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Operation Moscow(莫斯科行动)

2018China
1990sBased On A True StoryCrimeGangster Supporting CharacterInvestigationMafiaMysteryOrganized CrimePolice Department SettingPolice ProceduralSuspenseThrillerTriad

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

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Recommendation: White War similar to Operation Moscow
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White War(战毒)

2020Hong Kong
CrimeInvestigationMafiaMysteryOrganized CrimePolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerTriadActionDrug TraffickingPolice Officer Male Lead

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mafia, Mystery, Organized Crime, Police Department Setting, Suspense, Thriller, and Triad themes with a 56% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Police Tactical Unit similar to Operation Moscow
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Police Tactical Unit(PTU机动部队)

2019Hong Kong
CrimeInvestigationMafiaMysteryOrganized CrimePolice ProceduralTriadActionFriendship

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mafia, Mystery, Organized Crime, Police Procedural, and Triad themes with a 47% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Black & White similar to Operation Moscow
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Black & White(痞子英雄)

2009Taiwan
CrimeInvestigationMafiaMysteryOrganized CrimePolice Department SettingPolice ProceduralTriadActionComedyDramaPolice Officer Male LeadSlight Romance

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mafia, Mystery, Organized Crime, Police Department Setting, Police Procedural, and Triad themes with a 44% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Sniper Standoff similar to Operation Moscow
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Sniper Standoff(神鎗狙擊)

2013Hong Kong
CrimeMafiaOrganized CrimeSuspenseThrillerTriadAction

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Crime, Mafia, Organized Crime, Suspense, Thriller, and Triad themes with a 43% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: The Impossible 3 similar to Operation Moscow
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The Impossible 3(非凡三俠)

2020Hong Kong
CrimeInvestigationMafiaMysteryOrganized CrimePolice Department SettingTriadActionDouble IdentityMiniseriesStuntman Male Lead

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mafia, Mystery, Organized Crime, Police Department Setting, and Triad themes with a 41% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Not a Murder Story similar to Operation Moscow
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Not a Murder Story(非殺人小說)

2024Taiwan
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% 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 Operation Moscow
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Red Poppy(红罂粟)

2004China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Lie Detective similar to Operation Moscow
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The Lie Detective(谎言真探)

2021China
Based On A True StoryInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerDeathMurderWeb Series

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Based On A True Story, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% 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: Tokuso 9 similar to Operation Moscow
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Tokuso 9(特捜9)

2018Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingPolice ProceduralSuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMiniseries

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Police Procedural, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

The group known as the #9 investigation team has been dissolved, leading to its members being dispersed. A year later, Kandagawa Sojiro, the Chief of the National Police Agency, decides to establish a special investigative unit to handle the initial inquiry before it is transferred to the prosecutor's office. Munakata Sakutaro is chosen by Kandagawa Sojiro to lead this special team. Joining Munakata Sakutaro are former members of the #9 investigation team such as Asawa Naoki, Komiyama Shiho, Murase Kengo, Aoyagi Yasushi, Yazawa Hideaki, as well as new recruit Shindo Ryo.

Recommendation: Nusumareta Kao: Miatari Sosahan similar to Operation Moscow
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Nusumareta Kao: Miatari Sosahan(盗まれた顔 ~ ミアタリ捜査班)

2019Japan
CrimeInvestigationMafiaMysteryOrganized CrimeSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMiniseriesMultiple MainsYakuza

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mafia, Mystery, Organized Crime, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 37% similarity match.

Detective Shirato Takamasa works in the Investigation Cooperation Section of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. His specialty lies in identifying wanted criminals solely based on their facial features. One day, he comes across the face of Sunami, a former senior detective who died under mysterious circumstances four years ago.

Recommendation: Infernal Affairs Season 3 similar to Operation Moscow
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Infernal Affairs Season 3(無間道3)

2017China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAction

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Recommendation: No Way for Stumer similar to Operation Moscow
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No Way for Stumer(伪钞者之末路)

2019China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAction

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% 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 Operation Moscow
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Fan Zui Xian Yi Ren(犯罪嫌疑人)

2005China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Male Lead

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

During a mission, Wu Dong, an officer from the Criminal Investigation Department, happened to apprehend the main culprit of a major drug syndicate

Recommendation: Day and Night Season 2 similar to Operation Moscow
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Day and Night Season 2(白夜破晓)

2024China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% 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.

Recommendation: The Abyss similar to Operation Moscow
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The Abyss(灭罪)

2025China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% 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.

Recommendation: A Life for a Life similar to Operation Moscow
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A Life for a Life(借命而生)

2025China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerCyber Security

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% 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.

Recommendation: Double Track Puzzle similar to Operation Moscow
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Double Track Puzzle(黑白局)

2025China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% 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: TENSHI TO AKUMA - Mikaiketsu Jiken Tokumei Koshouka similar to Operation Moscow
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TENSHI TO AKUMA - Mikaiketsu Jiken Tokumei Koshouka(天使と悪魔 - 未解決事件匿名交渉課)

2015Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerMiniseries

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Makita Hikari serves as a police officer known for her sincere nature and trusting demeanor towards others. Despite her genuine personality, she often falls victim to deception by suspects, leading her to be reassigned to a mundane role in the cold case resource room. One day, an enigmatic individual named Chajima Ryunosuke emerges and introduces Hikari to the newly established Cold Case Anonymous Investigation Unit within the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. This unit focuses on resolving unsolved cases by granting leniency to suspects in exchange for information on the main perpetrators. Interestingly, Ryunosuke Chajima himself is a cunning lawyer, and his reasons for joining the Cold Case Anonymous Investigation Unit remain a mystery.

Recommendation: Aibo Season 17 similar to Operation Moscow
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Aibo Season 17(相棒 season17)

2018Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Aoki Toshio, a cybersecurity task force investigator, is reassigned to the Special Missions Section as a consequence of his actions. He harbors animosity towards Sugishita Ukyo and Kaburagi Wataru, and has been scheming to disrupt the team from within. How will his presence impact the dynamics of the Special Missions Section? (jdramas.wordpress.com)

Recommendation: Tokuso 9 Season 5 similar to Operation Moscow
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Tokuso 9 Season 5(特捜9 season5)

2022Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerDetective Supporting Character

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Has there been any recent progress in the dynamic between the distinctive detectives? The team of special investigators, each with their own unique traits, persist in their usual clashes but are united in their dedication to solving cases and conducting thorough investigations. Furthermore, the hidden past of detective Shindo Ryo is slowly coming to light, potentially altering his connection with detective Asawa Naoki. And to add to the mix, a new recruit has joined their ranks.

Recommendation: Black Ice similar to Operation Moscow
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Black Ice(黑冰)

2001China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDrama

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Honcho Azumi similar to Operation Moscow
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Honcho Azumi(ハンチョウ ~神南署安積班~)

2009Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingPolice ProceduralSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDetective Male LeadLawTeamwork

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Police Procedural, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

In this tale, we follow the detectives working at the Jinnan Police Station located in Harajuku, Tokyo. The head of the Criminal Affairs Department, Azumi Tsuyoshi, typically has faith in his team and avoids meddling in their inquiries. However, the situation takes a turn when a deceased body is discovered in the vicinity. Toyo Ota, a resident nearby, is witnessed shouting into a microphone directed at the victim's residence. Intrigued by this peculiar behavior, Azumi decides to delve into the investigation personally. As he engages in conversation with Toyo, a bond forms between them. Much to Azumi's astonishment, Toyo confesses the following day to being the perpetrator behind the woman's demise and willingly surrenders to the authorities.

Recommendation: Lives of Omission similar to Operation Moscow
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Lives of Omission(潛行狙擊)

2011Hong Kong
CrimeInvestigationMafiaMysteryOrganized CrimePolice Department SettingTriadActionGangster Male LeadHidden IdentityPolice Officer Male LeadRomanceUndercover Agent Male LeadUnderworld

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

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

Recommendation: Crisis: Kouan Kidou Sousatai Tokusou-han similar to Operation Moscow
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Crisis: Kouan Kidou Sousatai Tokusou-han(CRISIS 公安機動捜査隊特捜班)

2017Japan
CrimeInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingPolice ProceduralSuspenseThrillerActionDramaHacker Supporting CharacterIllnessMental IllnessMiniseriesPolitical

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Police Procedural, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

The Special Investigation Unit is a covert group of experts in different fields who report directly to the head of the Security Bureau of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. Each member has a troubled past they are trying to move on from. Inami Akira suffered severe trauma during a special mission and was discharged from the Self-Defense Forces. Tamura Saburo, a veteran of special missions, was transferred to the mobile unit from the Public Security Department following an incident. Handpicked by their leader Yoshinaga, they are joined by former hacker Oyama and explosives specialist Kashii to create a special team tasked with handling politically sensitive threats to the State that the government wants to keep under wraps. As they tackle these difficult cases, they are forced to confront ethical dilemmas that have the potential to greatly impact the country depending on their success or failure.

Recommendation: Aibo Season 13 similar to Operation Moscow
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Aibo Season 13(相棒 season13)

2014Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Infernal Affairs Season 2 similar to Operation Moscow
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Infernal Affairs Season 2(无间道2)

2017China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerActionDrama

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Boundary (2019) similar to Operation Moscow
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The Boundary (2019)(边境线之冷焰)

2019China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerActionUndercover Operation

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% 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: Police College Whirlwind similar to Operation Moscow
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Police College Whirlwind(学警旋风)

2019China
CrimeInvestigationMysteryOrganized CrimePolice Department SettingStrong Female LeadStrong Male Lead

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Organized Crime, and Police Department Setting themes with a 33% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: The Burning River similar to Operation Moscow
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The Burning River(迷雾追踪)

2020China
Based On A True StoryInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerDeathDetective Male LeadDramaMurderPolice Captain Female Lead

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Based On A True Story, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

In a small town in Xinan, there have been two puzzling incidents that have left the community baffled. A female police captain teams up with a young detective to investigate these mysteries. Despite an apparent motive, they uncover a web of hidden truths. One of the cases involves a late-night ride booked through an online platform that takes a dangerous turn. As more clues come to light, the investigations become more complex and intertwined. In a race against time to find the real perpetrator, the past, present, and future of the town are closely interconnected through the unfolding events.

Recommendation: Aibo Season 5 similar to Operation Moscow
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Aibo Season 5(相棒 season5)

2006Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

The Special Mission Task Team, led by Ukyo Sugishita within the Metropolitan Police Department, is often underestimated in terms of its significance. This team, comparable to The Odd Couple in Japan, tackles perplexing cases using unconventional and innovative methods.

Recommendation: Man in the Mist similar to Operation Moscow
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Man in the Mist(雾中系铃人)

2023China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerInvestigator Male LeadWeb Series

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

The notorious criminal known as "Flying Eagle" made a sudden appearance in Linjiang City, employing clever tactics to evade capture by law enforcement agencies. Tasked with investigating the case was Lu Jiang, a young expert in criminal investigations. The Pan and Xu families, longstanding rivals in Linjiang, were involved in the conflict. Pan Yue Yang, Lu Jiang's uncle, had always hoped for Lu Jiang to marry his adopted daughter, Su Pan. As business and criminal activities intertwined, Lu Jiang found himself caught in the middle and forced to make a decision.

Recommendation: Brutally Young similar to Operation Moscow
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Brutally Young(十八年後的終極告白)

2020Hong Kong
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathMurder

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% 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: Aibo similar to Operation Moscow
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Aibo(相棒)

2002Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Tokumei Gakari, also known as the Special Mission Task Team, holds a less significant status within the Metropolitan Police Department. Referred to as the "specialists in handling oversized garbage," this team is overseen by Ukyo Sugishita. Ukyo has gained the nickname "the guardian of human resources" due to the belief that those who work under him tend to depart from the team. However, there is a darker reason behind this moniker. Upon Ukyo's arrival at the department with a secret mission, all of his subordinates met mysterious deaths. Despite efforts to conceal the truth, Ukyo teams up with his partner Kaoru Kameyama, a passionate and straightforward individual, to uncover the real stories behind the cases they face.

Recommendation: Aibo Season 6 similar to Operation Moscow
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Aibo Season 6(相棒 season6)

2007Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

The Special Mission Task Team, led by Ukyo Sugishita, holds a humble position within the Metropolitan Police Department. Working alongside his partner, they tackle perplexing cases in unconventional and surprising ways, resembling Japan's unique take on The Odd Couple.

Recommendation: Aibo Season 2 similar to Operation Moscow
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Aibo Season 2(相棒 season2)

2003Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

The Special Mission Task Team, led by Ukyo Sugishita within the Metropolitan Police Department, holds a less prominent position than one might assume. Working alongside partner Kaoru Kameyama, the team tackles perplexing cases in unconventional and daring ways, resembling Japan's own version of The Odd Couple.

Recommendation: Aibo Season 3 similar to Operation Moscow
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Aibo Season 3(相棒 season3)

2004Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

The Special Mission Task Team, led by Ukyo Sugishita and his partner Kaoru Kameyama, operates within the Metropolitan Police Department's lower ranks. Despite its seemingly unimpressive status, the team tackles unconventional cases with a unique and creative approach, reminiscent of The Odd Couple.

Recommendation: Aibo Season 4 similar to Operation Moscow
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Aibo Season 4(相棒 season4)

2005Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

The Special Mission Task Team, led by Ukyo Sugishita within the Metropolitan Police Department, may not hold a high rank but is known for its unique approach to solving puzzling cases alongside partner Kaoru Kameyama. Often compared to The Odd Couple, this team tackles unconventional cases in Japan.

Recommendation: Koshonin similar to Operation Moscow
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Koshonin(交渉人)

2008Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerMiniseriesNegotiator Female Lead

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

In a contemporary society where violent crimes are increasing, there exists a team dedicated to resolving cases without resorting to violence. This team is the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the metropolitan police. Unlike other units that intervene after a crime has occurred, the SIT operates on-site as crimes are unfolding. They engage in high-risk missions, confronting criminals and skillfully negotiating with them. Due to the strict police hierarchy that limits negotiators' actions, the SIT is predominantly male and operates under strict discipline. Despite being a minority as a female negotiator, Usagi Reiko fearlessly battles on the front lines, challenging both criminals and the constraints within her organization.

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Aibo Season 7(相棒 season7)

2008Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

The Special Mission Task Team, led by Ukyo Sugishita and his partner Kaoru Kameyama, is situated in the lower ranks of the Metropolitan Police Department. Despite its seemingly insignificant status, this team tackles perplexing cases in unique and unconventional ways, resembling Japan's own version of The Odd Couple.

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Koshonin Season 2(交渉人 2)

2009Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerMiniseriesNegotiator Female Lead

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

The latest season begins with a series of fatal occurrences linked to firearms distributed to different individuals by an individual referred to as "Summer Claus." These weapons appear to be from a set of 27 stolen guns, with 14 of them already distributed. Usagi and the SIT team must now retrieve the remaining 13 firearms before additional harm is done. (Tokyograph)

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Aibo Season 8(相棒 season8)

2009Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Inspector Sugishita Ukyo, the leader of the Special Missions Division, comes back from a trip to London and is given a ride home by Assistant Inspector Kanbe Takeru in his sports car, even though Ukyo didn't request it. During their journey, Ukyo spots officers from the Metropolitan Police Department carrying out an operation in Chiba Prefecture, which is outside their usual jurisdiction, sparking his curiosity. The officers were on motorcycles, but when Ukyo tries to track them down, they suddenly disappear. Perplexed, Ukyo decides to launch a thorough investigation. Onoda Koken, the Head of the National Police Agency's Secretariat, approaches Ukyo with news that worries him - Honda Atsuto, a prominent figure in the radical group "Red Canary," has returned to Japan in secret.

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Aibo Season 10(相棒 season10)

2011Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

The Special Mission Task Team, despite its name, holds a low position within the Metropolitan Police Department, often referred to as the "clean-up crew". Ukyo Sugishita leads this team and is known as "the undertaker of staff" due to rumors of high turnover under his leadership. Another reason for this nickname is the mysterious deaths of Ukyo's subordinates when he first joined the team on a secret mission. The police have kept this incident sealed from further scrutiny.

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Aibo Season 12(相棒 season12)

2013Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

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Aibo Season 15(相棒 season15)

2016Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

After completing his training at the police academy, Wataru returns to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. However, he is placed in the public relations division instead of the investigation department. At the same time, Hatsue Kurusu confesses to murdering Futoshi Miyata and is assigned to the #1 investigation division. Futoshi's body was discovered three days prior at an irrigation channel, with the police initially ruling his death as accidental drowning. Hatsue Kurusu requests to be held accountable for his crime. Intrigued by Hatsue's confession, Ukyo initiates a personal investigation into the matter.

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Aibo Season 16(相棒 season16)

2017Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Ukyo Sugishita, a member of the Special Missions Unit at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, works alongside his partner Wataru Kaburagi to crack difficult cases. (jhollywoodnet)

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Aibo Season 18(相棒 season18)

2019Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Renowned Metropolitan Police Department special mission officer Ukyo Sugishita teams up with his partner to unravel a mysterious case. In the initial episode, Watanabe Castle ventures to the farthest northern island in search of the elusive Ukyo. (Nikkan Sports News)

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Tokuso 9 Season 2(特捜9 season2)

2019Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDetective Male Lead

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

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Aibo Season 19(相棒 season19)

2020Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Inspector Sugishita Ukyo, a member of the Special Missions Unit at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, is known for his exceptional deductive skills and ability to solve challenging cases alongside his partner Kaburagi Wataru, a former government official from the Ministry of Justice.

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Aibo Season 20(相棒 season20)

2021Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

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Tokuso 9 Season 4(特捜9 season4)

2021Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDetective Male Lead

Like Operation Moscow, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.