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Lucifer(마왕)

2007South Korea
Antihero Male LeadCheerful Female LeadCold Man-Warm WomanDetective Male LeadInvestigationLibrarian Female LeadLove TriangleMorally Ambiguous Male LeadMysteryRevengeSupernaturalSuspenseThriller

When Homicide Detective Kang O Su encounters a standstill in his probe into two apparently disconnected murders—linked only by the Tarot cards found at each scene—he turns to Seo Hae In, a woman with the ability to read Token-objects. She discloses that the murderers were distinct for each case, yet the victims were selected due to their ties to the death of a high school student. Eventually, it was discovered that the cases had another commonality: the suspects were all represented by the same defense attorney, O Seung Ha. Seung Ha's legal strategies for his clients significantly challenge O Su's determination to apprehend the mastermind behind the Tarot Card killings. O Su is reminded of an incident from years past when he fatally injured a classmate during a fight. Although he was acquitted of any wrongdoing and moved forward with his life, it now appears that someone is exacting revenge for the boy's unjust death by targeting those involved in his acquittal. (DramaWiki)

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Lucifer

Recommendation: Hanzai Shokogun Season 2 similar to Lucifer
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Hanzai Shokogun Season 2(犯罪症候群 Season 2)

2017Japan
Detective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDetective FictionMiniseries

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Psycho Detective similar to Lucifer
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Psycho Detective(詭探)

2017Hong Kong
Detective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseThrillerDetective Female LeadDetective FictionGhost

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: National Heroes similar to Lucifer
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National Heroes(国门英雄)

2011China
Detective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Fiction

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

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

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

2005China
Detective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerCrime

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% 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: Detective Cheng Xu similar to Lucifer
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Detective Cheng Xu(侦探成旭之龙城岁月)

2008China
Detective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Fiction

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Recommendation: Flower Is Not Flower similar to Lucifer
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Flower Is Not Flower(花非花)

2002China
InvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerMelodrama

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

This narrative follows the experiences of a young woman named Xiang Qing, who was sexually assaulted by her stepfather

Recommendation: Paranormal Mind similar to Lucifer
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Paranormal Mind(開腦儆探)

2015Hong Kong
Detective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDramaSci-FiSupernatural Power

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

In a detective series with a supernatural theme, the focus is on exploring mysterious cases using scientific concepts and realistic methods instead of traditional ghosts and spirits. The story follows Hung Gei Yuen, a former high-ranking police inspector who gains the unique ability to enter other people's subconscious after the tragic death of his son, which he believes was a murder hidden within the depths of the mind. As he delves into the hidden subconscious, he also grapples with a split personality, all while trying to uncover the truth behind his son's death. Each character in the series possesses a special ability, despite being considered abnormal or weird by society, they use these abilities to solve various enigmatic cases without letting it affect their self-esteem.

Recommendation: Sora Kara Furu Ichioku no Hoshi similar to Lucifer
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Sora Kara Furu Ichioku no Hoshi(空から降る一億の星)

2002Japan
Antihero Male LeadCheerful Female LeadCold Man-Warm WomanInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerBrother-Sister RelationshipDark FictionDifficult ChildhoodManipulative Male LeadMelodramaMurderRomance

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Antihero Male Lead, Cheerful Female Lead, Cold Man-Warm Woman, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

A young woman student is discovered dead, initially believed to have committed suicide by jumping from a balcony, but it is later revealed that she was actually stabbed and the crime scene was manipulated. Detective Kanzo becomes suspicious of Ryo, a mysterious sous chef, who appears to be hiding information. While investigating, Kanzo learns about Ryo's troubled interactions with women, his possessive girlfriend, and his own painful past. Additionally, a complex love/hate relationship develops between Ryo and Kanzo's sister, Yuko. With the body count increasing, Kanzo faces the challenge of protecting his sister while uncovering the truth about Ryo's sinister influence.

Recommendation: Xue Se Can Yang similar to Lucifer
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Xue Se Can Yang(血色残阳)

2005China
InvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerFake IdentityRomance

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

When Mr. Tao was scheduled to come back home following six years of conducting business in Shanghai, the sole individual present was Yi Ping, a woman who identified herself as his fifth concubine. She was on the verge of revealing the secrets related to the historic well situated in the Tao family's estate's backyard.

Recommendation: Keiji no Genba Season 2 similar to Lucifer
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Keiji no Genba Season 2(刑事の現場2 )

2009Japan
Detective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionMiniseries

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: The Zone similar to Lucifer
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The Zone(奇幻潮)

2005Hong Kong
InvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseThrillerSpiritSupernatural Phenomena

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

The upcoming show will focus on various mysterious events, with each installment featuring a unique storyline. Shirley Yeung portrays a character with the ability to foresee events before they occur.

Recommendation: Keiji no Genba similar to Lucifer
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Keiji no Genba(刑事の現場 )

2008Japan
Detective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionMiniseries

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

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

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

2013Japan
Detective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionMiniseries

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Mirror Twins similar to Lucifer
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Mirror Twins(ミラー・ツインズ)

2019Japan
Detective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDifficult AdulthoodIdentical Twin Male LeadMiniseriesSexual Content

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

A murder attempt occurs, prompting Detective Keigo Katsuragi to launch an investigation. The sole piece of evidence discovered at the scene matches Detective Keigo's DNA. Detective Keigo suspects that his older twin brother Yugo may be the culprit behind the attempted murder. Yugo was abducted when he was a child.

Recommendation: Tokuso 9 Season 2 similar to Lucifer
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Tokuso 9 Season 2(特捜9 season2)

2019Japan
Detective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionPolice Department Setting

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Tokuso 9 Season 4 similar to Lucifer
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Tokuso 9 Season 4(特捜9 season4)

2021Japan
Detective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionPolice Department Setting

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Top Gift similar to Lucifer
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Top Gift(トップギフト)

2022Japan
InvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseThrillerFilmed VerticallyWeb Series

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

A mysterious man named Tendo, who seems like a fallen angel, reveals to Koyuki that the only way to make amends for his past is by assisting her in locating her father, who left her when she was young. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover a series of shocking revelations, both within their group and among Koyuki's other 'family' members. They are all reaching a critical turning point...

Recommendation: Honcho Azumi Season 5 similar to Lucifer
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Honcho Azumi Season 5(ハンチョウ~警視庁安積班~ シリーズ5)

2012Japan
Detective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationPolice Department Setting

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Assistant Inspector Azumi Tsuyoshi has been reassigned to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police, known for its central role in handling criminal cases. While Azumi excelled at his previous precinct, he now finds himself struggling to keep up with the high-caliber officers at the elite police headquarters.

Recommendation: Kurokouchi similar to Lucifer
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Kurokouchi(クロコーチ)

2013Japan
Antihero Male LeadDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAdapted From A MangaChief Of Police Supporting CharacterCo-workers' RelationshipDetective Female LeadJapanese HistoryQuestioning (Sexuality And Gender)

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Antihero Male Lead, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 32% similarity match.

Detective Keita Kurokouchi continues to receive money from politicians in exchange for valuable information. Utilizing his knowledge, he successfully solves long-standing cases. Rookie Detective Mayo Seike, who is skilled but somewhat inexperienced, launches an internal inquiry into Detective Keita Kurokouchi. However, they eventually join forces and collaborate on solving cases together.

Recommendation: BORDER similar to Lucifer
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BORDER(BORDER 警視庁捜査一課殺人犯捜査第4係)

2014Japan
Detective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseThrillerCalm Male LeadGhostGhost-seeing Male LeadMiniseriesPsychologicalSmart Male Lead

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 32% similarity match.

Detective Ango Ishikawa is known for his intelligence and sharp observational skills. He maintains excellent physical fitness and possesses a strong drive for success. Ango prioritizes his work above all else, with little presence of a personal life. Following a gunshot wound to the head at a crime scene, Ango teeters on the edge of life and death. From that point on, Ango gains the ability to communicate with and see the deceased.

Recommendation: Othello (2022) similar to Lucifer
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Othello (2022)(オセロ)

2022Japan
InvestigationMysteryRevengeSupernaturalSuspenseThrillerActress Female LeadDeathFriendshipHorrorJealousyMiniseries

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Supernatural, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 32% similarity match.

A small theater group called "ENGINE" is currently rehearsing in a rundown building near Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka. The group's young members, led by actress Yamaguchi Mai, are putting in extra effort to prepare for their upcoming performance in Tokyo. Their current production is "DICE," which is the troupe's most well-known work and was first staged a decade ago. The group's leader, Mr. Shigemori, is particularly excited about the Tokyo performance but is starting to feel dissatisfied with the rehearsals. However, everything changes when Mai comes across a VHS tape labeled "DICE" in the company's archives. This tape contains footage from the original performance ten years ago. After watching the tape, Mai and her friends start experiencing strange and unexplainable events around them.

Recommendation: The Truth (2020) similar to Lucifer
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The Truth (2020)(凶案现场)

2020China
Detective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDeathDetective FictionMurderSmart Male LeadWeb Series

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 32% similarity match.

The ongoing investigation into a homicide from a decade ago exposes the depths of human depravity and reveals a carefully orchestrated act of vengeance. Feng Lang, a brilliant detective, uncovers a disturbing plot linked to a pharmaceutical company from the past while working on various cases. Teaming up with the youthful officer Fan Yun and a team of investigators, they must use their intellect and determination to unravel the enigma.

Recommendation: Enigmatic Villain similar to Lucifer
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Enigmatic Villain(刑侦档案·谜凶)

2022China
Detective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerActionShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

Recommendation: Used Good similar to Lucifer
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Used Good(異搜店)

2021Hong Kong
InvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseThrillerDeathDeath Of A FatherSupernatural Power

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

Returning to Wai Tak Shun's early years, he is left heartbroken by the passing of his father, Wai King Yan. This loss leads to mood swings and a disinterest in everything, causing Tak Shun to even forget about his father completely. To protect Tak Shun, his mother Tse Mei Sheung and uncle Tse Tim Sing avoid discussing King Yan's death. Fate brings Tak Shun together with Fung Cho Yee, the daughter of a local thrift store owner. Cho Yee notices Tak Shun's ability to sense the histories of old objects. Together, Tak Shun and Cho Yee help others confront their fears by revealing hidden stories through peculiar items in the store. Following the guidance of an old object, Tak Shun eventually uncovers the truth about his father's death, forcing him to confront the pain of the past once again.

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

2016Japan
Detective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDramaMiniseries

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% 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: Honki no Shirushi similar to Lucifer
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Honki no Shirushi(本気のしるし)

2019Japan
InvestigationLove TriangleMysterySuspenseThrillerAdapted From A MangaMiniseriesRomance

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Investigation, Love Triangle, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

Tsuji is a young office worker who dislikes social situations and finds them uninteresting. Despite his skillful act of being friendly, he has friends at work and even two romantic partners. One evening, he encounters the mysterious Hayama Ukiyo at a convenience store and discovers that offering help can come with a high price. After their encounter, he can't stop thinking about Ukiyo, even though he understands she should not hold any significance to him. Against his instincts, he becomes increasingly involved in her unconventional world.

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

2019Japan
InvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDramaMiniseries

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% 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: Tokuso 9 Season 3 similar to Lucifer
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Tokuso 9 Season 3(特捜9 season3)

2020Japan
Detective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionMiniseriesPolice Department Setting

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

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

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

2021Japan
Detective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionMiniseriesStrong Female Lead

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Tanabata no Kuni similar to Lucifer
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Tanabata no Kuni(七夕の国)

2024Japan
InvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseThrillerAdapted From A MangaMiniseriesSci-Fi

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

Minamimaru Yoji, also known as Nanmaru, is a university student endowed with a special power enabling him to "generate tiny openings in any object

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

2024Japan
Detective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerActionDramaMiniseries

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Don't Let Me See similar to Lucifer
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Don't Let Me See(别让我看见)

2015China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

The drama follows a band of courageous and unknown volunteers who initiate a battle of wits and bravery against criminals to uphold justice

Recommendation: Orange Code similar to Lucifer
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Orange Code(橙色密码)

2015China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

Recommendation: Tian Ji Mi similar to Lucifer
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Tian Ji Mi(天机谜)

2016China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

Recommendation: Anthology of Abnormal Events similar to Lucifer
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Anthology of Abnormal Events(非正常事件集)

2017China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

Zhong Kun, a young man who lived a normal life, experienced a major turning point at 25. He was puzzled by the unusual occurrences he frequently witnessed. With a strong sense of justice instilled in him by his aunt, Zhong Kun found himself unexpectedly joining the criminal investigation team. Teaming up with "computer expert" Shan Zi, he worked on solving challenging cases and delving into the mysterious circumstances surrounding his parents' death in a series of unique investigations.

Recommendation: Links to Temptation similar to Lucifer
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Links to Temptation(誘情轉駁)

2010Hong Kong
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

The initial connection between lawyer Shing Wai Shun and exotic dancer Hung Long Kiu starts with a mobile phone. Kiu's behavior towards Shun has been inconsistent, leaving him feeling unsure about her intentions. Feeling suspicious, Shun decides to investigate discreetly. With the help of his friend Kwan Ho Ching, Shun discovers that Kiu is dating wealthy businessman Ko Wing Tai. When confronted by Shun, Kiu admits that she is after Tai's money and advises him to give up on her. It is revealed that a mysterious individual has been manipulating Kiu from the shadows.

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

2021Japan
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

This tale unfolds three months prior to the formation of KSBC. During Fushimi's absence, the trio of investigators at the Fushimi Detective Agency receive a message from Fushimi tasking them with looking into the case of a married woman named "Ishiyama Reiko". The client is Reiko's spouse, Takahiro, and they have a young child. As they delve into the investigation, they soon discover that things are not quite what they appear to be...

Recommendation: Secretly Sweetly similar to Lucifer
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Secretly Sweetly(달콤살콤 시즌1)

2022South Korea
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

A private investigator has been hired by a group of eight mysterious artists to locate a hidden masterpiece in their works through solving puzzles. The artwork is valued at one billion dollars and was created by a renowned artist whose identity remains unknown.

Recommendation: Secretly Sweetly Season 2 similar to Lucifer
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Secretly Sweetly Season 2(달콤살콤 시즌2)

2022South Korea
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

A private detective has been assigned a new case by a group of mysterious artists. His objective is to examine their paintings and uncover a valuable masterpiece by solving various puzzles. The artwork is worth a billion dollars and was created by a renowned artist whose identity remains unknown.

Recommendation: Lan Se Ma Ti Lian similar to Lucifer
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Lan Se Ma Ti Lian(蓝色马蹄莲)

2001China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

The narrative kicks off with a tragic incident where a group of children succumbs to a severe contagious illness. Ling Ruo Yu, a youthful deputy director at the State-owned Assets Supervision and Inspection Office (SASSO), discovers a shipment of cotton fabrics contaminated with the virus. As the investigation progresses, it reveals a web of internal and external collusion, organized fraud, misappropriation of state-owned assets, and other major criminal activities.

Recommendation: Rondo similar to Lucifer
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Rondo(輪舞曲)

2006Japan
Detective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerBetrayalForeigner Female LeadLanguage BarrierMurderPhysically Strong Male LeadRomanceTrauma

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 30% similarity match.

Starring top actors from Japan and Korea, this large-scale drama follows the story of Nishijima Sho, a Japanese detective whose father was killed in Korea when he was a child. Determined to uncover the truth about his father's death, Sho goes undercover within a major covert organization. Meanwhile, Choi Yuna, a Korean woman, travels to Japan in search of her missing father. Setting up a Korean restaurant with her younger sister, Yuna soon finds herself at the mercy of fate. The two meet in Tokyo and fall in love, but what challenges lie ahead for them? A "rondo" of fate, love, and history is set to unfold.

Recommendation: Joker Yurusarezaru Sousakan similar to Lucifer
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Joker Yurusarezaru Sousakan(ジョーカー 許されざる捜査)

2010Japan
Antihero Male LeadDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerBromanceDramaEccentric Male LeadEpisodic FormatInterrogator Male LeadPolice Department SettingPsychological

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Antihero Male Lead, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 30% similarity match.

Detective Kazuyoshi Date works for the Kanagawa prefectural police force. By day, he is nicknamed "Buddha" due to his calm demeanor and dedication to solving cases. But at night, he becomes a ruthless punisher fueled by his anger towards criminals. The series delves into themes of justice and evil, questioning their true nature. (Tokyograph)

Recommendation: Children of a Lesser God similar to Lucifer
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Children of a Lesser God(작은 신의 아이들)

2018South Korea
Detective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseThrillerCorruptionCultEmotionally Strong Female LeadGhost-seeing Female LeadMurderSmart Male LeadSuicide

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 30% similarity match.

Chun Jae In is a top-tier detective possessing an extraordinary IQ, relying solely on evidence, reason, and data. On the other hand, Kim Dan is a newly minted detective gifted with the unique ability to perceive individuals' deaths in specific situations, occasionally even before or after the events occur. Together, they collaborate to unravel a conspiracy linked to a formidable organization.

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The King of Pigs(돼지의 왕)

2022South Korea
Detective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerDetective Female LeadDramaFlashback To PastMental IllnessMurderSchool BullyingSchool Violence

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 30% similarity match.

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

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Maou(魔王)

2008Japan
InvestigationMysteryRevengeSupernaturalSuspenseThrillerClassmates' RelationshipCrime Against MoralityDeathDouble IdentityDramaSchool SettingSlight Romance

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Supernatural, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 30% similarity match.

Naruse Ryo is a skilled lawyer known for his ability to win cases for his clients. He takes on cases for those in need and provides free legal defense, earning him the nickname "angel attorney." However, this compassionate facade hides his true motive: seeking revenge on the person who killed his younger brother 11 years ago. In reality, he is a relentless seeker of vengeance, earning him the title of "Devil King." (TBS)

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Ryojin no Ono(両刃の斧)

2022Japan
Detective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDeathDetective FictionDramaMiniseriesMurderPolice Officer Male Lead

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 30% similarity match.

Detective Shibasaki Sachio's daughter, who was a member of the First Investigation Division, is tragically murdered. Together with Kawasumi Shigekatsu, a young detective who looks up to Shibasaki as a mentor, they try to uncover the truth behind the heinous crime. Despite their efforts, the case remains unsolved. Fast forward 15 years, Shibasaki is now retired and caring for his sick wife, Miwako. Things take a turn when a new unit is formed to reinvestigate cold cases, with Kawasumi joining the team. As they revisit the case, a suspect emerges, leading Shibasaki to seek justice on his own. A fateful phone call sets off a chain of events that ultimately lands him in a difficult situation. (jdramas.wordpress.com)

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The Doll Master (2017)(人偶师)

2017China
Detective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDetective FictionDramaMurder

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

In reality, every individual on this planet is like a marionette, with invisible strings controlling their actions. Two decades ago, the renowned psychologist Ouyang Qiu, along with his friend and colleague Ruan Haotian, traveled to Dawn City for a confidential research project. Tragically, Ouyang met his demise by falling from a building, while Dr. Ruan vanished under mysterious circumstances. Subsequently, the project was abruptly terminated. Fast forward twenty years, Ouyang Qiu's son, Ouyang Yiming, has grown up and joined a specialized SCI Team as an agent. When a gruesome mutilation case arises in Dawn City, Ouyang Yiming takes it upon himself to investigate. However, just as he nears a breakthrough, the perpetrator takes their own life, prompting Ouyang to delve deeper into the mystery. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes apparent that Pandora's Box is on the verge of being opened... (Q1Q2)

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Double Tap (2021)(双探)

2021China
Detective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionInspired By A True StoryKidnappingWeb Series

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

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

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Truth or Death(真心话杀机)

2025China
InvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerDramaManhua AdaptationShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

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

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To Get Unstuck in Time(隔世追兇)

2004Hong Kong
InvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDramaRomanceTime Rift

Like Lucifer, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

The series follows Ho Tin Kwong, a police officer who stumbles upon his late father's old cellphone during a stormy day. To his astonishment, after being struck by lightning, Tin Kwong realizes that the phone can communicate with his father from 20 years ago, before he passed away in a mysterious unsolved crime. With his father's assistance, they work together to revisit old cases and solve them across the 20-year gap in time.