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Karma(악연)

2025South Korea
CrimeCriminal Male LeadDramaGoreInvestigationKarmaMultiple MainsMultiple PerspectiveMurderMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerViolence

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

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Recommendation: Dalah: Death and the Flowers similar to Karma
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Dalah: Death and the Flowers(ดาหลา บุปผา ฆาตกรรม)

2025Thailand
CrimeDramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerViolenceDeathFlorist Female LeadMiniseriesSinger Supporting Character

Like Karma, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, Thriller, and Violence themes with a 44% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Phoenix Rising similar to Karma
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Phoenix Rising(蘭花劫)

2008Hong Kong
CrimeDramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathPrison Setting

Like Karma, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: LINK (2013) similar to Karma
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LINK (2013)(リンク)

2013Japan
CrimeDramaInvestigationMultiple MainsMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseriesProsecutor Female Lead

Like Karma, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Multiple Mains, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: The Resurrected similar to Karma
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The Resurrected(回魂計)

2025Taiwan
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerFraudKidnapping

Like Karma, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

Set in the imaginary city of Benkha, The Resurrected follows two mothers brought together by their mutual hatred as they seek vengeance for their daughters entangled in a case of fraud and abduction. With the assistance of a mysterious goddess, they bring back to life the deceased mastermind behind the fraud to exact their punishment. However, even after inflicting severe suffering, their rage remains insatiable. As hidden truths come to light, their partnership is challenged, compelling them to face the boundaries of justice and their own ethical beliefs.

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

2025Japan
DramaInvestigationMurderMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDeath

Like Karma, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% 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: Black Ice similar to Karma
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Black Ice(黑冰)

2001China
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Karma, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% 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: Moral Peanuts similar to Karma
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Moral Peanuts(毛骗)

2010China
CrimeDramaInvestigationMultiple MainsMysterySuspenseThrillerDysfunctional FamilyFriendshipTeamwork

Like Karma, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Multiple Mains, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 41% similarity match.

Recommendation: Infernal Affairs Season 2 similar to Karma
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Infernal Affairs Season 2(无间道2)

2017China
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAction

Like Karma, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: Brutally Young similar to Karma
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Brutally Young(十八年後的終極告白)

2020Hong Kong
CrimeInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeath

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

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

Recommendation: Yume de Mita Ano Ko no Tame ni similar to Karma
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Yume de Mita Ano Ko no Tame ni(夢で見たあの子のために)

2023Japan
CrimeDramaInvestigationMurderMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerDeathDetective Supporting CharacterIdentical Twin Male LeadSerial KillingsStudent Male LeadTwo Roles

Like Karma, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Thirteen years ago, Nakajou Senri's parents were brutally murdered, and his older twin brother Kazuto was abducted by a man with a distinctive scar from burns. Ever since, Senri has been consumed by the desire for vengeance. He relentlessly pursues the man with the scar, aided by his childhood friend Enan and detective Wakazono, in his quest to uncover the truth behind the tragedy and seek retribution.

Recommendation: MOZU Season 2: Maboroshi no Tsubasa similar to Karma
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MOZU Season 2: Maboroshi no Tsubasa(MOZU Season 2 ~幻の翼)

2014Japan
CrimeDramaInvestigationMurderMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerActionNovel AdaptationDeathEspionageMiniseriesSkilled Killer

Like Karma, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Revenge can be a risky driving force. Mozu, a professional killer, comes back to Japan posing as a spy from North Korea in order to seek vengeance. Kuraki Naotake, Osugi Ryota, and Akeboshi Misa join forces once more to probe into a political plot aimed at concealing a massacre at a hospital. The connection between the lethal assassin and this case remains a mystery.

Recommendation: Fairy Valley Incident similar to Karma
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Fairy Valley Incident(神仙谷事件)

2012Taiwan
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

Like Karma, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Shokuzai similar to Karma
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Shokuzai(贖罪)

2012Japan
DramaInvestigationMultiple MainsMurderMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationHorrorKidnappingManipulative SiblingPsychologicalRape

Like Karma, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Multiple Mains, Murder, Mystery, Revenge, 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 Karma
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Last One Standing (2008)(與敵同行)

2008Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathWrongfully Accused

Like Karma, 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: Flying Tiger Season 2 similar to Karma
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Flying Tiger Season 2(飛虎之雷霆極戰)

2019Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMultiple MainsMysterySuspenseThrillerActionAdventure

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

A mysterious group is responsible for a string of crimes in Hong Kong, China, posing a threat to the safety of the city and its residents. In response, a specialized team called A Team is assembled by Lo Ga Sing, who leads the Flying Tiger unit, and consists of top officers from the police force. The team includes Wong Gwok Dong as the head of operations, Jyung Men Long as the head of investigation, Ding Hou Jin and Mou Yat Man as intelligence officers, and Jiu Ga Nan as the head of forensics. Their mission is to completely dismantle the criminal conspiracy and ensure the city's security. This storyline does not share any character connections with the previous installment.

Recommendation: Namonaki Fukushuusha ZEGEN similar to Karma
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Namonaki Fukushuusha ZEGEN(名もなき復讐者 ZEGEN)

2019Japan
DramaInvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationMiniseries

Like Karma, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% 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: Tobosha (2004) similar to Karma
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Tobosha (2004)(逃亡者)

2004Japan
CrimeInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathPsychological

Like Karma, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, 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: Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira Season 2 similar to Karma
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Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira Season 2(コールドケース2 〜真実の扉〜)

2018Japan
DramaInvestigationMultiple MainsMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDetective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadFlashback To Past

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

Reboot of the American television show "Cold Case" from 2003.

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

2009China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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

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

2014China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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

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

2016China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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

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

2017China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Karma, 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 Karma
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Summer Heat (2006)(心慌、心郁、逐個捉)

2006Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Karma, 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: Not a Murder Story similar to Karma
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Not a Murder Story(非殺人小說)

2024Taiwan
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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

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

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

2017China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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

Recommendation: Red Poppy similar to Karma
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Red Poppy(红罂粟)

2004China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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

Recommendation: Moral Peanuts Season 3 similar to Karma
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Moral Peanuts Season 3(毛骗 终结篇)

2015China
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseriesSwindler Female LeadSwindler Male Lead

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

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

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

2017China
DramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDetective FictionDetective Male Lead

Like Karma, 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: Truth or Death similar to Karma
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Truth or Death(真心话杀机)

2025China
DramaInvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerManhua AdaptationShort Length SeriesWeb Series

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

A frantic robbery results in a deadly incident, resulting in a man being incarcerated and his daughter believing that another family has destroyed their lives. Years down the line, she pursues vengeance, ensnaring them in a perilous game fueled by misinterpretation.

Recommendation: Master of Play similar to Karma
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Master of Play(心戰)

2012Hong Kong
InvestigationMultiple MainsMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathSerial KillingsStage Actor Male Lead

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

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

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

2024Japan
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationCo-producedMiniseries

Like Karma, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% 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: Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP similar to Karma
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Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP(最も遠い銀河)

2013Japan
DramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDeathMiniseries

Like Karma, 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: The Kidnappers similar to Karma
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The Kidnappers(失控)

2019China
DramaInvestigationMurderMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerActionDeathDoctor Male LeadHematologyKidnappingWeb Series

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

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

Recommendation: The Escape of the Seven: War for Survival similar to Karma
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The Escape of the Seven: War for Survival(7인의 탈출)

2023South Korea
DramaMultiple MainsMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerViolenceAbusive Female LeadBlackmailFamous Female LeadHidden IdentityRich Male LeadTalent Agency Setting

Like Karma, this drama also features Drama, Multiple Mains, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, Thriller, and Violence themes with a 35% similarity match.

In the story, a drama production company CEO, a former gang member, an aspiring idol, an OB-GYN physician, an entertainment CEO, a school art teacher, and a detective are all connected through their involvement in a mysterious missing girl case

Recommendation: Red Eyes: Kanshi Sousa-han similar to Karma
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Red Eyes: Kanshi Sousa-han(レッドアイズ 監視捜査班)

2021Japan
DramaInvestigationMurderMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerDeathDetective FictionFormer Detective Male LeadHacker Supporting CharacterInvestigator Male LeadSerial Killings

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

The Investigation Support Analysis Centre of the Kanagawa Prefectural Police utilizes big data in criminal investigations, including footage from approximately five million surveillance cameras nationwide. Fushimi Kyosuke, a special investigator and former detective from the First Investigation Division, leads the team. He is driven by the murder of a loved one by a serial killer. The team also consists of a seasoned profiler, a single mother with a military background, and a young hacker prodigy. While they may appear to be an exceptional team, each member has a troubled past involving criminal activities.

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

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

Like Karma, 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: Cross similar to Karma
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Cross(크로스)

2018South Korea
InvestigationMurderMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerViolenceDeathDeath Of A FatherDoctor Male LeadMedicalPrison SettingSpecial Ability

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

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

Recommendation: High Class similar to Karma
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High Class(하이클래스)

2021South Korea
DramaInvestigationMultiple MainsMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDark FictionDeathFemale RivalryRich Female LeadWhite-Collar CrimeWrongfully Accused

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

Song Yeo Ul's world falls apart when she is wrongly accused of her husband's murder. Nam Ji Sun holds a position of power among the mothers at the international school attended by Song Yeo Ul's son. Danny O, a teacher at the school and a former ice hockey player, also plays a role in the unfolding events. Hwang Na Yun, a single mother, is the only one who offers compassion to Song Yeo Ul. ChaDo Yeong, a former renowned actress, sticks close to Nam Ji Sun with hopes of returning to the spotlight.

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The King of Pigs(돼지의 왕)

2022South Korea
DramaInvestigationMurderMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerDetective Female LeadDetective Male LeadFlashback To PastMental IllnessSchool BullyingSchool Violence

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

Kyung Min and Detective Jong Suk, who have not been in touch for two decades, reunite after receiving a message from a long-lost friend. This message brings back painful memories of their school days and triggers a series of unexplained murders. As Jong Suk delves into the investigation, he uncovers links to the past, while the story delves into the roots of school violence and its lasting effects on society. Inspired by the animated movie "The King of Pigs" by Yeon Sang Ho, which is based on a true story.

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The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection(7인의 부활)

2024South Korea
DramaInvestigationMultiple MainsMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerBetrayalHatredMelodramaPicaresqueSecretSurvival

Like Karma, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Multiple Mains, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

After the "Bobble Incident" sparked a chain of revenge leading to bloodshed, Do Hyuk was wrongly accused and faced a near-death experience. However, he miraculously survived and returns with a burning desire for vengeance, determined to expose Matthew's true identity. Alongside Kang Ki Tak and an enigmatic ally known as "Medusa," Do Hyuk sets out to unravel Matthew's deceitful schemes. Unfazed by the opposition, Matthew continues to manipulate those around him with his fabricated persona, aiming to seize control of Sungchan Group, the company built by his late father. As the seven corrupt associates reunite to pursue their own agendas, a treacherous game of revenge ensues, marked by deceit and betrayal. The ultimate outcome for these individuals, reborn from falsehoods, remains uncertain.

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Missing Noir M(실종느와르 M)

2015South Korea
DramaInvestigationMurderMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerCalm Male LeadChild Prodigy Male LeadDifficult AdulthoodInvoluntarily Missing PersonSmart Male LeadSuicide

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Gil Su Hyeon possesses exceptional intelligence. At just 10 years old, he enrolled at Harvard University, and following his graduation, he began his career with the FBI. A decade later, he chose to return to South Korea, where he now leads the Special Missing Persons Unit. This unit handles approximately 1% of unique missing cases that involve violent crimes. While his appearance is nearly flawless, he harbors a secret. Detective Oh Dae Yeong has recently joined the Special Missing Persons Unit. With two decades of experience as a detective, he is known for his meticulous adherence to the law and has earned a reputation as an expert in missing person investigations. (MUBI)

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Ishi no Mayu(石の繭 殺人分析班)

2015Japan
DramaInvestigationMurderMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDeathDetective Female LeadFather-Daughter RelationshipMiniseriesMother-Daughter Relationship

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Toko Kisaragi, a fresh addition to the female detective team, recently joined the 11th Section of the 1st Investigation Division at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, fulfilling her desire to follow in her father's footsteps. A murder case was reported on March 9, with the victim's body discovered encased in cement. The following day, the perpetrator, who goes by the name Toremi, boldly contacts the police department. Kisaragi is appointed as Toremi's point of contact, as he continues to disrupt the investigation by providing details about his crimes. Toremi eventually leads the police to another crime scene where another victim's body is found cemented.

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Ryojin no Ono(両刃の斧)

2022Japan
DramaInvestigationMurderMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMiniseriesPolice Officer Male Lead

Like Karma, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% 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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Moral Peanuts Season 2(毛骗·贰)

2011China
CrimeDramaInvestigationMultiple MainsMysterySwindler Male Lead

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

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Infernal Affairs Season 3(無間道3)

2017China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAction

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No Way for Stumer(伪钞者之末路)

2019China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAction

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

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One Ordinary Day(어느 날)

2021South Korea
CrimeInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerViolenceBrief NudityDeathDrug UsageLawLawyer Male LeadSexual ContentSmoking

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A gripping tale delving into the criminal justice system from a popular angle, the drama unfolds the intense narrative of two individuals entangled in a woman's murder

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Crimson River(非常目击)

2020China
DramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathPolice Officer Male LeadReturn To HometownWeb Series

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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.

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Dream Raider(獵夢特工)

2020Taiwan
CrimeDramaInvestigationMurderMysteryRevengeThrillerComaConspiracyDeathGun ViolencePolice Department SettingSci-FiSuicide

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In a future not too far away, individuals who can infiltrate minds to carry out criminal activities pose a threat, but they are thwarted by a group known as the Dream Raiders. (HBO Asia)

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Fan Zui Xian Yi Ren(犯罪嫌疑人)

2005China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Male Lead

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