Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi - Asian drama recommendation
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Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi(オーファン・ブラック~七つの遺伝子~)

2017Japan
DeathDramaHidden IdentityImposterInvestigationLGBTQ+MurderMysterySci-FiSingle MotherSuicideSuspenseThriller

Aoyama Sara is a struggling single mother who is desperate to live peacefully with her daughter Moe. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she witnesses a woman who resembles her committing suicide. In a bid to escape her troubles, Sara decides to assume the woman's identity, only to uncover a web of secrets and challenges. She soon realizes that she is not just a look-alike, but actually a genetic clone of the woman, and she is not the only one. As Sara connects with other clones, she begins to view them as a newfound family. However, she must protect herself and her newfound relatives as they are targeted for assassination by an unknown assailant. This series is a remake of the Canadian TV show "Orphan Black" from 2013.

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Orphan Black Nanatsu No Idenshi

Recommendation: Last One Standing (2008) similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Last One Standing (2008)(與敵同行)

2008Hong Kong
DeathDramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerWrongfully Accused

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% 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: Yoru ga Dorehodo Kurakutemo similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Yoru ga Dorehodo Kurakutemo(夜がどれほど暗くても)

2020Japan
DeathDramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuicideSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationJournalist Male LeadMiniseries

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suicide, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Michinari Shiga is employed as an assistant editor at the weekly publication Shukan Jiryu, which has experienced an increase in sales thanks to its coverage of various scandals. He leads a life dedicated to journalism ethics, until his own son, who is in university, commits a double murder before taking his own life. Now, instead of uncovering scandals, Shiga is thrust into the midst of one. Facing pressure from his colleagues, he is demoted to a monthly magazine and his marriage begins to deteriorate rapidly. Despite his challenging circumstances, Shiga is resolute in his mission to uncover the truth surrounding his son's actions.

Recommendation: The Doll Master (2017) similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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The Doll Master (2017)(人偶师)

2017China
DeathDramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDetective Male Lead

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% 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: Phoenix Rising similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Phoenix Rising(蘭花劫)

2008Hong Kong
DeathDramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerCrimePrison Setting

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% 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: Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP(最も遠い銀河)

2013Japan
DeathDramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationMiniseries

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% 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: Otto yo, Shinde Kurenai ka similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Otto yo, Shinde Kurenai ka(夫よ、死んでくれないか)

2025Japan
DeathDramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationRevenge

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% 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: Crimson River similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Crimson River(非常目击)

2020China
DeathDramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerPolice Officer Male LeadReturn To HometownWeb Series

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% 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: Mi Yu similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Mi Yu(谜语)

2025China
DeathDramaInvestigationMysterySuicideSuspenseThrillerFilmed VerticallyShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suicide, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

Following her sister's tragic suicide, a note left behind triggers a series of suicides in the family

Recommendation: The Winter Solstice similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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The Winter Solstice(冬至)

2004China
DeathDramaInvestigationMysterySuicideSuspenseThrillerBank SettingCrimeRobbery

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suicide, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

Winter solstice brought together Chen Yi Ping, a bank accountant, and Jiang Han, a criminal policeman, through a treasury theft case. Chen Yi Ping cooperated with the police in the investigation after they intervened. The focus then shifted to Xue Fei, who tragically took his own life when the case gained attention. Despite this, Chen Yi Ping, who had uncovered Xue Fei's secret, decided to resign and move on. However, upon receiving a mysterious floppy disk after submitting his resignation, Chen Yi Ping found himself entangled in a dangerous situation. Meanwhile, Jiang Han made progress in uncovering a potential conspiracy behind Xue Fei's death. As the truth unfolded, Chen Yi Ping found himself on an irreversible path. On the night of the winter solstice, he was left in shock, only able to jot down December 20, 2002, in his diary.

Recommendation: The Appearance of the Murderer similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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The Appearance of the Murderer(凶手的样子)

2024China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% 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 Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Brutally Young(十八年後的終極告白)

2020Hong Kong
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerCrime

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% 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: Dream Raider similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Dream Raider(獵夢特工)

2020Taiwan
DeathDramaInvestigationMurderMysterySci-FiSuicideThrillerComaConspiracyCrimeGun ViolencePolice Department SettingRevenge

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Suicide, and Thriller themes with a 42% similarity match.

In a future not too far away, individuals who can infiltrate minds to carry out criminal activities pose a threat, but they are thwarted by a group known as the Dream Raiders. (HBO Asia)

Recommendation: Gloomy Salad Days similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Gloomy Salad Days(死神少女)

2010Taiwan
DeathDramaInvestigationLGBTQ+MysterySuicideSuspenseThrillerBased On A True StoryDomestic ViolenceSchool BullyingSchool SettingStudent Male LeadYouth

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Drama, Investigation, LGBTQ+, Mystery, Suicide, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 42% similarity match.

This play consists of 12 unique narratives centered around teenagers, inspired by actual social situations. Shen Qi, a student with a brain tumor, gains the unique ability to perceive Death Girl, a figure unseen by others. Over time, as he observes her guiding individuals to the afterlife, he develops feelings for her and gains insight into the journey from life to death.

Recommendation: Ask The Conscience similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Ask The Conscience(读心探案)

2019China
DeathDramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerCity SettingDetective Supporting CharacterPolice Department SettingPsychologist Female Lead

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 41% similarity match.

Three years ago, Pinghai City experienced a homicide that resulted in the heroic sacrifice of criminal police chief Ding Wei while trying to apprehend the suspect, Cao Ming, and protect a hostage. Recently, similar cases have resurfaced, prompting the Pinghai Municipal Public Security Bureau to reassign key members of the criminal police detachment. This new team includes Xu Zhixin as the criminal police chief, Liu Jing as a criminal psychologist, Luo Hai as the detective expert and deputy captain, Dr. Lin Xue as the physical and biochemical materials expert, a young female policewoman, and a skilled fighter named Hu Niu. Wang Xiaobo, an expert in computer networks, also joined the team to investigate these cases. Using their unique skills, Liu Jing and his colleagues analyzed the motives behind the crimes through role-playing and profiling the suspects involved in the cases.

Recommendation: The Burning River similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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The Burning River(迷雾追踪)

2020China
DeathDramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerBased On A True StoryDetective Male LeadPolice Captain Female LeadPolice Department Setting

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 41% 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: Misleading Track similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Misleading Track(叠影危情)

2005Hong Kong
DeathDramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerLawLawyer Male LeadRomanceWrongfully Accused

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 41% similarity match.

Yan Ting was wrongly accused of killing her husband Yuen Man San in Taiwan, leading to her imprisonment for five years. With her family in Hong Kong turning their backs on her, Yan Ting's son was taken care of by her close friend Wun Suk Lan. Due to her good behavior in prison, she was released early and returned to Hong Kong. There, she meets a compassionate lawyer named Lo Lei Ho and starts working at his law firm. Along with searching for her son, Yan Ting is also trying to mend her broken relationship with her family. Meanwhile, she believes she sees Man San in the bustling streets of Hong Kong, leading her to question his death. Man San, now married to Chiang Nga Yi, is attempting to gain approval from her father. Unexpectedly, Suk Lan returns to Hong Kong from America claiming to be Man San's wife as well. As more surprising events unfold, the true identity of Man San is revealed to the other characters, leading to a series of deaths in order to protect his secret.

Recommendation: Keishichou Kanshiki Han 2004: Investigation similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Keishichou Kanshiki Han 2004: Investigation(警視庁鑑識班2004 INVESTIGATION)

2004Japan
DeathDramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Supporting CharacterForensic Medical Examiner Male LeadForensic ScienceMiniseries

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 41% similarity match.

Recommendation: Unforgiven (2016) similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Unforgiven (2016)(灭罪师)

2016China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerSerial KillingsSet In A Foreign Country

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: Through The Mystery similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Through The Mystery(穿越谜团)

2016China
DeathDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMedicalRomance

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Wei Rong found a mysterious man using a deceased person's phone. Initially, she suspected him of being involved in the death of her close friend, Zong Si Ning, and causing trouble for her aunt, Zong Feng. However, she later discovered that the man, Ma Dong, was actually investigating Si Ning's death, which he believed was linked to his mother's suicide at her aunt's hospital a year prior. Working together, they retraced Si Ning's final steps before his tragic demise. What they uncovered was a shocking secret that could have torn their families apart if Si Ning had survived to reveal it.

Recommendation: Target Person similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Target Person(目标人物)

2020China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerComedyWeb Series

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Life Under My Skin similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Life Under My Skin(皮肤之下)

2020China
DeathInvestigationMysterySuicideSuspenseThrillerPsychotherapist Female LeadTattoo Artist Male Lead

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Mystery, Suicide, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

A collection of individuals with past traumas gathered at a tattoo parlor, united by a tragic fire they were all affected by. As mysterious tattoo artist Lin Yuan and therapist Qin Chuan delve into the suicide of a wealthy businessman's wife, secrets hidden within their hearts begin to unravel. Lin Yuan's shop serves as a sanctuary for clients seeking to immortalize their own stories through ink. The haunting memories of events from five years prior disrupt the lives of many, leading to loss, shattered dreams, and fractured families.

Recommendation: RNA similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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RNA(RNA)

2000South Korea
DramaInvestigationMysterySci-FiSuspenseThrillerExperimentHuman Experimentation

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Several young Koreans were inadvertently involved in an RNA study during their time in Japan. Fast forward 5 years...

Recommendation: Black Postman similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Black Postman(ブラックポストマン)

2023Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseriesSerial Killings

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% 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: Pursue similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Pursue()

2007China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerPolice Department SettingPolice Officer Male Lead

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% 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: The Frog similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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The Frog(아무도 없는 숲속에서)

2024South Korea
DeathDramaMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerNoirPsychological

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Drama, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Currently, Jeon Yeong Ha's peaceful existence overseeing a holiday cabin in the forest is thrown into disarray by the sudden appearance of a enigmatic lady named Yoo Seong A. Twenty years ago, Koo Sang Jun, who was also in charge of the cabin, endured a devastating summer that led to his downfall. Yun Bo Min, who was a local police officer at the time, is now the chief of police at the same precinct and begins looking into Jeon Yeong Ha with great curiosity.

Recommendation: Tobosha (2004) similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Tobosha (2004)(逃亡者)

2004Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerCrimePsychological

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% 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: Majo Saiban similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Majo Saiban(魔女裁判)

2009Japan
DeathHidden IdentityInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerBlackmailCourtroom SettingJuror Male LeadLawMiniseries

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Hidden Identity, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 39% similarity match.

Toru, a young part-time worker uninterested in social issues, is unexpectedly chosen as a juror in the trial of a woman accused of murder in a case involving a large inheritance. Despite overwhelming evidence pointing to her guilt, the jurors begin to vote "not guilty" one by one. A mysterious organization lurks in the background, manipulating the jury’s decisions. Meanwhile, strange occurrences start to unfold around Toru. When a fellow juror is threatened, Toru takes it upon himself to protect her. However, his girlfriend, a journalist, starts to question their relationship. Toru embarks on a solitary quest to uncover the truth.

Recommendation: Melody of Secrets similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Melody of Secrets(ความลับในบทเพลงที่บรรเลงไม่รู้จบ)

2025Thailand
DeathInvestigationLGBTQ+MurderMysterySuspenseThrillerCriminal Profiler Male LeadGay RomanceJournalist Male LeadPsychologicalRomance

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Investigation, LGBTQ+, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 39% similarity match.

An unseen force compels crime reporter Botphleng to seek out his partner, Tankoon, yet his recollections are strangely muddled, leaving him unable to recall what the man looks like. Is Tankoon, the criminologist who insists he is Botphleng's lover, truly who he says he is?

Recommendation: Yaneura no Koibito similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Yaneura no Koibito(屋根裏の恋人)

2017Japan
DeathDramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerFamilyMiniseriesPsychologicalRomanceSecret

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 39% similarity match.

Saijo Kinuka, a homemaker, resides in a Western-style house in Kamakura with her husband and two teenage children after inheriting it from her late father-in-law. She fulfills her dream of opening a flower arrangement school in the salon of her new home. However, her past resurfaces when her ex-boyfriend, Seno Itsuki, unexpectedly shows up at her housewarming party. Strange occurrences begin to unfold in the household, such as missing food and clothing, as it is revealed that Seno has been secretly living in the attic. This leads to the unraveling of hidden secrets among those close to Kinuka, ultimately impacting her mental state. The situation escalates when a murder occurs, drastically altering her fate.

Recommendation: Malice (2023) similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Malice (2023)(MALICE)

2023Japan
DeathDramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Male LeadMiniseriesProfessor Female LeadReporter Male LeadWeb Series

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 39% similarity match.

Kozono Yohei, the secretary general of Shoto University, was discovered dead from stab wounds in his residence. Hoshino Naoto, a detective at Fujimi Police Station, hurries to the crime scene and observes the murder scene in the living room. Tanimura Kaho, a lecturer in the Department of International Studies at Shoto University, is determined to advance in life by any means necessary and has been involved in a romantic relationship with Kozono, who oversees personnel matters, for six months. Following Kozono's murder, Kaho is taken into custody as the prime suspect. Meanwhile, journalist Maruyama Sota receives details about the affair through an anonymous email and suspects that someone is trying to manipulate the narrative of the incident. He initiates his own inquiry. Amidst this, Hoshino grows uneasy with the investigative approach taken by senior police officials, who hastily conclude that Kaho is the perpetrator. He eventually comes to the realization that Kaho may have been set up by someone.

Recommendation: Ghost similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Ghost(유령)

2012South Korea
DeathHidden IdentityInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerCorruptionDetective FictionDetective Male LeadPolice Department SettingSmart Male Lead

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Hidden Identity, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 39% similarity match.

Kim Woo Hyun is the sole child of a senior police official. He enrolled in the police academy, achieving the top rank, and graduated with the highest honors as well. Following this, he became a detective in the cyber investigation unit. Woo Hyun dedicates his efforts to uncovering the hidden truths of individuals lurking in the digital realm.

Recommendation: Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira Season 2 similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira Season 2(コールドケース2 〜真実の扉〜)

2018Japan
DeathDramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadFlashback To PastMultiple Mains

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 39% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Hanzai Shokogun similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Hanzai Shokogun(犯罪症候群 Season 1)

2017Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuicideSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDetective FictionDetective Supporting CharacterFormer Detective Male LeadRevenge

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suicide, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 39% similarity match.

Muto Takashi, a former police detective, resorts to unconventional methods to solve challenging cases that the police struggle with. His colleague, Kaburagi Wataru, supports him, while Tamaki oversees the special missions entrusted to Muto. The drama delves into the moral dilemma of whether seeking revenge is justified. In Season 1, the series follows Muto's quest for vengeance after his younger sister was killed by a juvenile perpetrator who escaped punishment. However, when the culprit unexpectedly takes his own life, Muto confronts the dark side of his desire for retribution and decides to leave the police force. A year later, he reemerges to tackle cases that the police are unable to handle, at the behest of Tamaki.

Recommendation: Dalah: Death and the Flowers similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Dalah: Death and the Flowers(ดาหลา บุปผา ฆาตกรรม)

2025Thailand
DeathDramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerCrimeFlorist Female LeadMiniseriesSinger Supporting CharacterViolence

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 39% similarity match.

As law enforcement hurries to apprehend suspects in a highly publicized murder investigation, the enigmatic death marks the onset of a cascade of sinister truths waiting to be revealed. The narrative centers on Dalah, a fashionable floral designer tasked with creating flower arrangements for the eagerly awaited wedding of Ohm, the frontrunner for Prime Minister, and his fiancée Risa. Their impending marriage has garnered widespread media attention as it is set to merge two of the nation’s most influential families. However, when the groom is discovered deceased on the day of the wedding, all attendees find themselves under suspicion in the murder inquiry. Caught in a tangled web of clandestine relationships and elite scandals, Dalah takes it upon herself to investigate, uncovering dark secrets and a conspiracy that connects to her own history.

Recommendation: Century Lao Che similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Century Lao Che(百年老宅)

2009China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

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Be Irreconcilable(势不两立)

2014China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Two Women in the War similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Two Women in the War(兩個女人的戰爭)

2016China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Double Characters similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Double Characters(夜行人)

2017China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Three years ago, Tang Ming Xuan's wife Xie Wei passed away in what was believed to be a suicide, a situation that has troubled the family ever since. At the wedding ceremony of Ke Yuan and Ming Xuan three years later, new information came to light when a mysterious individual, Solution Days, appeared, bringing back memories of the past. Ke Yuan stood by Ming Xuan, refusing to believe Solution Days' accusations and remaining convinced of Ming Xuan's innocence. Solution Days suspected foul play in Xie Wei's death and set out to uncover the truth, using various tactics to take control of the company and investigate the real cause of Xie Wei's demise. As new evidence emerged, the hidden secrets surrounding Ming Xuan began to unravel, bringing danger closer to Ke Yuan as she navigated a world of love and deception. Ultimately, Ming Xuan's true nature was revealed.

Recommendation: Summer Heat (2006) similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Summer Heat (2006)(心慌、心郁、逐個捉)

2006Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

When Sui Ning was young, she had a close bond with her father after her mother passed away. However, as she got older, their relationship became strained. Sui Ning became consumed with work and found her father irritating. One day, her father invited her to visit their ancestral village for a vacation. Sui Ning couldn't understand why her father was so attached to his hometown. When she was called back to work, her father decided to go alone. Later that night, Sui Ning rushed to the village after finishing work, only to find her father's yacht had exploded. Believing her father was inside, she contacted her police officer boyfriend Lau Ho Fat. Despite their efforts to search the water, her father's body was not found. Sui Ning suspected foul play and began to distrust the villagers, uncovering her father's troubled history with them. Will she be able to uncover the truth and find the person responsible for her father's death?

Recommendation: Double Characters Season 2 similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Double Characters Season 2(夜行人二)

2017China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Purple Archives similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Purple Archives(紫色档案)

2001China
InvestigationMysterySci-FiSuspenseThriller

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Gui An similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Gui An(诡案)

2015China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseriesPolice Officer Male LeadWriter Male Lead

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% 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.

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The Lie Detective(谎言真探)

2021China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerBased On A True StoryPolice Department SettingWeb Series

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, 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: Proof of Silence similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Proof of Silence(沉默的证明)

2021China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerPolice Officer Male LeadRich Female LeadTV Presenter Female Lead

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% 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.

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Serial Homicide(乱码迷局)

2025China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerActionSerial KillingsWeb Series

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% 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: Master of Play similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Master of Play(心戰)

2012Hong Kong
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerMultiple MainsSerial KillingsStage Actor Male Lead

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Kasouken no Onna Season 20 similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Kasouken no Onna Season 20(科捜研の女 Season 20)

2020Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerForensic ScienceMedicalMiniseries

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Renzoku Satsujinki Kaeru Otoko similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Renzoku Satsujinki Kaeru Otoko(連続殺人鬼カエル男)

2020Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerIllnessMiniseriesSerial Killings

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% 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: Shotai similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Shotai(正体)

2022Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationMiniseriesPrisoner Male Lead

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% 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: Bluetick similar to Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi
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Bluetick(已讀不回)

2018Hong Kong
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationCo-producedFuneral

Like Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

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