Master of Play - Asian drama recommendation
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Master of Play(心戰)

2012Hong Kong
DeathInvestigationMultiple MainsMurderMysterySerial KillingsStage Actor Male LeadSuspenseThriller

After his daughter disappeared and he divorced his wife, stage actor Kan Siu Nam went through a significant transformation in his personality. Focusing solely on his acting career, he became entangled in a bizarre serial killer case while playing the role of a murderer in a play. In the course of the investigation, he crossed paths with his colleague Lee Chor Kiu's partner, Jeung Sai Yin, and her sister, Jeung Sai Ting. Siu Nam couldn't shake the feeling that Yin resembled the suspected serial killer and had an unsettling interest in Ting. The dynamics between the four individuals became increasingly complicated. As Siu Nam attempted to uncover the truth behind the case, he found himself drifting further from it, causing his sense of reality to become even more unsettling and disheartening.

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Recommendation: Unforgiven (2016) similar to Master of Play
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Unforgiven (2016)(灭罪师)

2016China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySerial KillingsSuspenseThrillerSet In A Foreign Country

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Serial Killings, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 70% similarity match.

Recommendation: Black Postman similar to Master of Play
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Black Postman(ブラックポストマン)

2023Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySerial KillingsSuspenseThrillerMiniseries

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Serial Killings, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 70% similarity match.

Once, there existed a special mailbox where children could seek justice against abusive adults. The Neverland Devil would punish these wrongdoers upon receiving a letter from a child. However, after a certain incident, the Neverland Devil vanished without a trace. A decade later, a man named Soejima Rikiya, who used to be a mail carrier but now works at a hospice, receives a cryptic message hinting at the Neverland Devil's return. In response, Soejima decides to return to his former job at the post office. Meanwhile, a murder victim is discovered by the river, with a note in their mouth suggesting the Neverland Devil's resurgence. Soejima Rikiya finds himself entangled in the investigation of this serial killer known as the Neverland Devil.

Recommendation: Serial Homicide similar to Master of Play
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Serial Homicide(乱码迷局)

2025China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySerial KillingsSuspenseThrillerActionWeb Series

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Serial Killings, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 64% similarity match.

The tranquil city of Luzhou is disturbed by a string of murders purportedly motivated by a quest for justice. In response, officials establish the 909 Special Task Force, dedicated to diligently peeling back the complexities of this harrowing cycle of revenge killings.

Recommendation: Renzoku Satsujinki Kaeru Otoko similar to Master of Play
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Renzoku Satsujinki Kaeru Otoko(連続殺人鬼カエル男)

2020Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySerial KillingsSuspenseThrillerIllnessMiniseries

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Serial Killings, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 64% similarity match.

The lifeless body of a woman is discovered wrapped in a beige sheet and suspended from the roof of a dilapidated apartment building. A note claiming responsibility for the act is attached to the sheet, stating, "Today, I caught a frog and experimented with a bagworm." This peculiar incident captures the attention of the media. Kotegawa Kazuya, a rookie detective, and the experienced Watase from the Saitama Prefectural Police's First Investigation Division are assigned to the case. Criminal psychiatry expert Omaezaki Munetaka notes the immaturity of the crime and suggests it may lead to more murders. As Kotegawa and Watase search for the perpetrator, another killing occurs, with a mutilated body found in a car trunk at a scrapyard. A similar message is left behind, instilling fear and confusion among the public. Can Kotegawa and Watase uncover the identity of the elusive "Frog Man" and bring him to justice?

Recommendation: The Appearance of the Murderer similar to Master of Play
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The Appearance of the Murderer(凶手的样子)

2024China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 60% similarity match.

Haunted by the mysterious death of a fellow student, Lin Chuan dedicates a decade to uncovering the truth. In parallel, Shen Xia and her sibling Shen Dong find themselves entangled in the criminal underbelly following a personal loss. Their fates collide, leading to a gripping narrative of justice versus crime, intertwined with themes of love, hatred, and vengeance. (Credit: TMDb)

Recommendation: Brutally Young similar to Master of Play
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Brutally Young(十八年後的終極告白)

2020Hong Kong
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerCrime

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 60% similarity match.

Nearly two decades ago, a group of seven teenagers from the same neighborhood got into a heated argument with a villager named Kai Sze, resulting in a tragic death. In a panic, they decided to bury the body and keep the incident a secret. As time passed, they all moved on with their lives, only for the truth to resurface when Kai Sze's body was found. Inspector Yuen Lai Ken took on the case and began unraveling the mystery, revealing shocking connections along the way. With pressure mounting, the teenagers faced a difficult choice: confess to their crime or continue living with the burden of their secret. As relationships became entangled and the true culprit lurked in the shadows, the group found themselves at a crossroads, unsure of which path to take.

Recommendation: Target Person similar to Master of Play
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Target Person(目标人物)

2020China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerComedyWeb Series

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% similarity match.

A mysterious escape room game brings together a group of individuals who soon discover a hidden conspiracy among them

Recommendation: Last One Standing (2008) similar to Master of Play
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Last One Standing (2008)(與敵同行)

2008Hong Kong
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaWrongfully Accused

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% similarity match.

Cheung Sing Hei served time in prison after being convicted of killing his stepfather. Surprisingly, his cousin Tong Lap Yeen was the main witness in the case. After a decade behind bars, Sing Hei is released, only to find that Lap Yeen has become a prominent figure in the city, while his own reputation is tarnished. Feeling frustrated and suspicious about the events of ten years ago, Sing Hei is determined to uncover the truth behind his stepfather's murder. Through his own investigation, he identifies the true culprit, but struggles to find a motive or concrete evidence. This is a story of Sing Hei's quest to reveal the truth and clear his name.

Recommendation: Pursue similar to Master of Play
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Pursue()

2007China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerPolice Department SettingPolice Officer Male Lead

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% similarity match.

A murder investigation unfolded in Xincang City involving the death of Xiao Hai Yun, the owner of a real estate company. Xiao had recently teamed up with Zhou Guo Qin, a police captain, to uncover corruption within the development zone led by Xu Zhong Lu. Tragically, Zhou died while pursuing the killer. This led to suspicions falling on Jiang Dong Zhi, a taxi driver involved in the case, who decided to go on the run. As young officer Lu Yang searched for Jiang, he unraveled the complexities surrounding the case. Jiang, evading capture, used clues left by Zhou and his own methods to seek the truth.

Recommendation: Tobosha (2004) similar to Master of Play
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Tobosha (2004)(逃亡者)

2004Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerCrimePsychological

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% similarity match.

Tetsuo Nagai works as a probation officer, helping to reform young offenders and guide them towards a better path. He leads a content life with his wife and son until tragedy strikes. His wife is murdered and his son is severely injured in an attack, leaving Nagai to grapple with the assailant who ultimately escapes. Nagai rushes his son to his father-in-law's hospital, only for his son to be targeted again and left in a coma. As police detectives investigate, Nagai becomes a prime suspect due to mounting evidence against him. Feeling cornered, he decides to go on the run in a desperate attempt to clear his name and uncover the true culprit, all while his son fights for his life in the hospital.

Recommendation: Darker Season 2 similar to Master of Play
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Darker Season 2(暗黑者2)

2015China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySerial KillingsSuspenseThrillerAttempted SuicideSlight ComedySlight HorrorSlight Romance

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Serial Killings, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 54% similarity match.

Following their defeat by Darker, the special task force is at a loss. With their captain implicated in a murder and Darker still at large, they decide to shift their focus to an old hostage case. While digging through old records, they uncover the true identity of Darker and a potential police cover-up. Identifying the culprit and the victim proves to be more challenging than expected. The team must act swiftly to find the real criminal before Darker eliminates them one by one.

Recommendation: Detective Fiction similar to Master of Play
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Detective Fiction(侦探小说)

2010China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySerial KillingsSuspenseThrillerChinese Republican EraDetective FictionDetective Male LeadHistoricalHistorical Fiction

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Serial Killings, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Set in the 1940s, this thrilling detective story involves eerie anonymous novels foretelling the murderous deeds of a real serial killer. The characters must navigate through a web of conspiracy, traps, and murder by relying on their sharp logical reasoning skills.

Recommendation: Gui An similar to Master of Play
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Gui An(诡案)

2015China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseriesPolice Officer Male LeadWriter Male Lead

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Former police officer turned mystery author, Han Bing, discovered a disturbing pattern as his high school classmates began to die in the same manner as the characters in his novels. With suspicions mounting, Han Bing delved deeper into uncovering the dark secrets lurking behind the scenes.

Recommendation: The Doll Master (2017) similar to Master of Play
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The Doll Master (2017)(人偶师)

2017China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDrama

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% 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)

Recommendation: Who Is the Murderer similar to Master of Play
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Who Is the Murderer(谁是凶手)

2021China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySerial KillingsSuspenseThrillerDetective FictionPolice Officer Male LeadPsychologist Female LeadSerial Killer Supporting CharacterWeb Series

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Serial Killings, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

In the year 2000, a murder took place in an apartment located within a printing factory in Haizhou City. A young police officer named Leng Xiao Bing, along with his more experienced colleague, responded to the report of the crime. Unfortunately, they ended up encountering the notorious serial killer of Haizhou City. Leng Xiao Bing hesitated to use his weapon during the confrontation, leading to the death of his senior officer, Li Lan. Another individual present during the incident was a young orphan named Xia Mu, who was hiding in an attic nearby. To protect his career in the police force, Leng Xiao Bing kept his inability to shoot a secret, which Xia Mu also chose not to reveal. The murderer managed to escape and the case went cold. Seventeen years later, Xia Mu joined the major crime unit with the goal of solving the murder of his mentor and others. Upon questioning Leng Xiao Bing about his hesitation to shoot, the truth was finally revealed. Together, they decided to reopen the old case and investigate it from a new perspective. Their suspicions eventually led them to the father of a psychologist named Shen Yu. Shen Yu, determined to clear her father's name, launched her own investigation. When a new body from sixteen years ago was discovered, it became clear that the killer had never truly stopped. Only through collaboration could they finally apprehend the real culprit and bring justice to the victims.

Recommendation: The Lie Detective similar to Master of Play
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The Lie Detective(谎言真探)

2021China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerBased On A True StoryPolice Department SettingWeb Series

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Twelve years ago, a series of murders shocked the city as the victims, all belonging to the lower class, were discovered in isolated locations. It is suspected that the same individual is behind these crimes, but due to their cunning nature, the case remains unsolved. After relentless investigations and gathering of evidence, the authorities gradually identified the prime suspect. Tragically, while on his way to meet his daughter Ling Ran, the detective Ling Bin was killed in the line of duty while pursuing the suspect. Fast forward twelve years, Ling Bin's daughter Ling Ran (portrayed by Yu Nan) works at the Polygraph Center within the Technical Division of the Criminal Police Detachment. Utilizing polygraph technology, she successfully cracked several major cases and gained recognition. Working alongside Chen Hu, the head of the Interpol Detachment Crime Unit (played by Xing Jiadong), the two partners, despite differing approaches to solving criminal investigations, share a deep understanding but are faced with a series of enigmas. Based on a true story, this series was produced by Xiaoran Pictures and Kujing Pictures, starring Yu Nan and Xing Jiadong in their second collaboration after many years.

Recommendation: Proof of Silence similar to Master of Play
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Proof of Silence(沉默的证明)

2021China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerPolice Officer Male LeadRich Female LeadTV Presenter Female Lead

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

In order to solve a perplexing case, rookie police officer Chen Mo launched a thorough investigation. Assisted by the honorable successor Wang Zi and the courageous and resolute presenter Su Wen, they were able to successfully apprehend the perpetrators.

Recommendation: Phoenix Rising similar to Master of Play
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Phoenix Rising(蘭花劫)

2008Hong Kong
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerCrimeDramaPrison Setting

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Crystal, Louisa, and Leila grew up as siblings after being orphaned at a young age. Each of them was adopted into different families with diverse backgrounds. When Louisa was imprisoned for a crime she committed, Crystal took the blame to protect her sister. Leila, known for her kindness, attempted to help by falsifying evidence but ended up being incarcerated as well. Tensions between the three sisters and the prison owner escalate, leading to a desire for revenge. This series delves into the underworld of women in prison, exploring their struggles and conflicts.

Recommendation: D.I.D. 12 similar to Master of Play
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D.I.D. 12(刑偵12)

2025Hong Kong
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySerial KillingsCrime

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, and Serial Killings themes with a 50% similarity match.

Eccentric investigator Hing Hoi and police superintendent Ding Lok Fung share similar backgrounds but have trodden different paths in life. Their paths converge when a series of murders bring them together to catch the culprit. As they delve into the case, Hing Hoi reluctantly seeks assistance from psychologist Yeung Chi Fei, his old adversary. Together, they discover that the murderer is part of a larger group of assassins who operate through a mysterious website promoting a new interpretation of the seven deadly sins. The trio races against time to stop the killers from targeting individuals who have committed these sins, with their ultimate goal being the entire society. Hing Hoi is unexpectedly confronted with a painful past, plunging him into inner turmoil. Yeung Chi Fei is shocked to find a connection between the case and her mentor, university professor Fu Yeung Shan. Meanwhile, Ding Lok Fung uncovers a hidden conspiracy involving his sister, Ding Siu Wan, who has returned from overseas, forcing him to make a difficult choice between justice and family.

Recommendation: Chou no Rikigaku similar to Master of Play
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Chou no Rikigaku(蝶の力学 殺人分析班)

2019Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySerial KillingsSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDetective Female LeadDetective FictionFather-Daughter RelationshipMiniseries

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Serial Killings, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Detective Kisaragi Toko works in Investigation 1 Section 11 of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, under the supervision of Detective Hideaki Takano. Hideaki Takano is preparing to transfer to the Public Security Bureau in a week. Meanwhile, a murder occurs where a wealthy man is discovered dead in his residence with his throat slit and a blue flower inserted in the wound. The victim's wife, Mayumi, is also missing. A message from an individual claiming to be the killer, named Kurasuta 16, is sent to a newspaper, hinting at Mayumi's whereabouts. With the imminent transfer of Detective Hideaki Takano, Toko Kisaragi feels an increased sense of urgency and responsibility to solve the case.

Recommendation: Kasouken no Onna Season 20 similar to Master of Play
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Kasouken no Onna Season 20(科捜研の女 Season 20)

2020Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerForensic ScienceMedicalMiniseries

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Shotai similar to Master of Play
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Shotai(正体)

2022Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationMiniseriesPrisoner Male Lead

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Kaburagi Keiichi was taken into custody on suspicion of murder and given the death penalty. He managed to escape from prison during transport, but instead of fleeing, he helped the individuals he encountered in his hiding spot. As these individuals discovered Kaburagi's identity as a death row escapee, they questioned whether he was truly a killer.

Recommendation: Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira Season 2 similar to Master of Play
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Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira Season 2(コールドケース2 〜真実の扉〜)

2018Japan
DeathInvestigationMultiple MainsMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaFlashback To Past

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Multiple Mains, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Reboot of the American television show "Cold Case" from 2003.

Recommendation: Bluetick similar to Master of Play
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Bluetick(已讀不回)

2018Hong Kong
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationCo-producedFuneral

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Join the suspenseful journey of ten strangers at a funeral who are entangled in a web of mystery and danger

Recommendation: Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP similar to Master of Play
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Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP(最も遠い銀河)

2013Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDramaMiniseries

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Detective Seiichiro Watari from the Otaru Police Precinct in Hokkaido is retiring soon with unresolved business from seven years ago. The unidentified skeleton of a woman was discovered in the sea of Otaru, halting the investigation. Watari is determined to identify her before leaving the precinct. Three years after retirement, he stumbles upon a clue that could solve the case, despite his limited life expectancy. With the help of detective Kaoru Saotome, he begins reinvestigating, much to the dismay of his wife Suzuko. They travel to Tokyo to meet a jewelry designer who provided a clue, but she has mysteriously disappeared. Watari's obsession with the case stems from the tragic drowning of his daughter Kozue 20 years ago. As he delves deeper, he encounters architect Haruyuki Kiryu, whose connection to the case remains unclear. Kiryu is determined to succeed in his company, even as he becomes involved with Akane Seike, the president's daughter who bears a striking resemblance to his deceased girlfriend. Their entangled fates lead to a dangerous pursuit of ambition and truth.

Recommendation: Onna no Naka ni Iru Tanin similar to Master of Play
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Onna no Naka ni Iru Tanin(女の中にいる他人)

2017Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationFamilyMiniseries

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Tanuma Yuriko is a homemaker residing with her spouse Kazuo, their two kids, and mother-in-law Hatsue. When Saori, the spouse of Kazuo's friend Kusumoto Masafumi, is found murdered, Kazuo admits to having an affair with her. Yuriko suspects him of being responsible for Saori's death. Despite Kazuo's attempt to turn himself in to the authorities, Yuriko stops him, choosing to conceal his crime to maintain their family's tranquility. As Yuriko grapples with the situation, a newfound determination to protect her family emerges within her.

Recommendation: Otto yo, Shinde Kurenai ka similar to Master of Play
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Otto yo, Shinde Kurenai ka(夫よ、死んでくれないか)

2025Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDramaRevenge

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% 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: Evil Nights similar to Master of Play
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Evil Nights(罪夜无间)

2019China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySerial KillingsSuspenseThrillerChinese Republican EraDetective FictionHidden IdentityHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigator Male Lead

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Serial Killings, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

The residents of historic Shanghai are reeling from a string of murders committed by a serial killer, prompting three investigators to team up in an effort to unravel the mystery. Private detective Chen Yi Ming finds himself drawn into the case, where he crosses paths with Zhang Tian Xiao, the son of the police director, and Yao Fei, a striking woman recently returned from overseas. Together, they form a trio determined to solve the puzzle. However, as they delve deeper into the investigation, Chen Yi Ming uncovers a web of conspiracies and hidden truths that are closely tied to his own true identity.

Recommendation: Red Eyes: Kanshi Sousa-han similar to Master of Play
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Red Eyes: Kanshi Sousa-han(レッドアイズ 監視捜査班)

2021Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySerial KillingsSuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDramaFormer Detective Male LeadHacker Supporting CharacterInvestigator Male LeadRevenge

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Serial Killings, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

The Investigation Support Analysis Centre of the Kanagawa Prefectural Police utilizes big data in criminal investigations, including footage from approximately five million surveillance cameras nationwide. Fushimi Kyosuke, a special investigator and former detective from the First Investigation Division, leads the team. He is driven by the murder of a loved one by a serial killer. The team also consists of a seasoned profiler, a single mother with a military background, and a young hacker prodigy. While they may appear to be an exceptional team, each member has a troubled past involving criminal activities.

Recommendation: High Class similar to Master of Play
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High Class(하이클래스)

2021South Korea
DeathInvestigationMultiple MainsMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDark FictionDramaFemale RivalryRich Female LeadWhite-Collar CrimeWrongfully Accused

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Multiple Mains, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

Song Yeo Ul's world falls apart when she is wrongly accused of her husband's murder. Nam Ji Sun holds a position of power among the mothers at the international school attended by Song Yeo Ul's son. Danny O, a teacher at the school and a former ice hockey player, also plays a role in the unfolding events. Hwang Na Yun, a single mother, is the only one who offers compassion to Song Yeo Ul. ChaDo Yeong, a former renowned actress, sticks close to Nam Ji Sun with hopes of returning to the spotlight.

Recommendation: Take What to Save You My Love similar to Master of Play
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Take What to Save You My Love(拿什么拯救你,我的爱人)

2011China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationHeiress LeadLawyer Male LeadRomance

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% similarity match.

Talented attorney Han Ding successfully captures the heart of wealthy heiress Luo Jing Jing, only to find himself caught up in a murder investigation linked to her former flame, Long Xiao Yu. Derived with some modifications from the book "Na Shen Me Zheng Jiu Ni, Wo De Ai Ren" by Hai Yan.

Recommendation: Crimson River similar to Master of Play
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Crimson River(非常目击)

2020China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaPolice Officer Male LeadReturn To HometownWeb Series

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% similarity match.

A cold case involving the murder of a young girl resurfaces two decades later, stirring up memories in a tranquil town. Shan Feng, who had witnessed the crime in the past, comes back to the town as a police officer, haunted by the painful recollections. Determined to uncover the truth, he finds that everyone connected to the case has experienced significant transformations.

Recommendation: The Pavilion similar to Master of Play
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The Pavilion(八角亭谜雾)

2021China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDrowningFamilyWeb SeriesYouth

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% similarity match.

Nearly two decades ago, the beloved sister of the Xuan family met a tragic end through a mysterious murder. The case went unsolved for years, leaving the culprit free. Consequently, the Xuan family dispersed across the country, living separate lives. Fast forward 19 years, a peculiar incident in a small town draws the Xuan family back together, forcing them to confront their past in their hometown. As the truth behind the old case slowly emerges, long-standing tensions among the siblings come to the surface. Will the family of four find a way forward? Can they unravel the mysteries and escape the dense fog that surrounds them? (iQiyi)

Recommendation: Kasouken no Onna Season 2 similar to Master of Play
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Kasouken no Onna Season 2(科捜研の女 2)

2000Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceMedicalMiniseries

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% similarity match.

With the rise of advanced criminals and intricate crimes, law enforcement is required to utilize faster and more advanced methods of analyzing evidence and identifying suspects. This is where forensic laboratories play a crucial role. Mariko Sakaki, a skilled forensic scientist, faces challenges such as stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives.

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Aibo Season 9(相棒 season9)

2010Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerActionPolice Department SettingPolice Inspector Male LeadStalking

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% similarity match.

Kanbe Takeru decides to stay in the Special Missions Division, while still keeping a certain distance from his superior, Sugishita Ukyo. One day, the lifeless body of the well-known female author, Mizumoto Shoko, is discovered in her residence. The crime scene suggests a high likelihood of murder driven by a grudge, with a potential male stalker coming into the picture. However, Ukyo shifts his focus to a missing section of a document package related to Shoko's new book project. It is revealed that Shoko was exploring a novel with an environmental theme, a departure from her usual writing style. Ukyo and Kanbe attempt to gather information from employees at a trading company that Shoko had been in contact with.

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Blizzard(ブリザード)

2011Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerMountain SettingSchool SettingSnowy SettingUniversity

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% similarity match.

The setting of the story takes place on a snow-covered mountain, where a group of 9 college students who are part of the same mountaineering club find themselves isolated due to a severe snowstorm. As they become stranded, they start to experience a series of unexplained murders, with each member falling victim one by one.

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Kasouken no Onna Season 13(科捜研の女)

2013Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Supporting CharacterForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceMedical

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% similarity match.

With the rise of advanced criminals and intricate crimes, law enforcement is increasingly relying on quicker and more scientific methods to analyze evidence and identify suspects. Forensic laboratories play a crucial role in this process. Sakaki Mariko, a skilled forensic scientist, faces challenges such as overcoming stereotypes and criticism from experienced detectives.

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Kasouken no Onna Season 19(科捜研の女)

2019Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Supporting CharacterForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic ScienceMedical

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% similarity match.

Sakaki Mariko employs forensic techniques to apprehend advanced offenders.

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Kyokugen Suiri Coliseum(極限推理コロシアム)

2004Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDeath GameGameMiniseries

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% similarity match.

Upon awakening in a mysterious building, seven individuals are informed via computer that a murderer is among them. They must determine the killer's identity to avoid being the next victim. Meanwhile, another group of seven is locked away in a separate location with a hidden killer of their own. The computer sets the rules for the game: correctly guess the killers in both groups to win 10 million yen and freedom. However, guessing incorrectly results in execution, being murdered before guessing leads to failure, and unforeseen events can halt the game. If the other group identifies the killers first, everyone will be killed. Can they uncover the killer in time and trust the information provided by the other group? Survival hinges on their ability to work together and solve the deadly mystery.

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Criminal Profiler(画罪师)

2021China
DeathInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerHistoricalWeb Series

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 45% similarity match.

After his Master passed away, the painter Cheng Ren was overcome with sorrow. He found a painting left behind by his Master and set out on a quest to uncover the hidden truth. Despite facing many challenges, Cheng Ren was determined to seek justice for the living and the deceased. Though initially appearing unrelated, the six cases he investigated were ultimately intertwined. Baidu

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Joshi Deka(ジョシデカ!-女子刑事-)

2007Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySerial KillingsComedyMiniseries

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, and Serial Killings themes with a 45% similarity match.

An inexperienced sharpshooter and an experienced veteran are teamed up to solve various cases together. Despite their differences, the two women clash on many issues and we witness their evolving relationship as they work together, alternating between friendship and animosity. As they follow the clues left by a serial killer, they experience moments of laughter and tears. (TBS)

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Tsui no Sumika(終の棲家)

2014Japan
DeathInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseriesReporter Female Lead

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 45% similarity match.

After earning her MBA from a university in the United States, Asakura Tomoko joined the local news team at a newspaper in Tokyo as a new reporter. Despite her proficiency in numbers, she lacks interest in empathizing with her interviewees. Her superiors perceive her as arrogant and inadequate due to her lack of humility. To change this perception, Tomoko decides to cover a story on home nursing care, drawing inspiration from her memories of her grandfather. However, she is taken aback by the harsh realities she encounters and uncovers a series of mysterious deaths among elderly individuals under such care.

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Don't Let Me See(别让我看见)

2015China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% 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

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Orange Code(橙色密码)

2015China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

Recommendation: Tian Ji Mi similar to Master of Play
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Tian Ji Mi(天机谜)

2016China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

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Anthology of Abnormal Events(非正常事件集)

2017China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% 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.

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Links to Temptation(誘情轉駁)

2010Hong Kong
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% 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.

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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 Master of Play, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% 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...

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Secretly Sweetly(달콤살콤 시즌1)

2022South Korea
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% 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.

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Secretly Sweetly Season 2(달콤살콤 시즌2)

2022South Korea
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Master of Play, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% 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.