Decoy: Part 1 - Asian drama recommendation
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Decoy: Part 1(미끼 파트1)

2023South Korea
Anxious Female LeadCrimeCriminal OrganizationDramaFormer Lawyer Male LeadIll Female LeadInvestigationMultiple TimelinesMysteryPolice CorruptionPyramid SchemeStaged DeathSwindler Male LeadThriller

In the past, Noh Sang Cheon, the brains behind a large financial scam that cheated many South Koreans, was thought to have passed away while escaping to China. Fast forward to today, detective Goo Do Han, working on a murder case, finds clues suggesting Noh's involvement in the crime. With uncertainties surrounding Noh's supposed demise, Goo is determined to determine if the con artist is alive and, if so, his whereabouts, all the while delving into a potential link between the old fraud and the recent murder.

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Recommendation: Decoy: Part 2 similar to Decoy: Part 1
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Decoy: Part 2(미끼 파트2)

2023South Korea
CrimeCriminal OrganizationDramaFormer Lawyer Male LeadIll Female LeadInvestigationMysteryPyramid SchemeThrillerCorruptionCriminal Male LeadDetective Male LeadFinancial ScandalFraud

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Crime, Criminal Organization, Drama, Former Lawyer Male Lead, Ill Female Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Pyramid Scheme, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

Almost ten years after a major financial scandal shook South Korea, the alleged leader, Noh Sang Cheon, was believed to have passed away under suspicious circumstances while trying to escape to China. However, recent findings indicate that he may still be alive, with a string of murders potentially connected to him. Police officer and former attorney Goo Do Han, alongside journalist Cheon Na Yeon, delve into the homicides, revealing a complex network of deceit and flawed police procedures. As the situation intensifies, the truth regarding Noh Sang Cheon's role in the killings remains ambiguous.

Recommendation: C.I.B Files similar to Decoy: Part 1
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C.I.B Files(刑事情報科)

2006Hong Kong
CrimeCriminal OrganizationDramaInvestigationMystery

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Crime, Criminal Organization, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 36% similarity match.

Siblings Chung Shun and Chung Ching are both active members of the Criminal Intelligence Bureau (C.I.B.) within the Hong Kong Police Force. Shun specializes in technical surveillance such as monitoring phone calls, covert listening, and recruiting confidential sources, while Ching focuses on analyzing and evaluating intelligence. The C.I.B. collaborates closely with other departments to combat organized crime groups and has made a significant but understated impact within the Force. The role of Intelligence Officers is undeniably demanding, placing considerable pressure on both Shun and Ching. Their personal relationships and family lives have also been affected to some extent. Shun and Ching Mei Lai have been married for more than three years, but their relationship has hit a standstill. Ching has reignited a romance with Hui Sum Yin following a series of separations and reconciliations. Yin is employed at the same magazine as Lai and is dedicated to her work, always striving to uncover the truth. Lai views Yin, who is her subordinate, as a genuine threat to her own position. Although not overtly expressed, they are engaged in a silent competition with each other...

Recommendation: Moral Peanuts Season 3 similar to Decoy: Part 1
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Moral Peanuts Season 3(毛骗 终结篇)

2015China
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysterySwindler Male LeadThrillerMiniseriesSuspenseSwindler Female Lead

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Swindler Male Lead, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

These individuals are skilled manipulators with high intelligence. While lacking in morals, they excel in their craft. With meticulous strategies, they ensnare their targets and set traps for them. They serve as a reflection of all levels of society, highlighting unseen aspects. This is the tale of their rise to legendary status.

Recommendation: Moral Peanuts Season 2 similar to Decoy: Part 1
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Moral Peanuts Season 2(毛骗·贰)

2011China
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysterySwindler Male LeadMultiple Mains

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Swindler Male Lead themes with a 33% similarity match.

These individuals are skilled manipulators with high intelligence. While lacking in morals, they are exceptionally professional. They meticulously plan their schemes, carefully selecting their targets and ensnaring them in traps. They serve as a reflection of various aspects of society, unveiling hidden truths. This is the tale of their rise to legendary status.

Recommendation: Black Ice similar to Decoy: Part 1
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Black Ice(黑冰)

2001China
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerSuspense

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 33% 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: Infernal Affairs Season 2 similar to Decoy: Part 1
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Infernal Affairs Season 2(无间道2)

2017China
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerActionSuspense

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

Recommendation: Fairy Valley Incident similar to Decoy: Part 1
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Fairy Valley Incident(神仙谷事件)

2012Taiwan
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerMiniseriesSuspense

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Hidden Tiger similar to Decoy: Part 1
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Hidden Tiger(臥虎)

2016China
CrimeDramaInvestigationMystery

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 29% similarity match.

Recommendation: Phoenix Rising similar to Decoy: Part 1
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Phoenix Rising(蘭花劫)

2008Hong Kong
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerDeathMurderPrison SettingSuspense

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 28% 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: LINK (2013) similar to Decoy: Part 1
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LINK (2013)(リンク)

2013Japan
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerMiniseriesMultiple MainsProsecutor Female LeadSuspense

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 28% similarity match.

Terahara Ken, a former police officer now employed by a private security company, is called back to Japan from Taiwan to provide protection for Matsuoka Takanori, the secretary-general of the Democratic Party. Meanwhile, public prosecutor Sakurai Satoko, who had been relocated to the Kochi District Public Prosecutors Office due to a previous whistleblowing case, is reassigned back to the Special Investigation Department of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office by her former boss in order to prosecute a high-profile individual. During this time, a branch of Tokyo Aoba Shinkin Bank is bombed and its armored cash transport vehicle is stolen. The mastermind behind these crimes is a young man named Aoyagi Tomoya, whose actions bring together Terahara, Matsuoka, Satoko, and Ishikawa Aki, an employee at Aoba Shinkin Bank.

Recommendation: Tokyo Vice Season 2 similar to Decoy: Part 1
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Tokyo Vice Season 2(TOKYO VICE Season2)

2024Japan
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerNovel AdaptationCo-producedMiniseriesSuspense

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 28% similarity match.

Drawing inspiration from the memoir "Tokyo Vice: An American Journalist Covering the Police Beat in Japan" by Jake Adelstein, this project is a joint production with the United States.

Recommendation: The Resurrected similar to Decoy: Part 1
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The Resurrected(回魂計)

2025Taiwan
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerFraudKidnappingRevengeSuspense

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 28% 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: The Defected similar to Decoy: Part 1
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The Defected(鐵探)

2019Hong Kong
CrimeCriminal OrganizationDramaInvestigationMysteryPolice CorruptionActionCar ChaseDrug TraffickingEmotionally Strong Female LeadFlashback To PastGun ViolencePower StruggleUndercover Operation

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Crime, Criminal Organization, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Police Corruption themes with a 27% similarity match.

A tale about a police officer who gets caught up in a conspiracy involving top officials following a life-threatening incident. The inspector struggles with PTSD after a close brush with death, unaware that his ordeal was no accident. Surprisingly, he teams up with the individual responsible for his harm to bring down the real villain. (Credit: DramaPanda, Hotpot.tv)

Recommendation: Ryu no Michi: Futatsu no Kao no Fukushusha similar to Decoy: Part 1
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Ryu no Michi: Futatsu no Kao no Fukushusha(竜の道 二つの顔の復讐者)

2020Japan
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysteryStaged DeathThrillerNovel AdaptationDeathFraternal Twin Male LeadRevengeStolen IdentitySuicideSurgical ProcedureSuspense

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Staged Death, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Twin siblings Ryuichi and Ryuji were left by their birth parents as babies before being taken in by the Yoshie family, who owned a small shipping company. Their joyful upbringing came to an abrupt end when a competitor named Genpei Kirishima caused the Yoshies to go bankrupt, resulting in their parents' tragic deaths. Determined to seek retribution, the twins made a pact when they turned 15. Fast forward seven years, Ryuichi now operates in the criminal underworld under a new identity, while Ryuji is employed by the government overseeing shipping corporations.

Recommendation: Century Lao Che similar to Decoy: Part 1
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Century Lao Che(百年老宅)

2009China
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerSuspense

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Ge Ge Ji Po similar to Decoy: Part 1
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Ge Ge Ji Po(各个击破)

2014China
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysteryGang

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Be Irreconcilable similar to Decoy: Part 1
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Be Irreconcilable(势不两立)

2014China
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerSuspense

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Two Women in the War similar to Decoy: Part 1
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Two Women in the War(兩個女人的戰爭)

2016China
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerSuspense

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Double Characters similar to Decoy: Part 1
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Double Characters(夜行人)

2017China
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerSuspense

Like Decoy: Part 1, 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: Summer Heat (2006) similar to Decoy: Part 1
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Summer Heat (2006)(心慌、心郁、逐個捉)

2006Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerSuspense

Like Decoy: Part 1, 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: Not a Murder Story similar to Decoy: Part 1
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Not a Murder Story(非殺人小說)

2024Taiwan
CrimeInvestigationMysteryThrillerSuspense

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Dong, a hopeful actor who is presented with a rare chance for stardom, wakes up next to a deceased woman named Meng. With no recollection of the previous night, Dong is determined to overcome this obstacle. He cleans the area and stages it to look like a failed robbery, inadvertently leaving behind evidence. As the police investigate the crime scene, it becomes clear that all the tenants in the building are harboring secrets. Identifying the cause of Meng's death proves challenging, as each person appears to have a possible motive for the murder.

Recommendation: Double Characters Season 2 similar to Decoy: Part 1
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Double Characters Season 2(夜行人二)

2017China
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerSuspense

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Red Poppy similar to Decoy: Part 1
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Red Poppy(红罂粟)

2004China
CrimeInvestigationMysteryThrillerSuspense

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Moral Peanuts similar to Decoy: Part 1
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Moral Peanuts(毛骗)

2010China
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerDysfunctional FamilyFriendshipMultiple MainsSuspenseTeamwork

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 26% similarity match.

Recommendation: Hide Games similar to Decoy: Part 1
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Hide Games(搏忆)

2025China
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerDrug TraffickingShort Length SeriesSuspenseUnderworldWeb Series

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 26% similarity match.

Situated in a different reality, the narrative centers on a puzzling murder investigation—the killing of a drug enforcement officer. Filled with relentless suspense, the series examines the battle between righteousness and malevolence. In addition to the adrenaline of uncovering each hint, it also investigates the intricacies of human behavior as startling revelations emerge over time.

Recommendation: The Winter Solstice similar to Decoy: Part 1
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The Winter Solstice(冬至)

2004China
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerBank SettingDeathRobberySuicideSuspense

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 26% similarity match.

Winter solstice brought together Chen Yi Ping, a bank accountant, and Jiang Han, a criminal policeman, through a treasury theft case. Chen Yi Ping cooperated with the police in the investigation after they intervened. The focus then shifted to Xue Fei, who tragically took his own life when the case gained attention. Despite this, Chen Yi Ping, who had uncovered Xue Fei's secret, decided to resign and move on. However, upon receiving a mysterious floppy disk after submitting his resignation, Chen Yi Ping found himself entangled in a dangerous situation. Meanwhile, Jiang Han made progress in uncovering a potential conspiracy behind Xue Fei's death. As the truth unfolded, Chen Yi Ping found himself on an irreversible path. On the night of the winter solstice, he was left in shock, only able to jot down December 20, 2002, in his diary.

Recommendation: Infernal Affairs Season 3 similar to Decoy: Part 1
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Infernal Affairs Season 3(無間道3)

2017China
CrimeInvestigationMysteryThrillerActionSuspense

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

Recommendation: No Way for Stumer similar to Decoy: Part 1
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No Way for Stumer(伪钞者之末路)

2019China
CrimeInvestigationMysteryThrillerActionSuspense

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

Diverging from the typical law enforcement storyline, a Chinese television series showcases a group of investigators who are willing to make significant sacrifices in order to combat the circulation of fake currency. When a new type of undetectable counterfeit bills emerges, police captain Qi Tian takes charge of the investigation with the help of his colleagues Xiang Bei and Wei Xian Yu. Caught in the midst of the operation is Xiang Bei's brother-in-law Tang Song, who succumbs to the allure of quick riches and becomes involved in the production of fake money. As it becomes evident that there are multiple sources of counterfeit currency, a specialized task force is assembled to apprehend all those responsible.

Recommendation: Fan Zui Xian Yi Ren similar to Decoy: Part 1
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Fan Zui Xian Yi Ren(犯罪嫌疑人)

2005China
CrimeInvestigationMysteryThrillerDetective Male LeadSuspense

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

During a mission, Wu Dong, an officer from the Criminal Investigation Department, happened to apprehend the main culprit of a major drug syndicate

Recommendation: Brave Wuju similar to Decoy: Part 1
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Brave Wuju(勇者无惧)

2022China
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerActionSuspense

Like Decoy: Part 1, 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: Day and Night Season 2 similar to Decoy: Part 1
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Day and Night Season 2(白夜破晓)

2024China
CrimeInvestigationMysteryThrillerSuspenseWeb Series

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around twin siblings, Guan Hong Feng and Guan Hong Yu, who find themselves entangled in a tragic family murder. They join forces with various parties to uncover the truth behind the 213 family massacre and triumph over the criminal organization lurking in the shadows.

Recommendation: The Abyss similar to Decoy: Part 1
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The Abyss(灭罪)

2025China
CrimeInvestigationMysteryThrillerSuspenseWeb Series

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

After experiencing the killing of his father and the vanishing of his mother, Ning Zhen finds himself entangled in a dangerous puzzle once again when the mysterious symbol "Abyss" reemerges. With the past intersecting with the present, two different eras must reveal the reality to prevent a tragic recurrence.

Recommendation: Into Thin Air similar to Decoy: Part 1
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Into Thin Air(人間蒸發 / 人间蒸发)

2005Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerRomanceSuspense

Like Decoy: Part 1, 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: Good Against Evil similar to Decoy: Part 1
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Good Against Evil(點指賊賊賊捉賊)

2005Hong Kong
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysteryDoppelgangerThief Male Lead

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

A compassionate thief struggles with guilt whenever he embarks on a new job. Despite not wanting to steal, he is compelled to do so in order to support his sister, Mary. One day, he pretends to be a detective who is his polar opposite in personality but looks remarkably similar to him. Complications arise as he attempts to repair the negative reputation of Hwa Hak with the community, his loved ones, and his friends.

Recommendation: Greed Mask similar to Decoy: Part 1
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Greed Mask(謎情家族)

2006Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerRomanceSuspense

Like Decoy: Part 1, 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 Decoy: Part 1
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Love Exchange(疑情別戀)

2008Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerInfidelitySuspense

Like Decoy: Part 1, 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: A Life for a Life similar to Decoy: Part 1
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A Life for a Life(借命而生)

2025China
CrimeInvestigationMysteryThrillerCyber SecuritySuspense

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

During the 1980s, Du Xiang Dong, the top student at the police academy, was reluctantly placed in charge of a detention center. Following the escape of two suspects, one perished while the other managed to flee. Tormented by guilt, Du Xiang Dong hastily resigned from his position. Over the next two decades, he engaged in a battle of wits with the escaped suspect, Xu Wen Geng, each leading their own distinct lives and navigating the changing times through a strategic showdown.

Recommendation: Hyoryu Net Cafe similar to Decoy: Part 1
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Hyoryu Net Cafe(漂流ネットカフェ)

2009Japan
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerAdapted From A MangaSuspense

Like Decoy: Part 1, 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: Double Track Puzzle similar to Decoy: Part 1
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Double Track Puzzle(黑白局)

2025China
CrimeInvestigationMysteryThrillerSuspenseWeb Series

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

Zhan Peng's father served as a railway policeman and was posthumously recognized as a martyr for his selfless service many years prior. Inspired by this legacy, Zhan Peng always dreamed of following his father’s path and working at the same station where his father had served. However, upon his arrival in Xiaotong to start his duties, he quickly realized that the circumstances were much more intricate than he had anticipated. Initially, he felt distrustful towards Tu Hong Jiang, a seasoned police officer he met. Zhan Peng became cautious of Tu Hong Jiang's questionable behavior during the investigation of a drug trafficking case. Yet, as time went on, Tu Hong Jiang demonstrated his integrity through his actions. As they collaborated on various cases, Zhan Peng began to respect Tu Hong Jiang, and eventually, they united their efforts to capture the mastermind behind the criminal activities.

Recommendation: Mikkoku wa Utau Season 2 similar to Decoy: Part 1
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Mikkoku wa Utau Season 2(密告はうたう2)

2024Japan
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerMiniseriesSuspense

Like Decoy: Part 1, 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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Lu Xiang Dai(录像带)

2006China
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerRomanceSuspense

Like Decoy: Part 1, 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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Tenshi no Naifu(天使のナイフ)

2015Japan
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysteryNovel AdaptationMiniseries

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

Takashi Hiyama is the manager of a cafe and has been raising his 4-year-old daughter alone since his wife Shoko passed away. Shoko was tragically killed by three 13-year-old boys several years ago. Despite being shielded by the Juvenile Act, the boys' actions resulted in Takashi and Shoko's mother facing intense media scrutiny. Despite the advice from Shoko's friend Kana Kurashina and cafe employee Yudai Chiba, Takashi decides to secretly search for the three boys. As the boys start to face mysterious attempts on their lives, detectives begin to suspect Takashi due to his previous threats of seeking revenge if the boys were not held accountable. In the midst of the chaos, Takashi is determined to uncover the truth about the boys' actions.

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Yi Shuang Xiu Hua Xie(一双绣花鞋)

2003China
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerNovel AdaptationSuspense

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% 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.

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Chase the Truth(黑白密码)

2023China
CrimeCriminal OrganizationInvestigationMysteryThrillerActionDisappearancePolice Officer Supporting CharacterSuspenseTime SkipUndercover Agent Male LeadUndercover Operation

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Crime, Criminal Organization, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 24% similarity match.

Ten years in the past, Chu Yi Han's mother, who was a skilled linguist and a police officer, disappeared while working undercover on a case. Since then, Chu Yi Han has relied solely on his uncle for support as he continues to search for his missing mother. Recently, he has discovered a potential opportunity to rescue her, but the risks involved are extremely high. To achieve his goal, Chu Yi Han must infiltrate a notorious criminal group known as the Northwestern Wolves and dismantle it from within. Along the way, he crosses paths with Gu Lin Na, a dancer with dangerous connections to the syndicate. Will Chu Yi Han be able to successfully complete this dangerous mission, and could Gu Lin Na be the key to its success?

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Dalah: Death and the Flowers(ดาหลา บุปผา ฆาตกรรม)

2025Thailand
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerDeathFlorist Female LeadMiniseriesMurderSinger Supporting CharacterSuspenseViolence

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 24% 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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Being a Hero(冰雨火)

2022China
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysteryDrug TraffickingPolice Department SettingPolice Officer Male Lead

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 24% similarity match.

Three years in the past, Wu Gang was murdered by a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking that was led by the mysterious figure known as "K"

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Love's Lies(真爱的谎言)

2018China
DramaInvestigationMysteryThrillerDrug TraffickingRomanceSuspense

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 24% 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.

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The Boundary (2019)(边境线之冷焰)

2019China
CrimeInvestigationMysteryThrillerActionSuspenseUndercover Operation

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 24% similarity match.

The security and tranquility of the nation are safeguarded by unseen protectors. Behind the scenes, dedicated public servants risk their lives to combat crime and maintain peace along the Sino-Russian border. In a swift operation, Chinese border police successfully neutralized a group involved in illegal arms trafficking within seven minutes. Despite the capture of the group's leader, Xu Zhi Hai, police chief Li Jian remains concerned about the prevalence of gun-related crimes along the border. Following Li Jian's instructions, undercover investigator Zhang Meng infiltrates the prison to gather information from Xu Zhi Hai, who eventually develops a level of trust with Zhang Meng. However, no valuable information regarding gun smuggling is obtained. After a daring escape by Xu Zhi Hai, Zhang Meng pursues him relentlessly. Xu Zhi Hai meets his demise at the hands of law enforcement, but not before revealing a crucial detail to Zhang Meng: to seek out his older brother, Xu Zhi Qiang, in Russia.

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Never Compromise (2020)(非黑即白)

2020China
CrimeCriminal OrganizationInvestigationMysteryActionFriendshipRomance

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Crime, Criminal Organization, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 24% similarity match.

During his quest to locate his girlfriend, Xiao Ang meets a young man from Burma named Wen Dan who is also on a mission to find his relatives. Together, they find themselves entangled in a battle against malevolent forces while searching for clues. Xiao Ang, a former special forces soldier, travels abroad to track down his kidnapped girlfriend, leading him to cross paths with Wen Dan, who is facing a similar predicament. Their journey takes them to a Southeast Asian region, where they team up to take on local criminal organizations and warlords in order to rescue their loved ones and seek justice. However, as they uncover the truth they are seeking, they are ultimately led down different paths.

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Special Case Hunt(特案追缉)

2020China
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingPolice Officer Female LeadRobbery

Like Decoy: Part 1, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 24% similarity match.

In a tense showdown between law enforcement and criminals, the specialized investigative team tackles numerous brutal cases. Despite the increasing number of suspects, the pursuit of the mastermind behind the crimes is far from over. (ChineseDrama.info)