themes with a 24% similarity match.

Three individuals with diverse backgrounds each face adversaries they wish to eliminate. Gong Ma Ri, a homemaker leading a content life with her spouse and child, decides to pursue a different route to end her marriage upon discovering her husband's infidelity. Chae Hee Soo, a daughter-in-law in a wealthy family, struggles with a failing marriage and the responsibility of caring for her ailing, Alzheimer's-afflicted mother-in-law, as well as her husband's emotional detachment amid her efforts to conceive. One day, Hee Soo's mother-in-law presents her with a frightening yet alluring proposition. Yang Jin A's late husband was a troublesome individual, but his life insurance payout allows her to enjoy a lifestyle previously unfamiliar to her. Despite this, she remains vigilant over her newfound wealth, dreading the possibility of it being taken away.

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No Foul Game(不能犯规的游戏)

2021China
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerWriter Female LeadNovel AdaptationDeath GameMultiple MainsSurvivalSuspenseWeb SeriesWriter Male Lead

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A carefully orchestrated act of revenge unfolds as a group of eight writers are abducted and held captive in a warehouse to partake in a deadly game. The chain of events is set into motion by police trainee Gu Dai, who employs his analytical skills to crack the mystery. Gu Dai, a soon-to-be graduate of Ningcheng Public Security University, finds himself entangled in a string of writer kidnappings upon beginning his internship with the criminal investigation unit. Just as he believes he has unraveled the puzzle, all evidence points towards him as the main suspect. In this high-stakes game, breaking the rules is the only means of escape, but cheating is strictly prohibited. As the investigation unfolds, the truth slowly comes to light.

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Love's Lies(真爱的谎言)

2018China
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerDrug TraffickingRomanceSuspense

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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.

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Infernal Affairs Season 2(无间道2)

2017China
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerActionCrimeSuspense

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Route(弓元特攻队)

2023China
ComedyInvestigationMysteryThrillerRomanceSuspenseWeb Series

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Gong Li, a well-known figure, has led a charmed life until a series of unfortunate events make him question his luck. These events lead him to get entangled in a murder case with Zhou Yin Yuan, an astrology enthusiast with a background in psychology. Despite being an unlikely suspect, circumstances push them together as scapegoats. Wrongly accused, they must collaborate to clear their names but find themselves drawn into a bizarre mystery. In their quest for justice, they decide to seek professional help from the police. Will this unconventional pair find the truth they seek?

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Danger of Her Season 2(危险的她2)

2024China
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerFemale Centered PlotSuspenseWeb Series

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Qiao Wei is drawn into a perplexing drowning incident that forces her to confront a troubling past alongside Ou Ke Ni, Nicole, and He An Xin. Together, they unravel long-buried secrets with unwavering determination. The bond between the sisters is unbreakable as they face this challenge. Will "her power" resurface to restore peace and harmony, defeating the darkness that threatens their lives?

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Detective Jiang Jing An(神探江敬安)

2025China
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerFilmed VerticallyShort Length SeriesSuspense

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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.

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Speak for the Dead(盲点)

2025China
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerPolice Officer Female LeadSuspenseWeb Series

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In the shadowy streets of Blue Harbor City, An Ying, a female detective, keeps a close eye on the city's heartbeat, delving into its darker side. A peculiar car crash, involving five bodies concealing a significant amount of drugs, brought the skilled doctor Leng Wen Yu into the spotlight. However, a sudden blaze at the medical school tragically claimed Leng Wen Yu's life during the investigation, leaving the trail cold. Refusing to believe her brother's supposed suicide, Leng Wen Qi resolved to become a forensic specialist to seek justice for him. Fast forward five years, An Ying has evolved into a resilient single mother and a top-notch police captain after enduring life's trials. Meanwhile, Leng Wen Qi successfully completed medical school. By twist of fate, the two reunite at a crime scene and, aided by journalist Xiao Chen, unite forces to unravel the mysteries behind several suspicious deaths.

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Officer Geomancer(牛頭愛搭馬嘴)

2014Hong Kong
ComedyDramaInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSlight RomanceSupernatural

Like Bitter Sweet Hell, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 24% similarity match.

Kwok Hei Sin is no ordinary police officer. He specializes in geomancy, using his expertise to crack mysterious cases when needed. His informant, Leung Sing Kau, has connections to individuals involved in both legal and illegal activities. His eccentric personality often surprises his superior, Che Gwai Fei, a criminal psychologist who relies on reason to analyze situations. Despite their differences, they develop a silent understanding through their collaboration. Outside of work, Che Gwai Fei is mainly concerned with her younger siblings' marriages, Che Gwai Yan and Che Gwai Gwan. When Che Gwai Yan finds herself in a love triangle involving Leung Sing Kau and Tit Neong Zi, Che Gwai Fei struggles to control her emotions. Fortunately, Kwok Hei Sin is there to support her. Meanwhile, a series of missing persons cases emerge, triggering memories from Kwok Hei Sin's hidden past.