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Last Doctor(ラスト・ドクター ~監察医アキタの検死報告~)

2014Japan
Age GapArtist Supporting CharacterCo-workers' RelationshipForensic Scientist Supporting CharacterGeisha Supporting CharacterHomeless Supporting CharacterIdentical Twin Supporting CharacterInvestigationMedicalMysteryStudent Supporting CharacterWriter Supporting Character

Yoshizaki Kaoruko, formerly a practitioner at a university hospital, transitions to a role at a forensic pathology office following advice from her mentor. However, the team she joins - consisting of supervising physician Akita Shinya, director Yanagida Shuhei, and assistant Yamashita Mieko - are all known for their strong personalities. This sets the stage for potential challenges. As Akita and Kaoruko work together on the case of a deceased model believed to have committed suicide, Akita becomes intrigued by a subtle detail.

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Recommendation: Midnight Rain similar to Last Doctor
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Midnight Rain(真夜中の雨)

2002Japan
InvestigationMedicalMystery

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Investigation, Medical, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

Tokura Takashi (played by Oda Yuji) is a skilled and somewhat self-assured doctor who is invited to join a private hospital owned by the mysterious Izumida family. Unexpectedly, he crosses paths with Misuzawa Yukiko, a detective facing her own challenges. As the plot develops, Tokura becomes entangled in the affairs of the Izumida family and the police. What connections do he, the Izumidas, and Misuzawa share...? -Jdorama.com

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Zero no Shinjitsu(ゼロの真実〜監察医・松本真央〜)

2014Japan
Co-workers' RelationshipForensic Scientist Supporting CharacterInvestigationMedicalMysteryArsonist Supporting CharacterChief Of Police Supporting CharacterHospital SettingInterrogator Supporting CharacterProfessor Supporting CharacterSurgeon Supporting CharacterSuspenseThriller

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Co-workers' Relationship, Forensic Scientist Supporting Character, Investigation, Medical, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

Matsumoto Mao is set to take on the role of the new medical examiner and travel to the United States when she turns 10 years old. During her time there, she will be focusing on studying advanced placement 3rd year Forensics. With an IQ exceeding 150, she is well-prepared for the task ahead. However, there is a sudden change in her demeanor, making her appear just like any other ordinary person, except to Kyoko who seems to understand the situation. The autopsy room quickly fills up with bodies awaiting examination, including a middle-aged man who had a fatal fall from a scaffolding at a construction site. Despite any signs of fatigue, Mao immediately begins the autopsy and makes a surprising discovery that he did not simply sustain a head injury from the fall. (wiki.d-addicts)

Recommendation: Team Batista Season 3: Ariadne no Dangan similar to Last Doctor
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Team Batista Season 3: Ariadne no Dangan(チームバチスタ3 アリアドネの弾丸)

2011Japan
InvestigationMedicalMysteryNovel Adaptation

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Investigation, Medical, and Mystery themes with a 23% similarity match.

A homicide takes place within a new MRI model as part of the launch of an Autopsy Imaging Centre at Tojo University Hospital, which aims to utilize MRIs and CTs to determine the cause of death in deceased individuals. During their investigation, Taguchi Kohei and Shiratori Keisuke uncover the corrupt practices within the autopsy system. Additionally, Ikaruga Yoshimasa from the Metropolitan Police's Information Office and Associate Professor Sasai Sumire from the hospital's forensic medicine department express opposition towards the establishment of the centre. (Jdrama Weblog)

Recommendation: Team Batista no Eiko similar to Last Doctor
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Team Batista no Eiko(チーム・バチスタの栄光)

2008Japan
InvestigationMedicalMysteryNovel Adaptation

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Investigation, Medical, and Mystery themes with a 23% similarity match.

In the prestigious Tojo University Hospital, a renowned team of surgical specialists is known for their expertise in performing the challenging Batista procedure, a cardiac surgery with a 60% survival rate. Despite achieving 27 consecutive successful surgeries, the team faced a setback with three consecutive deaths during recent procedures. Taguchi, a specialist in psychosomatic medicine, is tasked with investigating the incidents, but struggles due to his gentle nature and lack of expertise in the field. Shiratori, a confident investigator from the Ministry of Health Labor and Welfare, joins the investigation and believes that the deaths were intentional, pointing fingers at the team members. As the investigation progresses, the complex relationships among the seven team members come to light. Can this unlikely pair uncover the truth before it's too late?

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In Bed with a Stranger(再見,枕邊人)

2024Hong Kong
Age GapInvestigationMysteryRomance

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Age Gap, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 23% similarity match.

In Hong Kong, relatives of a missing individual can request for the individual to be legally declared deceased after a period of seven years. Yeung Man Sum, a production company owner, chooses to move on from his wife Koo Ching Tin, who has been missing for seven years, and tie the knot with his caring girlfriend Chu Sin Mei. However, unexpectedly, Chi Hin's biological mother Ching Tin reappears.

Recommendation: Team Batista Season 2: General Rouge no Gaisen similar to Last Doctor
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Team Batista Season 2: General Rouge no Gaisen(チーム・バチスタ2: ジェネラル・ルージュの凱旋 )

2010Japan
InvestigationMedicalMysteryNovel Adaptation

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Investigation, Medical, and Mystery themes with a 23% similarity match.

Kohei Taguchi, a therapist working at Tojo University Hospital, teams up with the quirky Health Ministry official Keisuke Shiratori to solve a medical puzzle alongside brilliant emergency doctor Koichi Hayami. This intriguing case is based on the novel series "Team Batista" by Kaido Takeru.

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Team Batista Season 4: Raden Meikyu(チーム・バチスタ4 螺鈿迷宮 )

2014Japan
InvestigationMedicalMysteryNovel Adaptation

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Investigation, Medical, and Mystery themes with a 23% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around a rural hospital managed by the Sakuranomiya family, specializing in end-of-life treatment. The local community trusts the hospital completely. However, the plot thickens when a radiologist vanishes with a CT scan. What was the radiologist searching for, and what hidden truth is the family safeguarding about the hospital? Based on the book series "Team Batista" by Kaido Takeru.

Recommendation: Taiyo wa Shizumanai similar to Last Doctor
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Taiyo wa Shizumanai(太陽は沈まない)

2000Japan
InvestigationMedicalMysteryDeathDeath Of A Mother

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Investigation, Medical, and Mystery themes with a 21% similarity match.

Nao frequently finds himself in confrontations and stands up for his mother, who tragically passes away. Believing that the hospital may be at fault for her death, he seeks legal counsel to uncover the truth. In his quest for answers, Nao develops feelings for the hospital owner's daughter.

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Doctor Chousahan(ドクター調査班~医療事故の闇を暴け~)

2016Japan
InvestigationMedicalMysteryDramaMiniseries

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Investigation, Medical, and Mystery themes with a 21% similarity match.

Approximately 1,300 to 2,000 individuals lose their lives due to medical errors in Japan annually. The Medical Accident Investigation Committee (MAIC) was formed to investigate the root causes of these incidents and prevent their recurrence. Comprising medical professionals and legal experts, the committee conducts covert inquiries at suspicious healthcare facilities to uncover hidden truths and eradicate wrongdoing. Leading the Seventh Unit of MAIC is Hanaoka Akira, a gastroenterologist known for his relentless pursuit of the truth. When suspicions arise during their investigations, Akira and his team persistently gather evidence to uncover the facts. Following orders from MAIC's director Toyama Akiyo, Akira and his team are tasked with probing a medical mishap at Myoe Medical University Hospital. An anonymous tip suggests that three kidney cancer patients under the care of Dr. Mizukawa Ryoichi suffered kidney failure and perished following laparoscopic surgery. Infiltrating the hospital under the guise of a surgical nurse, Akira approaches Mizukawa, while his colleagues Kamoshida Mitsugu and Iwasaki Sawa pose as a patient and her daughter to conduct their own investigation. Despite Mizukawa's reputation as a skilled physician, Akira remains suspicious. Meanwhile, Toyama confronts Mizukawa's superior, Professor Onodera, with cryptic words hinting at a deeper conversation to come.

Recommendation: Mahiru no Akuma similar to Last Doctor
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Mahiru no Akuma(真昼の悪魔)

2017Japan
InvestigationMedicalMysteryDoctor Female LeadMiniseries

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Investigation, Medical, and Mystery themes with a 21% similarity match.

One day, Nanba Masato, a young man with dreams of becoming a writer, experiences severe abdominal pain and is quickly taken to a hospital. A surgeon named Okochi Yoko diagnoses him with appendicitis and successfully performs surgery to alleviate his suffering. While hospitalized, Masato is grateful to have Yoko as his caring physician. However, this marks the beginning of a dark and troubling turn of events. Despite her friendly and compassionate demeanor towards patients, Yoko harbors a hidden side that she herself struggles to comprehend. Lacking empathy since childhood, she remains indifferent and morally ambiguous, showing no remorse when faced with others' pain. When faced with certain triggers, her sinister nature emerges without warning.

Recommendation: Miki Kurinikku de Kanpai o similar to Last Doctor
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Miki Kurinikku de Kanpai o(神酒クリニックで乾杯を)

2019Japan
InvestigationMedicalMysteryNovel AdaptationMiniseries

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Investigation, Medical, and Mystery themes with a 21% similarity match.

Tsukumo Katsumi, a former surgeon who was dismissed for an unfortunate incident resulting in a patient's death, is recommended to join Miki Clinic by his former mentor, Professor Mimori. The clinic, run by director Miki Shoichiro, caters to high-profile clients seeking discreet medical care. As Tsukumo settles into his new role, he uncovers a different aspect of Miki Clinic - their willingness to fulfill any request in order to alleviate patients' anxieties and allow them to focus on their treatment. Working alongside the other doctors at the clinic, Tsukumo tackles unconventional patient demands.

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Obsession (2022)(执念如影)

2022China
Forensic Scientist Supporting CharacterMysteryStudent Supporting CharacterWriter Supporting CharacterBomb ThreatCar ChaseMisandryPolice Department SettingPolice Officer Male LeadPsychological ManipulationTeacher Female LeadThriller

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Forensic Scientist Supporting Character, Mystery, Student Supporting Character, and Writer Supporting Character themes with a 20% similarity match.

The narrative follows the journey of Luo Song and Gao Chuan, two skilled police officers collaborating to uncover the circumstances surrounding the death of their mentor, Cheng Feng Hua. This information is sourced from DramaWiki and is based on the novel "Zui Yin Zhe" written by Leng Xiao Zhang.

Recommendation: Control - Hanzai Shinri Sousa similar to Last Doctor
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Control - Hanzai Shinri Sousa(CONTROL〜犯罪心理捜査〜)

2011Japan
Co-workers' RelationshipForensic Scientist Supporting CharacterInvestigationMysteryCriminal Psychologist Male LeadEccentric Male LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadInterrogator Female LeadInterrogator Supporting CharacterProfessor Male LeadPsychologicalSupportive Friend

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Co-workers' Relationship, Forensic Scientist Supporting Character, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 20% similarity match.

After being injured in a previous case, detective Segawa Rio is reassigned to the Violent Crimes Division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police. She teams up with Nagumo Jun, a psychology professor known for his analytical skills in solving crimes. Additionally, Teranishi Kei, a timid detective who has admired Segawa since their time at the police academy, is also part of their team.

Recommendation: Answer - Keishichou Kenshou Sousakan similar to Last Doctor
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Answer - Keishichou Kenshou Sousakan(Answer~警視庁検証捜査官)

2012Japan
Co-workers' RelationshipForensic Scientist Supporting CharacterInvestigationMysteryBomb ThreatChief Of Police Supporting CharacterCrimeFalse RumorInterrogator Female LeadInterrogator Supporting CharacterPolice Department SettingPolice Inspector Supporting Character

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Co-workers' Relationship, Forensic Scientist Supporting Character, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 20% similarity match.

Thanks to advancements in forensic technology, more individuals who have been wrongfully accused are being exonerated through DNA analysis. In an effort to prevent miscarriages of justice, the First Investigative Division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police has established the Evidence Verification Section. This unit is responsible for reviewing closed cases to ensure their accuracy. However, the section primarily focuses on rectifying minor mistakes and marking reports as "verification completed." Led by a seasoned detective who has lost faith in the system, the team is often perceived as ineffectual. When Deputy Inspector Shinkai Akira (played by Mizuki Arisa), a sidelined top performer, is appointed as the new leader, she challenges the existing practices by delving into overlooked evidence and exposing the true perpetrators.

Recommendation: Joi Saotome Misa: Glass no Kaidan similar to Last Doctor
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Joi Saotome Misa: Glass no Kaidan(女医・早乙女美砂 ガラスの階段)

2013Japan
InvestigationMedicalMysteryDoctor Female LeadSuspenseThriller

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Investigation, Medical, and Mystery themes with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Career similar to Last Doctor
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Career(キャリア〜掟破りの警察署長〜)

2016Japan
Co-workers' RelationshipInvestigationMysteryStudent Supporting CharacterComedyEmotionally Strong Female LeadEmotionally Strong Male LeadInstructor Supporting CharacterInterrogator Male LeadSearching For A ChildSurgical ProcedureVolunteer Male Lead

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Co-workers' Relationship, Investigation, Mystery, and Student Supporting Character themes with a 20% similarity match.

Toyama Kinshiro, a 30-year-old police chief recently assigned to the Kitamachi Police Station, is committed to safeguarding the community through attentive engagement with its residents

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Innai Keisatsu(院内警察)

2024Japan
InvestigationMedicalMysteryAdapted From A MangaDetective Male LeadDoctor Supporting Character

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Investigation, Medical, and Mystery themes with a 20% similarity match.

Taking place in a unique "in-hospital police box" that is still new in Japan, Murai Osamu, a former detective from the Investigative Division 1 of the Metropolitan Police Department, utilizes his profiling abilities and exceptional memory to combat fraud and uphold order within the hospital. His path crosses with the "justice" of a brilliant surgeon.

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Late Night Hospital(심야병원)

2011South Korea
InvestigationMedicalMysteryDeathMiniseriesMurder

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Investigation, Medical, and Mystery themes with a 20% similarity match.

Heo Joon (Yoon Tae Young) works as a physician. His spouse was murdered by an unknown assailant right before his eyes. Following the tragic incident, he resigned from his position at a university hospital and is on a quest to find his wife’s murderer. To aid in his pursuit, he establishes a clandestine clinic that operates at night. Hong Na Kyung (Ryu Hyun Kyung) serves as a surgeon at Heo Joon’s clinic. [koreandrama.org]

Recommendation: Doubles - Futari no Keiji similar to Last Doctor
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Doubles - Futari no Keiji(ダブルス〜二人の刑事)

2013Japan
Co-workers' RelationshipForensic Scientist Supporting CharacterInvestigationMysteryChief Of Police Supporting CharacterDramaEx-Convict Supporting CharacterHost-Hostess Supporting CharacterInterrogator Male LeadInterrogator Supporting CharacterPolice Department SettingSlight Suspense

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Co-workers' Relationship, Forensic Scientist Supporting Character, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 20% similarity match.

In response to the rising levels of violent crime in Shinjuku, Tokyo, a dedicated task force has been established at the local police station. Detectives Shunsuke Yamashita and Keiichi Tashiro have been assigned to this special unit. While Yamashita is known for his straightforward approach, Tashiro is praised for his thoroughness and passion for investigations. Despite their differences, the two detectives work together to successfully crack cases.

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Dear Adam(親愛的亞當)

2022Taiwan
InvestigationMedicalMysteryDramaGenetic EngineeringSci-Fi

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Investigation, Medical, and Mystery themes with a 20% similarity match.

"Can gene editing be considered a blessing or a violation of ethics?" The CEO of a gene-editing company meets a doctor who aims to make the technology accessible to underprivileged patients, leading both individuals to reevaluate their convictions. (Netflix)

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Atami no Sousakan(熱海の捜査官)

2010Japan
Co-workers' RelationshipInvestigationMysteryStudent Supporting CharacterBarista Supporting CharacterBus Driver Supporting CharacterComedyCult Leader Supporting CharacterDisappearanceEccentric Male LeadSeaside SettingSlight SuspenseSupernatural

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Co-workers' Relationship, Investigation, Mystery, and Student Supporting Character themes with a 19% similarity match.

The narrative kicks off with the vanishing of a school bus carrying four high school girls. The mystery remains unresolved even after three years, but takes a new turn when one of the girls suddenly resurfaces. Odagiri portrays a keen national detective on the quest for answers regarding the incident, ultimately uncovering dark secrets hidden within a seemingly tranquil town. (Tokyograph)

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Bunshin(分身)

2012Japan
InvestigationMedicalMysteryStudent Supporting CharacterNovel AdaptationCousins RelationshipDramaExperimentInfertilitySlight SuspenseStudent Female LeadSupportive FriendSupportive Significant Other

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Investigation, Medical, Mystery, and Student Supporting Character themes with a 19% similarity match.

In the novel "Bunshin," written by Higashino Keigo, two women who bear a striking resemblance to each other embark on a quest to uncover the truth about their origins. Along the way, they stumble upon clandestine medical advancements and unravel the enigma of existence.

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Designer Baby(デザイナーベイビー)

2015Japan
Co-workers' RelationshipInvestigationMedicalMysteryCafé Owner Supporting CharacterDramaFormer Athlete Supporting CharacterHospital SettingMountain SettingObstetrician Male LeadObstetrician Supporting CharacterPolice Department SettingSelfish Parent

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Co-workers' Relationship, Investigation, Medical, and Mystery themes with a 19% similarity match.

Chikamori Hiroshi, a renowned expert in physical engineering, faces a distressing situation when his newborn daughter Nozomi is taken from the hospital. Hayami Yuri, a detective in a specialized investigative unit who is also in the late stages of pregnancy, is called upon by Inspector Himura to monitor Nozomi's mother, Yuko, at the hospital. Going undercover with detective Dobashi Fukusuke posing as her husband, Hayami Yuri collaborates to uncover the truth behind the abduction. With Doctor Susami lacking an alibi during the critical time frame, suspicions fall upon him. As the investigation unfolds, a ransom demand is made by the kidnapper through a phone call.

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Pandora Season 2: Kiga Retto(パンドラII 飢餓列島)

2010Japan
Forensic Scientist Supporting CharacterInvestigationMedicalMysteryAntihero Male LeadBad-Wrong TagChief Of Police Female LeadIll Male LeadMarried Supporting CharacterResearcher Male LeadResearcher Supporting CharacterSuspenseThriller

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Forensic Scientist Supporting Character, Investigation, Medical, and Mystery themes with a 19% similarity match.

A worldwide food crisis has arisen due to the rising cost of grain caused by its conversion to biofuel and crop failures resulting from climate change and global warming. Japan, heavily reliant on imported main crops, faces the threat of severe starvation within six months if imports are disrupted. Despite attempts by the government to hide this reality, they are exploring potential solutions. In the midst of this crisis, agricultural scientist Suzuki Mamoru unveils genetically modified maize, known as God Corn , that grows four times faster than traditional maize. Meanwhile, detective Yagisawa Shuko begins investigating a suspicious death by the riverbank, suspecting foul play rather than an accident or suicide. As news of the breakthrough with God Corn spreads, the government and fund companies vie for control over the lucrative invention, leading Suzuki into a world of greed and deception. The question arises whether this miraculous invention will save humanity from starvation or unleash unforeseen consequences.

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When It's at Night(밤이면 밤마다)

2008South Korea
Age GapInvestigationMysteryAntique Appraiser Male LeadBickering Mains' RelationshipComedyRomance

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Age Gap, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 19% similarity match.

Cho Hee works with the Cultural Relic Control Team at the Cultural Heritage Administration. Her decision to pursue this career was influenced by her father, who was involved in grave robbing. He promised to stop after completing his final job but has since vanished. Driven by the hope of locating her father, Cho Hee joins the Control Team. While there, she encounters Bum Sang, an expert in ancient art appraisal and restoration. He is not only skilled at his work but also good-looking and modest—at least that’s the impression he gives at first. However, as Cho Hee gets to know him better, the truth becomes more complex. As their paths continue to cross, Cho Hee and Bum Sang engage in playful arguments. Are they truly arguing, or could it be that they are developing feelings for each other? (Viki)

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Two Birds in the Garden(庭には二羽)

2022Japan
Age GapAge GapInvestigationMysteryDetective FictionMiniseriesShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Age Gap, Age Gap, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 19% similarity match.

Clients with different concerns visit the establishment (which resembles more of a lush sanctuary than an office). The proprietors of this unique space are Tsugumi Aoi, a 41-year-old real estate agent, and Tsubame Toriumi, a 35-year-old repairman - an unconventional and intriguing duo. Once the narrative unfolds, it becomes impossible to resist getting involved. The inquisitive partners embark on a sleuthing adventure today, sparking excitement. (Hokuo Kurashino Douguten on Youtube)

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Marry Me, My Evil Lord(亲爱的司丞大人)

2024China
Age GapInvestigationMysteryHistoricalRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Age Gap, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 19% similarity match.

Mei Shi Qi is a junior member of the Secret Guards Department, aspiring to gain recognition from her superiors, achieve a high rank, accumulate wealth, and find a suitable husband. Despite her desire to prove herself, Mei Shi Qi has struggled to showcase her skills or meet her personal and professional goals. When Emperor Yu's beloved concubine, Lady Chen, unexpectedly passes away, the Secret Guards are tasked with investigating the incident discreetly. Facing obstacles due to the involvement of the palace, Mei Shi Qi volunteers for the job and eventually receives the assignment after persistent efforts. Concerned about her safety, her colleagues fear she will clash with Leng Mo Yan, a formidable figure in the Investigation Bureau. Leng Mo Yan, Emperor Yu's personal bodyguard, is known for his distrust of the Secret Guards Department and skepticism towards Mei Shi Qi's abilities. Despite facing challenges and opposition from Leng Mo Yan, Mei Shi Qi remains determined to uncover the truth behind Lady Chen's death.

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Seijo(聖女)

2014Japan
Age GapAge GapInvestigationMysteryDramaMiniseriesOlder Woman-Younger ManRomance

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Age Gap, Age Gap, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 19% similarity match.

When he was 17 years old, his private tutor Ozawa Maria, who was a university student at the time, left him with a final message: "I will be your girlfriend once you are accepted into university and reach adulthood." She then disappeared from his life abruptly. He still occasionally dreams about her, even a decade later. They meet again after 10 years; she is now a suspect in a series of murders, and he is working as a lawyer. As their relationship is rekindled, a tumultuous and heartbreaking love story unfolds. The protagonist's emotions fluctuate between affection and disdain as he questions whether Maria is a malevolent figure or a virtuous one.

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Sign (2019)(サイン―法医学者 柚木貴志の事件―)

2019Japan
InvestigationMedicalMysteryForensic Medical Examiner Male LeadForensic ScienceMiniseriesMultiple Mains

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Investigation, Medical, and Mystery themes with a 19% similarity match.

The Japan Forensic Research Institute is jointly overseen by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and the National Police Agency. The forensic experts work tirelessly to uncover the hidden truths from the deceased, often facing opposition from those in positions of power. One of the pathologists, the unconventional Yuzuki Takashi, remains steadfast in his pursuit of justice and truth, refusing to bow down to authority. Despite facing challenges, setbacks, and deception, the pathologists and their team continue their mission to reveal the facts and seek justice. In each case, the genuine truth they uncover clashes with the distorted truths manipulated by the powerful. A gripping battle ensues as both sides fight to establish their version of the truth. Amidst this struggle, the mysterious death of a famous singer triggers a series of behind-the-scenes maneuvers by a shadowy figure with immense influence, ultimately burying the pathologists' uncovered truth in darkness.

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Koko Nyushi(高校入試)

2012Japan
InvestigationMysteryStudent Supporting CharacterNovel AdaptationHigh SchoolSchool SettingTeacher Female Lead

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, and Student Supporting Character themes with a 19% similarity match.

Haruyama Kyoko, a recently appointed teacher of English at a prestigious high school in a rural area, had spent her childhood and high school years living overseas before returning to Japan. Due to her extensive time abroad, she struggles to grasp the traditional customs of Japan and often speaks her mind openly. As the school entrance examination approaches, a series of unexpected events unfold, including suspicions of sabotage by an unknown individual. With everyone considered a potential suspect, the truth behind the incidents remains a mystery until the end.

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Bull Doctor(ブルドクター)

2011Japan
InvestigationMedicalMysteryStudent Supporting CharacterDoctor Female LeadDoctor Male LeadDramaForensic Scientist Male LeadIntern Female LeadInterrogator Female LeadLifeManipulative Co-WorkerSlight SuspenseSupportive Significant Other

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Investigation, Medical, Mystery, and Student Supporting Character themes with a 18% similarity match.

In the show, Esumi portrays Tamami, known as the "bull doctor," a nickname derived from the term "bulldozer." Despite facing resistance from those around her, she is relentless in uncovering the truth behind the deceased bodies she investigates. Her uncompromising nature often leads to conflicts with Ishihara and Inagaki's characters.

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Ghost Mama Sousasen(ゴーストママ捜査線~僕とママの不思議な100日~)

2012Japan
Co-workers' RelationshipInvestigationMysteryStudent Supporting CharacterAdapted From A MangaComedyEmotionally Strong Male LeadFamilyGhost Supporting CharacterPhysically Strong Female LeadProtective Female LeadStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadSupernatural

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Co-workers' Relationship, Investigation, Mystery, and Student Supporting Character themes with a 18% similarity match.

In first grade, Tonbo, a timid elementary school student, encounters the ghost of his late mother, Uehara Choko, after putting on her glasses. Choko, who passed away three months earlier, was a former police officer. Despite her death, Choko continues to involve herself in solving cases and guiding her son Tonbo as he grows up. Their partnership continues until the day they must finally part ways.

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Dr. White(ドクターホワイト)

2022Japan
Co-workers' RelationshipInvestigationMedicalMysteryNovel AdaptationComedyDoctor Female LeadDramaEccentric Female LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadGenius Female LeadInchoate CrimeIntern Supporting CharacterWhite-Collar Crime

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Co-workers' Relationship, Investigation, Medical, and Mystery themes with a 18% similarity match.

In the early hours of the morning, a woman dressed in white clothes is discovered collapsed in a park. Upon regaining consciousness, she identifies herself as Byakuya but has no recollection of any other details about her identity. Despite her lack of general knowledge, she possesses remarkable medical expertise and a talent for diagnosing illnesses with incredible accuracy. With minimal information, she is able to diagnose any disease, leading her to join a medical team at a hospital.

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Through The Mystery(穿越谜团)

2016China
InvestigationMedicalMysteryDeathDramaRomanceSuspenseThriller

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Investigation, Medical, and Mystery themes with a 18% similarity match.

Wei Rong found a mysterious man using a deceased person's phone. Initially, she suspected him of being involved in the death of her close friend, Zong Si Ning, and causing trouble for her aunt, Zong Feng. However, she later discovered that the man, Ma Dong, was actually investigating Si Ning's death, which he believed was linked to his mother's suicide at her aunt's hospital a year prior. Working together, they retraced Si Ning's final steps before his tragic demise. What they uncovered was a shocking secret that could have torn their families apart if Si Ning had survived to reveal it.

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Tachibana Noboru Seishun Tebikae Season 3(立花登青春手控え3)

2018Japan
InvestigationMedicalMysteryDoctor Male LeadDramaHistoricalMiniseriesPrison Setting

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Investigation, Medical, and Mystery themes with a 18% similarity match.

Tachibana Noboru works as a physician at Kodenmacho Prison, where he has honed his skills and developed into an exceptional individual known for his keen sense of justice and impressive jujitsu abilities. He frequently finds himself involved in solving cases involving individuals connected to the prison. Now, a new incident arises that will impact Noboru's future.

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Kasoken no Onna Season 24(科捜研の女 season24)

2024Japan
InvestigationMedicalMysteryForensic Medical Examiner Male LeadForensic ScienceMiniseriesSuspenseThriller

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Scientific investigation techniques have evolved over time, but this season will focus on revisiting the fundamentals and simplifying familiar methods to make them easily understandable

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Kasouken no Onna Season 21(科捜研の女 season21)

2021Japan
InvestigationMedicalMysteryDetective Supporting CharacterForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceSuspenseThriller

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Lancet(柳叶刀)

2009China
InvestigationMedicalMysteryDeath Of A SisterDoctor Female LeadDoctor Male LeadDramaHospital Setting

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Kageri Yuku Natsu(翳りゆく夏)

2015Japan
InvestigationMysteryStudent Supporting Character1990sKidnappingMiniseriesReporter Male LeadReporter Supporting Character

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A prominent newspaper has decided to hire a female college student informally. However, there is turmoil within the newspaper due to a revelation in a magazine that she is the daughter of a criminal involved in a high-profile case. This case involved the abduction of a newborn from a large hospital 20 years ago, where the criminal demanded a ransom from the hospital director instead of the parents. Tragically, the criminal died in a police pursuit after receiving a large sum of money, and the baby was never recovered. Kaji Hidekazu, a former successful journalist now considered ineffective, is tasked by the newspaper to reinvestigate the kidnapping. Through his investigation, he uncovers a shocking and heartbreaking truth that had been hidden from the public.

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Mutsu: Mieru Me(無痛~診える眼~)

2015Japan
InvestigationMedicalMysteryNovel AdaptationDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDoctor Male LeadMiniseries

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Investigation, Medical, and Mystery themes with a 18% similarity match.

Tameyori Eisuke is a committed general practitioner managing a struggling clinic in a small town. Despite appearing to be a middle-aged man who is stuck in his current situation, he actually has a remarkable talent for assessing a person's health and illness progression just by observing them. The death of his wife brings him face to face with the limitations of medical care, causing him great sorrow. Not only can Tameyori detect illnesses, but he can also identify a person's criminal tendencies, often preventing crimes before they occur. This ability leads detective Hayase Junichiro to rely on Tameyori for assistance in solving cases. Though initially hesitant, Tameyori eventually agrees to help due to his compassionate nature and inability to turn down requests for assistance.

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Medical Team: Lady Da Vinci no Shindan(メディカルチーム レディ・ダ・ヴィンチの診断)

2016Japan
InvestigationMedicalMysteryComedyDoctor Female LeadHospital SettingMiniseriesNeurosurgeon Female Lead

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Shiho is employed as a neurosurgeon at Nishitokyo General Hospital. Following a hallucination during surgery, she makes the decision to leave her profession. Masayuki Kitabatake, her former teacher, serves as the director at Tokyo University Hospital. He convinces Shiho to join the hospital's diagnosis department, which is staffed entirely by female doctors. While Shiho's determination to save patients may lead to disagreements with her colleagues, she ultimately collaborates with them to uncover a puzzling illness.

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Kansatsui Asagao 2(監察医 朝顔2)

2020Japan
InvestigationMedicalMysteryAdapted From A MangaDramaFamilyForensic Scientist Female LeadMother-Daughter Relationship

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Asagao is currently employed as a forensic scientist in a forensic medicine program at a university in Kanagawa Prefecture. Her father Taira and her husband Shinya are both busy working as detectives. Their daughter Tsugumi is eager to have a younger sibling. While Asagao typically enjoys normal days with her family, she embarks on a solo journey to the Tohoku Region to search for her deceased mother for a specific reason.

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Shinhannin Flag 2(真犯人フラグ2)

2022Japan
Co-workers' RelationshipInvestigationMysteryDramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadMiniseriesOffice Worker Male Lead

Like Last Doctor, this drama also features Co-workers' Relationship, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 18% similarity match.

Sagara Ryosuke is a regular employee at a medium-sized shipping company. He is known for his kind-hearted nature. His family includes his wife Maho, their daughter who is in high school, and their son who is in elementary school. Maho works part-time at a grocery store. Despite being a happy family, Maho and their two children vanish without a trace. This sudden disappearance catches the attention of both the media and the public. In his search for the truth behind his family's disappearance, Ryosuke enlists the help of his coworker Ninomiya Mizuho.

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Kasoken no Onna Season 23(科捜研の女 season23)

2023Japan
InvestigationMedicalMysteryForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceMiniseriesSuspenseThriller

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The Perfect Husband in the Mirror(镜中的完美丈夫)

2023China
Age GapInvestigationMysteryRomanceShort Length SeriesSuspenseThrillerWeb Series

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Luo Wei Qi and Meng Ying Chao, her husband, have been married for seven years but are currently experiencing a challenging phase in their relationship

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A Love Story of Oiled Paper Umbrella(一伞烟雨)

2024China
Age GapInvestigationMysteryWeb Novel AdaptationFantasyHistoricalRomanceWeb Series

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In the southern part of Dali Temple, Feng Yi encountered Meng Xi Zhou, a devoted admirer, due to a criminal incident, and they formed a mentor-student relationship, hunting down supernatural creatures together. As their bond grew stronger, the demon king emerged, leading to Meng Xi Zhou falling under the spell of her inner demon. Nan Feng Yi also came to realize that he carried the demon elixir that Meng Xi Zhou had been missing for many years within his own body. Nan Feng Yi must be willing to make great sacrifices in order to rescue his beloved.

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Storm in Shanghai (2005)(上海风云)

2005China
InvestigationMystery

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A Mission(使命)

2005China
InvestigationMystery

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The drama narrates the tale of Lin Yin, the Chief of Qingshui City Public Security Bureau

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Hagure Keiji: Junjoha Series 13(はぐれ刑事純情派 シリーズ13)

2000Japan
InvestigationMystery

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Twilight Investigation(囧探查過界)

2010Hong Kong
InvestigationMystery

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Encore is a detective who handles typical cases like missing objects, missing individuals, infidelity, and similar matters. During an investigation involving infidelity with a group of models, Encore encounters Chung Yee Tak, whose mother went missing two decades ago. Following a drunk driving incident, only Encore can see Chung Yee Tak. Feeling stranded, she teams up with Encore to locate her missing mother. This partnership leads to a series of inquiries as they work together to solve Chung Yee Tak's invisibility issue and she aids Encore in his investigations using her newfound abilities.