Quartet (2011) - Asian drama recommendation
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Quartet (2011)(カルテット)

2011Japan
Novel AdaptationBartender Supporting CharacterCrimeCriminal Supporting CharacterDetective Supporting CharacterDisabled Supporting CharacterDramaDrug Dealer Supporting CharacterForeigner Supporting CharacterIllegal Immigrant Supporting CharacterInformant Supporting CharacterMysterySuspenseThriller

Shun, a third-generation orphan in China, is heavily tattooed. Along with two companions, Shun aids the police in undercover operations in the made-up town of Midori, known for its population of undocumented residents. "Quartet" offers a gritty and intense portrayal of a society where individuals are exploited and subjected to experimental drugs. This description is inspired by the book "Quartet" authored by Osawa Arimasa.

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Quartet 2011

Recommendation: Tokyo Vice Season 2 similar to Quartet (2011)
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Tokyo Vice Season 2(TOKYO VICE Season2)

2024Japan
Novel AdaptationCrimeDramaMysterySuspenseThrillerCo-producedInvestigationMiniseries

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

Drawing inspiration from the memoir "Tokyo Vice: An American Journalist Covering the Police Beat in Japan" by Jake Adelstein, this project is a joint production with the United States.

Recommendation: Black Ice similar to Quartet (2011)
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Black Ice(黑冰)

2001China
CrimeDramaMysterySuspenseThrillerInvestigation

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Crime, Drama, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% 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: Yi Shuang Xiu Hua Xie similar to Quartet (2011)
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Yi Shuang Xiu Hua Xie(一双绣花鞋)

2003China
Novel AdaptationDramaMysterySuspenseThrillerInvestigation

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% 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: Infernal Affairs Season 2 similar to Quartet (2011)
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Infernal Affairs Season 2(无间道2)

2017China
CrimeDramaMysterySuspenseThrillerActionInvestigation

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Crime, Drama, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

Recommendation: Zouka no Mitsu similar to Quartet (2011)
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Zouka no Mitsu(造花の蜜)

2011Japan
Detective Supporting CharacterDramaMysterySuspenseThrillerInvestigationMiniseries

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Drama, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

The story begins with the abduction of a young child, which appears to be a kidnapping for ransom. However, the kidnapper surprises everyone by not demanding a specific amount of money, instead leaving it up to the victim to decide. This puts the police in a difficult position as they try to figure out the kidnapper's motives. Adding to the challenge, the ransom exchange is set to take place in a public location during the daytime, adding insult to injury for the authorities. As the case unfolds, it becomes clear that this is just the beginning of a much larger and more complex investigation involving a 700 million yen ransom. Can Detective Hashiba, a seasoned expert in kidnapping cases, successfully apprehend the elusive criminal known as Ran?

Recommendation: 64 (2015) similar to Quartet (2011)
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64 (2015)(64)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaMysterySuspenseThrillerInvestigationMiniseries

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Fairy Valley Incident similar to Quartet (2011)
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Fairy Valley Incident(神仙谷事件)

2012Taiwan
CrimeDramaMysterySuspenseThrillerInvestigationMiniseries

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Crime, Drama, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

At the renowned Fairy Valley in Taiwan, a hot spring villa hosted a soft opening for a select group of celebrities, politicians, and Hakka scholars. The tranquility of the event is shattered when a lifeless body is found the following day. Feng, a new staff member at the villa, becomes suspicious of the guests' peculiar behavior, sensing hidden connections and secrets among them. With the help of his sister and a college acquaintance, Feng embarks on a quest to unveil the truth behind the mysterious deaths that continue to occur. (CATCHPLAY+)

Recommendation: Kami no Tsuki similar to Quartet (2011)
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Kami no Tsuki(紙の月)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaMysterySuspenseThrillerInvestigationMiniseries

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

Rinka Umezawa, a homemaker, seeks out small joys in life. Her husband, Masabumi, is committed to supporting her. The couple does not have any children. Rinka decides to take on a part-time job at a bank, where she visits clients' homes and occasionally assists them with household tasks, earning their trust. During one visit to client Kojo Hirabayashi's home, she encounters his grandson Kota, who asks for money. This interaction has a profound impact on Rinka. Subsequently, she steals one hundred million yen from the bank and disappears. Two years later, Rinka's former classmates Yuko Okazaki and Aki Nakaji uncover her embezzlement scheme and confront their own inner demons.

Recommendation: Go-nin no Junko similar to Quartet (2011)
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Go-nin no Junko(5人のジュンコ)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationCrimeMysterySuspenseThrillerInvestigationMiniseries

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Crime, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

Satake Junko was recently taken into custody as the primary suspect in a series of murders involving five men. This development has garnered significant attention in various media outlets and talk shows. Journalist Tanabe Junko decided to delve into the case in hopes of uncovering a big story. She reached out to Shinoda Junko, a former classmate of Satake, who claimed to be close to her. Shinoda invited Tanabe to her office for a discussion. On the other hand, Fukutome Junko, a former colleague of Tanabe who saw her on TV, contacted her and invited her over to her house. When Tanabe visited, she was hoping for information related to the case, but instead, Fukutome, now a homemaker, talked about issues regarding the hierarchy in her company's housing complex. Subsequently, a man contacted Tanabe claiming to have been a potential victim of Satake. This man happened to be the son of another woman named Junko. As these women, from different walks of life and unrelated to the murders, found themselves connected solely by their shared first name, they unwittingly became entangled in a web of deceit and hostility. Derived from Mari Yukiko's novel "5-nin no Junko."

Recommendation: Namonaki Fukushuusha ZEGEN similar to Quartet (2011)
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Namonaki Fukushuusha ZEGEN(名もなき復讐者 ZEGEN)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaMysterySuspenseThrillerInvestigationMiniseriesRevenge

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

The series follows the story of the main character "Zegen" as he pursues vengeance following his wife's tragic death. Li Xue Lan arrives in Japan to seek employment to cover her husband's medical expenses back in China. With Zegen's help, she starts working at a massage parlor in Kawasaki. Worried about her situation due to her temporary visa, he suggests a fake marriage with an older man. Inspired by Jou Tomioka's novel.

Recommendation: Antique Bureau Midgame similar to Quartet (2011)
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Antique Bureau Midgame(古董局中局之鉴墨寻瓷)

2020China
Novel AdaptationCrimeMysterySuspenseThrillerConspiracyInvestigationTreasure Hunting

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Crime, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

After transferring the disgrace of the traitor to his grandfather, Wumai's heir underwent training and delved into the ancient lineage of the counterfeit group. While investigating, he discovered that the Qingming Shanghe collection in the Forbidden City was actually a counterfeit, orchestrated by the Hong Kong auction company Berylian to dominate the domestic antique and fake market. In order to expose the deception, he had to team up with Lao Chao Feng or the medicine, and after many twists and turns, they ultimately revealed the true nature of the Forbidden City's collection. Despite Lao Chao Feng's absence, Wishing and Huang Yanyan persevered through challenges to compete with the ancient dynasty for the five blue and white porcelain jars. With the help of an undercover member of the ancient dynasty Feng Group, they unraveled the mystery of the jars and successfully salvaged a shipwreck at sea, exposing the lurking deceit of the ancient dynasty's Feng. This marked the end of the counterfeit group's five-thousand-year legacy, as Wishing sought revenge and aimed to cleanse the antique industry of corruption.

Recommendation: Conspiracy (2020) similar to Quartet (2011)
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Conspiracy (2020)(谋局)

2020China
Novel AdaptationCrimeMysterySuspenseThrillerConspiracyInvestigationPolice Officer Male Lead

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Crime, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

The narrative follows the collaboration between seasoned detective Gao Dong, who is facing personal challenges, and ambitious rookie officer Zhang Yi Ang. This dynamic partnership is depicted in the novel "High IQ crimes" by Zi Jin Chen.

Recommendation: The Big Case on the Mekong River similar to Quartet (2011)
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The Big Case on the Mekong River(湄公河大案)

2014China
CrimeDramaSuspenseThriller

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Crime, Drama, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Enticement similar to Quartet (2011)
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The Enticement(诱惑)

2019China
Novel AdaptationDramaSuspenseThriller

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Prior to his passing, Chen Tian Nuo, the President of Tian Nuo Group, gifted two valuable Dong Qichang paintings worth 200 million to Xia Wei, who is a descendant of the Xia family. At the time, Tian Nuo Group was on the verge of bankruptcy due to financial difficulties. In a desperate attempt to save the company, Chen Jin Yu, the eldest son of the Tian Nuo Group, hatches a plan to bring Xia Wei into the family in order to gain access to the wealth associated with the paintings. (Baidu)

Recommendation: Be Reborn similar to Quartet (2011)
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Be Reborn(重生之门)

2022China
CrimeCriminal Supporting CharacterDetective Supporting CharacterMysterySuspenseThrillerCold Male LeadCriminal Male LeadDetective Male LeadGenius Male LeadInvestigationStolen ArtifactsThief Supporting Character

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Crime, Criminal Supporting Character, Detective Supporting Character, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Black Hole (2002) similar to Quartet (2011)
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Black Hole (2002)(黑洞)

2002China
CrimeDramaSuspenseThriller

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Crime, Drama, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Trust of a Life Time similar to Quartet (2011)
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The Trust of a Life Time(情事緝私檔案)

2002Hong Kong
CrimeDramaSuspenseThriller

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Crime, Drama, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Recommendation: Dao Ke Dao similar to Quartet (2011)
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Dao Ke Dao(道可道)

2006China
CrimeDramaSuspenseThriller

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Crime, Drama, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Recommendation: 29 Tian Ban similar to Quartet (2011)
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29 Tian Ban(29天半)

2006China
CrimeDramaSuspenseThriller

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Crime, Drama, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Recommendation: Zekkyou similar to Quartet (2011)
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Zekkyou(絶叫)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationDetective Supporting CharacterDramaMysterySuspenseThrillerAntiheroine Female LeadInterrogator Supporting CharacterInvestigationManager Supporting CharacterMarried Female LeadProstitute Supporting CharacterWelfare Officer Supporting Character

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Detective Supporting Character, Drama, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

In an apartment in Kokubunji, Tokyo, the lifeless body of a woman is discovered. The decomposed remains suggest that approximately six months have passed since her death, with signs of damage from domestic cats feeding on the body. Initially presumed to be a case of a "lonely death," Detective Ayano harbors suspicions regarding this theory. The unusual behavior of the cats, appearing unhouse trained, raises questions about their ownership by the deceased woman. Further investigation leads Detective Ayano to discover Suzuki Yoko's bankbook inside an empty fishbowl, indicating that the deceased individual is likely the 36-year-old Yoko.

Recommendation: Moral Peanuts Season 3 similar to Quartet (2011)
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Moral Peanuts Season 3(毛骗 终结篇)

2015China
CrimeDramaMysterySuspenseThrillerInvestigationMiniseriesSwindler Female LeadSwindler Male Lead

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Crime, Drama, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 28% similarity match.

These individuals are skilled manipulators with high intelligence. While lacking in morals, they excel in their craft. With meticulous strategies, they ensnare their targets and set traps for them. They serve as a reflection of all levels of society, highlighting unseen aspects. This is the tale of their rise to legendary status.

Recommendation: Phoenix Rising similar to Quartet (2011)
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Phoenix Rising(蘭花劫)

2008Hong Kong
CrimeDramaMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathInvestigationMurderPrison Setting

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Crime, Drama, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 28% 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: Galileo Season 2 similar to Quartet (2011)
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Galileo Season 2(ガリレオ)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionInvestigationPhysicsProfessor Male Lead

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 28% similarity match.

Manabu Yukawa, the brilliant physicist, is known for his exceptional talents and flawless character. Despite his good looks, athletic abilities, and sharp intellect, he has a disdain for children and can exhibit unreasonable behavior, earning him the nickname "the eccentric Galileo" among his peers. How will the clever Galileo tackle the otherworldly puzzles presented to him this time? Misa Kishitani, a detective with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's investigation unit, prides herself on her intelligence but also has a sadistic streak. A new addition to the TV series, her role will take on the responsibilities previously held by Kaoru Uchiumi. Taken from the novels "Galileo no Kunou", "Seijo no Kyuusai", "Kyozou no Doukeshi", and "Kindan no Majutsu" by Higashino Keigo.

Recommendation: LINK (2013) similar to Quartet (2011)
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LINK (2013)(リンク)

2013Japan
CrimeDramaMysterySuspenseThrillerInvestigationMiniseriesMultiple MainsProsecutor Female Lead

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Crime, Drama, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 28% similarity match.

Terahara Ken, a former police officer now employed by a private security company, is called back to Japan from Taiwan to provide protection for Matsuoka Takanori, the secretary-general of the Democratic Party. Meanwhile, public prosecutor Sakurai Satoko, who had been relocated to the Kochi District Public Prosecutors Office due to a previous whistleblowing case, is reassigned back to the Special Investigation Department of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office by her former boss in order to prosecute a high-profile individual. During this time, a branch of Tokyo Aoba Shinkin Bank is bombed and its armored cash transport vehicle is stolen. The mastermind behind these crimes is a young man named Aoyagi Tomoya, whose actions bring together Terahara, Matsuoka, Satoko, and Ishikawa Aki, an employee at Aoba Shinkin Bank.

Recommendation: The Resurrected similar to Quartet (2011)
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The Resurrected(回魂計)

2025Taiwan
CrimeDramaMysterySuspenseThrillerFraudInvestigationKidnappingRevenge

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Crime, Drama, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 28% similarity match.

Set in the imaginary city of Benkha, The Resurrected follows two mothers brought together by their mutual hatred as they seek vengeance for their daughters entangled in a case of fraud and abduction. With the assistance of a mysterious goddess, they bring back to life the deceased mastermind behind the fraud to exact their punishment. However, even after inflicting severe suffering, their rage remains insatiable. As hidden truths come to light, their partnership is challenged, compelling them to face the boundaries of justice and their own ethical beliefs.

Recommendation: Sunrise on the River similar to Quartet (2011)
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Sunrise on the River(江河日上)

2024China
Novel AdaptationDramaMysterySuspenseThrillerCity SettingEnvironmental IssuesInvestigationSocial Issues

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 28% similarity match.

In H province's Qijiang City, an outbreak of blue-green algae occurred. Vice Mayor Wang Wu, responsible for environmental protection, had to take a break from his duties due to exhaustion. Renowned environmental protection expert Lin Han Jiang was appointed as the new director of the Environmental Protection Bureau of Qijiang City. Upon assuming his new role, Lin Han Jiang discovered that cyanobacteria posed a significant environmental threat, as revealed by years of water sample testing in Qijiang. With the organization's support, Lin Han Jiang fearlessly investigated the true cause of the blue-green algae outbreak, determined not only to address the immediate issue but also to improve the overall water quality of the Qijiang River. Addressing the root causes of environmental pollution in Qijiang was crucial, involving not just the city's largest industrial park but also the night market and boiler plant, all of which impacted residents' daily lives. Balancing economic growth with ecological preservation presented a challenging dilemma. Despite the obstacles, Lin Han Jiang remained steadfast in his commitment, ultimately restoring clean water and green landscapes to Qijiang while providing a model for effective ecological and economic harmony.

Recommendation: Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP similar to Quartet (2011)
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Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP(最も遠い銀河)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathInvestigationMiniseriesMurder

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 28% 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: Utsubokazura no Yume similar to Quartet (2011)
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Utsubokazura no Yume(ウツボカズラの夢)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaMysterySuspenseThrillerInvestigationMiniseriesPsychological ManipulationTransformation

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 28% similarity match.

Saito Mifuyu, an 18-year-old girl from Nagano, had a simple upbringing. After her mother passed away, her father brought his new partner into their home, leaving Mifuyu feeling displaced. She received an invitation from her late mother's cousin, Kashimada Naoko, to stay at their luxurious house in Tokyo. Feeling envious of their wealth, Mifuyu decided to integrate herself into the Kashimada family. In the process, she transformed into a cunning girl who manipulated others to achieve her desires, much like a pitcher plant.

Recommendation: Otto yo, Shinde Kurenai ka similar to Quartet (2011)
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Otto yo, Shinde Kurenai ka(夫よ、死んでくれないか)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathInvestigationMurderRevenge

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 28% 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: Kanojotachi no Hanzai similar to Quartet (2011)
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Kanojotachi no Hanzai(彼女たちの犯罪)

2023Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Female LeadHousewife LeadInvestigationMiniseries

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 28% similarity match.

Himura Mayumi, Jinno Yukari, and Kumazawa Riko come from diverse backgrounds with seemingly no connections between them. However, their lives take unexpected turns due to a missing woman's case, leading to the revelation of their hidden secrets and the truth behind the investigation. Himura Mayumi, a 32-year-old single woman working in the public relations department of a large clothing company, faces challenges at work and desires marriage as an escape. Despite her longing for ordinary happiness, the prospect of marriage now brings her anxiety. Jinno Yukari, a 34-year-old housewife from a wealthy family, leads a seemingly comfortable life but feels lonely due to the lack of children and her husband's distant behavior. Like Himura Mayumi, she also yearns for ordinary happiness. Meanwhile, Kumazawa Riko, a 29-year-old rookie detective, recently joined the detective division and shares the same desire for a sense of ordinary happiness in her life.

Recommendation: Yume de Mita Ano Ko no Tame ni similar to Quartet (2011)
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Yume de Mita Ano Ko no Tame ni(夢で見たあの子のために)

2023Japan
CrimeDetective Supporting CharacterDramaMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathIdentical Twin Male LeadInvestigationMurderRevengeSerial KillingsStudent Male LeadTwo Roles

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Crime, Detective Supporting Character, Drama, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Thirteen years ago, Nakajou Senri's parents were brutally murdered, and his older twin brother Kazuto was abducted by a man with a distinctive scar from burns. Ever since, Senri has been consumed by the desire for vengeance. He relentlessly pursues the man with the scar, aided by his childhood friend Enan and detective Wakazono, in his quest to uncover the truth behind the tragedy and seek retribution.

Recommendation: MOZU Season 2: Maboroshi no Tsubasa similar to Quartet (2011)
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MOZU Season 2: Maboroshi no Tsubasa(MOZU Season 2 ~幻の翼)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationCrimeDramaMysterySuspenseThrillerActionDeathEspionageInvestigationMiniseriesMurderRevengeSkilled Killer

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Revenge can be a risky driving force. Mozu, a professional killer, comes back to Japan posing as a spy from North Korea in order to seek vengeance. Kuraki Naotake, Osugi Ryota, and Akeboshi Misa join forces once more to probe into a political plot aimed at concealing a massacre at a hospital. The connection between the lethal assassin and this case remains a mystery.

Recommendation: Code Name similar to Quartet (2011)
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Code Name(代号)

2016China
Novel AdaptationCrimeDramaMysterySuspenseThrillerActionChinese Republican EraEspionageHistoricalInvestigationMilitaryPolice Officer Male LeadSpy Male Lead

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

In 1941, Feng Jiu Si, a young police officer stationed in the British Concession, witnessed the death of an underground member of the Chinese Communist Party. This incident led to him being suspected by the CCP. At the same time, the Japanese were in the process of eliminating anti-Japanese groups in Tianjin in preparation for taking control of the British-French concession. As an undercover member of the CCP within the police force, Feng Jiu Si must demonstrate his allegiance to the CCP while working to uncover the Japanese plot.

Recommendation: Tender Light similar to Quartet (2011)
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Tender Light(微暗之火)

2024China
Novel AdaptationDetective Supporting CharacterDramaMysterySuspenseThrillerAge GapDropout Male LeadInvestigationMistreated Female LeadMurderOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceTown Setting

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Detective Supporting Character, Drama, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Zhou Luo, a high-achieving student from Qingshui Town, surprises his community by deciding to repeat a year at a supplementary school despite getting into a prestigious university. During this time, he crosses paths with Nan Ya, an attractive owner of a clothing boutique who is struggling to take care of her ill daughter, Wan Wan. As Zhou Luo grows closer to Nan Ya, he learns about the challenges she faces in her unhappy marriage to the abusive businessman Xu Yi. The "Bridge Case" sheds light on problems within Xu Yi's business, putting Nan Ya's marriage in jeopardy.

Recommendation: Ryu no Michi: Futatsu no Kao no Fukushusha similar to Quartet (2011)
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Ryu no Michi: Futatsu no Kao no Fukushusha(竜の道 二つの顔の復讐者)

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationCrimeDramaMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathFraternal Twin Male LeadInvestigationRevengeStaged DeathStolen IdentitySuicideSurgical Procedure

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Twin siblings Ryuichi and Ryuji were left by their birth parents as babies before being taken in by the Yoshie family, who owned a small shipping company. Their joyful upbringing came to an abrupt end when a competitor named Genpei Kirishima caused the Yoshies to go bankrupt, resulting in their parents' tragic deaths. Determined to seek retribution, the twins made a pact when they turned 15. Fast forward seven years, Ryuichi now operates in the criminal underworld under a new identity, while Ryuji is employed by the government overseeing shipping corporations.

Recommendation: Goddess Bless You from Death similar to Quartet (2011)
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Goddess Bless You from Death(สิงสาลาตาย)

2025Thailand
Detective Supporting CharacterDramaMysteryNovel AdaptationSuspenseThrillerDetective Male LeadFantasyGay RomanceGhost-seeing Male LeadHorrorInvestigationLGBTQ+Romance

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Detective Supporting Character, Drama, Mystery, Novel Adaptation, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Thup, a young orphan endowed with remarkable senses, finds himself drawn into a decades-spanning murder investigation alongside Singha, a more pragmatic individual who dismisses anything related to the supernatural. However, the complexities they encounter challenge rationality; the case is intertwined with age-old beliefs, mystical influences, and the most sinister aspects of human longing. Every five years, new victims are enticed by their faith—lured to temples through spiritual fervor, only to end up being sacrificed in a malevolent ritual designed to extend the killer's lifespan. Thup and Singha must merge forensic analysis with ancient magic, confronting dangers that are both seen and unseen. As the truth emerges, the barriers between them begin to dissolve, leading to an unexpected closeness between these once-reluctant partners.

Recommendation: Century Lao Che similar to Quartet (2011)
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Century Lao Che(百年老宅)

2009China
DramaMysterySuspenseThrillerInvestigation

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Recommendation: Great Rescue similar to Quartet (2011)
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Great Rescue(生死大营救)

2011China
CrimeDramaSuspenseThrillerAction

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Recommendation: Be Irreconcilable similar to Quartet (2011)
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Be Irreconcilable(势不两立)

2014China
DramaMysterySuspenseThrillerInvestigation

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Recommendation: Two Women in the War similar to Quartet (2011)
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Two Women in the War(兩個女人的戰爭)

2016China
DramaMysterySuspenseThrillerInvestigation

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Recommendation: Double Characters similar to Quartet (2011)
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Double Characters(夜行人)

2017China
DramaMysterySuspenseThrillerInvestigation

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Drama, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 27% 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 Quartet (2011)
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Summer Heat (2006)(心慌、心郁、逐個捉)

2006Hong Kong
DramaMysterySuspenseThrillerInvestigation

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Drama, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 27% 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: Game no Tatsujin similar to Quartet (2011)
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Game no Tatsujin(ゲームの達人)

2000Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaSuspenseThrillerMiniseries

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Derived from Sidney Sheldon's book "Master of the Game."

Recommendation: Not a Murder Story similar to Quartet (2011)
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Not a Murder Story(非殺人小說)

2024Taiwan
CrimeMysterySuspenseThrillerInvestigation

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Crime, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 27% 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: 3000 Man similar to Quartet (2011)
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3000 Man(3000万)

2024Japan
CrimeDramaSuspenseThrillerMiniseries

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The narrative revolves around a family that unexpectedly inherits a substantial fortune, leading to a significant transformation in their lives. (en.taicike.com)

Recommendation: Double Characters Season 2 similar to Quartet (2011)
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Double Characters Season 2(夜行人二)

2017China
DramaMysterySuspenseThrillerInvestigation

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Recommendation: Red Poppy similar to Quartet (2011)
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Red Poppy(红罂粟)

2004China
CrimeMysterySuspenseThrillerInvestigation

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Recommendation: Wind Chime similar to Quartet (2011)
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Wind Chime(示铃录)

2016China
Novel AdaptationMysterySuspenseThrillerInvestigation

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 27% 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: Jiken similar to Quartet (2011)
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Jiken(事件)

2023Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaSuspenseThrillerMiniseries

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A deceased body is discovered in a storage space. The deceased is a young woman who owned a small eatery. Subsequently, a 19-year-old male is apprehended for the homicide and disposal of the body. Former judge turned attorney, Daisaburo Kikuchi, takes on the young man's legal defense. Initially appearing to be a straightforward case due to the man's confession, the situation takes a turn when he denies the allegations during the trial. Daisaburo Kikuchi delves into the case and uncovers the true circumstances behind it.

Recommendation: Moral Peanuts similar to Quartet (2011)
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Moral Peanuts(毛骗)

2010China
CrimeDramaMysterySuspenseThrillerDysfunctional FamilyFriendshipInvestigationMultiple MainsTeamwork

Like Quartet (2011), this drama also features Crime, Drama, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 26% similarity match.