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Cross(크로스)

2018South Korea
DeathDeath Of A FatherDoctor Male LeadInvestigationMedicalMurderMysteryPrison SettingRevengeSpecial AbilitySuspenseThrillerViolence

Thirteen years ago, Kang In Kyu's father was viciously killed. In order to seek vengeance against those accountable for his father's demise, he pursues a career in medicine. Kang In Kyu offers his services at a medical facility within a prison where the killer is incarcerated.

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Phoenix Rising(蘭花劫)

2008Hong Kong
DeathInvestigationMurderMysteryPrison SettingSuspenseThrillerCrimeDrama

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Prison Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

Crystal, Louisa, and Leila grew up as siblings after being orphaned at a young age. Each of them was adopted into different families with diverse backgrounds. When Louisa was imprisoned for a crime she committed, Crystal took the blame to protect her sister. Leila, known for her kindness, attempted to help by falsifying evidence but ended up being incarcerated as well. Tensions between the three sisters and the prison owner escalate, leading to a desire for revenge. This series delves into the underworld of women in prison, exploring their struggles and conflicts.

Recommendation: Kasouken no Onna Season 20 similar to Cross
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Kasouken no Onna Season 20(科捜研の女 Season 20)

2020Japan
DeathInvestigationMedicalMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerForensic ScienceMiniseries

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Medical, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

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Otto yo, Shinde Kurenai ka(夫よ、死んでくれないか)

2025Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDrama

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% 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.

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The Kidnappers(失控)

2019China
DeathDoctor Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerActionDramaHematologyKidnappingWeb Series

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Doctor Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

Upon his release from prison, a enigmatic man wanders through the city that once held fond memories for him, now filled with bitterness. Driven by the desire to lay his daughter to rest and seek revenge on those who ruined his life, he embarks on a dark path. The lives of hematologist Li Xiao Feng, insurance agent Ji Fan, career woman Li Ruo Nan, rebellious daughter Wang Yi Han, and financial elite Liu Ge become intertwined in a kidnapping case that will alter their fates.

Recommendation: Kasouken no Onna Season 2 similar to Cross
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Kasouken no Onna Season 2(科捜研の女 2)

2000Japan
DeathInvestigationMedicalMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceMiniseries

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Medical, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

With the rise of advanced criminals and intricate crimes, law enforcement is required to utilize faster and more advanced methods of analyzing evidence and identifying suspects. This is where forensic laboratories play a crucial role. Mariko Sakaki, a skilled forensic scientist, faces challenges such as stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives.

Recommendation: Kasouken no Onna Season 13 similar to Cross
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Kasouken no Onna Season 13(科捜研の女)

2013Japan
DeathInvestigationMedicalMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Supporting CharacterForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic Science

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Medical, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

With the rise of advanced criminals and intricate crimes, law enforcement is increasingly relying on quicker and more scientific methods to analyze evidence and identify suspects. Forensic laboratories play a crucial role in this process. Sakaki Mariko, a skilled forensic scientist, faces challenges such as overcoming stereotypes and criticism from experienced detectives.

Recommendation: Kasouken no Onna Season 19 similar to Cross
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Kasouken no Onna Season 19(科捜研の女)

2019Japan
DeathInvestigationMedicalMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Supporting CharacterForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic Science

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Medical, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

Sakaki Mariko employs forensic techniques to apprehend advanced offenders.

Recommendation: The Appearance of the Murderer similar to Cross
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The Appearance of the Murderer(凶手的样子)

2024China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

Haunted by the mysterious death of a fellow student, Lin Chuan dedicates a decade to uncovering the truth. In parallel, Shen Xia and her sibling Shen Dong find themselves entangled in the criminal underbelly following a personal loss. Their fates collide, leading to a gripping narrative of justice versus crime, intertwined with themes of love, hatred, and vengeance. (Credit: TMDb)

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Brutally Young(十八年後的終極告白)

2020Hong Kong
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerCrime

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

Nearly two decades ago, a group of seven teenagers from the same neighborhood got into a heated argument with a villager named Kai Sze, resulting in a tragic death. In a panic, they decided to bury the body and keep the incident a secret. As time passed, they all moved on with their lives, only for the truth to resurface when Kai Sze's body was found. Inspector Yuen Lai Ken took on the case and began unraveling the mystery, revealing shocking connections along the way. With pressure mounting, the teenagers faced a difficult choice: confess to their crime or continue living with the burden of their secret. As relationships became entangled and the true culprit lurked in the shadows, the group found themselves at a crossroads, unsure of which path to take.

Recommendation: Kasouken no Onna Season 17 similar to Cross
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Kasouken no Onna Season 17(科捜研の女 Season 17)

2017Japan
DeathInvestigationMedicalMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Supporting CharacterForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic SciencePolice Procedural

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Medical, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 41% similarity match.

Individuals from the Science Research Institute, led by Sakaki Mariko of the Crime Lab at Kyoto Prefectural Police, work together to crack cases utilizing forensic medicine, physics, and chemistry. Mariko firmly believes in the motto, "The truth always lies within science."

Recommendation: Kasouken no Onna Season 3 similar to Cross
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Kasouken no Onna Season 3(科捜研の女 3)

2001Japan
DeathInvestigationMedicalMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Supporting CharacterForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceMiniseries

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Medical, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 41% similarity match.

With the rise of advanced criminals and intricate crimes, law enforcement is required to utilize faster and more advanced methods to analyze evidence and identify potential suspects. This is where forensic laboratories play a crucial role. Mariko Sakaki, a skilled forensic scientist, faces challenges in overcoming stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives.

Recommendation: Kasouken no Onna Season 5 similar to Cross
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Kasouken no Onna Season 5(新・科捜研の女)

2004Japan
DeathInvestigationMedicalMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Supporting CharacterForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceMiniseries

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Medical, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 41% similarity match.

With the increasing sophistication of criminals and complexity of crimes, law enforcement is required to utilize faster and more advanced scientific methods to analyze evidence and identify suspects. Forensics laboratories play a crucial role in this process. Sakaki Mariko, a skilled forensics scientist, faces challenges such as stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives.

Recommendation: Kasouken no Onna Season 6 similar to Cross
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Kasouken no Onna Season 6(新・科捜研の女)

2005Japan
DeathInvestigationMedicalMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Supporting CharacterForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceMiniseries

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Medical, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 41% similarity match.

With the rise of advanced criminals and intricate crimes, law enforcement is required to utilize faster and more advanced methods for analyzing evidence and identifying suspects. This is where forensic laboratories play a crucial role. Sasaki Mariko, a skilled forensic scientist, faces challenges including stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives.

Recommendation: Kasouken no Onna Season 7 similar to Cross
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Kasouken no Onna Season 7(新・科捜研の女)

2006Japan
DeathInvestigationMedicalMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Supporting CharacterForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceMiniseries

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Medical, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 41% similarity match.

With the rise of advanced criminals and intricate crimes, law enforcement is increasingly relying on faster and more scientific methods to analyze evidence and identify suspects. Forensic laboratories play a crucial role in this process. Mariko Sakaki, a skilled forensic scientist, faces challenges such as stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives. (KIKU-TV)

Recommendation: Kasouken no Onna Season 8 similar to Cross
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Kasouken no Onna Season 8(新・科捜研の女 8)

2008Japan
DeathInvestigationMedicalMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Supporting CharacterForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceMiniseries

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Medical, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 41% similarity match.

With the rise of advanced criminals and intricate crimes, law enforcement is required to utilize faster and more advanced methods for analyzing evidence and identifying suspects. This is where forensic laboratories play a crucial role. Sasaki Mariko, a skilled forensic scientist, faces challenges such as stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives.

Recommendation: Kasouken no Onna Season 9 similar to Cross
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Kasouken no Onna Season 9(科捜研の女9)

2009Japan
DeathInvestigationMedicalMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Supporting CharacterForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceMiniseries

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Medical, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 41% similarity match.

With the increase in criminals' sophistication and the complexity of crimes, law enforcement is relying on faster and more advanced methods to analyze evidence and identify suspects. Forensics laboratories play a crucial role in this process. Sakaki Mariko, a skilled forensic scientist, faces challenges such as stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives. (KIKU-TV)

Recommendation: Kasouken no Onna Season 10 similar to Cross
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Kasouken no Onna Season 10(科捜研の女)

2010Japan
DeathInvestigationMedicalMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Supporting CharacterForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceMiniseries

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Medical, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 41% similarity match.

With the rise of advanced criminals and intricate crimes, law enforcement is required to utilize faster and more scientific methods to analyze evidence and identify potential suspects. Forensic laboratories play a crucial role in this process. One such talented forensic scientist is Sakaki Mariko, who faces challenges such as stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives.

Recommendation: Kasouken no Onna Season 14 similar to Cross
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Kasouken no Onna Season 14(科捜研の女 14)

2014Japan
DeathInvestigationMedicalMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Supporting CharacterForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceMiniseries

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Medical, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 41% similarity match.

With the increasing sophistication of criminals and complexity of crimes, law enforcement is required to utilize quicker and more advanced methods for analyzing clues and identifying suspects. This is where forensic laboratories play a crucial role. Sasaki Mariko, a skilled forensic scientist, faces challenges such as stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives. (KIKU-TV)

Recommendation: Kasouken no Onna Season 15 similar to Cross
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Kasouken no Onna Season 15(科捜研の女 15)

2015Japan
DeathInvestigationMedicalMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Supporting CharacterForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic SciencePolice Procedural

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Medical, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 41% similarity match.

Sakaki Mariko, a member of the Kyoto Prefectural Police Crime Lab, encounters her biggest adversary in the form of Ochiai Sakiko. Known as the "queen of weapons and narcotics," Sakiko is a remarkable female investigator who has joined the newly formed Organised Crime Special Division. This department was created by senior officials to enhance efforts in combating the trafficking of firearms and drugs.

Recommendation: Chosen (2018) similar to Cross
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Chosen (2018)(杀无赦)

2018China
DeathDoctor Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerActionDeath GameMiniseriesWeb Series

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Doctor Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 41% similarity match.

While vacationing in Australia, Doctor Dai Huan is accompanied by his wife, Doctor Tao Lu, son, and father-in-law. Upon arriving at their hotel room, he is shocked to find a mysterious box containing a loaded gun, a photo of a stranger, and instructions to carry out a murder. It becomes clear that Doctor Huan has been targeted by a secretive group called The Watchers, forcing him to participate in a deadly game where he must complete the task within a certain time frame to ensure the safety of his family. This storyline is a remake of the American TV series "Chosen" from 2013.

Recommendation: Unforgiven (2016) similar to Cross
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Unforgiven (2016)(灭罪师)

2016China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerSerial KillingsSet In A Foreign Country

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: Through The Mystery similar to Cross
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Through The Mystery(穿越谜团)

2016China
DeathInvestigationMedicalMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaRomance

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Medical, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% 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.

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Target Person(目标人物)

2020China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerComedyWeb Series

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

A mysterious escape room game brings together a group of individuals who soon discover a hidden conspiracy among them

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Last One Standing (2008)(與敵同行)

2008Hong Kong
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaWrongfully Accused

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller 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.

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Used Good(異搜店)

2021Hong Kong
DeathDeath Of A FatherInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerSupernaturalSupernatural Power

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Death Of A Father, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Returning to Wai Tak Shun's early years, he is left heartbroken by the passing of his father, Wai King Yan. This loss leads to mood swings and a disinterest in everything, causing Tak Shun to even forget about his father completely. To protect Tak Shun, his mother Tse Mei Sheung and uncle Tse Tim Sing avoid discussing King Yan's death. Fate brings Tak Shun together with Fung Cho Yee, the daughter of a local thrift store owner. Cho Yee notices Tak Shun's ability to sense the histories of old objects. Together, Tak Shun and Cho Yee help others confront their fears by revealing hidden stories through peculiar items in the store. Following the guidance of an old object, Tak Shun eventually uncovers the truth about his father's death, forcing him to confront the pain of the past once again.

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Black Postman(ブラックポストマン)

2023Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseriesSerial Killings

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Once, there existed a special mailbox where children could seek justice against abusive adults. The Neverland Devil would punish these wrongdoers upon receiving a letter from a child. However, after a certain incident, the Neverland Devil vanished without a trace. A decade later, a man named Soejima Rikiya, who used to be a mail carrier but now works at a hospice, receives a cryptic message hinting at the Neverland Devil's return. In response, Soejima decides to return to his former job at the post office. Meanwhile, a murder victim is discovered by the river, with a note in their mouth suggesting the Neverland Devil's resurgence. Soejima Rikiya finds himself entangled in the investigation of this serial killer known as the Neverland Devil.

Recommendation: Pursue similar to Cross
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Pursue()

2007China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerPolice Department SettingPolice Officer Male Lead

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

A murder investigation unfolded in Xincang City involving the death of Xiao Hai Yun, the owner of a real estate company. Xiao had recently teamed up with Zhou Guo Qin, a police captain, to uncover corruption within the development zone led by Xu Zhong Lu. Tragically, Zhou died while pursuing the killer. This led to suspicions falling on Jiang Dong Zhi, a taxi driver involved in the case, who decided to go on the run. As young officer Lu Yang searched for Jiang, he unraveled the complexities surrounding the case. Jiang, evading capture, used clues left by Zhou and his own methods to seek the truth.

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Tobosha (2004)(逃亡者)

2004Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerCrimePsychological

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Tetsuo Nagai works as a probation officer, helping to reform young offenders and guide them towards a better path. He leads a content life with his wife and son until tragedy strikes. His wife is murdered and his son is severely injured in an attack, leaving Nagai to grapple with the assailant who ultimately escapes. Nagai rushes his son to his father-in-law's hospital, only for his son to be targeted again and left in a coma. As police detectives investigate, Nagai becomes a prime suspect due to mounting evidence against him. Feeling cornered, he decides to go on the run in a desperate attempt to clear his name and uncover the true culprit, all while his son fights for his life in the hospital.

Recommendation: Kasouken no Onna Season 4 similar to Cross
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Kasouken no Onna Season 4(科捜研の女)

2002Japan
DeathInvestigationMedicalMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Supporting CharacterForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceMiniseriesPolice Department Setting

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Medical, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 39% similarity match.

With the rise of advanced criminals and intricate crimes, law enforcement is required to utilize faster and more scientific methods to analyze evidence and identify potential suspects. Forensic laboratories play a crucial role in this process. Mariko Sakaki, a skilled forensic scientist, faces challenges such as stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives. Despite this, Mariko is reassigned to the Kyoto Police Department.

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Triangle (2009)(トライアングル)

2009Japan
DeathDeath Of A FatherInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerCold CaseDeath Of A BrotherDeath Of A GirlfriendDeath Of A MotherDetective Male Lead

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Death Of A Father, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 39% similarity match.

The series begins with the homicide of a 10-year-old girl in 1984. After 15 years, with the case remaining unsolved and exceeding the time limit for prosecution, a doctor by the name of Goda Ryoji abruptly resigns from his hospital and transitions into a detective. In 2008, while in Paris, he encounters Sachi, a wandering artist, and upon his return to Japan, he gets entangled in the old murder case following an anonymous tip received by another investigator.

Recommendation: Kasouken no Onna Season 11 similar to Cross
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Kasouken no Onna Season 11(科捜研の女 11)

2011Japan
DeathInvestigationMedicalMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDetective Supporting CharacterForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceResearcher Supporting Character

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Medical, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 39% similarity match.

With the increase in criminals' sophistication and the complexity of crimes, law enforcement needs to utilize faster and more scientific methods to analyze evidence and identify suspects. Forensic laboratories play a crucial role in this process. Sakaki Mariko, a skilled forensic scientist, faces challenges such as stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives.

Recommendation: Kasouken no Onna Season 12 similar to Cross
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Kasouken no Onna Season 12(科捜研の女 12)

2013Japan
DeathInvestigationMedicalMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Supporting CharacterForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceMiniseriesPolice Procedural

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Medical, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 39% similarity match.

With the rise of advanced criminals and intricate crimes, law enforcement is adapting by utilizing faster and more scientific methods to sift through evidence and identify suspects. Forensic laboratories play a crucial role in this process. Mariko Sakaki, a skilled forensic scientist, faces challenges such as stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives.

Recommendation: Kasouken no Onna Season 18 similar to Cross
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Kasouken no Onna Season 18(科捜研の女 Season 18)

2018Japan
DeathInvestigationMedicalMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Supporting CharacterForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceMiniseriesPolice Procedural

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Medical, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 39% similarity match.

Mariko Sakaki attends the annual concert of the Kyoto Prefecture Police Music Band where she learns from Kaoru Domon about the discovery of a woman's body beneath a cliff. The victim, Megumi Konno, was found to have been murdered. The guitar belonging to the victim had the fingerprints of Toru Katsumata, a guitarist in the police music band. Through an investigation of the musical instruments in the band, Mariko and Kaoru uncover the hidden truth behind Megumi's murder.

Recommendation: Kasouken no Onna Season 22 similar to Cross
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Kasouken no Onna Season 22(科捜研の女 2022)

2022Japan
DeathInvestigationMedicalMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Supporting CharacterForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceMiniseriesPolice Department Setting

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Medical, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 39% similarity match.

Upon receiving a report, the police department is informed about a man who was found burned to death in a park. Upon arriving at the scene, Sakaki Mariko is shocked to hear from Kyoto Prefectural Police detective Domon Kaoru that witnesses saw the victim spontaneously catch fire while talking on his smartphone and sitting on a bench. Strangely, the man continued to burn without moving, and there were no signs of fire in the vicinity. This puzzling incident leaves Mariko and others bewildered about how it could have occurred.

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Chimera(키마이라)

2021South Korea
DeathDoctor Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerBromanceDetective Male LeadNeurosurgeon Male LeadPolice Department SettingSmart Female Lead

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Doctor Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 39% similarity match.

In 1984, a potential serial killer resurfaced with a horrifying explosion that rocked the city. Fast forward to 2019, and new evidence of these crimes has emerged. Join detective Jae Hwan, profiler Eugene, and surgeon Jung Yeop as they work together to crack both the old and recent cases. Their main suspect is known as "Chimera," named after the mythical creature with a lion's head, goat's body, and serpent's tail. To catch the culprit, they must uncover the connections between these crimes spanning over three decades. Could the key to solving the mystery lie in the legend of the Chimera?

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Hanzai Shokogun(犯罪症候群 Season 1)

2017Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDetective FictionDetective Supporting CharacterFormer Detective Male LeadSuicide

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 39% similarity match.

Muto Takashi, a former police detective, resorts to unconventional methods to solve challenging cases that the police struggle with. His colleague, Kaburagi Wataru, supports him, while Tamaki oversees the special missions entrusted to Muto. The drama delves into the moral dilemma of whether seeking revenge is justified. In Season 1, the series follows Muto's quest for vengeance after his younger sister was killed by a juvenile perpetrator who escaped punishment. However, when the culprit unexpectedly takes his own life, Muto confronts the dark side of his desire for retribution and decides to leave the police force. A year later, he reemerges to tackle cases that the police are unable to handle, at the behest of Tamaki.

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Dalah: Death and the Flowers(ดาหลา บุปผา ฆาตกรรม)

2025Thailand
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerViolenceCrimeDramaFlorist Female LeadMiniseriesSinger Supporting Character

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, Thriller, and Violence themes with a 39% similarity match.

As law enforcement hurries to apprehend suspects in a highly publicized murder investigation, the enigmatic death marks the onset of a cascade of sinister truths waiting to be revealed. The narrative centers on Dalah, a fashionable floral designer tasked with creating flower arrangements for the eagerly awaited wedding of Ohm, the frontrunner for Prime Minister, and his fiancée Risa. Their impending marriage has garnered widespread media attention as it is set to merge two of the nation’s most influential families. However, when the groom is discovered deceased on the day of the wedding, all attendees find themselves under suspicion in the murder inquiry. Caught in a tangled web of clandestine relationships and elite scandals, Dalah takes it upon herself to investigate, uncovering dark secrets and a conspiracy that connects to her own history.

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The Truth (2020)(凶案现场)

2020China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDetective FictionDetective Male LeadSmart Male LeadWeb Series

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 39% similarity match.

The ongoing investigation into a homicide from a decade ago exposes the depths of human depravity and reveals a carefully orchestrated act of vengeance. Feng Lang, a brilliant detective, uncovers a disturbing plot linked to a pharmaceutical company from the past while working on various cases. Teaming up with the youthful officer Fan Yun and a team of investigators, they must use their intellect and determination to unravel the enigma.

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Gui An(诡案)

2015China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseriesPolice Officer Male LeadWriter Male Lead

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Former police officer turned mystery author, Han Bing, discovered a disturbing pattern as his high school classmates began to die in the same manner as the characters in his novels. With suspicions mounting, Han Bing delved deeper into uncovering the dark secrets lurking behind the scenes.

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The Doll Master (2017)(人偶师)

2017China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDrama

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

In reality, every individual on this planet is like a marionette, with invisible strings controlling their actions. Two decades ago, the renowned psychologist Ouyang Qiu, along with his friend and colleague Ruan Haotian, traveled to Dawn City for a confidential research project. Tragically, Ouyang met his demise by falling from a building, while Dr. Ruan vanished under mysterious circumstances. Subsequently, the project was abruptly terminated. Fast forward twenty years, Ouyang Qiu's son, Ouyang Yiming, has grown up and joined a specialized SCI Team as an agent. When a gruesome mutilation case arises in Dawn City, Ouyang Yiming takes it upon himself to investigate. However, just as he nears a breakthrough, the perpetrator takes their own life, prompting Ouyang to delve deeper into the mystery. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes apparent that Pandora's Box is on the verge of being opened... (Q1Q2)

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The Lie Detective(谎言真探)

2021China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerBased On A True StoryPolice Department SettingWeb Series

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Twelve years ago, a series of murders shocked the city as the victims, all belonging to the lower class, were discovered in isolated locations. It is suspected that the same individual is behind these crimes, but due to their cunning nature, the case remains unsolved. After relentless investigations and gathering of evidence, the authorities gradually identified the prime suspect. Tragically, while on his way to meet his daughter Ling Ran, the detective Ling Bin was killed in the line of duty while pursuing the suspect. Fast forward twelve years, Ling Bin's daughter Ling Ran (portrayed by Yu Nan) works at the Polygraph Center within the Technical Division of the Criminal Police Detachment. Utilizing polygraph technology, she successfully cracked several major cases and gained recognition. Working alongside Chen Hu, the head of the Interpol Detachment Crime Unit (played by Xing Jiadong), the two partners, despite differing approaches to solving criminal investigations, share a deep understanding but are faced with a series of enigmas. Based on a true story, this series was produced by Xiaoran Pictures and Kujing Pictures, starring Yu Nan and Xing Jiadong in their second collaboration after many years.

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Proof of Silence(沉默的证明)

2021China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerPolice Officer Male LeadRich Female LeadTV Presenter Female Lead

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

In order to solve a perplexing case, rookie police officer Chen Mo launched a thorough investigation. Assisted by the honorable successor Wang Zi and the courageous and resolute presenter Su Wen, they were able to successfully apprehend the perpetrators.

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Serial Homicide(乱码迷局)

2025China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerActionSerial KillingsWeb Series

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The tranquil city of Luzhou is disturbed by a string of murders purportedly motivated by a quest for justice. In response, officials establish the 909 Special Task Force, dedicated to diligently peeling back the complexities of this harrowing cycle of revenge killings.

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Master of Play(心戰)

2012Hong Kong
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerMultiple MainsSerial KillingsStage Actor Male Lead

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

After his daughter disappeared and he divorced his wife, stage actor Kan Siu Nam went through a significant transformation in his personality. Focusing solely on his acting career, he became entangled in a bizarre serial killer case while playing the role of a murderer in a play. In the course of the investigation, he crossed paths with his colleague Lee Chor Kiu's partner, Jeung Sai Yin, and her sister, Jeung Sai Ting. Siu Nam couldn't shake the feeling that Yin resembled the suspected serial killer and had an unsettling interest in Ting. The dynamics between the four individuals became increasingly complicated. As Siu Nam attempted to uncover the truth behind the case, he found himself drifting further from it, causing his sense of reality to become even more unsettling and disheartening.

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Renzoku Satsujinki Kaeru Otoko(連続殺人鬼カエル男)

2020Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerIllnessMiniseriesSerial Killings

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

The lifeless body of a woman is discovered wrapped in a beige sheet and suspended from the roof of a dilapidated apartment building. A note claiming responsibility for the act is attached to the sheet, stating, "Today, I caught a frog and experimented with a bagworm." This peculiar incident captures the attention of the media. Kotegawa Kazuya, a rookie detective, and the experienced Watase from the Saitama Prefectural Police's First Investigation Division are assigned to the case. Criminal psychiatry expert Omaezaki Munetaka notes the immaturity of the crime and suggests it may lead to more murders. As Kotegawa and Watase search for the perpetrator, another killing occurs, with a mutilated body found in a car trunk at a scrapyard. A similar message is left behind, instilling fear and confusion among the public. Can Kotegawa and Watase uncover the identity of the elusive "Frog Man" and bring him to justice?

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Shotai(正体)

2022Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationMiniseriesPrisoner Male Lead

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Kaburagi Keiichi was taken into custody on suspicion of murder and given the death penalty. He managed to escape from prison during transport, but instead of fleeing, he helped the individuals he encountered in his hiding spot. As these individuals discovered Kaburagi's identity as a death row escapee, they questioned whether he was truly a killer.

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Bluetick(已讀不回)

2018Hong Kong
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationCo-producedFuneral

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Join the suspenseful journey of ten strangers at a funeral who are entangled in a web of mystery and danger

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Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP(最も遠い銀河)

2013Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDramaMiniseries

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Detective Seiichiro Watari from the Otaru Police Precinct in Hokkaido is retiring soon with unresolved business from seven years ago. The unidentified skeleton of a woman was discovered in the sea of Otaru, halting the investigation. Watari is determined to identify her before leaving the precinct. Three years after retirement, he stumbles upon a clue that could solve the case, despite his limited life expectancy. With the help of detective Kaoru Saotome, he begins reinvestigating, much to the dismay of his wife Suzuko. They travel to Tokyo to meet a jewelry designer who provided a clue, but she has mysteriously disappeared. Watari's obsession with the case stems from the tragic drowning of his daughter Kozue 20 years ago. As he delves deeper, he encounters architect Haruyuki Kiryu, whose connection to the case remains unclear. Kiryu is determined to succeed in his company, even as he becomes involved with Akane Seike, the president's daughter who bears a striking resemblance to his deceased girlfriend. Their entangled fates lead to a dangerous pursuit of ambition and truth.

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Onna no Naka ni Iru Tanin(女の中にいる他人)

2017Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationFamilyMiniseries

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Tanuma Yuriko is a homemaker residing with her spouse Kazuo, their two kids, and mother-in-law Hatsue. When Saori, the spouse of Kazuo's friend Kusumoto Masafumi, is found murdered, Kazuo admits to having an affair with her. Yuriko suspects him of being responsible for Saori's death. Despite Kazuo's attempt to turn himself in to the authorities, Yuriko stops him, choosing to conceal his crime to maintain their family's tranquility. As Yuriko grapples with the situation, a newfound determination to protect her family emerges within her.

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Warui Yatsura (2007)(わるいやつら)

2007Japan
DeathInvestigationMedicalMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationCriminal Female LeadMiniseriesNurse Female LeadStalker Female LeadStalking

Like Cross, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Medical, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 37% similarity match.

A nurse transforms into a stalker and killer. The drama takes a different approach by introducing a nurse infatuated with a doctor at the beginning, then unfolds as her life unravels. This adaptation is inspired by Matsumoto Seicho's novel, "Warui Yatsura."