No Way Out: The Roulette - Asian drama recommendation
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No Way Out: The Roulette(노 웨이 아웃 : 더 룰렛)

2024South Korea
ActionBounty Hunter Male LeadCrimeCriminal Male LeadCriminal Supporting CharacterDetective Male LeadEx-Convict Male LeadLawyer Male LeadMysteryPastor Supporting CharacterPolitician Female LeadSkilled KillerThrillerViolinist Supporting Character

After a notorious criminal is freed from jail, a reward of 20 billion won is put up for his assassination. Baek Joong Sik, a detective, is tasked with safeguarding the criminal from the public. Kim Kook Ho, the criminal in question, has been released after completing a thirteen-year sentence for murder. He has enlisted Lawyer Lee Sang Bong to represent him legally. At the same time, Yoon Chang Jae, a butcher, is trying to locate his lost money.

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Recommendation: Be Reborn similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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Be Reborn(重生之门)

2022China
CrimeCriminal Male LeadCriminal Supporting CharacterDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerCold Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterGenius Male LeadInvestigationStolen ArtifactsSuspenseThief Supporting Character

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Crime, Criminal Male Lead, Criminal Supporting Character, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

During the investigation of a valuable ancient painting theft, Luo Jian, leader of the criminal investigation unit, encounters Zhuang Wen Jie, a brilliant college student with a family background in thievery. Despite their differences, the two collaborate to solve the mystery.

Recommendation: Drifting Away similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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Drifting Away(漂白)

2025China
CrimeCriminal Male LeadCriminal Supporting CharacterDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerEmotionally Strong Female LeadGangMurderSerial KillingsSuspenseTime SkipTrauma

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Crime, Criminal Male Lead, Criminal Supporting Character, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

In a residential building, a disturbing case of mutilation shocks everyone, including experienced police captain Peng Zhao Lin. He deeply regrets having inadvertently crossed paths with Deng Li Gang, a member of a gang that targeted nightclub girls through kidnapping, extortion, and murder. Despite a thorough nationwide search, the criminals manage to disappear and start new lives under different identities. However, Peng Zhao Lin cannot forget the cries of the victims. When a small clue from an old case resurfaces, he embarks on a determined quest to ensure the murderers face justice.

Recommendation: Evilive similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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Evilive(악인전기)

2023South Korea
ActionCrimeCriminal Male LeadLawyer Male LeadMysteryThrillerContract Employee Male LeadCriminal OrganizationCruel Male LeadDramaEvil Male LeadGangster Male LeadHalf-brothers' RelationshipVillain Male Lead

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Crime, Criminal Male Lead, Lawyer Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Han Dong Su, a pragmatic attorney focusing on livelihood issues, selects a prisoner at random to represent, delving into the underworld of criminal activity. His stepbrother, Han Beom Jae, operates a used computer store and serves as a middleman for legal cases. Upon taking on a case concerning Seo Do Yeong, the second-in-command of a criminal syndicate, Dong Su undergoes a noticeable transformation. Seo, a one-time baseball star, exudes charm but conceals a vicious and unpredictable nature.

Recommendation: The Punishment similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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The Punishment(罚罪 第二季)

2025China
ActionCrimeCriminal Male LeadMysteryThrillerInvestigationNovel AdaptationPolice Officer Male LeadSuspenseWeb Series

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Crime, Criminal Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 26% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Infernal Affairs Season 3 similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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Infernal Affairs Season 3(無間道3)

2017China
ActionCrimeMysteryThrillerInvestigationSuspense

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Crime, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

Recommendation: No Way for Stumer similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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No Way for Stumer(伪钞者之末路)

2019China
ActionCrimeMysteryThrillerInvestigationSuspense

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Crime, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

Diverging from the typical law enforcement storyline, a Chinese television series showcases a group of investigators who are willing to make significant sacrifices in order to combat the circulation of fake currency. When a new type of undetectable counterfeit bills emerges, police captain Qi Tian takes charge of the investigation with the help of his colleagues Xiang Bei and Wei Xian Yu. Caught in the midst of the operation is Xiang Bei's brother-in-law Tang Song, who succumbs to the allure of quick riches and becomes involved in the production of fake money. As it becomes evident that there are multiple sources of counterfeit currency, a specialized task force is assembled to apprehend all those responsible.

Recommendation: Fan Zui Xian Yi Ren similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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Fan Zui Xian Yi Ren(犯罪嫌疑人)

2005China
CrimeDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerInvestigationSuspense

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Crime, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% 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: Infernal Affairs Season 2 similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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Infernal Affairs Season 2(无间道2)

2017China
ActionCrimeMysteryThrillerDramaInvestigationSuspense

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Crime, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 24% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Boundary (2019) similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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The Boundary (2019)(边境线之冷焰)

2019China
ActionCrimeMysteryThrillerInvestigationSuspenseUndercover Operation

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Crime, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 24% 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: The History of Crime similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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The History of Crime(罪恶消亡史)

2019China
CrimeCriminal Male LeadDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerChinese Republican EraDetective FictionFriendshipHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationSuspenseThief Male Lead

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Crime, Criminal Male Lead, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 23% similarity match.

Taking place during the period of the Republic, the plot centers around five interconnected cases. A skilled detective, a cunning thief, and an undercover operative join forces to combat criminal activity. A series of perplexing murders have left the authorities baffled, leading them to enlist the help of Xiang Long, Qian Kong, and Lan Ruo Xin. Initially at odds, the trio - consisting of a detective, thief, and undercover agent with multiple identities - eventually learn to collaborate effectively. Just as they celebrate solving the case, a new, greater threat emerges.

Recommendation: Enigmatic Villain similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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Enigmatic Villain(刑侦档案·谜凶)

2022China
ActionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerInvestigationShort Length SeriesSuspenseWeb Series

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

Recommendation: Shin Kuko Senkyo similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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Shin Kuko Senkyo(新空港占拠)

2024Japan
ActionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerDramaInvestigationMiniseriesSuspense

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Day Breaker similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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Day Breaker(暗夜行者)

2022China
ActionCrimeCriminal Supporting CharacterMysteryThrillerChild Supporting CharacterDrug TraffickingGun ViolenceIllegal BusinessInvestigationSuspenseUndercover Agent Female LeadUndercover Agent Male LeadUndercover Operation

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Crime, Criminal Supporting Character, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

After staging his own death while working undercover, Luo Xiang, a former narcotics officer, resurfaces five years later under a new identity

Recommendation: Take Five - Oretachi wa Ai wo Nusumeru ka similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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Take Five - Oretachi wa Ai wo Nusumeru ka(TAKE FIVE~俺たちは愛を盗めるか~)

2013Japan
ActionCrimeCriminal Male LeadCriminal Supporting CharacterMysteryDeath Of A FatherDetective Supporting CharacterDramaHomeless Supporting CharacterInvestigationManipulative Male LeadProfessor Male LeadRobber Male LeadRobber Supporting Character

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Crime, Criminal Male Lead, Criminal Supporting Character, and Mystery themes with a 22% similarity match.

Two decades ago, Seigi belonged to a criminal organization called "TAKE FIVE" along with his father. Presently, Seigi leads a normal life as a professor of psychology at a university. Out of the blue, he is handed a photograph of a Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece by a mysterious homeless lady. This woman informs Seigi that the artwork is being safeguarded in the secure vault of Toto Bank. She is privy to Seigi's history as a thief. Intrigued by the possibility of the painting being in Toto Bank, Seigi enlists the help of five acquaintances and resurrects "TAKE FIVE". The group agrees to only target valuable possessions belonging to immoral individuals.

Recommendation: Villains similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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Villains(빌런즈)

2025South Korea
CrimeCriminal Male LeadDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerAge GapCold CaseDetective FictionDramaFormer Agent Male LeadGenius Male LeadRevengeSociopath Male LeadSuspense

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Crime, Criminal Male Lead, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

A violent clash erupts among criminals over super-notes, which are exceptionally high-quality counterfeit bills. The individual known as “J” is a mysterious mastermind behind these schemes, renowned for his intellect and an impeccable record of success in his illicit activities. He takes great pride in labeling each of his crimes as a work of art. Jang Jung Hyeok, a morally corrupt detective, is driven by greed. He exploits his position to accept bribes and steals from wrongdoers. Cha Gi Tae, who previously led a financial crime unit at the National Intelligence Service (NIS), no longer holds that position. His life spiraled out of control due to a crime orchestrated by J five years ago, leading him to pursue the elusive figure known as J. Similarly, Han Su Hyeon’s life was utterly devastated by J’s actions from five years prior. In the aftermath, she acquired skills from a hermit named Yang to create counterfeit bills and has since become an expert in this craft. Now, she patiently awaits her chance for vengeance against J, and that moment has finally arrived.

Recommendation: Final Life similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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Final Life(ファイナルライフ-明日、君が消えても-)

2017Japan
ActionDetective Male LeadMysterySkilled KillerThrillerAttempted MurderCold Male LeadCriminal OrganizationGraphic ViolenceHuman ExperimentationInchoate CrimePsychologicalSecret OrganizationSurgical Procedure

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, Skilled Killer, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

Kawakubo Ryo, a detective haunted by his past, embarks on a quest to find his mother who disappeared following a tragic incident involving his sibling

Recommendation: Bad Guys similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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Bad Guys(나쁜 녀석들)

2014South Korea
ActionCrimeDetective Male LeadSkilled KillerThrillerBromanceDeathInvestigationMurderPsychologicalRevengeSmart Male LeadTeamworkViolence

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Crime, Detective Male Lead, Skilled Killer, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

In response to the increase in violent crime, the Police Chief has appointed Detective O Gu Tak to assemble a team of offenders

Recommendation: MOZU Season 2: Maboroshi no Tsubasa similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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MOZU Season 2: Maboroshi no Tsubasa(MOZU Season 2 ~幻の翼)

2014Japan
ActionCrimeMysterySkilled KillerThrillerNovel AdaptationDeathDramaEspionageInvestigationMiniseriesMurderRevengeSuspense

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Crime, Mystery, Skilled Killer, and Thriller themes with a 22% 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: Decoy: Part 2 similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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Decoy: Part 2(미끼 파트2)

2023South Korea
CrimeCriminal Male LeadDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerCorruptionCriminal OrganizationDramaFinancial ScandalFormer Lawyer Male LeadFraudIll Female LeadInvestigationPyramid Scheme

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Crime, Criminal Male Lead, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

Almost ten years after a major financial scandal shook South Korea, the alleged leader, Noh Sang Cheon, was believed to have passed away under suspicious circumstances while trying to escape to China. However, recent findings indicate that he may still be alive, with a string of murders potentially connected to him. Police officer and former attorney Goo Do Han, alongside journalist Cheon Na Yeon, delve into the homicides, revealing a complex network of deceit and flawed police procedures. As the situation intensifies, the truth regarding Noh Sang Cheon's role in the killings remains ambiguous.

Recommendation: Gangnam B-Side similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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Gangnam B-Side(강남 비-사이드)

2024South Korea
ActionCrimeDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerBroker Male LeadCorruptionDrug UsageHostess Female LeadMiniseriesPolice Officer Male LeadProsecutor Female LeadProstitutionWeb Series

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Crime, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

In Gangnam, Seoul, a string of mysterious vanishings occur. Jae Hui, an employee at a popular bar in Gangnam, is privy to a secret related to the disappearances before she goes missing herself. Involved in the investigation are Detective Kang Dong U, who has recently returned to duty after being demoted, Gangnam renegade Yun Gil Ho, who has implicated himself as a suspect, and Prosecutor Min Seo Jin, who sees the case as a chance to advance her career. Each of them pursues the truth behind the disappearances for their own personal motivations.

Recommendation: The Good Detective similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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The Good Detective(모범형사)

2020South Korea
ActionCrimeDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerBromanceCorruptionDramaInvestigationMurderSlight RomanceSmart Male LeadSuspenseWrongfully Accused

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Crime, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

When questions surface regarding a murder conviction from five years prior, a seasoned detective teams up with a talented rookie to uncover the hidden facts of the case. Kang Do Chang, a detective with 18 years of experience, apprehends a suspect named Lee Dae Chul, who is subsequently sentenced to death by the court. However, while examining the details of the case, Do Chang stumbles upon evidence that could exonerate Dae Chul. As the clock ticks and the growing evidence threatens to reveal the mistake, Do Chang finds himself torn between the pursuit of power and the quest for justice upon meeting Oh Ji Hyuk, a top-tier detective from the police department. These contrasting partners start collaborating on the investigation.

Recommendation: Connection similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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Connection(커넥션)

2024South Korea
ActionCrimeCriminal Supporting CharacterMysteryThrillerChildhood Acquaintances ReunitingChildhood Friends RelationshipCo-workers' RelationshipCold CaseCEO Supporting CharacterDetective Supporting CharacterDruggingHeir Male LeadPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Crime, Criminal Supporting Character, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

Detective Jang Jae Gyeong from the narcotics division in Ahnhyeon becomes addicted to a strange substance against his will

Recommendation: Head above Water similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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Head above Water(浮出水面)

2017China
ActionCrimeMysteryThrillerEspionageInvestigationNational SecuritySpy Male LeadSuspense

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Crime, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 21% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: A World Without Thieves (2012) similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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A World Without Thieves (2012)(天下无贼)

2012China
ActionCrimeMysteryThrillerAdapted From A Short StoryInvestigationPsychologicalSuspenseThief Female Lead

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Crime, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 21% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Hao Han De Meng similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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Hao Han De Meng(好汉的梦)

2000China
CrimeDetective Male LeadThrillerSuspense

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Crime, Detective Male Lead, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

The series follows the investigations conducted by Police Captain Mao Yue, along with Instructor Guan Yi Min and their team, as they unravel various criminal cases

Recommendation: Forensic Heroes Season 2 similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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Forensic Heroes Season 2(法證先鋒 2)

2008Hong Kong
CrimeDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerForensic Medical Examiner Male LeadForensic ScienceInvestigationMultiple MainsRomanceSuspense

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Crime, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

The forensic department collaborates with law enforcement to resolve various cases. Tim Sir utilizes his vast expertise and unique techniques to gather essential evidence for solving seemingly unsolvable cases. His colleague and close friend Sam is also a skilled forensic scientist. Sam is preparing to wed his girlfriend Lam Ding Ding. Tim Sir is impressed by his friend Ivan's actions when he defuses a bomb during a critical situation after returning from England. Meanwhile, Ma Kwok Ying, a senior inspector in Hong Kong's anti-drug unit, leads a team in pursuit of a notorious drug kingpin, but the operation ends in a devastating explosion with severe consequences.

Recommendation: The Hiddens similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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The Hiddens(隱世者們)

2016Hong Kong
ActionCrimeThrillerSuspense

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Crime, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

Hailing from various regions in Asia, each member of the team possesses unique skills as undercover agents and has completed challenging missions like extending the life of a deceased individual by a week and acquiring valuable artifacts from the Vatican. As interpersonal conflicts arise unexpectedly, the team's hidden pasts are brought to light.

Recommendation: Karei naru Spy similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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Karei naru Spy(華麗なるスパイ)

2009Japan
ActionCrimeCriminal Male LeadThrillerComedyEspionageMiniseriesSpy Male LeadSuspenseSwindler Male Lead

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Crime, Criminal Male Lead, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

Yoroi Kyosuke, a known fraudster, has been enlisted by the authorities to work as an undercover agent to combat terrorism. Dorothy, another member of Kyosuke's team, is a highly skilled spy who previously worked for the UK's intelligence agency MI6.

Recommendation: Aka no Shou - Keishicho Shomugakari Hitomi no Jikenbo similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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Aka no Shou - Keishicho Shomugakari Hitomi no Jikenbo(赤の章~警視庁庶務係ヒトミの事件簿)

2017Japan
Detective Male LeadLawyer Male LeadMysteryThrillerDetective FictionFriendshipInvestigationMiniseriesStrong Female LeadSuspense

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Lawyer Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

Hitomi Nakano is a regular employee at the General Affairs Section of the Metropolitan Police Department. Tasked with reviewing expense receipts for investigations paid in advance by detectives, she exhibits exceptional keenness in identifying cases due to her upbringing by her father, a con artist. When a string of murders and assaults take place, she is quick to recognize a pattern where the victims' names are connected through a word game, where one victim's name ends with the same letter that the next victim's name begins with. To uncover the truth behind the case, Hitomi enlists the help of Detective Togawa from the First Investigative Division, whom she met while uncovering irregularities in his receipts, and the cunning lawyer Shirai Shinnosuke, who ingratiates himself with victims to secure lucrative cases.

Recommendation: Iron Grandma Season 2 similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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Iron Grandma Season 2(アイアングランマ2)

2018Japan
ActionCrimeMysteryThrillerComedyEspionageInvestigationMiniseriesSpy Female LeadSuspense

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Crime, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

Special operatives known as Salt and Sugar have returned to duty

Recommendation: The Chaser similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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The Chaser(추적자)

2012South Korea
ActionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerConspiracyCorruptionDetective FictionDetective Supporting CharacterInvestigationReporter Supporting CharacterSuspense

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

Detective Baek Hong Seok lost his 15-year-old daughter in a tragic car accident, and shortly after, his wife succumbed to grief. Driven by a desire for answers regarding his daughter's untimely death, Detective Baek uncovers links to a larger conspiracy. Seo Ji Won, the daughter of a wealthy corporation owner, assists him in his quest for the truth. As she investigates the case, she discovers that her brother-in-law, a leading candidate for the presidency, is implicated in corruption. This revelation places Reporter Seo Ji Won in a dilemma between her familial loyalty and her commitment to uncovering the truth.

Recommendation: Hoso Kyoku Senkyo similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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Hoso Kyoku Senkyo(放送局占拠)

2025Japan
ActionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerDetective FictionDetective Supporting CharacterDoctor Supporting CharacterDramaInvestigationNews Station SettingSuspense

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

A year has gone by, and Musashi Saburo has become an investigator at BCCT. Alongside his teammates, he is looking into a masked armed group that has taken 500 hostages while seizing control of a broadcasting station.

Recommendation: Past Days of Shanghai similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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Past Days of Shanghai(像火花像蝴蝶)

2013China
ActionCrimeThrillerRomanceSuspense

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Crime, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

Recommendation: Great Rescue similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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Great Rescue(生死大营救)

2011China
ActionCrimeThrillerDramaSuspense

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Crime, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

Recommendation: Undercover 2 similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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Undercover 2(卧底2)

2017China
ActionMysteryThrillerInvestigationSuspense

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 19% 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: Chosen Season 3 similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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Chosen Season 3(杀无赦III)

2018China
ActionCrimeThrillerMiniseriesSuspense

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Crime, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Dragnet similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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The Dragnet(刑警之海外行动)

2021China
CrimeDetective Male LeadMysteryInvestigationSwindler Supporting Character

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Crime, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 19% similarity match.

Due to the limitations of our police's jurisdiction abroad, the team led by Gao Xiaotian displayed exceptional intelligence, bravery, and skills while collaborating with foreign law enforcement agencies. They apprehended Lin Guoxiong, the head of a group of Taiwanese phone scammers who had been causing harm to Chinese citizens in a Southeast Asian nation. Additionally, they convinced two crucial witnesses in a corruption case involving a high-ranking official to return to China from the United States. In a South American country, they eliminated two local criminals who were targeting overseas Chinese communities. Through their hard work, they successfully completed various missions abroad, safeguarding our country's legal system and the well-being of our citizens.

Recommendation: Code: M Code Name Mirage similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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Code: M Code Name Mirage(CODE:M コードネームミラージュ)

2017Japan
ActionMysteryThrillerInvestigationSuspense

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 19% 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: Detectives similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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Detectives(형사)

2003South Korea
ActionDetective Male LeadMysteryDetective FictionInvestigation

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 19% similarity match.

Recommendation: Crime Squad similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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Crime Squad(강력반)

2011South Korea
ActionDetective Male LeadMysteryInvestigationPolice Department Setting

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 19% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Not a Murder Story similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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Not a Murder Story(非殺人小說)

2024Taiwan
CrimeMysteryThrillerInvestigationSuspense

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Crime, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 19% 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.

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Red Poppy(红罂粟)

2004China
CrimeMysteryThrillerInvestigationSuspense

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Crime, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

Recommendation: Di Ren Jie Zhi Bu Si Xiu Luo similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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Di Ren Jie Zhi Bu Si Xiu Luo(狄仁杰之不死修罗)

2022China
ActionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerDetective Di RenjieDetective FictionHistoricalHistorical FictionHistorical FigureInvestigationMartial ArtsSuspense

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

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Chase the Truth(黑白密码)

2023China
ActionCrimeMysteryThrillerCriminal OrganizationDisappearanceInvestigationPolice Officer Supporting CharacterSuspenseTime SkipUndercover Agent Male LeadUndercover Operation

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Crime, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% 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?

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Butterfly Shadow (2023)(蝶影)

2023China
ActionCrimeMysteryThrillerChinese Republican EraEspionageHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationSpy Male LeadSuspenseWeb Series

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Crime, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

In November of 1937, Shanghai was seized by the Japanese army under the command of Wei Da Hong and Lin Qiu Yan. The clandestine party organization transitioned to covert operations. By 1941, a covert operation known as the "Popular Beauty Plan" was initiated by the Japanese army in Shanghai. This plan aimed to disrupt China's financial market using counterfeit currency and to exploit China's valuable cultural artifacts. Wei Da Hong and Lin Qiu Yan led the party's covert action group, which encountered Tang Twenty-three, a rotund man, a slender monkey, and other young individuals along the way.

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Duel of Shadows(黑白诀)

2024China
ActionCrimeDetective Male LeadMystery2000sDeathGun ViolenceInvestigationKidnappingMurderPolice Officer Male LeadWeb Series

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Crime, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 18% similarity match.

The story highlights the determination of the Central Plains Mining Police in enforcing justice

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White War(战毒)

2020Hong Kong
ActionCrimeMysteryThrillerDrug TraffickingInvestigationMafiaOrganized CrimePolice Department SettingPolice Officer Male LeadSuspenseTriad

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Crime, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

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

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Keibuho Daimajin(警部補ダイマジン)

2023Japan
ActionCriminal Male LeadDetective Male LeadMysteryAntihero Male LeadDark FictionDetective Supporting CharacterMorally Ambiguous Male LeadPolice CorruptionPolice Department SettingSerial Killer Male LeadSlight Comedy

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Criminal Male Lead, Detective Male Lead, and Mystery themes with a 18% similarity match.

Daibajin is the top investigator at the Metropolitan Police Department. Inspired by his strength, he is nicknamed Daimajin (the powerful demon god). Daimajin, with a strong commitment to justice, often arrives at crime scenes ahead of others. However, he harbors a dark secret - he takes matters into his own hands by eliminating criminals who have evaded legal consequences. This secret is uncovered by Saimon Hirayasu, an indifferent assistant commissioner. Coerced into working for Hirayasu, Daimajin joins a specialized investigative unit where he discreetly takes down criminals beyond the reach of the law. In doing so, Daimajin delves into the murky world of state and police corruption, a dangerous path to tread.

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Moebius: The Veil(뫼비우스: 검은 태양)

2021South Korea
ActionCrimeMysteryThrillerAgent Female LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadInvestigationMiniseriesNational Intelligence ServiceSuspenseUndercover Agent Male LeadUndercover Operation

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Crime, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

Rewritten text: Agent Seo Soo Yeon, returning from China, finds herself entangled in a risky transaction with Agent Jang Chun Woo

Recommendation: Memory Lost Season 3 similar to No Way Out: The Roulette
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Memory Lost Season 3(美人为馅3)

2016China
ActionDetective Male LeadMysteryThrillerNovel AdaptationAge GapAmnesiaDetective FictionFriendshipInvestigationRomanceSuspense

Like No Way Out: The Roulette, this drama also features Action, Detective Male Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

The second season concludes with the alphabet syndicate members unveiling themselves individually. However, there remains a mysterious figure whose whereabouts and identity are still unknown. Despite numerous deaths linked to the other members, there is no evidence of his involvement in any crimes. Han Chen and Su Mian are both aware of his presence, hinting at his elusive nature.