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House of Lies(장미맨션)

2022South Korea
Death Of An AnimalDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterDomestic CrimeHacker Supporting CharacterMysteryPharmacist Supporting CharacterSecretary Supporting CharacterSisters' RelationshipStubborn Male LeadThriller

In a renovated apartment, Ji Na investigates the mysterious disappearance of her sister Ji Hyun. As hidden truths come to light, conflicts escalate, revealing neighbors consumed by their own selfish desires. Detective Min Soo, Ji Na's sole supporter, assists in unraveling the mystery, yet harbors secrets of his own.

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Recommendation: National Heroes similar to House of Lies
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National Heroes(国门英雄)

2011China
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerInvestigationSuspense

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Detective Cheng Xu similar to House of Lies
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Detective Cheng Xu(侦探成旭之龙城岁月)

2008China
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerInvestigationSuspense

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Recommendation: Eye See: Moso Kioku Sosa Koganei Dai similar to House of Lies
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Eye See: Moso Kioku Sosa Koganei Dai(アイシー~妄想記憶捜査・小金井大~)

2025Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterMysteryComedyInvestigation

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, and Mystery themes with a 29% similarity match.

Koganei's aspiration has been realized as he has now officially moved to the First Investigation Division. He is determined to leave a positive impression in hopes of being accepted into the Hiiragi Squad. Perhaps he might even awaken his own "camera eye"? Is there a link between the recent jewelry robbery and the seemingly minor theft of a bicycle seat? Koganei Dai, previously of Koganeistation, believes that no case is too large or too trivial.

Recommendation: The Chaser similar to House of Lies
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The Chaser(추적자)

2012South Korea
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterMysteryThrillerActionConspiracyCorruptionInvestigationReporter Supporting CharacterSuspense

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 28% similarity match.

Detective Baek Hong Seok lost his 15-year-old daughter in a tragic car accident, and shortly after, his wife succumbed to grief. Driven by a desire for answers regarding his daughter's untimely death, Detective Baek uncovers links to a larger conspiracy. Seo Ji Won, the daughter of a wealthy corporation owner, assists him in his quest for the truth. As she investigates the case, she discovers that her brother-in-law, a leading candidate for the presidency, is implicated in corruption. This revelation places Reporter Seo Ji Won in a dilemma between her familial loyalty and her commitment to uncovering the truth.

Recommendation: Hoso Kyoku Senkyo similar to House of Lies
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Hoso Kyoku Senkyo(放送局占拠)

2025Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterMysteryThrillerActionDoctor Supporting CharacterDramaInvestigationNews Station SettingSuspense

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 28% similarity match.

A year has gone by, and Musashi Saburo has become an investigator at BCCT. Alongside his teammates, he is looking into a masked armed group that has taken 500 hostages while seizing control of a broadcasting station.

Recommendation: Keiji no Genba Season 2 similar to House of Lies
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Keiji no Genba Season 2(刑事の現場2 )

2009Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerInvestigationMiniseriesSuspense

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

This tale follows a young detective and a seasoned detective who hold contrasting values, as they strive to maintain their professional integrity. Keigo is partnered with Umeki, an adept but obstinate detective on the verge of retiring. The story unfolds as the young detective navigates his career while clashing with Umeki, questioning whether to show compassion towards criminals or to treat them with animosity.

Recommendation: Keiji no Genba similar to House of Lies
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Keiji no Genba(刑事の現場 )

2008Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerInvestigationMiniseriesSuspense

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

In a television series, a new police officer joins forces with an experienced detective to form a strong bond while facing challenges together. Keigo begins working at a nearby police precinct and is paired with Shoichi, a seasoned detective who is reserved but kind-hearted and nearing the end of his career. The show depicts the growth of the young detective as he navigates his career alongside the veteran detective and others involved in their cases.

Recommendation: Jikken Keiji Totori 2 similar to House of Lies
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Jikken Keiji Totori 2( 実験刑事トトリ 2)

2013Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerInvestigationMiniseriesSuspense

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Totori Hiroshi, formerly a professor specializing in bionomics, made a career change by taking the MPD mid-career recruitment exams. Upon successfully passing the exams, he was delighted to be placed in Division 1. Despite a year having gone by, Totori's partner, Yasunaga Teppei, continues to struggle with the fact that Totori, as a rookie, is older and more experienced than him.

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Tokuso 9 Season 2(特捜9 season2)

2019Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerInvestigationPolice Department SettingSuspense

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Tokuso 9 Season 4 similar to House of Lies
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Tokuso 9 Season 4(特捜9 season4)

2021Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerInvestigationPolice Department SettingSuspense

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Kioku Sosa Season 2: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File similar to House of Lies
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Kioku Sosa Season 2: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File(記憶捜査2〜新宿東署事件ファイル〜)

2020Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterMysteryThrillerInvestigationMiniseriesPolice Department SettingPolice Inspector Supporting CharacterPolice Officer Female LeadPolice Sergeant Supporting CharacterSuspense

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 26% similarity match.

Onizuka Ichiro became wheelchair-bound after being attacked by a criminal, causing him to lose the use of his legs. Despite retiring, he was brought back to lead the Judicial Section of Shinjuku Higashi Police Precinct's Criminal Affairs Division due to his track record of solving numerous cases. When a deceased individual, identified as Matsumoto Yugo, was discovered in Shinjuku Botanical Garden, Onizuka recognized the name from a recent report filed by Matsumoto regarding the theft of his bicycle. Alongside his colleagues Toyama Saki and Jin Keitaro, who was reassigned from Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's First Investigative Division to the precinct, Onizuka initiates an investigation into the case. However, the precinct's new police chief, Azuma Kanata, expresses displeasure at their involvement and clashes with Keitaro over the investigation approach.

Recommendation: Kioku Sosa Season 3: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File similar to House of Lies
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Kioku Sosa Season 3: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File(記憶捜査3~新宿東署事件ファイル~)

2022Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterMysteryThrillerChief Of Police Supporting CharacterMiniseriesPolice Department SettingPolice Inspector Supporting CharacterPolice Officer Female LeadPolice Officer Supporting CharacterPolice Sergeant Supporting Character

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 26% similarity match.

Onizuka Ichiro is a proficient investigator who is wheelchair-bound due to an injury that happened just before he retired. Using his intricate "city of memory" stored in his mind, he cracks contemporary cases while reminiscing about past investigations.

Recommendation: Furitsumore Kodokuna Shi yo similar to House of Lies
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Furitsumore Kodokuna Shi yo(降り積もれ孤独な死よ)

2024Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterMysteryThrillerAge GapBrothers' RelationshipDisappearanceInvoluntarily Missing PersonMiniseriesViolenceViolence Against Children

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 26% similarity match.

Thirteen children's skeletal remains were discovered in the case known as the "Haikawa Residence Incident

Recommendation: Evidence similar to House of Lies
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Evidence(证词)

2023China
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterMysteryThrillerBrave Male LeadCold CaseDramaEmotionally Strong Male LeadHidden AgendaInchoate CrimeProsecutor Male LeadShort Length Series

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

In Beishan City, a serious homicide took place involving prominent businessman Long Yun Fei who was found holding the murder weapon with no explanation. He was apprehended as a prime suspect and brought to the Criminal Investigation Brigade. Prosecutor Su Qing and Captain Feng Gang from the Criminal Investigation Brigade joined forces to look into the case. Surprisingly, as they delved into the investigation, they stumbled upon a connection between this case and the unresolved bones case at a nursing home from years ago.

Recommendation: Akutou - Juuhanzai Sousahan similar to House of Lies
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Akutou - Juuhanzai Sousahan(悪党~重犯罪捜査班)

2011Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterMysteryDeathInvestigationMiniseriesMurder

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

In Yokohama's bustling shopping and entertainment district, the body of a young woman who had been fatally stabbed is found in a back alley. Four detectives from the Criminal Affairs Division of Minato-cho Police Precinct " Togashi Masayoshi, Iinuma Reiko, Shibata Yasuharu and Yamashita Manabu " quickly respond to the scene. Togashi discovers something in the pocket of the deceased woman and discreetly pockets it. Despite the others noticing, he assumes they will overlook it. Detectives from the First Investigative Division of the prefectural police arrive shortly after. The members of the Fourth Section, who are prevented from investigating by the First Investigative Division, sadly leave the scene. Nonetheless, they secretly initiate their own inquiry. Three days later, Satonaka Keiichiro, the new chief of the Fourth Section, arrives. Satonaka believes he has been transferred to the precinct as punishment for speaking out against the unfair appointment of the prefectural police chief's nephew. However, Maejima Ryuzo, the head of police administration who assigned him to Minato-cho Police Precinct, actually wants Satonaka to monitor Togashi and the Fourth Section. Maejima warns Satonaka about a "negative rumor" surrounding the Fourth Section, alleging that they abuse their high arrest rate and frequently defy the orders of the prefectural police. They are even suspected of engaging in various illegal activities, such as coercing confessions, having close ties with criminal organizations, and accepting bribes. Tokunaga Yasushi, the former section head who was investigating these allegations, tragically fell to his death while pursuing a suspect on a rooftop. Satonaka questions whether Tokunaga's death was truly an accident. Despite initially approaching his new team with caution, Satonaka finds Togashi and the others to be unexpectedly friendly and skilled detectives, particularly Togashi who is described as charismatic and brave. They provide Satonaka with a detailed update on the murder case from three days prior, stating they are currently searching for witnesses as per the prefectural police's theory that it was a random attack. Satonaka is relieved by their professionalism. However, he soon discovers that their entire report was fabricated...!

Recommendation: Specialist (2016) similar to House of Lies
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Specialist (2016)(スペシャリスト)

2016Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerDramaInvestigationMiniseriesSuspense

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% 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.

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Zettai Reido Season 4(絶対零度~未然犯罪潜入捜査~ Season4)

2020Japan
Detective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterHacker Supporting CharacterMysteryThrillerCrimeDeathFlashback To PastMurderOrganized CrimePolice Department SettingPolice ProceduralTerrorism

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, Hacker Supporting Character, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

Several months in the future, Tokyo is targeted with large bombs placed in various locations such as Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Kasumigaseki. In response, the Prime Minister's Official Residence issues a state of emergency. Toru Yamauchi and Yui Odagiri, members of the special unit Mihan, are involved in the police investigation. During the search for explosives, Yui Odagiri discovers Mihan leader Norito Izawa with a gun and a deceased woman nearby. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Tokuso 9 Season 3 similar to House of Lies
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Tokuso 9 Season 3(特捜9 season3)

2020Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerInvestigationMiniseriesPolice Department SettingSuspense

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

Nine months have passed since the departure of the former leader of the Special Investigations Unit. Asawa Naoki and his team no longer receive assistance requests from the First Investigation Division, but they continue to be involved in tasks like ensuring security. The impact of Mihara Tatsuro, the ex-chief of criminal investigations who harbored resentment towards the Special Investigations Unit and was removed from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, lingers within the organization.

Recommendation: Voice: 110 Emergency Control Room Season 2 similar to House of Lies
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Voice: 110 Emergency Control Room Season 2(ボイスII 110緊急指令室)

2021Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerInvestigationMiniseriesStrong Female LeadSuspense

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

Detective Shogo Higuchi and Leader Hikari Tachibana of the Emergency Command Center collaborate closely to rescue victims and apprehend wrongdoers promptly. Their current adversary is a malevolent individual displaying intense rage, reflecting the frustrations of certain youths towards society. These younger individuals perceive the criminal's actions as a form of self-expression rather than just criminal behavior.

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Queen Mantis(사마귀 : 살인자의 외출)

2025South Korea
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterMysteryThrillerAndrocideCrimeGender Role ReversalMother-Son RelationshipPolice Officer Male LeadPrisoner Female LeadPsychologicalSerial Killer Female Lead

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

Jung I Sin, known as the Mantis, is a notorious serial killer responsible for the brutal slayings of five men two decades ago. Her son, Cha Su Yeol, has harbored resentment towards his mother throughout his life. Currently, he serves as a police officer. When a new murder case arises, it bears striking similarities to the crimes committed by the Mantis, suggesting a copycat killer. In order to apprehend this new perpetrator, Cha Su Yeol seeks the assistance of his mother, Jung I Sin.

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Hide & Sis(น้องสาวหายนะ)

2025Thailand
Detective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterMysterySisters' RelationshipThrillerChildhood ConnectionDisabled Female LeadDramaFamily FeudInvestigationModel Female LeadSibling RivalrySuspense

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, Mystery, Sisters' Relationship, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

Chatfah, the youngest member of the Bupphachinda family, has just inherited the largest portion of her father’s estate and is on the verge of getting married. However, she tragically falls from the top floor of a vacation home, leaving her three elder sisters in shock. When her body goes missing, her sisters—Baibua, Chomphu, and Picha—find themselves as potential suspects in her disappearance. Baibua, the eldest, is calm, wise, and has always put her family first. Chomphu, the middle sister, is a self-assured model who was engaged to the boyfriend that Chatfah took from her. The youngest, Picha, is a jewelry designer and shares a close bond with Chatfah. As the sisters embark on a search for Chatfah, they face additional misfortunes following her vanishing. With trust becoming scarce, the three must rely on each other. They return to their childhood home to uncover the truth behind Chatfah's disappearance, which may involve one of them.

Recommendation: Mobius similar to House of Lies
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Mobius(不眠日)

2025China
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterMysteryThrillerActionInvestigationMurderResearcher Supporting CharacterSci-FiSerial KillingsSlight RomanceSuspenseTime Loop

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 24% similarity match.

In a certain time and place, Detective Ding Qi stumbled upon his unique ability to reverse time, allowing him to relive the same day up to five times intermittently. He harnessed this extraordinary talent to crack numerous challenging cases. One day, a murder alert linked to suspect X emerged unexpectedly. Ding Qi's suspicions were raised by X's flawless execution of previous crimes, leading him to believe that X might also possess the power of a time loop. Consequently, Ding Qi and his investigative team took on the case. As they delved deeper into the inquiry, Ding Qi began to uncover increasing doubts surrounding a particular genetic research organization. As the investigation progressed, more individuals became entangled in the case, including those close to Ding Qi.

Recommendation: Vision - Koroshi ga Mieru Onna similar to House of Lies
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Vision - Koroshi ga Mieru Onna(VISION-殺しが見える女-)

2012Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterMysteryThrillerCar AccidentHot-tempered Female LeadJump ScarePolice Inspector Supporting CharacterPsychologicalRoommates' RelationshipSixth SenseSupernaturalTalent Agent Supporting Character

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 24% similarity match.

One day, Kurusu Reina, a model facing challenges in her career, gains the unusual ability to visualize images of criminals. Asano Kazama, a detective from the First Investigative Division who is on temporary suspension due to a case, crosses paths with Reina. He enlists her special talent to help crack complex cases.

Recommendation: Invisible similar to House of Lies
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Invisible(インビジブル)

2022Japan
Detective FictionDetective Supporting CharacterHacker Supporting CharacterMysteryThrillerActionAntihero Male LeadAntiheroine Female LeadCold CaseDeath Of A PartnerGay Supporting CharacterHacker Female LeadPolice Department SettingPsychological

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Supporting Character, Hacker Supporting Character, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 24% similarity match.

Detective Shimura Takafumi holds a strong belief that wrongdoers should face consequences for their actions, leading him to go to great lengths to apprehend criminals. As a result of his extreme methods, he has been reassigned to a special investigative unit focused on cold cases. Assigned to work alongside him is Kiriko, also known as Invisible in the criminal underworld. Kiriko is a key figure who facilitates transactions for organized crime groups, operating discreetly and evading detection by most, including many within the police force. Unexpectedly, Kiriko offers her assistance to law enforcement in capturing criminals, offering valuable information on unsolved cases and dangerous offenders. The only condition she sets is that she partners with Shimura Takafumi.

Recommendation: The Good Detective Season 2 similar to House of Lies
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The Good Detective Season 2(모범형사2)

2022South Korea
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterMysteryThrillerActionBrother-Sister RelationshipDramaInvestigationLawyer Supporting CharacterMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadSerial KillingsTeamwork

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 24% similarity match.

Detectives Kang Do Chang and Oh Ji Hyuk work together in the bustling port city of Incheon, South Korea. Despite their differences, with Kang being a seasoned veteran relying on experience and connections, and Oh being a cool and analytical profiler, they have formed an unexpected partnership. They face their biggest challenge yet when investigating a brutal assault at an underground club and tracking a serial killer targeting young women in white attire. Their investigation leads them to the influential TJ Group, a family-run conglomerate embroiled in internal conflict. Among the key figures involved are Cheon Na Na and the legal chief Woo Tae Ho.

Recommendation: The Doll Master (2017) similar to House of Lies
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The Doll Master (2017)(人偶师)

2017China
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerDeathDramaInvestigationMurderSuspense

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 24% 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: Double Tap (2021) similar to House of Lies
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Double Tap (2021)(双探)

2021China
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerInspired By A True StoryInvestigationKidnappingSuspenseWeb Series

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 24% similarity match.

Li Hui Yan, a clever police detective in Beijing, constantly struggles with financial difficulties while residing in a humble traditional community with his teenage son

Recommendation: Hanzai Shokogun Season 2 similar to House of Lies
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Hanzai Shokogun Season 2(犯罪症候群 Season 2)

2017Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerNovel AdaptationInvestigationMiniseriesRevengeSuspense

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 24% similarity match.

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

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Psycho Detective(詭探)

2017Hong Kong
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerDetective Female LeadGhostInvestigationSupernaturalSuspense

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 24% similarity match.

In the Hong Kong Police Force, there exists a secretive unit referred to as the "7th Action Team" that focuses on probing paranormal incidents that defy scientific explanation. These cases are drawn from authentic urban myths originating in Hong Kong.

Recommendation: Stained similar to House of Lies
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Stained(心冤)

2019Hong Kong
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerDisappearanceInvestigationMiniseriesPolice Inspector Female LeadSuspense

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 24% similarity match.

Inspector Bo Fei Fung is under suspicion for potential criminal involvement and disloyalty to the police department following the sudden disappearance of her husband, Lau Wai Yi, who is now a key suspect in a corruption case as a former police detective. In order to clear her name, Inspector Fung must work alongside detective Kei Tak Sing to unravel the truth behind her husband's vanishing, all while tackling a series of real-life high-profile crime cases in Hong Kong.

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4 Shimai Tantei Dan(4姉妹探偵団)

2008Japan
Detective FictionMysterySisters' RelationshipThrillerDetective Female LeadFamilyInvestigationMiniseriesSuspense

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Mystery, Sisters' Relationship, and Thriller themes with a 24% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around a group of four detective siblings

Recommendation: Meitantei Conan similar to House of Lies
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Meitantei Conan(工藤新一への挑戦状)

2011Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterMysteryAdapted From A MangaDeathInvestigationInvestigator Male LeadMurder

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, and Mystery themes with a 24% similarity match.

Before transforming into Edogawa Conan after being forced to ingest poison by an enigmatic group, high school detective Kudo Shinichi is sent a series of written challenges alerting him to upcoming murders. With his exceptional deductive skills, he unravels mysteries and enjoys unraveling the puzzle of seemingly impossible killings.

Recommendation: Iryu Sosa similar to House of Lies
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Iryu Sosa(遺留捜査)

2011Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterMysteryDeathDramaEccentric Male LeadInvestigationMurder

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, and Mystery themes with a 24% similarity match.

In the First Investigation Scientific Criminal Unit of the Metropolitan Police Department, lead investigator Satoshi Itomura is known for his thoroughness in investigating crime scenes to catch the culprits. Rookie investigator Miyuki Oda may not have the natural instincts of a detective, but she excels in gathering crucial information from crime scenes. Under the guidance of Satoshi Itomura, Miyuki Oda learns the intricacies of detective work while working together on challenging cases.

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Tokuso 9(特捜9)

2018Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerInvestigationMiniseriesPolice Department SettingPolice ProceduralSuspense

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 24% similarity match.

The group known as the #9 investigation team has been dissolved, leading to its members being dispersed. A year later, Kandagawa Sojiro, the Chief of the National Police Agency, decides to establish a special investigative unit to handle the initial inquiry before it is transferred to the prosecutor's office. Munakata Sakutaro is chosen by Kandagawa Sojiro to lead this special team. Joining Munakata Sakutaro are former members of the #9 investigation team such as Asawa Naoki, Komiyama Shiho, Murase Kengo, Aoyagi Yasushi, Yazawa Hideaki, as well as new recruit Shindo Ryo.

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Mirror Twins Season 2(ミラー・ツインズ2)

2019Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerIdentical Twin Male LeadInvestigationKidnappingMiniseriesSuspense

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 24% similarity match.

Yugo, the older twin son of a wealthy family, was abducted. Two decades later, his younger brother Keigo is now working as a detective in the First Investigative Division of the Metropolitan Police Department. Despite the case of Yugo's disappearance being closed without any resolution or knowledge of his whereabouts, Keigo becomes convinced that his brother is still alive when the DNA of a suspect in a murder case matches his own. (DramaWiki)

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The Conspirators(同谋者)

2016China
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerChinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationSuspense

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 22% 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 FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerDramaInvestigationSci-FiSupernaturalSupernatural PowerSuspense

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

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 FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerDramaFamilyGameInvestigationKidnappingSuspense

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

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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Iryu Sosa Season 2(遺留捜査 第2シーズン)

2012Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterMysteryDeathDramaEccentric Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMurder

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, and Mystery themes with a 22% similarity match.

After being reassigned from the Metropolitan Police Department First Investigation, Satoshi Itomura finds himself working at the Tsukishima Police Station. A shocking incident unfolds in the typically tranquil Tsukishima District when Megumi Kagami, a colleague at the station, is abducted. The situation escalates when Megumi's father, Kyo Kagami, receives a threatening phone call regarding his daughter's safety. Concerned for Megumi's well-being, Satoshi rushes to Kyo's home to offer his assistance. The kidnapper sends a distressing video showing Megumi unconscious, putting her at risk due to a recent kidney transplant. As the investigation unfolds, Chief Detective Kyoko Mizusawa and Yuji Sakuma take charge while Satoshi delves into a mysterious article discovered at the crime scene. Despite facing resistance from Detective Masayoshi Machida, Satoshi enlists the help of Shigeru Muraki to analyze the item. The analysis reveals a connection to a past case involving Kyo Kagami, prompting Satoshi to suspect a link between the current kidnapping and events from five years ago.

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Iryu Sosa Season 3(遺留捜査 第3シーズン)

2013Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterMysteryDeathDramaEccentric Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMurder

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, and Mystery themes with a 22% similarity match.

Detective Satoshi Itomura has a tendency to work at his own speed, but his sharp eye for detail and unwavering resolve to solve cases make up for it

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Aka no Shou - Keishicho Shomugakari Hitomi no Jikenbo(赤の章~警視庁庶務係ヒトミの事件簿)

2017Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerFriendshipInvestigationLawyer Male LeadMiniseriesStrong Female LeadSuspense

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

Hitomi Nakano is a regular employee at the General Affairs Section of the Metropolitan Police Department. Tasked with reviewing expense receipts for investigations paid in advance by detectives, she exhibits exceptional keenness in identifying cases due to her upbringing by her father, a con artist. When a string of murders and assaults take place, she is quick to recognize a pattern where the victims' names are connected through a word game, where one victim's name ends with the same letter that the next victim's name begins with. To uncover the truth behind the case, Hitomi enlists the help of Detective Togawa from the First Investigative Division, whom she met while uncovering irregularities in his receipts, and the cunning lawyer Shirai Shinnosuke, who ingratiates himself with victims to secure lucrative cases.

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Iryu Sosa Season 4(遺留捜査 第4シーズン)

2017Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterMysteryDeathDramaEccentric Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMurder

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, and Mystery themes with a 22% similarity match.

Itomura Satoshi has returned, this time in Kyoto with a fresh team. He has joined the 1st Investigation Division of the Kyoto Prefectural Police Station, where they handle the most challenging cases.

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Iryu Sosa Season 5(遺留捜査 第5シーズン)

2018Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterMysteryDeathDramaEccentric Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMurder

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, and Mystery themes with a 22% similarity match.

Nagatsu Ryoko, an employee of the Agency for Cultural Affairs, was discovered deceased in the mountains. A month prior, she had come across a Buddha statue at a shrine in the mountains. While initial reports suggested her death was accidental, investigator Itomura Satoshi believes there is more to the circumstances surrounding her demise.

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Knockin' on Locked Door(ノッキンオン・ロックドドア)

2023Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterMysteryNovel AdaptationDetective Agency SettingEccentric Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesStudent Supporting Character

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Detective Supporting Character, and Mystery themes with a 22% similarity match.

Private investigators Gotenba Tori and Katanashi Hisame collaborate as partners at the detective agency Knockin' on Locked Door. Despite being rivals, they complement each other with their unique approaches and personalities. Gotenba Tori excels at unraveling how a case transpired, always sporting a black turtleneck and openly expressing his emotions. On the other hand, Katanashi Hisame specializes in understanding the motives behind a case, relying on logic and always dressed in a suit with glasses. Together, they tackle challenging cases and combine their strengths to successfully solve them.

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Zenigata Keibu Shinku no Sosa File(銭形警部 真紅の捜査ファイル)

2017Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryInvestigationMiniseries

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 21% similarity match.

Scheduled to be broadcast following the exclusive NTV program.

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Monk Detective(僧探慈心)

2018China
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryInvestigationMonk Male Lead

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Rookie (2001)(ルーキー!)

2001Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryComedyInvestigation

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 21% similarity match.

Aida Makoto, a 23-year-old newcomer to the police force, started his career as a rookie detective. Despite his lack of experience, Makoto is known for his friendly personality. He initially pursued a career in public service to navigate through tough economic times, taking various exams along the way. Surprisingly, the only exam he passed was for a police officer position. Assigned to a rural area in Okutama, Makoto anticipated a quiet and simple work life. However, he unexpectedly found himself assisting in the capture of a violent criminal, leading to a commendation and an offer to become a detective. Not one to involve himself in conflicts, Makoto was relieved to learn he would focus on public safety matters rather than criminal cases.

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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 6(警視庁捜査一課9係 6)

2011Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryInvestigationPolice Department Setting

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 21% similarity match.

Aoyagi Yasushi has been appointed as the chief detective of the Ninth Sub-division within the First Investigative Division, under the leadership of Kano Rintaro. The previous chief detective, Murase Kengo, has been promoted to head the Fourteenth Sub-division. The body of Mizushima Akemi, a Ginza hostess, is discovered one day. Akemi's ex-husband, Mitake Toshiyuki, reveals that she had a history of shoplifting which led to their divorce. Despite his mother's disapproval of Akemi, she had been fighting for custody of their son, with Akemi being promised custody if she could improve her financial situation. Akemi had mentioned to Mitake that she was expecting to receive a significant amount of money soon. Meanwhile, Kano comes across an interrogation record connected to a drug dealer's murder that Murase is investigating. It is later revealed that Akemi was a witness in that murder case, but the mystery continues to unfold.

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Jikken Keiji Totori(実験刑事トトリ)

2012Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryInvestigationMiniseries

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 21% similarity match.

Totori, a quirky ex-zoology scientist, transitions to a novice detective at 43 and teams up with a youthful detective known for their unwavering sense of justice. Despite their contrasting personalities, the duo collaborates to solve complex crimes, supporting each other along the way. (NHK)

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Chiisana Kyojin(小さな巨人)

2017Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadMysteryInvestigationMiniseries

Like House of Lies, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 21% similarity match.

Chief Kosaka from the No. 1 Investigative Enforcement Division is a skilled individual who has been considered a likely candidate for Superintendent in the future. Despite successfully resolving the third HQ incident this year, a mistake during the investigation led to his demotion to a different position. While he may have strayed from the path to advancement, his new colleagues are dedicated to resolving minor incidents in their own unique way, always upholding their own principles of justice. As Kosaka contemplates his role as a police officer and his personal beliefs about justice, he gains confidence in himself as he battles against wrongdoing.