Galileo Season 2 - Asian drama recommendation
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Galileo Season 2(ガリレオ)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationDetective FictionDramaInvestigationMysteryPhysicsProfessor Male LeadSuspenseThriller

Manabu Yukawa, the brilliant physicist, is known for his exceptional talents and flawless character. Despite his good looks, athletic abilities, and sharp intellect, he has a disdain for children and can exhibit unreasonable behavior, earning him the nickname "the eccentric Galileo" among his peers. How will the clever Galileo tackle the otherworldly puzzles presented to him this time? Misa Kishitani, a detective with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's investigation unit, prides herself on her intelligence but also has a sadistic streak. A new addition to the TV series, her role will take on the responsibilities previously held by Kaoru Uchiumi. Taken from the novels "Galileo no Kunou", "Seijo no Kyuusai", "Kyozou no Doukeshi", and "Kindan no Majutsu" by Higashino Keigo.

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Recommendation: Yi Shuang Xiu Hua Xie similar to Galileo Season 2
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Yi Shuang Xiu Hua Xie(一双绣花鞋)

2003China
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 67% 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: Chase (2010) similar to Galileo Season 2
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Chase (2010)(チェイス~国税査察官~)

2010Japan
Detective FictionDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 60% 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: 64 (2015) similar to Galileo Season 2
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64 (2015)(64)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 60% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Kami no Tsuki similar to Galileo Season 2
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Kami no Tsuki(紙の月)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 60% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Sakurako-san no Ashimoto ni wa Shitai ga Umatteiru similar to Galileo Season 2
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Sakurako-san no Ashimoto ni wa Shitai ga Umatteiru(櫻子さんの足下には死体が埋まっている)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDetective FictionDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerEccentric Female LeadMiniseriesOsteologist

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Detective Fiction, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 58% similarity match.

Upon their first encounter, Shoutarou Tatewaki is certain that meeting Sakurako Kujou will have a lasting impact on his life. Initially suspecting her involvement in a local disappearance, he soon discovers her expertise in analyzing bone specimens. Sakurako possesses an extensive collection of reconstructed animal bones, yet she longs for more human remains, much to the disapproval of those around her. As Shoutarou joins the peculiar osteologist on various unsolved cases involving decomposing bodies, they find themselves entangled in a series of mysterious incidents. Could there be a larger enigma unfolding in their lives? "Sakurako-san no Ashimoto ni wa Shitai ga Umatteiru" follows the unlikely duo as they demonstrate that while bones reveal how one perished, it is only through people that their life stories can be told.

Recommendation: Century Lao Che similar to Galileo Season 2
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Century Lao Che(百年老宅)

2009China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

Recommendation: Be Irreconcilable similar to Galileo Season 2
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Be Irreconcilable(势不两立)

2014China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

Recommendation: Two Women in the War similar to Galileo Season 2
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Two Women in the War(兩個女人的戰爭)

2016China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

Recommendation: Double Characters similar to Galileo Season 2
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Double Characters(夜行人)

2017China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% 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 Galileo Season 2
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Summer Heat (2006)(心慌、心郁、逐個捉)

2006Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% 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 Galileo Season 2
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Double Characters Season 2(夜行人二)

2017China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

Recommendation: Wind Chime similar to Galileo Season 2
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Wind Chime(示铃录)

2016China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

The narrative centers around Ji Tang Tang, who uses her unique abilities and specialized tools to unravel mysteries on behalf of the deceased. Once a cheerful girl surrounded by loving parents, she tragically lost them one fateful night. Fearing connection with others, she has roamed alone for four years, growing into a strong and self-reliant individual unafraid of danger. Yue Feng, a righteous companion, stands by her side as she navigates through her adventures. Extracted from Wei Yu's novel "The Voice of Death" ( ).

Recommendation: The Ten Deadly Sins similar to Galileo Season 2
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The Ten Deadly Sins(十宗罪)

2016China
Novel AdaptationDetective FictionDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseActionHorror

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Detective Fiction, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, and Suspense themes with a 55% similarity match.

Hua Long, Su Mei, Bao Zhan, and Professor Liang form the SIG (Special Investigation Group), specializing in solving complex homicide cases. As they work on unraveling these difficult investigations, each member encounters personal risks, deceit, and personal development. This narrative is inspired by the book "The Ten Deadly Sins" written by Zhi Zhu.

Recommendation: Xenos similar to Galileo Season 2
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Xenos(クセノス)

2007Japan
Detective FictionDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Female LeadReporter Male Lead

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% 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.

Recommendation: Kyoto Ninjou Sousa File similar to Galileo Season 2
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Kyoto Ninjou Sousa File(京都人情捜査ファイル)

2015Japan
Detective FictionDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerFormer Detective Male LeadMiniseries

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Specialist (2016) similar to Galileo Season 2
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Specialist (2016)(スペシャリスト)

2016Japan
Detective FictionDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Male LeadMiniseries

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Namonaki Fukushuusha ZEGEN similar to Galileo Season 2
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Namonaki Fukushuusha ZEGEN(名もなき復讐者 ZEGEN)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseriesRevenge

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% 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: National Heroes similar to Galileo Season 2
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National Heroes(国门英雄)

2011China
Detective FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Male Lead

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Centers on the inquiry into the "506 Extraordinary Magnesium Smuggling Case"

Recommendation: The Doll Master (2017) similar to Galileo Season 2
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The Doll Master (2017)(人偶师)

2017China
Detective FictionDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDetective Male LeadMurder

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% 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)

Recommendation: Hanzai Shokogun Season 2 similar to Galileo Season 2
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Hanzai Shokogun Season 2(犯罪症候群 Season 2)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDetective FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Male LeadMiniseriesRevenge

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Detective Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Season 2 of the show centers around Kaburagi, who was in a relationship with Muto's sister in the past

Recommendation: Brave Wuju similar to Galileo Season 2
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Brave Wuju(勇者无惧)

2022China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAction

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% 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: Mikkoku wa Utau similar to Galileo Season 2
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Mikkoku wa Utau(密告はうたう)

2021Japan
Novel AdaptationDetective FictionDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDeath Of A Co-workerDetective Male LeadMiniseriesTorture

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Detective Fiction, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Sara Masaki, a detective in Investigation Team 1 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, faces the tragic loss of his colleague, Detective Saito Kota, during a murder investigation. Following this, Masaki is reassigned to Personnel Department 1 within the Inspection Division, still grappling with the death of his coworker. Despite his grief, Masaki encounters hostility from his coworkers. When a mysterious letter arrives at the personnel department accusing Detective Minaguchi Nako of leaking confidential information, Masaki launches his own investigation. This leads him to delve into the unresolved case of his colleague's death.

Recommendation: To Get Unstuck in Time similar to Galileo Season 2
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To Get Unstuck in Time(隔世追兇)

2004Hong Kong
Detective FictionDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerRomanceSupernaturalTime Rift

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

The series follows Ho Tin Kwong, a police officer who stumbles upon his late father's old cellphone during a stormy day. To his astonishment, after being struck by lightning, Tin Kwong realizes that the phone can communicate with his father from 20 years ago, before he passed away in a mysterious unsolved crime. With his father's assistance, they work together to revisit old cases and solve them across the 20-year gap in time.

Recommendation: Into Thin Air similar to Galileo Season 2
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Into Thin Air(人間蒸發 / 人间蒸发)

2005Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerRomance

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% 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 Galileo Season 2
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Greed Mask(謎情家族)

2006Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerRomance

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% 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 Galileo Season 2
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Love Exchange(疑情別戀)

2008Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerInfidelity

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% 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: Shiritsu Tantei Hama Mike similar to Galileo Season 2
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Shiritsu Tantei Hama Mike(私立探偵濱マイク)

2002Japan
Detective FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerInvestigator Male Lead

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Meet Mike Yokohama, a private investigator known for his chain-smoking habit, witty remarks, and fondness for women, particularly his younger sister Akane. Despite his financial struggles, Mike is willing to take on any job, whether it's locating a missing animal or investigating unfaithful partners. However, when faced with a risky and questionable case, Mike proves his skills and bravery. Follow this contemporary hero as he navigates the city streets in a fresh adventure with each episode.

Recommendation: Hyoryu Net Cafe similar to Galileo Season 2
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Hyoryu Net Cafe(漂流ネットカフェ)

2009Japan
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAdapted From A Manga

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% 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?

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Kiri ni Sumu Akuma(霧に棲む悪魔)

2011Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerRomance

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Tatsumura Kei, the recipient of a significant inheritance, receives a letter revealing shocking news about his fiancée, who was soon to be married. The letter describes the fiancée as a malicious individual. Surprisingly, the sender of the letter is a mysterious woman clad in white robes, bearing a striking resemblance to Kei. (Fuji TV)

Recommendation: Keiji Yoshinaga Seiichi: Namida no Jikenbo similar to Galileo Season 2
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Keiji Yoshinaga Seiichi: Namida no Jikenbo(刑事吉永誠一 涙の事件簿)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Yoshinaga Seiichi works as a detective at the Kanagawa-ken Police Department, where his dedication to his work extends beyond solving crime cases to assisting those in need. Joining him as his new colleague is Kagami Shinichi, and their first assignment together involves investigating the discovery of a deceased woman in a basement carpark.

Recommendation: Tokyo Vice Season 2 similar to Galileo Season 2
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Tokyo Vice Season 2(TOKYO VICE Season2)

2024Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerCo-producedCrimeMiniseries

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% 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: Mikkoku wa Utau Season 2 similar to Galileo Season 2
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Mikkoku wa Utau Season 2(密告はうたう2)

2024Japan
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% 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: Detective Cheng Xu similar to Galileo Season 2
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Detective Cheng Xu(侦探成旭之龙城岁月)

2008China
Detective FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Male Lead

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Nomen Kenji similar to Galileo Season 2
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Nomen Kenji(能面検事)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerProsecutor Male Lead

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

This legal thriller features Fuwa Shuntaro, the top prosecutor at the Osaka District Public Prosecutors' Office, as he seeks the truth of a case, disregarding the influence of higher authorities in the prosecution and police. Known as the "Noh Mask Prosecutor," Fuwa approaches his work with a calm and composed demeanor. Each episode tackles a societal issue linked to the darker aspects of Japanese culture, revealing the tendency of the police to conceal information and highlighting the bureaucratic characteristics of the prosecution.

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Black Ice(黑冰)

2001China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerCrime

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Lu Xiang Dai similar to Galileo Season 2
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Lu Xiang Dai(录像带)

2006China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerRomance

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% 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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The Twelfth Second(第十二秒)

2021China
Novel AdaptationDetective FictionDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDeath Of A WifeDetective Male LeadDisappearanceRomance

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Detective Fiction, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Detective Zhao Yi Chen's pregnant wife, Hu Jia Ying, vanishes suddenly, leaving only an 11-second distress call. Nearly a decade later, he is led to a stranger's house by a letter, discovering that his wife passed away a year prior and left behind a silent 9-year-old daughter. The series delves into Zhao Yi Chen's emotional journey with Hu Jia Ying and his quest to unravel the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death, unveiling shocking revelations about her past.

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Mofuku no Rendezvous(喪服のランデヴー)

2000Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

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Derived from the book "Rendezvous in Black" written by Cornell Woolrich.

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Sunrise on the River(江河日上)

2024China
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerCity SettingEnvironmental IssuesSocial Issues

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In H province's Qijiang City, an outbreak of blue-green algae occurred. Vice Mayor Wang Wu, responsible for environmental protection, had to take a break from his duties due to exhaustion. Renowned environmental protection expert Lin Han Jiang was appointed as the new director of the Environmental Protection Bureau of Qijiang City. Upon assuming his new role, Lin Han Jiang discovered that cyanobacteria posed a significant environmental threat, as revealed by years of water sample testing in Qijiang. With the organization's support, Lin Han Jiang fearlessly investigated the true cause of the blue-green algae outbreak, determined not only to address the immediate issue but also to improve the overall water quality of the Qijiang River. Addressing the root causes of environmental pollution in Qijiang was crucial, involving not just the city's largest industrial park but also the night market and boiler plant, all of which impacted residents' daily lives. Balancing economic growth with ecological preservation presented a challenging dilemma. Despite the obstacles, Lin Han Jiang remained steadfast in his commitment, ultimately restoring clean water and green landscapes to Qijiang while providing a model for effective ecological and economic harmony.

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Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP(最も遠い銀河)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathMiniseriesMurder

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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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Utsubokazura no Yume(ウツボカズラの夢)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseriesPsychological ManipulationTransformation

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Saito Mifuyu, an 18-year-old girl from Nagano, had a simple upbringing. After her mother passed away, her father brought his new partner into their home, leaving Mifuyu feeling displaced. She received an invitation from her late mother's cousin, Kashimada Naoko, to stay at their luxurious house in Tokyo. Feeling envious of their wealth, Mifuyu decided to integrate herself into the Kashimada family. In the process, she transformed into a cunning girl who manipulated others to achieve her desires, much like a pitcher plant.

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

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathMurderRevenge

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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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Koroshita Otto ga Kaette Kimashita(殺した夫が帰ってきました)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

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Suzukura Mana is an aspiring fashion designer working at an apparel company. She has diligently served as an assistant and is on the verge of realizing her dream of debuting as a designer. However, Mana harbors a dark secret that she cannot share with anyone: she killed her husband, who subjected her to daily abuse, to secure the tranquil life she currently enjoys. Suddenly, her supposedly dead husband reappears before her, devoid of any memory of the past, and they find themselves living together. As Mana spends time with her "deceased husband," she discovers a gentler side of him that she had never experienced before. Yet, a startling revelation soon comes to light.

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Kanojotachi no Hanzai(彼女たちの犯罪)

2023Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Female LeadHousewife LeadMiniseries

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Himura Mayumi, Jinno Yukari, and Kumazawa Riko come from diverse backgrounds with seemingly no connections between them. However, their lives take unexpected turns due to a missing woman's case, leading to the revelation of their hidden secrets and the truth behind the investigation. Himura Mayumi, a 32-year-old single woman working in the public relations department of a large clothing company, faces challenges at work and desires marriage as an escape. Despite her longing for ordinary happiness, the prospect of marriage now brings her anxiety. Jinno Yukari, a 34-year-old housewife from a wealthy family, leads a seemingly comfortable life but feels lonely due to the lack of children and her husband's distant behavior. Like Himura Mayumi, she also yearns for ordinary happiness. Meanwhile, Kumazawa Riko, a 29-year-old rookie detective, recently joined the detective division and shares the same desire for a sense of ordinary happiness in her life.

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Ryojin no Ono(両刃の斧)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationDetective FictionDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDetective Male LeadMiniseriesMurderPolice Officer Male LeadRevenge

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Detective Fiction, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

Detective Shibasaki Sachio's daughter, who was a member of the First Investigation Division, is tragically murdered. Together with Kawasumi Shigekatsu, a young detective who looks up to Shibasaki as a mentor, they try to uncover the truth behind the heinous crime. Despite their efforts, the case remains unsolved. Fast forward 15 years, Shibasaki is now retired and caring for his sick wife, Miwako. Things take a turn when a new unit is formed to reinvestigate cold cases, with Kawasumi joining the team. As they revisit the case, a suspect emerges, leading Shibasaki to seek justice on his own. A fateful phone call sets off a chain of events that ultimately lands him in a difficult situation. (jdramas.wordpress.com)

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The Conspirators(同谋者)

2016China
Detective FictionDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerChinese Republican EraDetective Male LeadHistoricalHistorical Fiction

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% similarity match.

Lei Ming, a detective working in the Republic of China, uncovered a puzzling case involving theft and vandalism three decades ago, which ended up implicating him in the investigation.

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Paranormal Mind(開腦儆探)

2015Hong Kong
Detective FictionDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Male LeadSci-FiSupernaturalSupernatural Power

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In a detective series with a supernatural theme, the focus is on exploring mysterious cases using scientific concepts and realistic methods instead of traditional ghosts and spirits. The story follows Hung Gei Yuen, a former high-ranking police inspector who gains the unique ability to enter other people's subconscious after the tragic death of his son, which he believes was a murder hidden within the depths of the mind. As he delves into the hidden subconscious, he also grapples with a split personality, all while trying to uncover the truth behind his son's death. Each character in the series possesses a special ability, despite being considered abnormal or weird by society, they use these abilities to solve various enigmatic cases without letting it affect their self-esteem.

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Quiz(QUIZ)

2000Japan
Detective FictionDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Male LeadFamilyGameKidnapping

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A mother's son is taken, with the only hint being a message that begins with "This is a test." The story unfolds rapidly and with flair as lead detective Kaoru Kiriko from the Special Investigation Team follows a series of challenging puzzles that appear to taunt the authorities. Kaoru, with her sharp instincts, matches wits with the kidnapper, but as she gets nearer to the truth, she realizes she is the one being pursued, not the pursuer.

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Love's Lies(真爱的谎言)

2018China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDrug TraffickingRomance

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

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Infernal Affairs Season 2(无间道2)

2017China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerActionCrime

Like Galileo Season 2, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 45% similarity match.