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Marks no Yama(マークスの山)

2010Japan
Abuse Of PowerActionNovel AdaptationCalm Male LeadCrimeFlashback To PastInvestigationMountain ClimbingMountain SettingMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerTime Skip

Two decades ago, a young boy was rescued following the tragic deaths of his parents in the mountains. Recently discharged from a psychiatric facility, he shares with his girlfriend about a sinister shadow looming over the mountains. In the midst of this, a murder takes place in Tokyo, prompting Assistant Inspector Goda Yuichiro to launch an investigation. As a second murder occurs, this time targeting a Ministry of Justice official, suspicions of a serial killer arise. Despite being ordered to stop the investigation, Goda feels compelled to dig deeper and track down the killer known as Marks. Concurrently, a journalist's probe into a corrupt construction tycoon and an unsolved mountain murder from thirteen years ago become intertwined with the case.

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Marks No Yama

Recommendation: Infernal Affairs Season 3 similar to Marks no Yama
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Infernal Affairs Season 3(無間道3)

2017China
ActionCrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Action, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

Recommendation: No Way for Stumer similar to Marks no Yama
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No Way for Stumer(伪钞者之末路)

2019China
ActionCrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Action, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% 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: The Punishment similar to Marks no Yama
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The Punishment(罚罪 第二季)

2025China
ActionCrimeInvestigationMysteryNovel AdaptationSuspenseThrillerCriminal Male LeadPolice Officer Male LeadWeb Series

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Action, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Novel Adaptation, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 41% 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).

Recommendation: Infernal Affairs Season 2 similar to Marks no Yama
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Infernal Affairs Season 2(无间道2)

2017China
ActionCrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDrama

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Action, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Boundary (2019) similar to Marks no Yama
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The Boundary (2019)(边境线之冷焰)

2019China
ActionCrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerUndercover Operation

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Action, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

The security and tranquility of the nation are safeguarded by unseen protectors. Behind the scenes, dedicated public servants risk their lives to combat crime and maintain peace along the Sino-Russian border. In a swift operation, Chinese border police successfully neutralized a group involved in illegal arms trafficking within seven minutes. Despite the capture of the group's leader, Xu Zhi Hai, police chief Li Jian remains concerned about the prevalence of gun-related crimes along the border. Following Li Jian's instructions, undercover investigator Zhang Meng infiltrates the prison to gather information from Xu Zhi Hai, who eventually develops a level of trust with Zhang Meng. However, no valuable information regarding gun smuggling is obtained. After a daring escape by Xu Zhi Hai, Zhang Meng pursues him relentlessly. Xu Zhi Hai meets his demise at the hands of law enforcement, but not before revealing a crucial detail to Zhang Meng: to seek out his older brother, Xu Zhi Qiang, in Russia.

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

2014Japan
ActionNovel AdaptationCrimeInvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerDeathDramaEspionageMiniseriesMurderSkilled Killer

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Action, Novel Adaptation, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

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

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

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationCrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% 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: Namonaki Fukushuusha ZEGEN similar to Marks no Yama
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Namonaki Fukushuusha ZEGEN(名もなき復讐者 ZEGEN)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerDramaMiniseries

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Antique Bureau Midgame similar to Marks no Yama
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Antique Bureau Midgame(古董局中局之鉴墨寻瓷)

2020China
Novel AdaptationCrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerConspiracyTreasure Hunting

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

After transferring the disgrace of the traitor to his grandfather, Wumai's heir underwent training and delved into the ancient lineage of the counterfeit group. While investigating, he discovered that the Qingming Shanghe collection in the Forbidden City was actually a counterfeit, orchestrated by the Hong Kong auction company Berylian to dominate the domestic antique and fake market. In order to expose the deception, he had to team up with Lao Chao Feng or the medicine, and after many twists and turns, they ultimately revealed the true nature of the Forbidden City's collection. Despite Lao Chao Feng's absence, Wishing and Huang Yanyan persevered through challenges to compete with the ancient dynasty for the five blue and white porcelain jars. With the help of an undercover member of the ancient dynasty Feng Group, they unraveled the mystery of the jars and successfully salvaged a shipwreck at sea, exposing the lurking deceit of the ancient dynasty's Feng. This marked the end of the counterfeit group's five-thousand-year legacy, as Wishing sought revenge and aimed to cleanse the antique industry of corruption.

Recommendation: Conspiracy (2020) similar to Marks no Yama
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Conspiracy (2020)(谋局)

2020China
Novel AdaptationCrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerConspiracyPolice Officer Male Lead

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

The narrative follows the collaboration between seasoned detective Gao Dong, who is facing personal challenges, and ambitious rookie officer Zhang Yi Ang. This dynamic partnership is depicted in the novel "High IQ crimes" by Zi Jin Chen.

Recommendation: Unexploded Bomb similar to Marks no Yama
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Unexploded Bomb(不発弾 ~ブラックマネーを操る男~)

2018Japan
ActionNovel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerBusinessMiniseries

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Action, Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

A major electrical manufacturer hosts a press briefing to address concerns regarding accounting irregularities amounting to 150 billion yen. The CEO of the company is believed to have been influenced by Finance Consultant Ryo Koga. Yumiko Kobori, a member of investigation unit 2, suspects fraudulent activities and questions why the company was not delisted from the stock market. Following the apparent suicide of the head of the management audit department, Ryo Koga has a clandestine meeting with Shozo Higashida. Yumiko Kobori begins to question the circumstances surrounding the supposed suicide and seeks to uncover the identity and motives of Ryo Koga.

Recommendation: Chase the Truth similar to Marks no Yama
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Chase the Truth(黑白密码)

2023China
ActionCrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerTime SkipCriminal OrganizationDisappearancePolice Officer Supporting CharacterUndercover Agent Male LeadUndercover Operation

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Action, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, Thriller, and Time Skip themes with a 37% similarity match.

Ten years in the past, Chu Yi Han's mother, who was a skilled linguist and a police officer, disappeared while working undercover on a case. Since then, Chu Yi Han has relied solely on his uncle for support as he continues to search for his missing mother. Recently, he has discovered a potential opportunity to rescue her, but the risks involved are extremely high. To achieve his goal, Chu Yi Han must infiltrate a notorious criminal group known as the Northwestern Wolves and dismantle it from within. Along the way, he crosses paths with Gu Lin Na, a dancer with dangerous connections to the syndicate. Will Chu Yi Han be able to successfully complete this dangerous mission, and could Gu Lin Na be the key to its success?

Recommendation: Undercover 2 similar to Marks no Yama
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Undercover 2(卧底2)

2017China
ActionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

This follow-up installment details the disruption of the golden triangle pattern, the dramatic reversal orchestrated by powerful drug lords, and the intense struggle of undercover agents Jian Dong Ha and Lu Zhi as they face the threat of their true identities being revealed

Recommendation: Code: M Code Name Mirage similar to Marks no Yama
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Code: M Code Name Mirage(CODE:M コードネームミラージュ)

2017Japan
ActionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Japan lacks an official intelligence agency, making it a target for criminal organizations both foreign and domestic. To address this issue, a secretive unit known as K13 was formed within the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. Operating under the leadership of a skilled agent named Mirage, K13 is tasked with tackling violent crimes and handling sensitive cases that cannot be resolved through conventional means. As discussions arise about establishing a FBI-like agency in Japan to enhance law enforcement capabilities, K13 becomes entangled in a complex conspiracy that threatens to expose its clandestine operations.

Recommendation: Not a Murder Story similar to Marks no Yama
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Not a Murder Story(非殺人小說)

2024Taiwan
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Red Poppy similar to Marks no Yama
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Red Poppy(红罂粟)

2004China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Recommendation: Wind Chime similar to Marks no Yama
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Wind Chime(示铃录)

2016China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

The narrative centers around Ji Tang Tang, who uses her unique abilities and specialized tools to unravel mysteries on behalf of the deceased. Once a cheerful girl surrounded by loving parents, she tragically lost them one fateful night. Fearing connection with others, she has roamed alone for four years, growing into a strong and self-reliant individual unafraid of danger. Yue Feng, a righteous companion, stands by her side as she navigates through her adventures. Extracted from Wei Yu's novel "The Voice of Death" ( ).

Recommendation: Head above Water similar to Marks no Yama
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Head above Water(浮出水面)

2017China
ActionCrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerEspionageNational SecuritySpy Male Lead

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Action, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

Confidential research regarding the latest advancements in Bathyscaphe technology has been unlawfully taken

Recommendation: A World Without Thieves (2012) similar to Marks no Yama
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A World Without Thieves (2012)(天下无贼)

2012China
ActionCrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAdapted From A Short StoryPsychologicalThief Female Lead

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Action, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

Based on Zhao Ben Fu's short story "A World Without Thieves" ( ).

Recommendation: Hanzai Shokogun Season 2 similar to Marks no Yama
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Hanzai Shokogun Season 2(犯罪症候群 Season 2)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMiniseries

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Tokyo Vice Season 2 similar to Marks no Yama
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Tokyo Vice Season 2(TOKYO VICE Season2)

2024Japan
Novel AdaptationCrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerCo-producedDramaMiniseries

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

Drawing inspiration from the memoir "Tokyo Vice: An American Journalist Covering the Police Beat in Japan" by Jake Adelstein, this project is a joint production with the United States.

Recommendation: The Resurrected similar to Marks no Yama
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The Resurrected(回魂計)

2025Taiwan
CrimeInvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerDramaFraudKidnapping

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Otto yo, Shinde Kurenai ka similar to Marks no Yama
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Otto yo, Shinde Kurenai ka(夫よ、死んでくれないか)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerDeathDramaMurder

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

As they entered their late thirties, Komoto Maya, Kagami Riko, and Sakaki Yurika realized they regretted marrying for the sake of happiness. They started to feel the limitations of their careers and questioned the direction of their lives. These three college classmates often went out for drinks together, sharing complaints about their husbands and releasing their pent-up frustrations. One fateful evening, Maya and Riko were summoned to Yurika's home, where she shockingly confessed, "I have killed my husband!" Subsequently, Maya's husband mysteriously disappeared, setting off a chain of events that would alter the destinies of these three women. Thus begins the tale of their vengeance as they strive to reclaim the happiness stolen from them by their marriages.

Recommendation: When a Snail Falls in Love similar to Marks no Yama
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When a Snail Falls in Love(如果蜗牛有爱情)

2016China
Novel AdaptationCalm Male LeadCrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerCalm Female LeadCrybaby Female LeadDetective Male LeadSismanceSlow Burn RomanceSmart Female Lead

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Calm Male Lead, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

In the novel "When A Snail Loves" by Ding Mo, Detective Ji Bai is tasked with training a new recruit named Xu Xu, who specializes in understanding others' thoughts but struggles with social interactions. Despite her lack of physical prowess, particularly in running, Ji Bai is impressed by her profiling skills. As they work together on investigations, the teacher-student duo gradually develop romantic feelings for each other.

Recommendation: The Lost Temple similar to Marks no Yama
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The Lost Temple(失踪的上清寺)

2010China
ActionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerTreasure Hunting

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Fan Zui Xian Yi Ren similar to Marks no Yama
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Fan Zui Xian Yi Ren(犯罪嫌疑人)

2005China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Male Lead

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% 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

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Brave Wuju(勇者无惧)

2022China
ActionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDrama

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% 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: Day and Night Season 2 similar to Marks no Yama
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Day and Night Season 2(白夜破晓)

2024China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% 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.

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The Abyss(灭罪)

2025China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% 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.

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In the Storm(黑金風暴)

2022Hong Kong
ActionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

In Hong Kong, Senior Inspector Wai Jing Sheng and ICAC Senior Investigation Director Ho Wai Lin join forces to uncover corruption among prominent members of society. Despite not being close allies, they must work together using their intellect to uncover the truth before time runs out. As the situation escalates, Jing Sheng finds himself falsely accused of a crime and must evade killers who are pursuing him.

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Anonymous Signal(奪命提示)

2025Hong Kong
ActionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerSci-Fi

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Kwok Pak Fei, Keung Hei Man, and Lau Lik, who were once close friends, come together again many years following a failed mission that resulted in a heartbreaking loss and their separation. Their reunion is prompted by a brutal murder case linked to an illegal trafficking network, compelling them to collaborate once more. During their investigation, enigmatic messages surface containing clues about the crimes, suggesting knowledge of events yet to come. The trio decides to establish a specialized task force, ASIB, in order to decrypt these messages and unravel the perplexing case.

Recommendation: Kurosagi similar to Marks no Yama
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Kurosagi(クロサギ)

2006Japan
ActionCrimeInvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerAdapted From A MangaAntihero Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterDifficult ChildhoodMean Male LeadSlight RomanceSwindler Male Lead

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Action, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Kurosaki, also known as Kurosagi, is a criminal who specifically targets other criminals. He scams money from them and then redistributes it to their victims, never keeping any for himself. After his father was framed by a criminal and attempted a family suicide, Kurosagi saved his father but tragically lost the rest of his family. The mastermind behind his father's downfall was Toshio Katsuragi, the leader of all criminals. Despite this, Kurosagi still obtains information from Toshio in order to apprehend other criminals. Can our society ever be rid of criminals? (TBS) Based on the manga "Kurosagi" written by Natsuhara Takeshi and illustrated by Kuromaru.

Recommendation: A Life for a Life similar to Marks no Yama
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A Life for a Life(借命而生)

2025China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerCyber Security

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

During the 1980s, Du Xiang Dong, the top student at the police academy, was reluctantly placed in charge of a detention center. Following the escape of two suspects, one perished while the other managed to flee. Tormented by guilt, Du Xiang Dong hastily resigned from his position. Over the next two decades, he engaged in a battle of wits with the escaped suspect, Xu Wen Geng, each leading their own distinct lives and navigating the changing times through a strategic showdown.

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Kiri ni Sumu Akuma(霧に棲む悪魔)

2011Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerRomance

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Tatsumura Kei, the recipient of a significant inheritance, receives a letter revealing shocking news about his fiancée, who was soon to be married. The letter describes the fiancée as a malicious individual. Surprisingly, the sender of the letter is a mysterious woman clad in white robes, bearing a striking resemblance to Kei. (Fuji TV)

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Double Track Puzzle(黑白局)

2025China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Zhan Peng's father served as a railway policeman and was posthumously recognized as a martyr for his selfless service many years prior. Inspired by this legacy, Zhan Peng always dreamed of following his father’s path and working at the same station where his father had served. However, upon his arrival in Xiaotong to start his duties, he quickly realized that the circumstances were much more intricate than he had anticipated. Initially, he felt distrustful towards Tu Hong Jiang, a seasoned police officer he met. Zhan Peng became cautious of Tu Hong Jiang's questionable behavior during the investigation of a drug trafficking case. Yet, as time went on, Tu Hong Jiang demonstrated his integrity through his actions. As they collaborated on various cases, Zhan Peng began to respect Tu Hong Jiang, and eventually, they united their efforts to capture the mastermind behind the criminal activities.

Recommendation: Keiji Yoshinaga Seiichi: Namida no Jikenbo similar to Marks no Yama
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Keiji Yoshinaga Seiichi: Namida no Jikenbo(刑事吉永誠一 涙の事件簿)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Yoshinaga Seiichi works as a detective at the Kanagawa-ken Police Department, where his dedication to his work extends beyond solving crime cases to assisting those in need. Joining him as his new colleague is Kagami Shinichi, and their first assignment together involves investigating the discovery of a deceased woman in a basement carpark.

Recommendation: Ouroboros similar to Marks no Yama
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Ouroboros(ウロボロス この愛こそ、正義)

2015Japan
ActionCrimeInvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerAmnesiaBromanceHidden IdentityHidden PastOrphan Male LeadTraumaYakuza

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Action, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Ryuzaki Ikuo and Danno Tatsuya, who grew up as orphans at Mahoroba no Ie, experienced the murder of a staff member during their youth

Recommendation: Tantei no Tantei similar to Marks no Yama
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Tantei no Tantei(探偵の探偵)

2015Japan
ActionInvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerDetective Female LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadIllnessMental Illness

Like Marks no Yama, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

An exciting, fast-paced detective mystery featuring the intelligent and stylish investigator, Sasaki Rena. She is the only detective employed by the medium-sized Suma Research Agency. Driven by the tragic loss of her sister at the hands of a stalker, Rena is determined to uncover and bring to justice corrupt detectives. Seeking vengeance for her sister's death, she relentlessly pursues the investigator responsible.

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Iron Grandma Season 2(アイアングランマ2)

2018Japan
ActionCrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerComedyEspionageMiniseriesSpy Female Lead

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Special operatives known as Salt and Sugar have returned to duty

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Tracer Season 2(트레이서 시즌 2)

2022South Korea
ActionInvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerConfident Male LeadCorruptionDramaMiniseries

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Dong Joo is still on the path to uncover the truth about his father's death. Tae Joon is now leading the NTS with great ambition. Dong Joo discovers a connection between Tae Joon and his father's demise and strives to gather more proof. Meanwhile, Bureau Five remains focused on cracking down on tax evasion, secret funds, and corrupt dealings among high-ranking government figures. Will Dong Joo and his team be able to successfully complete their mission?

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Nomen Kenji(能面検事)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerProsecutor Male Lead

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This legal thriller features Fuwa Shuntaro, the top prosecutor at the Osaka District Public Prosecutors' Office, as he seeks the truth of a case, disregarding the influence of higher authorities in the prosecution and police. Known as the "Noh Mask Prosecutor," Fuwa approaches his work with a calm and composed demeanor. Each episode tackles a societal issue linked to the darker aspects of Japanese culture, revealing the tendency of the police to conceal information and highlighting the bureaucratic characteristics of the prosecution.

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Black Ice(黑冰)

2001China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDrama

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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.

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Flower Is Not Flower(花非花)

2002China
InvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerMelodrama

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

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Code Name(代号)

2016China
ActionNovel AdaptationCrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerChinese Republican EraDramaEspionageHistoricalMilitaryPolice Officer Male LeadSpy Male Lead

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In 1941, Feng Jiu Si, a young police officer stationed in the British Concession, witnessed the death of an underground member of the Chinese Communist Party. This incident led to him being suspected by the CCP. At the same time, the Japanese were in the process of eliminating anti-Japanese groups in Tianjin in preparation for taking control of the British-French concession. As an undercover member of the CCP within the police force, Feng Jiu Si must demonstrate his allegiance to the CCP while working to uncover the Japanese plot.

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Mofuku no Rendezvous(喪服のランデヴー)

2000Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

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Derived from the book "Rendezvous in Black" written by Cornell Woolrich.

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Koroshita Otto ga Kaette Kimashita(殺した夫が帰ってきました)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

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Suzukura Mana is an aspiring fashion designer working at an apparel company. She has diligently served as an assistant and is on the verge of realizing her dream of debuting as a designer. However, Mana harbors a dark secret that she cannot share with anyone: she killed her husband, who subjected her to daily abuse, to secure the tranquil life she currently enjoys. Suddenly, her supposedly dead husband reappears before her, devoid of any memory of the past, and they find themselves living together. As Mana spends time with her "deceased husband," she discovers a gentler side of him that she had never experienced before. Yet, a startling revelation soon comes to light.

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Yi Shuang Xiu Hua Xie(一双绣花鞋)

2003China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDrama

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Prior to the liberation of Chongqing, Ye Da Long led a team from the PLA on secret missions in the area. Following the downfall of the national army, possessing the hidden spy list became crucial in controlling the underground network of Chongqing. Military special agent Ji Yu Tang has been feeling uneasy recently after discovering a pair of embroidered shoes in his boss Lin NanXuan's coffin during the funeral. Shen Chao took over as the head of public security after the liberation of the mountainous city of Chongqing.

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Ryu no Michi: Futatsu no Kao no Fukushusha(竜の道 二つの顔の復讐者)

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationCrimeInvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerDeathDramaFraternal Twin Male LeadStaged DeathStolen IdentitySuicideSurgical Procedure

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Twin siblings Ryuichi and Ryuji were left by their birth parents as babies before being taken in by the Yoshie family, who owned a small shipping company. Their joyful upbringing came to an abrupt end when a competitor named Genpei Kirishima caused the Yoshies to go bankrupt, resulting in their parents' tragic deaths. Determined to seek retribution, the twins made a pact when they turned 15. Fast forward seven years, Ryuichi now operates in the criminal underworld under a new identity, while Ryuji is employed by the government overseeing shipping corporations.

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Xue Se Can Yang(血色残阳)

2005China
InvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerFake IdentityRomance

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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.

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Aibo Season 13(相棒 season13)

2014Japan
ActionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerPolice Department SettingPolice Inspector Male Lead

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