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Parallel Lost(平行迷途)

2020China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMultiple MainsMusician Female LeadMysteryPolice Department SettingRomanceStudent Male LeadSuspenseThrillerUniversityViolinist Female LeadYoung Adult Male Lead

The plot centers on two police academy trainees with contrasting backgrounds and four troubled young individuals. Su Ming and Gu Jun are schoolmates at the police academy. Upon completing their training, they embark on separate journeys in life and love. Yet, one day, Su Ming is unexpectedly fired from his position and vanishes. Gu Jun initially believes their divide stems from their social status differences. However, through further exploration, Gu Jun uncovers Su Ming's hidden truth. (DramaWiki) Based on the book Sky Blue ( ).

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Recommendation: Kiri ni Sumu Akuma similar to Parallel Lost
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Kiri ni Sumu Akuma(霧に棲む悪魔)

2011Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThriller

Like Parallel Lost, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% similarity match.

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

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Liar's Love(危险爱人)

2022China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerMarried Female Lead

Like Parallel Lost, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

Su Tang and her husband operate an art gallery together and appear to have an ideal, affectionate marriage that others envy. However, what if one day you were to discover that the person lying beside you is a horrifying serial murderer? What actions would you take? Moving forward leads to destruction, while stepping back brings sweetness. The line between the man you adore and the frightening killer is very thin. Su Tang, can you recognize the true face of love?

Recommendation: Honcho Azumi Season 5 similar to Parallel Lost
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Honcho Azumi Season 5(ハンチョウ~警視庁安積班~ シリーズ5)

2012Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerDetective Male Lead

Like Parallel Lost, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

Assistant Inspector Azumi Tsuyoshi has been reassigned to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police, known for its central role in handling criminal cases. While Azumi excelled at his previous precinct, he now finds himself struggling to keep up with the high-caliber officers at the elite police headquarters.

Recommendation: Mysterious Incredible Terminator similar to Parallel Lost
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Mysterious Incredible Terminator(霹靂MIT)

2008Taiwan
InvestigationMultiple MainsMysteryRomanceStudent Male LeadSuspenseThrillerYoung Adult Male LeadGenius Male LeadSchool SettingStudent Female LeadTeacher Female LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYouth

Like Parallel Lost, this drama also features Investigation, Multiple Mains, Mystery, Romance, Student Male Lead, Suspense, Thriller, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 42% similarity match.

The tale of a mysterious group known as MIT safeguarding Sheng Ying University was never officially confirmed but quickly circulated throughout the student population. After the team vanished, chaos ensued as evil forces took hold of the school. With only Teacher Cherry left from MIT, she made the bold decision to enlist the toughest students - 007, 187, 747, and Tian Mo Xing - to create a new era of MIT, tasked with solving the crimes and bringing back the school's former prestige.

Recommendation: Net Deception similar to Parallel Lost
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Net Deception(追魂交易)

2004Hong Kong
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingRomanceSuspenseThrillerPolice Officer Male LeadProgrammer Male Lead

Like Parallel Lost, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Yiu Sing Tin and Chong Chin Pang find themselves in a rivalry over a woman who has been in a coma for over a decade. Sing Tin is a computer game developer, while Chin Pang is a police officer. Tong Ka Ming, who was once training to become a police officer, was expelled from the training academy for assisting a friend in cheating on a test. Chin Pang sees an opportunity to recruit Ka Ming to go undercover and gather evidence of Sing Tin's possible involvement in computer hacking crimes if he wants to rejoin the police force. The situation becomes more complex with the arrival of Kong Kin Yee, leading to the revelation of surprising truths as Ka Ming becomes entangled in their conflicts. Things are not always as they appear.

Recommendation: Ningen no Shomei (2004) similar to Parallel Lost
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Ningen no Shomei (2004)(人間の証明 )

2004Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerMiniseriesPolice Officer Male Lead

Like Parallel Lost, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

During a police operation in Roppongi, Tokyo, a popular district known for attracting young people and recent drug trafficking activities, chaos erupts when a drug dealer attempts to flee a club with a firearm. Despite the dangerous situation, Ichiro Munesue, a dedicated local police officer, bravely intervenes and successfully apprehends the dealer. Impressed by his actions, Ichiro is subsequently promoted to Central Headquarters, a significant advancement for an officer of his rank. While known for his gentle demeanor off-duty, Ichiro is relentless in his pursuit of justice when on duty. Although his methods may be unconventional at times, his superiors recognize his commitment to upholding the law. Eagerly anticipating Ichiro's arrival, his new boss, Eizaburo Nasu, looks forward to working with him.

Recommendation: Wind Chime similar to Parallel Lost
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Wind Chime(示铃录)

2016China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Parallel Lost, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Shadow of Justice (2018) similar to Parallel Lost
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Shadow of Justice (2018)(蚀日风暴 蝕日風暴)

2018Hong Kong
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingRomanceSuspenseThrillerActionSmart Male LeadWeb Series

Like Parallel Lost, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

The special episode titled "Decline of an Era" narrates the tale of Ling Feng and Fan Yi, close friends who took a stand against scorpion smuggling. Due to their involvement with criminal elements and a sinister plot, they found themselves heading towards different destinies. Ling Feng, a police officer committed to justice, faced numerous unjust predicaments orchestrated by dark forces. Through persistent investigation, he discovered that the trail ultimately led back to his once trusted comrade, Fan Yi. Produced in collaboration with China.

Recommendation: Into Thin Air similar to Parallel Lost
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Into Thin Air(人間蒸發 / 人间蒸发)

2005Hong Kong
InvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerDrama

Like Parallel Lost, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Michael Miu, portraying the character Ko Chung Ching, left his position as a police officer to establish a private detective agency following the disappearance of his son, Tsun Sing. This happened while Miu was investigating the "Rose Killer" case. His team consists of Power Chan as Man Kai Ching Super, Bernice Liu as Man Tai Po, and Vivien Yeo as Lam Yan Yan. Kenneth Ma plays a police officer who becomes involved in the "Rose Killer" investigation alongside Miu. Ching continues the search for his son, meeting Melissa Ng's character Lai Siu, who manages a group of part-time actors. Lai Siu discovers her connection to Sing's disappearance and agrees to assist in locating him out of feelings of guilt.

Recommendation: Greed Mask similar to Parallel Lost
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Greed Mask(謎情家族)

2006Hong Kong
InvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerDrama

Like Parallel Lost, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Ko Fung is the heir to a successful cosmetics company, where his girlfriend Lok Pui Pui serves as the brand ambassador. During a promotional event for their new makeup line, Pui Pui shocked everyone by appearing in a red traditional dress instead of the planned wedding gown, before suddenly collapsing. Rumors spread that she may have been targeted by the vengeful spirit of a deceased celebrity, known for inspiring copycat suicides. Si To San, a company employee, was later invited to dinner at Ko Fung's home by his father, who claimed to be close friends with Si To San's uncle. Tragically, Ko Fung's father was discovered dead in his study weeks later. With numerous suspects in the mix, it is now up to Ko Fung, Si To San, and Zhou Yee Tong to solve the mystery, unless one of them is the culprit themselves.

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

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

Like Parallel Lost, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: TENSHI TO AKUMA - Mikaiketsu Jiken Tokumei Koshouka similar to Parallel Lost
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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 Parallel Lost, 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 Parallel Lost
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Aibo Season 17(相棒 season17)

2018Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Parallel Lost, 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)

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Tokuso 9 Season 5(特捜9 season5)

2022Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerDetective Supporting Character

Like Parallel Lost, 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: Nomen Kenji similar to Parallel Lost
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Nomen Kenji(能面検事)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerProsecutor Male Lead

Like Parallel Lost, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Lu Xiang Dai similar to Parallel Lost
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Lu Xiang Dai(录像带)

2006China
InvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerDrama

Like Parallel Lost, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

The plot revolves around the rivalry between a female offender and a policewoman. The narrative adheres to the prevailing theme of mystery and suspense dramas, with the discovery of a recording or video tape serving as a crucial clue to uncover the origins of the female criminal's misdeeds. Additionally, a romantic subplot between Lian Hai and Ning Jie intensifies the suspense of the storyline.

Recommendation: Mofuku no Rendezvous similar to Parallel Lost
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Mofuku no Rendezvous(喪服のランデヴー)

2000Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

Like Parallel Lost, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Koroshita Otto ga Kaette Kimashita similar to Parallel Lost
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Koroshita Otto ga Kaette Kimashita(殺した夫が帰ってきました)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

Like Parallel Lost, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Yi Shuang Xiu Hua Xie similar to Parallel Lost
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Yi Shuang Xiu Hua Xie(一双绣花鞋)

2003China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDrama

Like Parallel Lost, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

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

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

2011China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerDeathHeiress LeadLawyer Male LeadMurder

Like Parallel Lost, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Forensic Heroes Season 2 similar to Parallel Lost
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Forensic Heroes Season 2(法證先鋒 2)

2008Hong Kong
InvestigationMultiple MainsMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerCrimeDetective Male LeadForensic Medical Examiner Male LeadForensic Science

Like Parallel Lost, this drama also features Investigation, Multiple Mains, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% 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.

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Honcho Azumi(ハンチョウ ~神南署安積班~)

2009Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerDetective Male LeadLawPolice ProceduralTeamwork

Like Parallel Lost, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, 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: Silent Voice similar to Parallel Lost
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Silent Voice(サイレント・ヴォイス 行動心理捜査官・楯岡絵麻)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerMiniseriesPolice Sergeant Female LeadPsychologicalPsychology

Like Parallel Lost, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

Individuals deceive using language through their cerebral neocortex. However, just before they speak, the limbic system's mental reflexes become visible. Tateoka Ema, a police sergeant in the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's First Investigative Division, possesses the ability to uncover suspects' lies by observing their micro-gestures, which last for only 0.2 seconds. Known as "Enma-sama" (King of Hades) by her peers, she prides herself on a 100% success rate in extracting confessions through the application of behavioral psychology. Despite her expertise in detecting falsehoods, unraveling the complete truth is not always a straightforward task for her. Ema also identifies as a "forever 28" individual who is on the lookout for the ideal life partner.

Recommendation: Lost Days similar to Parallel Lost
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Lost Days(ロストデイズ )

2014Japan
InvestigationMultiple MainsMysteryRomanceStudent Male LeadSuspenseThrillerDramaFriendshipMountain SettingPsychologicalSchool SettingStudent Female LeadWinter Setting

Like Parallel Lost, this drama also features Investigation, Multiple Mains, Mystery, Romance, Student Male Lead, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

A group of university students from the same tennis club - Shino Yuta, Sakurada Miki, Sasaki Rinka, Takano Natsu, Fueki Mana, Tachibana Satsuki, and Sakurada Wataru - decide to go on a winter graduation trip to a mountain cottage. Despite appearing as good friends, each of the seven members harbors secrets involving hidden feelings of love and jealousy that they keep to themselves. Yuta, the club's cool and intelligent president, is attracted to Miki, who is sociable and trusting. He plans to confess his feelings to her during the trip, but things take an unexpected turn. Miki, who is dating Yuta's close friend Natsu, is completely engrossed in their relationship and oblivious to her surroundings. As conflicting emotions among the friends escalate and love starts to crumble, a sudden murder shocks them all. In the midst of fear and suspicion, buried emotions are brought to light through exchanges that delve into each other's true intentions.

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Xue Se Can Yang(血色残阳)

2005China
InvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerFake IdentityRevenge

Like Parallel Lost, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

When Mr. Tao was scheduled to come back home following six years of conducting business in Shanghai, the sole individual present was Yi Ping, a woman who identified herself as his fifth concubine. She was on the verge of revealing the secrets related to the historic well situated in the Tao family's estate's backyard.

Recommendation: Aibo Season 13 similar to Parallel Lost
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Aibo Season 13(相棒 season13)

2014Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

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

Recommendation: Love's Lies similar to Parallel Lost
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Love's Lies(真爱的谎言)

2018China
InvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerDramaDrug Trafficking

Like Parallel Lost, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

A narrative about an undercover agent infiltrating a dangerous drug organization in order to dismantle it. The life of Dou Dou, a regular office worker, is disrupted when she receives a package containing illegal drugs from her ex-fiancé Jin Yuan, who disappeared on their wedding day seven years ago. Instead of going to the authorities, Dou Dou decides to confront Jin Yuan herself. Detective Qiao Liang has been monitoring Jin Yuan due to suspicions of his involvement in various criminal activities, including drug distribution and money laundering. Dou Dou, still attached to her ex, tries to help him start a new life without realizing that he is actually an undercover police officer.

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Aibo Season 5(相棒 season5)

2006Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Parallel Lost, 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: Route similar to Parallel Lost
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Route(弓元特攻队)

2023China
InvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerComedyWeb Series

Like Parallel Lost, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Gong Li, a well-known figure, has led a charmed life until a series of unfortunate events make him question his luck. These events lead him to get entangled in a murder case with Zhou Yin Yuan, an astrology enthusiast with a background in psychology. Despite being an unlikely suspect, circumstances push them together as scapegoats. Wrongly accused, they must collaborate to clear their names but find themselves drawn into a bizarre mystery. In their quest for justice, they decide to seek professional help from the police. Will this unconventional pair find the truth they seek?

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Mi Zhang(弥彰)

2025China
InvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Parallel Lost, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

In her quest to reveal the circumstances surrounding her grandfather's demise, Wu Xiao Meng discreetly enters the competing Shenghua Group. There, she finds herself caught in a perilous web of deception alongside her first love, Sheng Yun Xiao. As buried memories begin to emerge, the pair collaborate to unearth a conspiracy that has remained hidden for fifteen years, seeking to deliver the justice that has been long overdue.

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Forensic Heroes(法證先鋒)

2006Hong Kong
InvestigationMultiple MainsMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaForensic Medical Examiner Male LeadForensic Science

Like Parallel Lost, this drama also features Investigation, Multiple Mains, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

The plot centers on a string of criminal activities that require investigation. Tim Sir comes under suspicion following the murder of his wife, leading to a quest for the truth. Tim Sir, a skilled forensic analyst, excels in his field. Despite his wife Charlie becoming paralyzed from an accident, their bond remains strong as Tim Sir diligently cares for and cherishes her, earning the admiration of his brother-in-law and colleague in forensics, Sam. The situation takes a tragic turn with Charlie's cancer diagnosis, ultimately resulting in her sudden death from consuming poisonous food. This raises doubts from Nicole in the major crimes division.

Recommendation: Aibo similar to Parallel Lost
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Aibo(相棒)

2002Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Parallel Lost, 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 Parallel Lost
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Aibo Season 6(相棒 season6)

2007Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Parallel Lost, 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 Parallel Lost
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Aibo Season 2(相棒 season2)

2003Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Parallel Lost, 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.

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Yokoyama Hideo Suspense Season 2(横山秀夫サスペンス 第2弾)

2011Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAnthologyMiniseries

Like Parallel Lost, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

The television series consists of four episodes, each adapted from short stories written by mystery author Yokoyama Hideo. Every episode features a unique murder mystery plot. The episodes are titled as follows: Episode 1 - Overdo / Fukaoi, Episode 2 - Takeover / Hikitsugi, Episode 3 - Lockout / Shimedashi, and Episode 4 - Revenge / Shikaeshi.

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Aibo Season 3(相棒 season3)

2004Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Parallel Lost, 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.

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Aibo Season 4(相棒 season4)

2005Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Parallel Lost, 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.

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Koshonin(交渉人)

2008Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerMiniseriesNegotiator Female Lead

Like Parallel Lost, 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 Parallel Lost, 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 Parallel Lost, 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 Parallel Lost, 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 Parallel Lost, 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

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64 (2015)(64)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaMiniseries

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Amidst a dispute between the public relations office of D Prefectural Police and the correspondents club regarding the anonymity of perpetrators, it has been decided that a director from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department will visit the family of the victim in a significant unsolved case from 1989, just a week before the statute of limitations expires. The case involves the kidnapping and murder of Shoko-chan, which remains the most heinous crime in the history of D Prefectural Police. The family of the victim has declined the director's offer to extend condolences. A strict confidentiality order has been issued for all individuals involved in the case, including the investigators from that time. This has created a barrier between the Criminal Investigations Department and the Police Affairs Department. Additionally, a mysterious memo has surfaced, followed by a new kidnapping that bears a striking resemblance to the 1989 case just before the director's scheduled visit.

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Aibo Season 15(相棒 season15)

2016Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

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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

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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

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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

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Aibo Season 19(相棒 season19)

2020Japan
InvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerActionPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like Parallel Lost, 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

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