Lives of Omission - Asian drama recommendation
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Lives of Omission(潛行狙擊)

2011Hong Kong
ActionCrimeGangster Male LeadHidden IdentityInvestigationMafiaMysteryOrganized CrimePolice Department SettingPolice Officer Male LeadRomanceTriadUndercover Agent Male LeadUnderworld

After spending years undercover, Laughing goes silent and starts working in China, assisting in dismantling an illegal weapons ring. Upon his return to Hong Kong as a police officer, he is promoted to lead instructor at the Criminal Intelligence Bureau (CIB). Feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of police work, Laughing goes rogue and enlists gangster Michael So as his informant. They both manipulate each other for personal gain until Michael double-crosses Laughing in pursuit of advancing within the triad. In order to bring down the triad, Laughing resumes his undercover operations.

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Recommendation: White War similar to Lives of Omission
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White War(战毒)

2020Hong Kong
ActionCrimeInvestigationMafiaMysteryOrganized CrimePolice Department SettingPolice Officer Male LeadTriadDrug TraffickingSuspenseThriller

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Action, Crime, Investigation, Mafia, Mystery, Organized Crime, Police Department Setting, Police Officer Male Lead, and Triad themes with a 53% similarity match.

Ching Tin, Wai Chun Hin, and Hui Sau Ping had a strong bond growing up and decided to join the HK Police Force together, focusing on fighting drug crimes. After successfully taking down a major drug operation, Ching Tin and Sau Ping are shocked to see that Chun Hin, who had been working undercover, has changed. Sau Ping is framed by a criminal gang, leading him to reluctantly team up with the now corrupted Chun Hin out of anger. Meanwhile, the drug trade in Southeast Asia escalates as a new group of drug traffickers rise to power, leading to conflicts between Chun Hin and Thai drug lords. The trio of friends are faced with moral dilemmas and their loyalty is tested as they navigate through a world filled with greed and deceit.

Recommendation: Black & White similar to Lives of Omission
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Black & White(痞子英雄)

2009Taiwan
ActionCrimeInvestigationMafiaMysteryOrganized CrimePolice Department SettingPolice Officer Male LeadTriadComedyDramaPolice ProceduralSlight Romance

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Action, Crime, Investigation, Mafia, Mystery, Organized Crime, Police Department Setting, Police Officer Male Lead, and Triad themes with a 50% similarity match.

Pi Zi and Ying Xiong are a pair of police officers with contrasting personalities. One of them spends his days leisurely drinking coffee and relying on unreliable sources for information to solve his cases, while the other is dedicated to upholding law and order on the streets, sometimes a bit too enthusiastically for his boss's taste. Their collaboration on a case brought a glimmer of hope to the corrupt city, where even the President has ties to the local criminal organization and twins commit murders while enjoying milkshakes.

Recommendation: The Big Bug similar to Lives of Omission
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The Big Bug(继承者计划)

2018China
CrimeGangster Male LeadInvestigationMafiaMysteryPolice Officer Male LeadRomanceTriadUndercover Agent Male LeadCasino Owner Supporting CharacterDetective Male LeadGangster Female LeadLoan Shark Supporting CharacterThriller

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Crime, Gangster Male Lead, Investigation, Mafia, Mystery, Police Officer Male Lead, Romance, Triad, and Undercover Agent Male Lead themes with a 47% similarity match.

Hooligan Li Jin Shui wanders the streets throughout the year. By a strange twist of fate, he assumes the persona of Jin Ji Ji, the son of a mafia boss. However, Boss Jin falls unexpectedly ill, leading his eldest son Jin Ji Zai to plot against his younger brother Ji Ji in order to secure the inheritance. Fortunately, police officer Po Bu Wan intervenes to rescue Jin Shui, forging a friendship between them. Meanwhile, the Dong Shun Clan sees an opportunity to take control of the Jin family's business. Jin Shui then crosses paths with Ju Shan Xi, the daughter of the Dong Shun Clan's leader, and they fall in love.

Recommendation: The Impossible 3 similar to Lives of Omission
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The Impossible 3(非凡三俠)

2020Hong Kong
ActionCrimeInvestigationMafiaMysteryOrganized CrimePolice Department SettingTriadDouble IdentityMiniseriesStuntman Male Lead

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Action, Crime, Investigation, Mafia, Mystery, Organized Crime, Police Department Setting, and Triad themes with a 47% similarity match.

A group of three individuals find themselves entangled in a web of enigmatic occurrences as they unite to address a pressing situation while being pursued by both law enforcement and a criminal organization. These are average citizens who are unfamiliar with each other - a struggling writer, a stunt performer projecting strength but harboring vulnerabilities, and a tour leader concealing a hidden persona. (ChineseDrama.info)

Recommendation: Under Cover (2017) similar to Lives of Omission
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Under Cover (2017)(卧底归来)

2017China
ActionCrimeInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingPolice Officer Male LeadUndercover Agent Male LeadDramaSlight Romance

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Action, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Police Officer Male Lead, and Undercover Agent Male Lead themes with a 44% similarity match.

Bao Yu, a police officer, goes undercover as a member of Jin Fei's drug operation. Through befriending Tian Jing's daughter, Tang Guo, Bao Yu gains the opportunity to work closely with the influential drug lord. Alongside his undercover partner and love interest Guan Xiao Zhi, police chief Fang Qing Long, and anti-narcotics team leader Lian Zhong, Bao Yu has a strong support system in his fight against the drug cartel.

Recommendation: Police Tactical Unit similar to Lives of Omission
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Police Tactical Unit(PTU机动部队)

2019Hong Kong
ActionCrimeInvestigationMafiaMysteryOrganized CrimeTriadFriendshipPolice Procedural

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Action, Crime, Investigation, Mafia, Mystery, Organized Crime, and Triad themes with a 44% similarity match.

A narrative focusing on the challenges faced by PTU officers in their personal lives and struggles with mental health is told through the eyes of a reformed undercover police officer rejoining the force. Following the dismantling of a notorious triad group, Gao Jia Sheng resumes his role as a police officer and encounters Sergeant He Hui Ling and Team Leader Liu Jian Hui. Despite initial doubts, the trio gradually develops trust and camaraderie as they face various perilous assignments together.

Recommendation: The Borderline similar to Lives of Omission
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The Borderline(警界線)

2014Hong Kong
ActionCrimeInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingPolice Officer Male LeadAdventureDrama

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Action, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, and Police Officer Male Lead themes with a 38% similarity match.

Maintaining a clear distinction between right and wrong, with a strong emphasis on discipline, is crucial for a police officer. When these boundaries are compromised and officers team up with criminals, the investigative process becomes significantly more challenging. An undercover agent with 12 years of experience, a hotheaded cop who escaped from jail after being wrongly accused, a former King of Robbers turned vigilante, a resourceful female officer who relies on her intelligence and life experiences, a fugitive with a fascination for female cops but a commitment to justice, and a high-ranking officer who is also a weapons expert will come together to test their wits and strength. This collaboration will not only involve love, hate, and tension, but it will also push past traditional boundaries to solve cold cases and capture criminals, creating a unique battleground. Through sacrifice, determination, and the complexities of human nature, these passionate individuals from both sides of the law will showcase the best and worst of humanity, unfolding one captivating story after another.

Recommendation: Yu Zui similar to Lives of Omission
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Yu Zui(余罪)

2016China
ActionCrimeInvestigationMysteryUndercover Agent Male LeadUnderworldNovel AdaptationDrama

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Action, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Undercover Agent Male Lead, and Underworld themes with a 38% similarity match.

A police academy trainee named Yu Zui faces a difficult decision between personal survival and societal obligations after being chosen for a special mission. The gripping tale unfolds as he navigates life undercover in this adaptation of Chang Shu Xin's novel "Yu Zui."

Recommendation: OCTB similar to Lives of Omission
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OCTB(反黑)

2017Hong Kong
ActionCrimeGangster Male LeadMafiaOrganized CrimeTriadUnderworldFather-Son RelationshipPolice CorruptionSocial IssuesSuspenseThriller

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Action, Crime, Gangster Male Lead, Mafia, Organized Crime, Triad, and Underworld themes with a 37% similarity match.

Ex-detective Chen Feng Xian is reluctantly drawn back into the criminal world to carry out a final task. After dismantling a crime ring, Chen Feng Xian has been confined to office work for the past eight years. He encounters old acquaintances, both allies and enemies, in his latest assignment. Set three years prior to Hong Kong's handover to China, the Triads are scheming a major operation.

Recommendation: Operation Moscow similar to Lives of Omission
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Operation Moscow(莫斯科行动)

2018China
CrimeInvestigationMafiaMysteryOrganized CrimePolice Department SettingTriad1990sBased On A True StoryGangster Supporting CharacterPolice ProceduralSuspenseThriller

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mafia, Mystery, Organized Crime, Police Department Setting, and Triad themes with a 35% similarity match.

The inspiration for Operation Moscow comes from the actual events of the Trans-Siberian Train Robbery in 1993. In this true story, a group of criminals targeted Chinese traders and assaulted women aboard the Trans-Siberian train during its six-day journey from Beijing to Moscow. Chen Ya Li heads a special task force assigned to track down the leaders of the gang, leading to an intense pursuit.

Recommendation: The Outsiders similar to Lives of Omission
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The Outsiders(鬥魚)

2004Taiwan
ActionCrimeGangster Male LeadMafiaOrganized CrimeRomanceTriadDelinquent Male LeadInnocent Female LeadNice Female LeadPianist Female LeadSchool SettingStreet Fight

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Action, Crime, Gangster Male Lead, Mafia, Organized Crime, Romance, and Triad themes with a 35% similarity match.

The plot centers around three close friends named Yu Hao, Shan Zi, and Yang Xiong Qi. They are troublemakers, willing to fight for their desires, although they have not officially become members of any criminal organizations. Yu Hao, the leader of the group, develops feelings for Xiao Yan Zi, who is completely different from them. She comes from a privileged background and has a promising future as a talented pianist. After Yu Hao is attacked by a rival gang, Yan Zi saves him, bringing them closer together. The story follows their love story and Yu Hao's decision to join the criminal underworld in order to protect Yan Zi.

Recommendation: The Fixer similar to Lives of Omission
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The Fixer(拆局專家)

2015Hong Kong
ActionCrimeHidden IdentityMafiaOrganized CrimeTriadUnderworldDementiaDisabilityDramaIllnessNeurological DisorderSuspenseThriller

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Action, Crime, Hidden Identity, Mafia, Organized Crime, Triad, and Underworld themes with a 33% similarity match.

When individuals such as law enforcement officers, attorneys, or members of organized crime face complex issues they cannot resolve, they seek the assistance of an underground group known as "The Fixers." Led by the brilliant Szeto Sam Ping, the team includes legal expert Leoi Leoi, computer specialist Mak Ping On, charming thief Chan Dai Man, and ex-government official Bak Seon. Employing unconventional methods that push the boundaries, the team aids clients in overcoming challenging obstacles. Szeto Sam Ping's leadership, marked by bravery and intellect, makes the group unstoppable. However, a reunion with his long-lost brother, OCTB officer Mak Hang Zik, reveals that their mother, Szeto Yan Yan, is suffering from dementia. Seeking redemption for past mistakes, Szeto Sam Ping reconciles with his family, discovering a newfound sense of warmth and unity. Yet, the sudden appearance of a mysterious individual threatens to unravel everything Szeto Sam Ping holds dear. As the team members' identities are exposed and they become targets of law enforcement and criminal organizations alike, Szeto Sam Ping must confront his personal struggles alone, estranged from his own brother. How will he navigate this treacherous situation and mend his fractured relationships?

Recommendation: Undercover High School similar to Lives of Omission
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Undercover High School(언더커버하이스쿨)

2025South Korea
ActionCrimeHidden IdentityInvestigationMysteryRomanceUndercover Agent Male LeadChildhood ConnectionComedyNational Intelligence ServiceSchool SettingTeacher Female LeadThrillerUndercover Operation

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Action, Crime, Hidden Identity, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, and Undercover Agent Male Lead themes with a 33% similarity match.

Jung Hae Seong, a skilled NIS operative at risk of being demoted, infiltrates Byeongmun High School in search of King Gojong's vanished gold bars. Disguised as a student, he crosses paths with O Su A, a temporary Korean history instructor aspiring to secure a permanent position. Their bond strengthens as Hae Seong exposes the school's sinister misconduct. Supported by allies, he initiates a battle against the influential entities involved.

Recommendation: A Journey to Meet Love similar to Lives of Omission
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A Journey to Meet Love(一场遇见爱情的旅行)

2019China
ActionHidden IdentityInvestigationMysteryPolice Officer Male LeadRomanceUndercover Agent Male LeadEnemies To LoversLove Hate RelationshipPaintingRoad TripSlice Of LifeTeamworkThriller

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Action, Hidden Identity, Investigation, Mystery, Police Officer Male Lead, Romance, and Undercover Agent Male Lead themes with a 33% similarity match.

Li Xin Yue, a professional worker, attracts the attention of law enforcement when she goes to great lengths to purchase a famous painting called Dear. Jin Xiao Tian, an undercover police officer, is assigned to monitor her activities closely. As they journey to the protagonist's hometown of Shangri-La City together, they develop romantic feelings for each other.

Recommendation: New Shanghai Bund similar to Lives of Omission
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New Shanghai Bund(新上海滩)

2007China
ActionCrimeMafiaOrganized CrimeRomanceTriadChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRevenge

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Action, Crime, Mafia, Organized Crime, Romance, and Triad themes with a 33% similarity match.

Hsu rescues a beautiful woman named Feng by chance and develops feelings for her. Feng's father, a prominent leader of Shanghai's triad, helps Hsu and his friend Ding Li rise to power in the Shanghai Bund. However, Hsu eventually uncovers that Feng's father is collaborating with the Japanese to invade China. Driven by patriotism, Hsu turns against his potential father-in-law, who then sends assassins after him. Forced to leave Feng behind, Hsu flees for his life. As Feng prepares to marry Ding Li, Hsu returns to Shanghai seeking to win back Feng's affections and seek revenge on her father.

Recommendation: Yes, Sir. Sorry, Sir! similar to Lives of Omission
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Yes, Sir. Sorry, Sir!(點解阿Sir係阿Sir)

2011Hong Kong
CrimeMafiaOrganized CrimeRomanceTriadUndercover Agent Male LeadComedyLove SquareSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male Lead

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Crime, Mafia, Organized Crime, Romance, Triad, and Undercover Agent Male Lead themes with a 32% similarity match.

Law Yiu Wah, a former educator who now works as a police officer, is tasked with going undercover at his former school, which has been infiltrated by a criminal organization known as the triads. During his time there, he reconnects with a passionate new teacher named Ho Miu Suet and reflects on his previous strict approach to teaching. Suet introduces a skilled bowler named Koo Ka Lam to help boost student morale, but Wah uncovers Lam's connections to the triads and decides to delve deeper into the situation. As Wah and Inspector Ching Man Lik get involved in a romantic entanglement with Suet, a complex love triangle ensues between them all.

Recommendation: Being a Hero similar to Lives of Omission
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Being a Hero(冰雨火)

2022China
CrimeInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingPolice Officer Male LeadDramaDrug Trafficking

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, and Police Officer Male Lead themes with a 31% similarity match.

Three years in the past, Wu Gang was murdered by a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking that was led by the mysterious figure known as "K"

Recommendation: Police College Whirlwind similar to Lives of Omission
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Police College Whirlwind(学警旋风)

2019China
CrimeInvestigationMysteryOrganized CrimePolice Department SettingStrong Female LeadStrong Male Lead

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Organized Crime, and Police Department Setting themes with a 31% similarity match.

When Peng Fei was a young man, he tragically lost his father. Determined to uncover the truth behind his father's death, Peng Fei joined the police academy where he was taught by Meng Fan Sheng, the investigator who had worked on his father's case. Alongside his classmates Li Wen Wen, Yang Si Guo, and others, Peng Fei formed an experimental class at the academy. Together, they faced rigorous physical training and virtual reality mystery cases under Meng's guidance. As they grew stronger, Peng Fei began to suspect a large criminal organization may have been involved in his father's death. After graduating, Peng Fei went undercover with his classmates to dismantle the criminal group and uncover the mastermind behind his father's demise.

Recommendation: Never Compromise (2020) similar to Lives of Omission
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Never Compromise (2020)(非黑即白)

2020China
ActionCrimeInvestigationMysteryRomanceCriminal OrganizationFriendship

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Action, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

During his quest to locate his girlfriend, Xiao Ang meets a young man from Burma named Wen Dan who is also on a mission to find his relatives. Together, they find themselves entangled in a battle against malevolent forces while searching for clues. Xiao Ang, a former special forces soldier, travels abroad to track down his kidnapped girlfriend, leading him to cross paths with Wen Dan, who is facing a similar predicament. Their journey takes them to a Southeast Asian region, where they team up to take on local criminal organizations and warlords in order to rescue their loved ones and seek justice. However, as they uncover the truth they are seeking, they are ultimately led down different paths.

Recommendation: Sniper Standoff similar to Lives of Omission
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Sniper Standoff(神鎗狙擊)

2013Hong Kong
ActionCrimeMafiaOrganized CrimeTriadSuspenseThriller

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Action, Crime, Mafia, Organized Crime, and Triad themes with a 31% similarity match.

Sniper Lee Ho Yeung decided to leave the Special Duties Unit after making a critical error, leading to a strained relationship with his former colleague and friend Ko Chun Kin. Yeung transitioned into the yacht industry and eventually became the president of a gun club, all while secretly collaborating with the triad. Exploiting the trust of OCTB senior inspector Seung Koon Ming Chu, Yeung obtained valuable information regarding police operations against the triad, all while dating an SDU member named Lai Chan. On the other hand, Kin remained unaware of Yeung's true allegiance until a series of murders raised his suspicions. Yeung strategically befriended Kin's close friend Wong Yuek Ling in connection to a bribery case. Ling eventually uncovered Kin as the sniper who had shot her years ago, leading to a tense standoff between the two former friends.

Recommendation: The New World similar to Lives of Omission
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The New World(新世界)

2015Taiwan
ActionCrimeInvestigationMysteryRomanceAdventureEditor Female Lead

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Action, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

The New World follows the story of four childhood friends named Miao Miao, Qing Ting, Xi Shuai, and Xiao Cao who grew up together in a village but drifted apart as they got older. Miao Miao, now a local newspaper editor, sets out to find her long-lost friends. Meanwhile, her best friend Luo Yong Mei, the daughter of a newly appointed governor, becomes the target of a criminal gang. In response, the police dispatch a special investigation team to protect the governor's daughter and solve the case. Two members of the team, Lin Zi Yan and Liu Dong Han, become involved in the search for Miao Miao's childhood friends. As Miao Miao delves deeper into her investigation, she discovers that Qing Ting is actually Shen Zi Hong, a retired special forces officer. The special investigation team suspects Shen Zi Hong of involvement in the case and attempts to apprehend him. The narrative centers on the intertwined lives of these four individuals who find themselves on opposite sides of a complex situation.

Recommendation: No Room for Crime similar to Lives of Omission
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No Room for Crime(反黑英雄)

2024Hong Kong
ActionCrimeInvestigationMysteryPolice Officer Male LeadRomanceDramaGangGangster Supporting CharacterPolice Officer Supporting CharacterRevengeWeb Series

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Action, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Police Officer Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Following the tragic death of his mentor Sergeant Shu Ge during a robbery in 2019, his colleague Ah Xu An is deeply affected but remains determined to excel as a police officer. Fast forward five years, he joins forces with the anti-mafia inspector Peng Yin Qi to combat drug trafficking and uphold justice in society. In the meantime, his former teammate Ah Can, who has lost his motivation, is reassigned to an investigative unit. Another former partner, Ah Xi An, decides to leave the police force and join a gang. Fate brings Ah Xu An face to face with Chen Zu Yao, one of the criminals involved in the Zhu Bao heist from five years ago. How will Ah Xu An seek retribution against those responsible for his mentor's death?

Recommendation: The Thunder similar to Lives of Omission
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The Thunder(破冰行动)

2019China
ActionCrimeInvestigationMysteryPolice Officer Male LeadMultiple MainsNurse Female LeadPolice Procedural

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Action, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, and Police Officer Male Lead themes with a 29% similarity match.

A tale of a father and son from different generations of law enforcement officers risking their lives in the battle against drug trafficking. Hong Kong drug dealer Liu Hao Yu collaborates with Lin Yao Dong from Guangdong to establish a secret drug production facility in a province in China. During a mission, anti-drug officer Li Fei accidentally uncovers the truth about the illegal operation. Despite facing obstacles from influential figures protecting the drug ring, Li Fei and his partner, Song Yang, initiate a thorough investigation. At the same time, Li Fei's father, Li Wei Min, leads a separate operation as the head of the anti-drug unit in an attempt to dismantle the criminal organization.

Recommendation: Net Deception similar to Lives of Omission
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Net Deception(追魂交易)

2004Hong Kong
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingPolice Officer Male LeadRomanceProgrammer Male LeadSuspenseThriller

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Police Officer Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Yiu Sing Tin and Chong Chin Pang find themselves in a rivalry over a woman who has been in a coma for over a decade. Sing Tin is a computer game developer, while Chin Pang is a police officer. Tong Ka Ming, who was once training to become a police officer, was expelled from the training academy for assisting a friend in cheating on a test. Chin Pang sees an opportunity to recruit Ka Ming to go undercover and gather evidence of Sing Tin's possible involvement in computer hacking crimes if he wants to rejoin the police force. The situation becomes more complex with the arrival of Kong Kin Yee, leading to the revelation of surprising truths as Ka Ming becomes entangled in their conflicts. Things are not always as they appear.

Recommendation: Express Boy similar to Lives of Omission
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Express Boy(惡男宅急電)

2005Taiwan
ActionCrimeGangster Male LeadInvestigationMysteryDramaFriendshipStreet Fight

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Action, Crime, Gangster Male Lead, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 29% similarity match.

Express Boy offers delivery services for packages to any destination. Following his release from prison, Hu Tie-Nan made a conscious decision to leave his criminal background behind and establish a package delivery company known as "Express Boy." He has hired a team of individuals, much like himself, who are seeking a fresh start in life.

Recommendation: The Unholy Alliance similar to Lives of Omission
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The Unholy Alliance(同盟)

2017Hong Kong
ActionCrimeMafiaOrganized CrimeTriadUnderworldBodyguard Female LeadCharacter DevelopmentComedyMartial ArtsSuspenseThrillerViolence

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Action, Crime, Mafia, Organized Crime, Triad, and Underworld themes with a 29% similarity match.

Surfer Ko Tsz Kit, who operates a guesthouse in Taiwan, is unexpectedly attacked by killers, but is rescued by traveler Yuen Ching Yan

Recommendation: Running Out of Time (2018) similar to Lives of Omission
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Running Out of Time (2018)(暗战)

2018China
CrimeHidden IdentityInvestigationMystery

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Crime, Hidden Identity, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 29% similarity match.

In the summer of 2013, in Guanghai City, a police informant was discovered and killed during a drug bust operation, leading to its failure. The police captain contemplated halting undercover missions, but a ray of hope emerged when a key leader of a local crime syndicate unexpectedly passed away. This prompted undercover agent Zhong Lei to launch an investigation aimed at dismantling the city's drug trafficking network.

Recommendation: Trident Season 2 similar to Lives of Omission
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Trident Season 2(三叉戟2)

2025China
CrimeInvestigationMysteryPolice Department Setting

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 29% similarity match.

The tale of three seasoned police officers who used to wield great authority. Confronted with a novel form of criminal activity, they collaborated to develop new investigative techniques and ultimately dismantled the financial crime syndicate in a single decisive action. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Brink of Law similar to Lives of Omission
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Brink of Law(突圍行動)

2007Hong Kong
ActionInvestigationMysteryRomance

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Tong Chi Ko (Steven Ma) is taken to court for defamation but later turns his life around and joins a fashion company as a legal advisor. He befriends Tung Yat Jun (Ron Ng), the nephew of the company's owner, Tung Jin Lung (Elliot Yue). Ko reunites with his former flame, Tsui Wing (Bernice Liu), only to discover her unusual relationship with Lung. Meanwhile, Lung's wife, Kam Chi (Michelle Yim), uncovers Jun's secret and vows to seek revenge. As Ko delves deeper, he uncovers a possible link between the fashion company and illegal betting activities. However, the truth is murky, leaving everyone wondering who is really pulling the strings behind the scenes.

Recommendation: The Line Watchers similar to Lives of Omission
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The Line Watchers(把關者們)

2021Hong Kong
ActionCrimePolice Department SettingRomance

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Action, Crime, Police Department Setting, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

The Line Watchers follows the journey of customs officials in Hong Kong, led by Intellectual Property Investigation Bureau Senior Superintendent Benjamin Yuen, Trade Controls Officer Mandy Wong, and Customs Drug Investigation Bureau Superintendent Venus Wong. This team of experienced and new officers is responsible for monitoring a wide range of goods, from everyday items like eggs and powdered milk to more dangerous substances like drugs and even atomic bombs. Operating on land, in the air, and at sea, they represent the innovative Smart Customs initiative. Despite facing personal challenges, they remain dedicated to their mission of excellence and commitment, safeguarding society's stability and prosperity. The Line Watchers are honored as Hong Kong's esteemed gatekeepers, embodying a sense of pride for the community. (CasualTVB)

Recommendation: The VI Group of Fatal Case similar to Lives of Omission
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The VI Group of Fatal Case(重案六组)

2001China
CrimeInvestigationMysteryOrganized CrimePolice Department SettingPolice Officer Male LeadDramaDrug TraffickingDrug UsageExtortionPolice Officer Female LeadRobberyTerrorism

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Organized Crime, Police Department Setting, and Police Officer Male Lead themes with a 29% similarity match.

A team of six police officers with diverse backgrounds and unwavering commitment focus on investigating high-profile criminal cases such as murder, organized crime, terrorism, drug smuggling, blackmail, abduction, and theft. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Shadow of Justice (2018) similar to Lives of Omission
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Shadow of Justice (2018)(蚀日风暴 蝕日風暴)

2018Hong Kong
ActionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingRomanceSmart Male LeadSuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, and Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.

The special episode titled "Decline of an Era" narrates the tale of Ling Feng and Fan Yi, close friends who took a stand against scorpion smuggling. Due to their involvement with criminal elements and a sinister plot, they found themselves heading towards different destinies. Ling Feng, a police officer committed to justice, faced numerous unjust predicaments orchestrated by dark forces. Through persistent investigation, he discovered that the trail ultimately led back to his once trusted comrade, Fan Yi. Produced in collaboration with China.

Recommendation: SWAT Police similar to Lives of Omission
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SWAT Police(경찰 특공대)

2000South Korea
ActionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingPolice Officer Male LeadDramaPolice ProceduralTerrorismTerrorist Supporting Character

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, and Police Officer Male Lead themes with a 28% similarity match.

Recommendation: Chasing the Undercurrent similar to Lives of Omission
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Chasing the Undercurrent(罚罪)

2022China
ActionCrimeInvestigationMysteryOrganized CrimePolice Officer Male LeadAdventureBirth SecretLawyer Male LeadPolice Officer Female LeadPolice Officer Supporting CharacterPower StruggleSlow Burn StoryUndercover Agent Supporting Character

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Action, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Organized Crime, and Police Officer Male Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

Chang Zheng, the deputy captain of the criminal police force, is currently looking into a shooting incident at a suburban mansion and has detained the suspect Zhao Peng Xiang. The second child of the Zhao family, an inspector who wanted to stay away from the death of Zhao Pengcheng, is now a fugitive. With assistance from a covert investigative unit sent by the Ministry of Public Security to uncover the truth, Chang Zheng not only deals with opposition from his own family and loved ones, but also uncovers his true identity. Ultimately, he sets aside personal attachments, opts for justice, and collaborates with the Ministry of Public Security's covert investigative team to apprehend the criminal. (iQiyi)

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My Beautiful Bride(아름다운 나의 신부)

2015South Korea
ActionCrimeMysteryPolice Officer Male LeadRomanceUnderworldFamily RelationshipGangster Supporting CharacterHardworking Male LeadHidden PersonalityPhysically Strong Male LeadPolice Officer Female LeadSex IndustryUnconditional Love

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Action, Crime, Mystery, Police Officer Male Lead, Romance, and Underworld themes with a 27% similarity match.

Kim Do Hyung, a bank executive from an affluent background, has been in a relationship with Yoon Joo Young for two years. He proposes marriage to her, but Joo Young is conflicted and fearful that Do Hyung will uncover her troubled past. After deciding to accept his proposal, she suddenly vanishes without a trace. When Do Hyung reports her missing to the authorities, Officer Cha Yoon Mi is shocked to recognize Joo Young from her own past, yet she is unable to assist Do Hyung significantly. As Do Hyung begins to search for Joo Young independently, he is drawn into the dangerous underbelly of gangsters and loan sharks. The situation escalates when Song Hak Soo, the head of a criminal organization recently released from prison, is found dead, and Do Hyung unexpectedly becomes the primary suspect in both Hak Soo's murder and Joo Young's disappearance. With Yoon Mi and her partner Park Hyung Shik closing in on him, can Do Hyung locate Joo Young and exonerate himself?

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Cambrian Period(寒武纪)

2017China
ActionHidden IdentityInvestigationMafiaMysteryRomanceComedyDouble IdentityGangMurderNaive Female LeadOlder Woman-Younger ManSuspenseThriller

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Action, Hidden Identity, Investigation, Mafia, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Tang Ying, an inexperienced young woman who has had little success in acting, relocates to South Island to work as a surrogate shopper

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Yamegoku - Yakuza Yamete Itadakimasu(ヤメゴク〜ヤクザやめて頂きます〜)

2015Japan
CrimeInvestigationMafiaMysteryOrganized CrimePolice Department SettingBlack ComedyComedyDifficult AdulthoodDramaHidden PastRedemptionSlapstickWarm Man-Cold Woman

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mafia, Mystery, Organized Crime, and Police Department Setting themes with a 27% similarity match.

Nagamitsu Bakushu works as a police officer in the Organised Crime Department of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police. She runs a hotline for yakuza members looking to leave their criminal lifestyle. When a call comes in, Bakushu must reach out to the yakuza, ensure their safety, mend relations with their former criminal group, and help them find legitimate work. Despite her efforts to assist in their rehabilitation, Bakushu maintains a hostile attitude towards the yakuza and inadvertently involves those around her in the process.

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Never Say Goodbye(不说再见)

2021China
ActionCrimeOrganized CrimeUndercover Agent Male LeadSlight Romance

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Action, Crime, Organized Crime, and Undercover Agent Male Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

Three years ago, police officer Liu Yuan Wen received inaccurate information which led to the tragic deaths of his fiancée, Rong Yu, and his friend, Rong Yao, who was also his future brother-in-law and a member of the drug task force. Devastated by these events, Liu Yuan Wen decided to resign from his position and cut off all communication. Fast forward to the present, Rong Yao has been promoted to lead the task force and is tasked with supporting the undercover operative in Group K, a drug cartel run by Mr. Ou. It is revealed that the undercover agent, Mu Qing, is actually Liu Yuan Wen, and now they must collaborate to bring the criminals to justice. (cfensi)

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Take My Word for It(談判專家)

2002Hong Kong
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingRomanceDrama

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The narrative tracks the main characters as they navigate their roles in the Police Negotiation Cadre (PNC), a volunteer division of the Hong Kong police force that focuses on communicating with terrorists, participants in local conflicts, and people considering suicide. Throughout the series, the protagonists handle a variety of significant and minor cases.

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Life Special Investigation Team(라이프 특별조사팀)

2008South Korea
ActionInvestigationMysteryRomanceInsurance Industry

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

This drama follows a team of insurance investigators dedicated to uncovering fraud and deceit in the insurance world. Comprised of ordinary workers, they choose to confront the issues at hand, revealing the truths obscured by deception and exposing the sinister secrets of those in positions of authority. Just like everyone else, insurance agents and policyholders harbor secrets they wish to keep hidden indefinitely.

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Crime Squad(강력반)

2011South Korea
ActionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingDetective Male Lead

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 27% similarity match.

Drawing inspiration from actual events, this Korean drama centers around a team of detectives in the Homicide Division of the Seoul Gangnam Police. Leading this group is the fiery detective Park Se Hyuk, paired with the stern and authoritative police chief, Jung Il Do. Se Hyuk's impulsive, act-before-you-think approach, shaped by his street experience, and his annoying tendency to threaten to resign often puts him at odds with Il Do’s rigid, rule-following demeanor. Additionally, the two share a shared history marked by tragedy, as Il Do was the investigator on the case concerning the death of Se Hyuk’s daughter. Together with the determined reporter Jo Min Joo and the remaining members of the homicide team, they must learn to set aside their differences in order to effectively tackle the crimes they face.

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The Punishment(罚罪 第二季)

2025China
ActionCrimeInvestigationMysteryPolice Officer Male LeadCriminal Male LeadNovel AdaptationSuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Action, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, and Police Officer Male Lead themes with a 26% similarity match.

In the swiftly evolving city of Hanzhou, Officer Qin Feng and his close companion Liu Tian Ye confront perilous criminals while wrestling with profound ethical dilemmas and the intricate relationships involving family, authority, and justice. Adapted from the book "Ying Xiong Jian Shi" (英雄简史) by Shu Zhong Min (舒中民).

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Mystery Kill(谜砂)

2016China
CrimeInvestigationMysteryUndercover Agent Male LeadUnderworldCriminal Male LeadDramaDrug TraffickingGangPolice Captain Male LeadProsecutor Female Lead

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Undercover Agent Male Lead, and Underworld themes with a 25% similarity match.

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Infernal Affairs Season 3(無間道3)

2017China
ActionCrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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No Way for Stumer(伪钞者之末路)

2019China
ActionCrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Action, Crime, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 25% 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.

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Skynet Action(天网行动)

2019China
ActionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingCar AccidentDrama

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

The series follows Zhao Yi Yang, head of the accident division at the Pingyuan City Traffic Police Detachment, as he leads an investigation into a traffic accident that uncovers a long-hidden truth. A small van was tragically involved in a collision that resulted in the deaths of both parents in a family of three. During his on-site examination, Zhao Yi Yang, newly appointed as head of the accident division, uncovered evidence of two other vehicles involved in a chase that led to the identification of the true perpetrator. Despite the potential impact on his career due to the case being linked to an old incident, Zhao Yi Yang persisted in following new leads to solve the case and apprehend the suspect.

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Fa Wang Zhui Ji(法网追击)

2020China
CrimeInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingGangPolice Officer Female Lead

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

The narrative follows the police force in the northern town of Nanshi City as they engage in a covert struggle against criminal gangs to enforce law and justice

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Yu Ci Xiao Yi Xian(御赐小医仙)

2021China
Hidden IdentityInvestigationMysteryRomanceDoctor Female LeadDrama

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Hidden Identity, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

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ICAC Investigators 2009(廉政行動2009)

2009Hong Kong
ActionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingMiniseriesPolice Procedural

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, and Police Department Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

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Sergeant Tabloid(女警愛作戰)

2013Hong Kong
ActionCrimeHidden IdentityPolice Officer Male LeadRomanceComedyPolice Inspector Female LeadPolice Sergeant Female LeadReporter Male LeadSuspenseThriller

Like Lives of Omission, this drama also features Action, Crime, Hidden Identity, Police Officer Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Senior female sergeant Lui Fei Hap, a veteran in the Emergency Unit, is in her thirties and has experienced various challenges in her romantic relationships. After meeting a seemingly perfect man, she embarks on a mission to win his heart, only to later discover that he is actually a drug lord. Their relationship becomes public knowledge thanks to tabloid reporter Lam Yat Yat, whom Fei Hap despises. Despite this setback, she finds love with her junior colleague Wong Chi Chyun. However, Yat Yat attempts to sabotage their relationship. Fei Hap's world is further shaken when she learns that her father, Lui Chan Nam, conspired with Yat Yat to separate her from Chyun, and her relationship with her female superior Szeto Giu is also strained. Facing challenges in both her personal and professional life, Fei Hap must fight back and stand up for her love until the very end.