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Black Scandal(ブラックスキャンダル)

2018Japan
Actress Female LeadDeath Of A MotherDramaInvestigationManager Female LeadMysteryPlastic SurgeryRevengeScandalSuspenseThrillerVengeful Female LeadWrongfully Accused

Sara Fujisaki, a renowned actress, is preparing for her upcoming wedding when rumors of an affair surface in the media. Reluctantly, Sara holds a press conference to address the false allegations, leading to a public backlash that tarnishes her acting career. Adding to her woes, Sara also experiences the loss of her mother. Five years later, Sara discovers that the affair rumors were part of a scheme to destroy her reputation. Undergoing plastic surgery to alter her appearance, Sara adopts the identity of Arisa Yagami and joins the management company where she was once a client to seek revenge. As Arisa Yagami, Sara uncovers the shocking truth behind the scandal that plagued her past.

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Black Scandal

Recommendation: Game of Succession similar to Black Scandal
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Game of Succession(สายรักสายเลือด)

2025Thailand
Death Of A MotherDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerRomance

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Death Of A Mother, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% 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: Last One Standing (2008) similar to Black Scandal
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Last One Standing (2008)(與敵同行)

2008Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerWrongfully AccusedDeathMurder

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, Thriller, and Wrongfully Accused themes with a 40% similarity match.

Cheung Sing Hei served time in prison after being convicted of killing his stepfather. Surprisingly, his cousin Tong Lap Yeen was the main witness in the case. After a decade behind bars, Sing Hei is released, only to find that Lap Yeen has become a prominent figure in the city, while his own reputation is tarnished. Feeling frustrated and suspicious about the events of ten years ago, Sing Hei is determined to uncover the truth behind his stepfather's murder. Through his own investigation, he identifies the true culprit, but struggles to find a motive or concrete evidence. This is a story of Sing Hei's quest to reveal the truth and clear his name.

Recommendation: Namonaki Fukushuusha ZEGEN similar to Black Scandal
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Namonaki Fukushuusha ZEGEN(名もなき復讐者 ZEGEN)

2019Japan
DramaInvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationMiniseries

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: The Dance of the Storm similar to Black Scandal
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The Dance of the Storm(风暴舞)

2021China
DramaInvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerWrongfully AccusedActionCyber SecurityFirst LoveLove Hate RelationshipRomance

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, Thriller, and Wrongfully Accused themes with a 39% similarity match.

In a series of tasks, a man uncovers disturbing ties between the people he works for and dangerous organizations. With the assistance of his romantic partner, they gather clues to reveal the truth. Li Jun Jie had a happy childhood under the care of his scientist parents until they tragically passed away when he was twelve. After their deaths, rumors circulated that his father had betrayed the country, leading to Li Jun Jie being abandoned by his relatives and sent to an orphanage in Chong Hai. There, he befriends Shi Yun Hao, and together they join a security agency upon the recommendation of Chen Gang. Their lives take a turn for the better when they meet Zhou Zi Xuan, but tragedy strikes when Li Jun Jie's actions lead to Chen Gang's death. Determined to find the true culprit and seek justice, Li Jun Jie embarks on a journey that takes him back to the source of his troubles.

Recommendation: Century Lao Che similar to Black Scandal
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Century Lao Che(百年老宅)

2009China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Be Irreconcilable similar to Black Scandal
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Be Irreconcilable(势不两立)

2014China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Two Women in the War similar to Black Scandal
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Two Women in the War(兩個女人的戰爭)

2016China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Double Characters similar to Black Scandal
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Double Characters(夜行人)

2017China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% 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: Summer Heat (2006) similar to Black Scandal
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Summer Heat (2006)(心慌、心郁、逐個捉)

2006Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% 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: Double Characters Season 2 similar to Black Scandal
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Double Characters Season 2(夜行人二)

2017China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Truth or Death similar to Black Scandal
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Truth or Death(真心话杀机)

2025China
DramaInvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerManhua AdaptationShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

A frantic robbery results in a deadly incident, resulting in a man being incarcerated and his daughter believing that another family has destroyed their lives. Years down the line, she pursues vengeance, ensnaring them in a perilous game fueled by misinterpretation.

Recommendation: The Resurrected similar to Black Scandal
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The Resurrected(回魂計)

2025Taiwan
DramaInvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerCrimeFraudKidnapping

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Set in the imaginary city of Benkha, The Resurrected follows two mothers brought together by their mutual hatred as they seek vengeance for their daughters entangled in a case of fraud and abduction. With the assistance of a mysterious goddess, they bring back to life the deceased mastermind behind the fraud to exact their punishment. However, even after inflicting severe suffering, their rage remains insatiable. As hidden truths come to light, their partnership is challenged, compelling them to face the boundaries of justice and their own ethical beliefs.

Recommendation: Otto yo, Shinde Kurenai ka similar to Black Scandal
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Otto yo, Shinde Kurenai ka(夫よ、死んでくれないか)

2025Japan
DramaInvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDeathMurder

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

As they entered their late thirties, Komoto Maya, Kagami Riko, and Sakaki Yurika realized they regretted marrying for the sake of happiness. They started to feel the limitations of their careers and questioned the direction of their lives. These three college classmates often went out for drinks together, sharing complaints about their husbands and releasing their pent-up frustrations. One fateful evening, Maya and Riko were summoned to Yurika's home, where she shockingly confessed, "I have killed my husband!" Subsequently, Maya's husband mysteriously disappeared, setting off a chain of events that would alter the destinies of these three women. Thus begins the tale of their vengeance as they strive to reclaim the happiness stolen from them by their marriages.

Recommendation: Brave Wuju similar to Black Scandal
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Brave Wuju(勇者无惧)

2022China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAction

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% 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 Black Scandal
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Into Thin Air(人間蒸發 / 人间蒸发)

2005Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerRomance

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% 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 Black Scandal
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Greed Mask(謎情家族)

2006Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerRomance

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% 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 Black Scandal
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Love Exchange(疑情別戀)

2008Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerInfidelity

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% 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: Hyoryu Net Cafe similar to Black Scandal
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Hyoryu Net Cafe(漂流ネットカフェ)

2009Japan
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAdapted From A Manga

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% 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 Black Scandal
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Mikkoku wa Utau Season 2(密告はうたう2)

2024Japan
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% 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: Black Ice similar to Black Scandal
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Black Ice(黑冰)

2001China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerCrime

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% 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: Flower Is Not Flower similar to Black Scandal
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Flower Is Not Flower(花非花)

2002China
InvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerMelodrama

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

This narrative follows the experiences of a young woman named Xiang Qing, who was sexually assaulted by her stepfather

Recommendation: Lu Xiang Dai similar to Black Scandal
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Lu Xiang Dai(录像带)

2006China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerRomance

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% 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: Yi Shuang Xiu Hua Xie similar to Black Scandal
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Yi Shuang Xiu Hua Xie(一双绣花鞋)

2003China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel Adaptation

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Tracer Season 2 similar to Black Scandal
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Tracer Season 2(트레이서 시즌 2)

2022South Korea
DramaInvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerActionConfident Male LeadCorruptionMiniseries

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

Dong Joo is still on the path to uncover the truth about his father's death. Tae Joon is now leading the NTS with great ambition. Dong Joo discovers a connection between Tae Joon and his father's demise and strives to gather more proof. Meanwhile, Bureau Five remains focused on cracking down on tax evasion, secret funds, and corrupt dealings among high-ranking government figures. Will Dong Joo and his team be able to successfully complete their mission?

Recommendation: Black Revenge similar to Black Scandal
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Black Revenge(ブラックリベンジ)

2017Japan
DramaInvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerWrongfully AccusedBetrayalBusinessDeathMiniseriesMiscarriageSex IndustrySmart Female Lead

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, Thriller, and Wrongfully Accused themes with a 35% similarity match.

Saori Imamiya's husband, a promising politician, had his career destroyed by a false scandal which led to his suicide and caused Saori to miscarry. After five years, Saori discovers the identities of three individuals behind the scandal. Seeking revenge, she accepts a position as a freelance writer at a weekly magazine, which publishes an article about her late husband. Saori then delves into uncovering the secrets of those responsible for her husband's downfall.

Recommendation: Xue Se Can Yang similar to Black Scandal
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Xue Se Can Yang(血色残阳)

2005China
InvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerFake IdentityRomance

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

When Mr. Tao was scheduled to come back home following six years of conducting business in Shanghai, the sole individual present was Yi Ping, a woman who identified herself as his fifth concubine. She was on the verge of revealing the secrets related to the historic well situated in the Tao family's estate's backyard.

Recommendation: Love's Lies similar to Black Scandal
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Love's Lies(真爱的谎言)

2018China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDrug TraffickingRomance

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% 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: Infernal Affairs Season 2 similar to Black Scandal
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Infernal Affairs Season 2(无间道2)

2017China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerActionCrime

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Danger of Her Season 2 similar to Black Scandal
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Danger of Her Season 2(危险的她2)

2024China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerFemale Centered PlotWeb Series

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

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?

Recommendation: Detective Jiang Jing An similar to Black Scandal
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Detective Jiang Jing An(神探江敬安)

2025China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerFilmed VerticallyShort Length Series

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% 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: Speak for the Dead similar to Black Scandal
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Speak for the Dead(盲点)

2025China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerPolice Officer Female LeadWeb Series

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Misleading Track similar to Black Scandal
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Misleading Track(叠影危情)

2005Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerWrongfully AccusedDeathLawLawyer Male LeadMurderRomance

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, Thriller, and Wrongfully Accused themes with a 33% similarity match.

Yan Ting was wrongly accused of killing her husband Yuen Man San in Taiwan, leading to her imprisonment for five years. With her family in Hong Kong turning their backs on her, Yan Ting's son was taken care of by her close friend Wun Suk Lan. Due to her good behavior in prison, she was released early and returned to Hong Kong. There, she meets a compassionate lawyer named Lo Lei Ho and starts working at his law firm. Along with searching for her son, Yan Ting is also trying to mend her broken relationship with her family. Meanwhile, she believes she sees Man San in the bustling streets of Hong Kong, leading her to question his death. Man San, now married to Chiang Nga Yi, is attempting to gain approval from her father. Unexpectedly, Suk Lan returns to Hong Kong from America claiming to be Man San's wife as well. As more surprising events unfold, the true identity of Man San is revealed to the other characters, leading to a series of deaths in order to protect his secret.

Recommendation: Storm in a Cocoon similar to Black Scandal
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Storm in a Cocoon(守業者)

2014Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerFamilyHistorical

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

"Wing Tai Lung" was once the largest silk factory in Guangzhou. The owner, POON WING LIN, has handed over the business to his eldest son, POON KA HIN, and second daughter, POON HAU YEE. However, HAU YEE tragically commits suicide, leaving many unanswered questions. POON KA YEUNG, the youngest son and a military doctor, returns home and takes charge of the business. He becomes suspicious of his sister's death and teams up with HAU YEE's friend and coworker at the silk factory, TONG BING BING, to investigate. They uncover complex relationships within the factory, with everyone becoming a suspect. The factory's leader, SIN BIK SUET, often bullies BING BING. The arrival of a new employee, FUNG CHI CHING, adds another layer of mystery. YEUNG is drawn to BING BING's bravery, and they start to develop feelings for each other. However, BING BING's long-lost fiancé, KWAN JO YIU, suddenly reappears, causing turmoil. The identity of HAU YEE's killer shocks everyone, leading to consequences for the Poon family business. Determined to protect their legacy, YEUNG and BING BING vow to uncover the truth.

Recommendation: Chase (2010) similar to Black Scandal
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Chase (2010)(チェイス~国税査察官~)

2010Japan
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionMiniseries

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% 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 Black Scandal
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Zouka no Mitsu(造花の蜜)

2011Japan
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Supporting CharacterMiniseries

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% 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 Black Scandal
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64 (2015)(64)

2015Japan
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationMiniseries

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% 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.

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Fairy Valley Incident(神仙谷事件)

2012Taiwan
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerCrimeMiniseries

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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+)

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The Dangerous City(城市·獵人)

2013Taiwan
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerActionMiniseries

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Kami no Tsuki(紙の月)

2014Japan
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationMiniseries

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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.

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Othello (2022)(オセロ)

2022Japan
Actress Female LeadInvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerDeathFriendshipHorrorJealousyMiniseriesSupernatural

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Actress Female Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 32% similarity match.

A small theater group called "ENGINE" is currently rehearsing in a rundown building near Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka. The group's young members, led by actress Yamaguchi Mai, are putting in extra effort to prepare for their upcoming performance in Tokyo. Their current production is "DICE," which is the troupe's most well-known work and was first staged a decade ago. The group's leader, Mr. Shigemori, is particularly excited about the Tokyo performance but is starting to feel dissatisfied with the rehearsals. However, everything changes when Mai comes across a VHS tape labeled "DICE" in the company's archives. This tape contains footage from the original performance ten years ago. After watching the tape, Mai and her friends start experiencing strange and unexplainable events around them.

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Through The Mystery(穿越谜团)

2016China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathMedicalRomance

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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.

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The Hunting Genius(寻人大师)

2017China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerActionDetective Agency SettingFriendship

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Five people - Lin Yuan Su, Die Qi, Qiu Ling, Xia Gu Duo, and Zhou Qi - come together during a quest to find a lost dog. Despite their diverse backgrounds, they decide to establish a team dedicated to locating missing persons. Through their collaboration, they build a profound bond and uncover the real significance of their mission. As their friendship grows stronger, Lin Yuan Su gains the confidence to embark on a search for his absent father, with the support of his companions.

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The Land of the Mist(迷雾之境)

2022China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerFamilyShort Length SeriesWeb Series

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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.

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Internship Detective(见习女探)

2023China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerComedyShort Length SeriesWeb Series

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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.

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RNA(RNA)

2000South Korea
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerExperimentHuman ExperimentationSci-Fi

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Several young Koreans were inadvertently involved in an RNA study during their time in Japan. Fast forward 5 years...

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Flying Tiger Season 2(飛虎之雷霆極戰)

2019Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerActionAdventureMultiple Mains

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A mysterious group is responsible for a string of crimes in Hong Kong, China, posing a threat to the safety of the city and its residents. In response, a specialized team called A Team is assembled by Lo Ga Sing, who leads the Flying Tiger unit, and consists of top officers from the police force. The team includes Wong Gwok Dong as the head of operations, Jyung Men Long as the head of investigation, Ding Hou Jin and Mou Yat Man as intelligence officers, and Jiu Ga Nan as the head of forensics. Their mission is to completely dismantle the criminal conspiracy and ensure the city's security. This storyline does not share any character connections with the previous installment.

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Xenos(クセノス)

2007Japan
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Female LeadDetective FictionReporter Male Lead

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

Ishibashi Naoto, a successful journalist, recently tied the knot with his girlfriend, Saki, whom he had only met a month prior. However, after embarking on married life, strange occurrences unfold. Saki vanishes without a trace, and Naoto's investigation reveals that her identity is a fabrication. As Naoto delves deeper into the mystery, he starts receiving menacing messages from an unknown source. Feeling helpless, Naoto seeks out Yoshino Mariko, a detective who may have the key to unlocking the truth.

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Aibo Season 11(相棒 season11)

2012Japan
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerActionPolice Department SettingPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% 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
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerActionPolice Department SettingPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% 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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Kyoto Ninjou Sousa File(京都人情捜査ファイル)

2015Japan
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionFormer Detective Male LeadMiniseries

Like Black Scandal, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% 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.