LINK (2013) - Asian drama recommendation
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LINK (2013)(リンク)

2013Japan
CrimeDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMultiple MainsMysteryProsecutor Female LeadSuspenseThriller

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.

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Recommendation: Fairy Valley Incident similar to LINK (2013)
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Fairy Valley Incident(神仙谷事件)

2012Taiwan
CrimeDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 78% 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: Mikkoku wa Utau Season 2 similar to LINK (2013)
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Mikkoku wa Utau Season 2(密告はうたう2)

2024Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 67% similarity match.

The First Personnel Division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department is a specialized team tasked with conducting inspections to uncover misconduct among the large workforce of over 40,000 personnel in the police department. Simply being under inspection can potentially ruin a police officer's career. Inspectors like Sara Masaki are known as the police within the police, carrying out their duties in solitude. After two years, Sara stumbles upon a conspiracy that will have far-reaching implications for the entire police organization.

Recommendation: Black Ice similar to LINK (2013)
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Black Ice(黑冰)

2001China
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 67% 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 Season 3 similar to LINK (2013)
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Moral Peanuts Season 3(毛骗 终结篇)

2015China
CrimeDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerSwindler Female LeadSwindler Male Lead

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 64% 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: Tokyo Vice Season 2 similar to LINK (2013)
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Tokyo Vice Season 2(TOKYO VICE Season2)

2024Japan
CrimeDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationCo-produced

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 64% 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: Infernal Affairs Season 2 similar to LINK (2013)
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Infernal Affairs Season 2(无间道2)

2017China
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAction

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 60% similarity match.

Recommendation: Chase (2010) similar to LINK (2013)
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Chase (2010)(チェイス~国税査察官~)

2010Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Fiction

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 60% similarity match.

The tale revolves around Haruma Sosuke, an experienced tax inspector, and Murakumo Shuji, a proficient consultant specializing in tax evasion. Haruma believed that his simple life and the world of tax evasion were unrelated, until one day their paths crossed...

Recommendation: Zouka no Mitsu similar to LINK (2013)
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Zouka no Mitsu(造花の蜜)

2011Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Supporting Character

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 60% similarity match.

The story begins with the abduction of a young child, which appears to be a kidnapping for ransom. However, the kidnapper surprises everyone by not demanding a specific amount of money, instead leaving it up to the victim to decide. This puts the police in a difficult position as they try to figure out the kidnapper's motives. Adding to the challenge, the ransom exchange is set to take place in a public location during the daytime, adding insult to injury for the authorities. As the case unfolds, it becomes clear that this is just the beginning of a much larger and more complex investigation involving a 700 million yen ransom. Can Detective Hashiba, a seasoned expert in kidnapping cases, successfully apprehend the elusive criminal known as Ran?

Recommendation: 64 (2015) similar to LINK (2013)
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64 (2015)(64)

2015Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel Adaptation

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 60% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: The Dangerous City similar to LINK (2013)
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The Dangerous City(城市·獵人)

2013Taiwan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerAction

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 60% similarity match.

Recommendation: Kami no Tsuki similar to LINK (2013)
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Kami no Tsuki(紙の月)

2014Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel Adaptation

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 60% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Go-nin no Junko similar to LINK (2013)
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Go-nin no Junko(5人のジュンコ)

2015Japan
CrimeInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel Adaptation

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 60% similarity match.

Satake Junko was recently taken into custody as the primary suspect in a series of murders involving five men. This development has garnered significant attention in various media outlets and talk shows. Journalist Tanabe Junko decided to delve into the case in hopes of uncovering a big story. She reached out to Shinoda Junko, a former classmate of Satake, who claimed to be close to her. Shinoda invited Tanabe to her office for a discussion. On the other hand, Fukutome Junko, a former colleague of Tanabe who saw her on TV, contacted her and invited her over to her house. When Tanabe visited, she was hoping for information related to the case, but instead, Fukutome, now a homemaker, talked about issues regarding the hierarchy in her company's housing complex. Subsequently, a man contacted Tanabe claiming to have been a potential victim of Satake. This man happened to be the son of another woman named Junko. As these women, from different walks of life and unrelated to the murders, found themselves connected solely by their shared first name, they unwittingly became entangled in a web of deceit and hostility. Derived from Mari Yukiko's novel "5-nin no Junko."

Recommendation: Moral Peanuts similar to LINK (2013)
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Moral Peanuts(毛骗)

2010China
CrimeDramaInvestigationMultiple MainsMysterySuspenseThrillerDysfunctional FamilyFriendshipTeamwork

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Multiple Mains, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 58% similarity match.

Recommendation: Century Lao Che similar to LINK (2013)
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Century Lao Che(百年老宅)

2009China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

Recommendation: Be Irreconcilable similar to LINK (2013)
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Be Irreconcilable(势不两立)

2014China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

Recommendation: Two Women in the War similar to LINK (2013)
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Two Women in the War(兩個女人的戰爭)

2016China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

Recommendation: Double Characters similar to LINK (2013)
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Double Characters(夜行人)

2017China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

Three years ago, Tang Ming Xuan's wife Xie Wei passed away in what was believed to be a suicide, a situation that has troubled the family ever since. At the wedding ceremony of Ke Yuan and Ming Xuan three years later, new information came to light when a mysterious individual, Solution Days, appeared, bringing back memories of the past. Ke Yuan stood by Ming Xuan, refusing to believe Solution Days' accusations and remaining convinced of Ming Xuan's innocence. Solution Days suspected foul play in Xie Wei's death and set out to uncover the truth, using various tactics to take control of the company and investigate the real cause of Xie Wei's demise. As new evidence emerged, the hidden secrets surrounding Ming Xuan began to unravel, bringing danger closer to Ke Yuan as she navigated a world of love and deception. Ultimately, Ming Xuan's true nature was revealed.

Recommendation: The Girls (2020) similar to LINK (2013)
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The Girls (2020)(女孩们在那年夏天)

2020China
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

A group of women who once shared a dormitory together are now in their thirties, facing challenges in their personal lives, careers, and marriages. An unexpected reunion brings them back together, but they soon realize that there are hidden complexities among them. The host of the gathering, Lin Ji (played by Fan Shiqi), receives a video from 15 years ago that belonged to their former roommate, Jiang Yuanyuan, who tragically took her own life that summer. In the video, Jiang mentions feeling betrayed by a close friend. The incident continues to haunt the women, especially when Lin Ji brings up Jiang's death during the reunion. As they try to leave, they discover that the door has been locked from the outside. The mystery of what truly happened that fateful summer and why Jiang Yuanyuan died unfolds as the night progresses.

Recommendation: Summer Heat (2006) similar to LINK (2013)
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Summer Heat (2006)(心慌、心郁、逐個捉)

2006Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

When Sui Ning was young, she had a close bond with her father after her mother passed away. However, as she got older, their relationship became strained. Sui Ning became consumed with work and found her father irritating. One day, her father invited her to visit their ancestral village for a vacation. Sui Ning couldn't understand why her father was so attached to his hometown. When she was called back to work, her father decided to go alone. Later that night, Sui Ning rushed to the village after finishing work, only to find her father's yacht had exploded. Believing her father was inside, she contacted her police officer boyfriend Lau Ho Fat. Despite their efforts to search the water, her father's body was not found. Sui Ning suspected foul play and began to distrust the villagers, uncovering her father's troubled history with them. Will she be able to uncover the truth and find the person responsible for her father's death?

Recommendation: Sodom no Ringo similar to LINK (2013)
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Sodom no Ringo(ソドムの林檎)

2013Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

Editor Shitara Mari learns that Miwa Yoshio, her ex-boyfriend whom she broke up with following an argument six months ago, has tragically taken his own life. Yoshio was in a relationship with Miyamura Megumi, whom he met on a dating website. Megumi is facing allegations of killing several men after deceiving them with promises of marriage. Mari decides to attend Megumi's trial in order to investigate further. She embarks on a journey to the island where Megumi was born, accompanied by sports journalist Kitano Kengo.

Recommendation: Tokuso 9 Season 6 similar to LINK (2013)
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Tokuso 9 Season 6(特捜9 season6)

2023Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

Season 6 follows the ongoing saga of the Special Investigation Team as they face internal conflicts while striving to uphold justice. By approaching cases from various angles, viewers can look forward to the team's lively and thorough investigations.

Recommendation: Tokuso 9 Season 7 similar to LINK (2013)
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Tokuso 9 Season 7(特捜9 season7)

2024Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

The Special Investigation Unit is comprised of team leader Kunikida Seiji and members Asawa Naoki, Komiyama Shiho, Aoyagi Yasushi, Yazawa Hideaki, Shindo Ryo, and Takao Yuma, all possessing distinct personalities. Despite their differences in age, career paths, personal lives, investigative perspectives, and work methods, they manage to work together due to the trust they have developed over time. While conflicts arise regularly, they are able to acknowledge their varying opinions and collaborate effectively. Additionally, the crimes they tackle are evolving with the changing times. The upcoming season will feature cases that mirror the present world and delve into the human dramas faced by the detectives as they strive to solve them in each episode.

Recommendation: Not a Murder Story similar to LINK (2013)
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Not a Murder Story(非殺人小說)

2024Taiwan
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% 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: 3000 Man similar to LINK (2013)
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3000 Man(3000万)

2024Japan
CrimeDramaMiniseriesSuspenseThriller

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Crime, Drama, Miniseries, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around a family that unexpectedly inherits a substantial fortune, leading to a significant transformation in their lives. (en.taicike.com)

Recommendation: Double Characters Season 2 similar to LINK (2013)
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Double Characters Season 2(夜行人二)

2017China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

Recommendation: Tokuso 9 Final Season similar to LINK (2013)
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Tokuso 9 Final Season(特捜9 final season)

2025Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

Asawa Naoki, now a team leader engaged in "management training," encounters Kondo Yukio, a detective also in training. Kunikida Seiji, who was also there, mentions that Kondo serves as the section chief for Special Investigation Division 6. Despite both holding leadership roles, their personalities vastly differ from Naoki's. At that moment, the phones belonging to Naoki, Murase Shiho, Aoyagi Yasushi, Yazawa Hideaki, and Takao Yuma begin to ring simultaneously. A woman's body, stabbed and found on a bench in a park beneath a Ferris wheel, clutches a bouquet of wilted roses to her chest. From the call logs and messaging applications on their devices, four suspicious individuals are identified, prompting the other detectives, excluding Naoki, to pursue the suspects.

Recommendation: Red Poppy similar to LINK (2013)
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Red Poppy(红罂粟)

2004China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

Recommendation: Flying Tiger Season 2 similar to LINK (2013)
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Flying Tiger Season 2(飛虎之雷霆極戰)

2019Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMultiple MainsMysterySuspenseThrillerActionAdventure

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Multiple Mains, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% 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: Kyoto Ninjou Sousa File similar to LINK (2013)
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Kyoto Ninjou Sousa File(京都人情捜査ファイル)

2015Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionFormer Detective Male Lead

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Specialist (2016) similar to LINK (2013)
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Specialist (2016)(スペシャリスト)

2016Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDetective Male Lead

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Joshu Seven similar to LINK (2013)
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Joshu Seven(女囚セブン)

2017Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerComedyPrison Setting

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% similarity match.

Kamiwatari Kotone, a geisha based in Kyoto, finds herself in a difficult situation when her colleague is murdered while she is asleep after a night of revelry. Wrongfully accused of the crime, Kotone is imprisoned and faces harassment from fellow inmates. Drawing on the teachings of experienced geishas, she manages to endure the challenges in prison. Eventually, Kotone uncovers the truth behind the framing and her imprisonment.

Recommendation: Chase Season 2 similar to LINK (2013)
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Chase Season 2(チェイス第2章)

2018Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerAssistant Director Female LeadJournalist Male Lead

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% similarity match.

BS Toto's program "Sunset News" gained national attention for uncovering the truth about a false murder accusation case. However, the fame was short-lived, and the staff quickly faded from Japan's memory, returning to their usual struggles. Aizawa Mai stumbles upon an old case involving a murder for insurance money, a child's abandoned body, and a woman named Saga Kanako who was the sole suspect. Despite maintaining her silence during the police investigation and being acquitted due to lack of evidence, Saga received compensation from the government, causing confusion among those familiar with the case. Mai teams up with freelance journalist Mikami to investigate further and discovers a possible link to hypnosis in the crime. After confirming their theory with a real-life demonstration, they are met with resistance from their boss, Hasegawa, who orders them to stop. Undeterred, Mai continues her pursuit of the truth, even reaching out to the suspect Kanako, who retaliates with a terrifying display of hypnosis. The situation escalates when Mai is found in a precarious position, prompting Mikami to rush to her aid. Can BS Toto's news program once again make waves in Japan with this dangerous story?

Recommendation: Namonaki Fukushuusha ZEGEN similar to LINK (2013)
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Namonaki Fukushuusha ZEGEN(名もなき復讐者 ZEGEN)

2019Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationRevenge

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% similarity match.

The series follows the story of the main character "Zegen" as he pursues vengeance following his wife's tragic death. Li Xue Lan arrives in Japan to seek employment to cover her husband's medical expenses back in China. With Zegen's help, she starts working at a massage parlor in Kawasaki. Worried about her situation due to her temporary visa, he suggests a fake marriage with an older man. Inspired by Jou Tomioka's novel.

Recommendation: Shin Kuko Senkyo similar to LINK (2013)
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Shin Kuko Senkyo(新空港占拠)

2024Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerActionDetective Male Lead

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% similarity match.

A recent incident involving a significant takeover has taken place in an undisclosed location within Kanagawa Prefecture

Recommendation: Fantasy Tower similar to LINK (2013)
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Fantasy Tower(환상거탑)

2013South Korea
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerAnthologyFantasy

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% similarity match.

A collection of fantasy dramas that encompasses a range of creative ideas, enigmas, and suspenseful elements.

Recommendation: Moral Peanuts Season 2 similar to LINK (2013)
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Moral Peanuts Season 2(毛骗·贰)

2011China
CrimeDramaInvestigationMultiple MainsMysterySwindler Male Lead

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Multiple Mains, and Mystery themes with a 50% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Dark Disciple similar to LINK (2013)
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Dark Disciple(暗徒)

2017China
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerActionStrong Female LeadWeb Series

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Upon An Qiao's return from studying abroad, she joined the White Bird Newspaper where Qin Nan and Chen Bei Bei were also employed

Recommendation: Infernal Affairs Season 3 similar to LINK (2013)
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Infernal Affairs Season 3(無間道3)

2017China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAction

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: No Way for Stumer similar to LINK (2013)
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No Way for Stumer(伪钞者之末路)

2019China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAction

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Code similar to LINK (2013)
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Code(CODE浮士德遊戲)

2016Taiwan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerSci-Fi

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Alex was a regular guy who tied the knot with his spouse and enjoyed a good life

Recommendation: Fan Zui Xian Yi Ren similar to LINK (2013)
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Fan Zui Xian Yi Ren(犯罪嫌疑人)

2005China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Male Lead

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Brave Wuju similar to LINK (2013)
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Brave Wuju(勇者无惧)

2022China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAction

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Fei Chang Jie Chi similar to LINK (2013)
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Fei Chang Jie Chi(非常劫持)

2022China
CrimeInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerKidnappingPolice Officer Male LeadRobbery

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Day and Night Season 2 similar to LINK (2013)
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Day and Night Season 2(白夜破晓)

2024China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around twin siblings, Guan Hong Feng and Guan Hong Yu, who find themselves entangled in a tragic family murder. They join forces with various parties to uncover the truth behind the 213 family massacre and triumph over the criminal organization lurking in the shadows.

Recommendation: The Abyss similar to LINK (2013)
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The Abyss(灭罪)

2025China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

After experiencing the killing of his father and the vanishing of his mother, Ning Zhen finds himself entangled in a dangerous puzzle once again when the mysterious symbol "Abyss" reemerges. With the past intersecting with the present, two different eras must reveal the reality to prevent a tragic recurrence.

Recommendation: Into Thin Air similar to LINK (2013)
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Into Thin Air(人間蒸發 / 人间蒸发)

2005Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerRomance

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Michael Miu, portraying the character Ko Chung Ching, left his position as a police officer to establish a private detective agency following the disappearance of his son, Tsun Sing. This happened while Miu was investigating the "Rose Killer" case. His team consists of Power Chan as Man Kai Ching Super, Bernice Liu as Man Tai Po, and Vivien Yeo as Lam Yan Yan. Kenneth Ma plays a police officer who becomes involved in the "Rose Killer" investigation alongside Miu. Ching continues the search for his son, meeting Melissa Ng's character Lai Siu, who manages a group of part-time actors. Lai Siu discovers her connection to Sing's disappearance and agrees to assist in locating him out of feelings of guilt.

Recommendation: Greed Mask similar to LINK (2013)
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Greed Mask(謎情家族)

2006Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerRomance

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Ko Fung is the heir to a successful cosmetics company, where his girlfriend Lok Pui Pui serves as the brand ambassador. During a promotional event for their new makeup line, Pui Pui shocked everyone by appearing in a red traditional dress instead of the planned wedding gown, before suddenly collapsing. Rumors spread that she may have been targeted by the vengeful spirit of a deceased celebrity, known for inspiring copycat suicides. Si To San, a company employee, was later invited to dinner at Ko Fung's home by his father, who claimed to be close friends with Si To San's uncle. Tragically, Ko Fung's father was discovered dead in his study weeks later. With numerous suspects in the mix, it is now up to Ko Fung, Si To San, and Zhou Yee Tong to solve the mystery, unless one of them is the culprit themselves.

Recommendation: Phoenix Rising similar to LINK (2013)
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Phoenix Rising(蘭花劫)

2008Hong Kong
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathMurderPrison Setting

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% 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: Love Exchange similar to LINK (2013)
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Love Exchange(疑情別戀)

2008Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerInfidelity

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

A man and a woman were discovered deceased in a vehicle. Zita Sit Chi-Yiu (Anita Yuen) finds out that the man is her spouse, Dick Ling Ho-Leung (Eddie Kwan), and the woman is named Bonnie Fong Cheuk-Ling (Angela Tong). Devastated by her husband's passing, Zita is also saddened to learn about his extramarital affair. Unexpectedly, Mike Yiu Lap-Tin (Michael Miu), an old school friend of Dick's, appears and offers her support. Eventually, Zita learns that Mike, who is employed by a security company, is actually Bonnie's husband and not an acquaintance of Dick's at all.

Recommendation: Kyoto Chiken no Onna Season 2 similar to LINK (2013)
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Kyoto Chiken no Onna Season 2(京都地検の女 2)

2005Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryProsecutor Female LeadLaw

Like LINK (2013), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Prosecutor Female Lead themes with a 50% similarity match.

The tale follows a female prosecutor who uses her instinctual wisdom as a homemaker to crack cases.