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Hometown(홈타운)

2021South Korea
Criminal Male LeadCultDifferent TimelinesDramaHorrorInvestigationMultiple TimelinesMurderMysteryPast And PresentPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerTrauma

A mysterious serial murder tape with an eerie sound is found in a rural town in 1999. In 1987, terrorist Jo Gyeong Ho released sarin gas at a train station, killing passengers before surrendering. His daughter, Jo Jae Yeong, was placed in the care of his younger sister, Jo Jeong Hyeon. Ten years later, Detective Choi Hyeong investigates a murder case he believes is connected to the past incident. When Jeong Hyeon's niece goes missing, she teams up with Choi Hyeong to uncover the truth and rescue her.

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Hometown

Recommendation: Less Than Evil similar to Hometown
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Less Than Evil(나쁜 형사)

2018South Korea
DramaInvestigationMurderMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerTraumaCalm Female LeadFlashback To PastGaslightingSmart Female LeadSmart Male LeadWrongfully Accused

Like Hometown, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, Thriller, and Trauma themes with a 40% similarity match.

This crime drama explores the intense psychological battles between a detective driven by a deep sense of justice, yet haunted by the cases he cracks, and a brilliant woman who shows indifference towards her own demise

Recommendation: Beyond Evil similar to Hometown
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Beyond Evil(괴물)

2021South Korea
DramaInvestigationMurderMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerTraumaCorruptionDetermined Male LeadHidden PastPsychological ManipulationSerial KillingsSmart Male Lead

Like Hometown, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, Thriller, and Trauma themes with a 40% similarity match.

Introducing two courageous individuals who are determined to catch a serial killer causing chaos in their peaceful town: Lee Dong Sik, a former skilled detective now relegated to mundane tasks at the Manyang Police Substation, finds his routine disrupted when Detective Han Joo Won joins the team. Joo Won, a top-notch detective with a powerful father in the running for the National Police Agency's next chief, holds a hidden secret. When a series of brutal murders occur, drawing similarities to cold cases from two decades ago, Dong Sik and Joo Won unite to apprehend the ruthless killer. Their investigation leads them to delve deeper into the case, questioning the innocence of those involved, including themselves.

Recommendation: Shokuzai similar to Hometown
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Shokuzai(贖罪)

2012Japan
DramaHorrorInvestigationMurderMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationKidnappingManipulative SiblingMultiple MainsRapeRevenge

Like Hometown, this drama also features Drama, Horror, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

The tragic death of a young girl named Emili shocks the residents of a small village in Japan. Emili's classmates discover her violated body while they were playing together, but the identity of the killer remains a mystery. Emili's mother, Asako, devastated by grief, places a curse on the four girls for claiming not to remember the killer's face. Each girl will face consequences for their silence in their own way. Haunted by Asako's words and burdened by the curse, the four girls are thrust into adulthood, leading to a series of tragic events.

Recommendation: Last One Standing (2008) similar to Hometown
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Last One Standing (2008)(與敵同行)

2008Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathWrongfully Accused

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

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

Recommendation: The Frog similar to Hometown
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The Frog(아무도 없는 숲속에서)

2024South Korea
DramaMurderMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerDeathNoir

Like Hometown, this drama also features Drama, Murder, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Currently, Jeon Yeong Ha's peaceful existence overseeing a holiday cabin in the forest is thrown into disarray by the sudden appearance of a enigmatic lady named Yoo Seong A. Twenty years ago, Koo Sang Jun, who was also in charge of the cabin, endured a devastating summer that led to his downfall. Yun Bo Min, who was a local police officer at the time, is now the chief of police at the same precinct and begins looking into Jeon Yeong Ha with great curiosity.

Recommendation: Tobosha (2004) similar to Hometown
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Tobosha (2004)(逃亡者)

2004Japan
InvestigationMurderMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerCrimeDeath

Like Hometown, this drama also features Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% 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: Kamen Rider Amazons similar to Hometown
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Kamen Rider Amazons(仮面ライダーアマゾンズ)

2016Japan
DramaHorrorInvestigationMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerActionExperimentHuman ExperimentationSci-FiTokusatsu

Like Hometown, this drama also features Drama, Horror, Investigation, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 37% similarity match.

For years, a young man named Haruka has been confined indoors due to a rare medical condition. However, his life takes a drastic turn when he encounters Jin Takayama, a member of a newly created species known as Amazons, who is on a mission to eliminate all other Amazons. As Haruka delves deeper into this mysterious world, he begins to uncover the truth about his own past and must ultimately decide on the path he will take. In a city filled with secrets and dangers, the future remains uncertain for both Haruka and Jin.

Recommendation: Yaneura no Koibito similar to Hometown
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Yaneura no Koibito(屋根裏の恋人)

2017Japan
DramaInvestigationMurderMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerDeathFamilyMiniseriesRomanceSecret

Like Hometown, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 37% similarity match.

Saijo Kinuka, a homemaker, resides in a Western-style house in Kamakura with her husband and two teenage children after inheriting it from her late father-in-law. She fulfills her dream of opening a flower arrangement school in the salon of her new home. However, her past resurfaces when her ex-boyfriend, Seno Itsuki, unexpectedly shows up at her housewarming party. Strange occurrences begin to unfold in the household, such as missing food and clothing, as it is revealed that Seno has been secretly living in the attic. This leads to the unraveling of hidden secrets among those close to Kinuka, ultimately impacting her mental state. The situation escalates when a murder occurs, drastically altering her fate.

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

2009China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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

Recommendation: Be Irreconcilable similar to Hometown
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Be Irreconcilable(势不两立)

2014China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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

Recommendation: Jungle Notes similar to Hometown
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Jungle Notes(丛林笔记)

2016China
HorrorInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Hometown, this drama also features Horror, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Five students intrigued by a chilling tale, opt to embark on a journey to Kanchanaburi, a city and forest in Thailand with a history of strange occurrences. Unbeknownst to them, entering the eerie woods to craft horror stories and attaching their names to it is a guarantee of their demise.

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

2016China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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

Recommendation: Double Characters similar to Hometown
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Double Characters(夜行人)

2017China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Hometown, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% 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 Hometown
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Summer Heat (2006)(心慌、心郁、逐個捉)

2006Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Hometown, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% 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: The Complex ~ Prologue similar to Hometown
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The Complex ~ Prologue(クロユリ団地~序章~ )

2013Japan
DramaHorrorInvestigationMysterySuspense

Like Hometown, this drama also features Drama, Horror, Investigation, Mystery, and Suspense themes with a 36% similarity match.

"The Complex~Prologue" is a horror movie spin-off based on the film "The Complex". It follows the story of a young boy named Minoru who gets caught up in a series of mysterious events and terrifying encounters.

Recommendation: Double Characters Season 2 similar to Hometown
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Double Characters Season 2(夜行人二)

2017China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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

Recommendation: The Doll Master (2017) similar to Hometown
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The Doll Master (2017)(人偶师)

2017China
DramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDetective FictionDetective Male Lead

Like Hometown, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% 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: Phoenix Rising similar to Hometown
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Phoenix Rising(蘭花劫)

2008Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerCrimeDeathPrison Setting

Like Hometown, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% 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: Sai similar to Hometown
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Sai()

2025Japan
HorrorInvestigationMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerDrug UsageGoreMiniseries

Like Hometown, this drama also features Horror, Investigation, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

In this psychological thriller, a mysterious individual disrupts the lives of six unsuspecting characters by embodying their inner conflicts, leading to a series of catastrophic events. This person alters their appearance, voice, facial expressions, personality, and behaviors to present themselves as a completely different individual to each of the six individuals. (Japanese = natalie.mu || Translation = Gogole Translate)

Recommendation: Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP similar to Hometown
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Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP(最も遠い銀河)

2013Japan
DramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDeathMiniseries

Like Hometown, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% 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.

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

2025Japan
DramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDeathRevenge

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

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

Recommendation: Beneath the Undertow similar to Hometown
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Beneath the Undertow(暗潮缉凶)

2025China
Different TimelinesDramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDetective Male LeadFlashback To PastInvestigator Male LeadSecretWeb Series

Like Hometown, this drama also features Different Timelines, Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

In the once-thriving state-owned Asahi Factory, the remains of a female college student, whose foot has been severed, are inadvertently discovered in an abandoned sewage tank. The victim, identified as Shen Xiao Zhou, is the daughter of an employee at the factory. Lian Hai Ping, the leader of the criminal police team, is assigned to look into the matter. On the first day of the case, Shi Qiang Feng, a young criminal officer who reported the incident, finds himself unexpectedly placed on Lian Hai Ping's investigative team. This unforeseen case propels both of them into a fateful quest to track down the perpetrator. Concurrently, the investigation stirs up a concealed past within Lian Hai Ping's memory, while his new partner, Shi Qiang Feng, appears to harbor his own secrets. Throughout the inquiry, Lian Hai Ping uncovers that a mysterious force is orchestrating events surrounding the case. A partner with an enigmatic background, a first love tragically lost, a deeply entrenched entrepreneur, and a once-bustling factory area now in decline... This investigation weaves together truths that link the past and the future. The haze begins to lift, but the currents underneath are already in motion.

Recommendation: Gap Dong similar to Hometown
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Gap Dong(갑동이)

2014South Korea
Criminal Male LeadDramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadHwaseong Serial MurdersInspired By A True StoryPsychopath Male Lead

Like Hometown, this drama also features Criminal Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

Moo Yeom works as a detective. Two decades prior, he was a Buddhist monk, but he found himself in a difficult situation involving a man named Gap Dong. In an effort to sever his connection with him and eliminate any negative karma that might stem from their association, Moo Yeom chose to become a detective. Once the statute of limitations had lapsed, Gap Dong resurfaced. Determined to apprehend him for good, Moo Yeom embarks on a mission inspired by the "Hwaseong serial murder case."

Recommendation: Seiren no Zange similar to Hometown
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Seiren no Zange(セイレーンの懺悔)

2020Japan
DramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerTraumaNovel AdaptationAttempted SuicideDeathKidnappingReporter Female LeadSchool Bullying

Like Hometown, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, Thriller, and Trauma themes with a 35% similarity match.

Takami has been employed as a journalist for two years at a television station. She is part of the team behind the news show "Afternoon Japan," which is currently facing the threat of cancellation. Takami takes great pride in her work as a journalist. When a high school girl goes missing, Takami and her colleague Taichi set out to cover the story in the hopes of saving their news program. While following a police officer, Takami comes across the body of the victim, who had been brutally murdered.

Recommendation: Mysterious Summer similar to Hometown
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Mysterious Summer(不可思议的夏天)

2014China
DramaHorrorInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAnthologyMelodramaRomanceWeb Series

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

The depths of strangers' hearts hold mysteries that remain unknown to others. If one could glimpse their perspective, what revelations would unfold? Within the residents of Beijing, there exist worlds of ambition, deceit, yearning, distrust, terror, affection, and animosity. Each of the fifteen individuals inhabiting the city carries what appears to be a distinct tale, yet their lives may be intertwined in ways yet to be discovered.

Recommendation: Evil Minds similar to Hometown
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Evil Minds(心理罪)

2015China
DramaInvestigationMurderMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerBromanceCriminal Profiler Male LeadDeathFlashback To PastPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Slight HorrorWeb Series

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

Fang Mu is renowned for his expertise in criminal psychology within the city. After teaming up with police officer Tai Wei Lian to solve a string of unusual murders on campus, Fang Mu was deeply affected by the cases, leading him to spiral into a state of decay. Despite his attempts to bury the memories and deceive both himself and others, the devil's taunts persisted with a new wave of mysterious killings that ultimately landed Fang Mu behind bars. Forced to confront his past traumas, guilt, and sins while facing off against the enigmatic devil.

Recommendation: Gakko no Kaidan similar to Hometown
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Gakko no Kaidan(学校の怪談)

2012Japan
DramaHorrorInvestigationMysterySuspenseShort Length Series

Like Hometown, this drama also features Drama, Horror, Investigation, Mystery, and Suspense themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Madhouse similar to Hometown
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Madhouse(疯人院)

2018China
DramaHorrorInvestigationMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseSci-FiSecretSupernaturalWeb Series

Like Hometown, this drama also features Drama, Horror, Investigation, Mystery, Psychological, and Suspense themes with a 33% similarity match.

After coming back from abroad to look for a patient, Meng Nan discovers an isolated psychiatric facility. While interning there with Mu Si Fan, they uncover the hidden secrets of the residents.

Recommendation: Signal: Choki Mikaiketsu Jiken Sosahan similar to Hometown
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Signal: Choki Mikaiketsu Jiken Sosahan(シグナル 長期未解決事件捜査班)

2018Japan
Different TimelinesDramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerHwaseong Serial MurdersMiryang Gang RapePolice ProceduralSci-FiTime AlteringTime ManipulationTime Rift

Like Hometown, this drama also features Different Timelines, Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

A young girl was abducted on her way home from school fifteen years ago

Recommendation: Stranger similar to Hometown
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Stranger(비밀의 숲)

2017South Korea
DramaInvestigationMurderMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerAlexithymiaCalm Male LeadCorruptionCrime Solving DuoLawRational Male LeadSmart Female Lead

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

As a child, Hwang Si Mok underwent surgery on his brain to manage his aggressive behavior, resulting in a complete absence of emotions

Recommendation: Watcher similar to Hometown
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Watcher(왓쳐)

2019South Korea
DramaInvestigationMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerTraumaBadass Male LeadCorruptionDetective Male LeadNice Male LeadPoliticalSmart Female LeadSmart Male Lead

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

An inspector chooses to adopt the role of a vigilant guardian for the remainder of his life after being betrayed by a senior colleague he once trusted

Recommendation: Crimson River similar to Hometown
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Crimson River(非常目击)

2020China
DramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathPolice Officer Male LeadReturn To HometownWeb Series

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

A cold case involving the murder of a young girl resurfaces two decades later, stirring up memories in a tranquil town. Shan Feng, who had witnessed the crime in the past, comes back to the town as a police officer, haunted by the painful recollections. Determined to uncover the truth, he finds that everyone connected to the case has experienced significant transformations.

Recommendation: Brave Wuju similar to Hometown
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Brave Wuju(勇者无惧)

2022China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAction

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

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

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

2005Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerRomance

Like Hometown, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% 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 Hometown
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Greed Mask(謎情家族)

2006Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerRomance

Like Hometown, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% 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 Hometown
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Love Exchange(疑情別戀)

2008Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerInfidelity

Like Hometown, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% 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: Barrack O'Karma similar to Hometown
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Barrack O'Karma(金宵大廈)

2019Hong Kong
DramaHorrorInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerCurseRomanceSupernaturalSupernatural Phenomena

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

The plot centers around the otherworldly experiences of 10 individuals, such as the puzzling vanishing of a single mother's child, the peculiar behavior of a bookstore proprietor, a fanatical otaku observing his neighbor, and the sudden arrival of a young wife pushing a closed baby stroller. (JayneStars)

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Hyoryu Net Cafe(漂流ネットカフェ)

2009Japan
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAdapted From A Manga

Like Hometown, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% 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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Aishite tatte, Himitsu wa Aru(愛してたって、秘密はある。)

2017Japan
DramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerTraumaDeathDifficult AdulthoodDomestic ViolenceLawLawyer Male LeadRomanceViolence

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

Legal intern Okumori Rei is about to tie the knot when he is confronted by an individual from his past, revealing a long-held secret. Eight years earlier, as a high school student, Rei was forced to take drastic measures to protect his mother Akiko from an abusive situation by staging his father Kosuke's disappearance. This act created a bond of secrecy between Rei and his mother, shaping his cautious and solitary lifestyle as he pursued a career in law. Everything changes when he meets Tachibana Saya at law school, bringing light into his shadowed existence and leading to a blossoming romance. However, as Rei's wedding to Saya approaches, he starts receiving threatening messages from someone privy to his dark past.

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Kamen Rider Amazons Season 2(仮面ライダーアマゾンズ2)

2017Japan
DramaInvestigationMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerActionMilitarySci-FiTokusatsu

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

Continuing the story nearly 5 years later, this season focuses on Chihiro, also known as Kamen Rider Amazon Neo. Raised by Amazons, Chihiro possesses exceptional abilities unlike any other normal Amazons. Alongside his friends and experts, Chihiro embarks on a mission to track down and confront Amazons, while also aiding a enigmatic girl named Iyu. He soon learns that tampered water is causing the emergence of new Amazons, marking just the start of his journey.

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Shinai naru Boku e Satsui wo Komete(親愛なる僕へ殺意をこめて)

2022Japan
DramaInvestigationMurderMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerAdapted From A MangaAdoptive Father-Adoptive Son RelationshipDifficult AdulthoodGraphic ViolenceMultiple PersonalitiesStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting Character

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

Urashima Eiji may seem like a typical college student, but he harbors a dark secret - he is the offspring of a well-known serial killer. Troubled by his father's ongoing gruesome activities, Eiji struggles with memory lapses, afraid that he may have inherited his father's sinister tendencies. When a murder occurs that resembles his father's modus operandi, Eiji partners with the victim's companion, Nami, to uncover the truth and prevent further tragedy. Driven by a haunting question, Eiji wonders if he is destined to follow in his father's footsteps.

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Mikkoku wa Utau Season 2(密告はうたう2)

2024Japan
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

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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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Crime Puzzle(크라임 퍼즐)

2021South Korea
CultInvestigationMurderMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerCrimeDeathGraphic ViolencePrison SettingPrisoner Male LeadSmart Male LeadTorture

Like Hometown, this drama also features Cult, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Yoo Hee, a young woman aspiring to be a criminal profiler, finds herself caught up in a web of intrigue after her father is killed in a series of brutal murders. The prime suspect is Han Seung Min, a well-known forensic psychologist and Yoo Hee's former romantic partner. Questioning his involvement, she launches her own investigation to uncover any hidden agendas. As Han Seung Min sits in a high-security prison and violence escalates, Yoo Hee races against time to piece together the mystery before it's too late, unveiling the truth behind her father's murder and the mysterious motivations driving the events.

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A Superior Day(우월한 하루)

2022South Korea
DramaMurderMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerTraumaDeathFather-Daughter RelationshipFirefighter Male LeadKidnappingMental IllnessPsychopath Male LeadSkilled Killer

Like Hometown, this drama also features Drama, Murder, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, Thriller, and Trauma themes with a 33% similarity match.

Lee Ho Cheol works as a typical firefighter. As rumors circulate regarding a serial killer in the area, a stranger approaches him and reveals that his neighbor, Kwon Shi Woo, may be the one responsible. Little does Lee Ho Cheol know, this stranger is actually a hitman. Before long, Lee Ho Cheol is stuck in a perilous situation, torn between the two individuals.

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Karma(악연)

2025South Korea
Criminal Male LeadDramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerCrimeGoreKarmaMultiple MainsMultiple PerspectiveRevengeViolence

Like Hometown, this drama also features Criminal Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

A man's life takes a drastic turn after witnessing an accident and striking a life-changing deal

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Schrodinger's Cat(薛丁格的貓)

2018Taiwan
InvestigationMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerMiniseries

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Shards of Her(她和她的她)

2022Taiwan
DramaInvestigationMurderMysteryPsychologicalThrillerTraumaDeathDissociationFamily RelationshipMental IllnessParallel DimensionPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Victim Blaming

Like Hometown, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Psychological, Thriller, and Trauma themes with a 33% similarity match.

The narrative of a young girl who experienced a violation during her time in middle school. Initially, she was a hopeful and ambitious girl with dreams for her future. However, after the incident, she found herself plunged into a bottomless pit of trauma. (

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Copycat Killer(模仿犯)

2023Taiwan
DramaInvestigationMurderMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerCriminal Psychologist Female LeadGraphic ViolenceLawyer Male LeadProsecutor Male LeadPsychological ManipulationReporter Female LeadSerial Killings

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

A murderer expertly uses the media's fascination with his crimes to control his victims, law enforcement, and reporters, creating a nationwide sensation. (Netflix) Based on the book "Mohou-han" by Miyabe Miyuki.

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Black Ice(黑冰)

2001China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerCrime

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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.

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Lu Xiang Dai(录像带)

2006China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerRomance

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