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Scams(スカム)

2019Japan
Adapted From A BookBlack ComedyComedyCrimeDramaFinancial CrimeFraudMafiaMiniseriesMoney LaunderingMoney Transfer ScamOrganized CrimeWhite-Collar Crime

After graduating from a prestigious university, Makoto Kusano secured a position at a large corporation, setting sail on what appeared to be a promising career path. However, his fortunes took a sharp turn when he was laid off due to the collapse of Lehman Brothers, a mere six months into his new job. Adding to his woes, his father fell ill and required costly medical treatment not covered by insurance. Compounding matters, a bank began pressuring him to repay his student loan, plunging him into dire straits. In a stroke of desperation, Makoto Kusano spotted a job offering lucrative pay, only to find out that it entailed withdrawing funds from the bank accounts of elderly victims of voice phishing scams.

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Recommendation: Maid in Akihabara similar to Scams
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Maid in Akihabara(めいど in あきはばら)

2005Japan
ComedyCrimeDramaMafiaMiniseriesOrganized CrimeShort Length SeriesYakuza

Like Scams, this drama also features Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mafia, Miniseries, and Organized Crime themes with a 40% similarity match.

Produced in Japan in 2005 and released on February 24, 2006, Maid in Akihabara is a 6-episode series set in the cyber city of Tokyo. Each episode has a duration of approximately 15 minutes. The story follows Saki, a woman seeking employment to escape a bar gang she previously had dealings with. She secures a position at a Maid cafe named Meido no myage (Maid's gift) as the third maid on staff. Along with being homeless, she resides in a 24-hour internet cafe.

Recommendation: Suika similar to Scams
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Suika(すいか)

2003Japan
ComedyDramaFinancial CrimeFraudMiniseriesWhite-Collar CrimeEmbezzlementFemale Centered PlotLife

Like Scams, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Financial Crime, Fraud, Miniseries, and White-Collar Crime themes with a 38% similarity match.

34-year-old Motoko, who works at a credit union, is shocked to discover that her closest friend and colleague, Mariko, has stolen 300 million yen and vanished. Motoko, who is single and lives with her parents, decides to leave home in search of a more fulfilling life. She comes across a charming old geshuku named "Happiness Sancha," situated by a river and surrounded by lush gardens. The building has only two other tenants: Natsuko, a long-time resident and college professor, and Kizuna, a struggling erotic manga artist. The manager, Yuka, is eager to welcome more tenants, which works out perfectly for Motoko. This heartfelt story explores the lives of four very different women who find themselves living together at "Happiness Sancha," each on their own quest for happiness.

Recommendation: Mushoboke similar to Scams
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Mushoboke(ムショぼけ)

2021Japan
ComedyDramaMafiaMiniseriesOrganized CrimeYakuza

Like Scams, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Mafia, Miniseries, and Organized Crime themes with a 36% similarity match.

Portrays the story of a former member of the yakuza who was recently released after serving a 14-year sentence. (News Yahoo)

Recommendation: Fraudstars similar to Scams
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Fraudstars(欺詐劇團)

2021Hong Kong
CrimeDramaFraudMiniseries

Like Scams, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Fraud, and Miniseries themes with a 31% similarity match.

Chan Chi Yeung, an up-and-coming director who has received awards, has a reputation for being stubborn and causing others in the entertainment industry to keep their distance. After a decade, Chi Yeung reunites with producer Herman, screenwriter Lee Sa Sa, martial arts choreographer Master Man, production designer Shell, actress Lau Ka Ling, and assistant director Choi Tsz Lok to embark on a new project aimed at creating their best film. However, their plans are derailed when their investor unexpectedly passes away, leaving them with a hefty restaurant bill to settle. In order to avoid the consequences, the group devises a clever scheme. Chi Yeung then rallies the team to form "Fraudstars." But their scheme takes a dangerous turn when a real criminal organization forces them into a situation where scamming is their only option.

Recommendation: Narcotics Heroes similar to Scams
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Narcotics Heroes(破毒強人)

2023Hong Kong
CrimeDramaFinancial CrimeMoney LaunderingMoney Transfer ScamWhite-Collar CrimeDrug Dealer Male LeadDrug OverdoseDrug TraffickingDrug UsageGun ViolenceLovers SeparatedMystery

Like Scams, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Financial Crime, Money Laundering, Money Transfer Scam, and White-Collar Crime themes with a 30% similarity match.

In the vibrant streets of Hong Kong illuminated by neon lights, lies a secret underworld unknown to many - the city serves as a central hub for narcotics trafficking globally. Looking back a decade, the Narcotics Bureau successfully captured Man Wah, also known as the Drug Lord. (TVBAnywhereNA)

Recommendation: Yamikin Saihara-san similar to Scams
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Yamikin Saihara-san(闇金サイハラさん)

2022Japan
Black ComedyComedyCrimeDramaMafiaOrganized CrimeAggressive Female LeadDebtLoan Shark Female LeadStrong Female LeadUnderworldViolenceYakuza

Like Scams, this drama also features Black Comedy, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mafia, and Organized Crime themes with a 30% similarity match.

Recommendation: Hustlin' Boy similar to Scams
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Hustlin' Boy(ハスリンボーイ)

2024Japan
CrimeDramaMafiaMiniseriesOrganized CrimeAdapted From A MangaDrug UsageStudent Male LeadYakuza

Like Scams, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Mafia, Miniseries, and Organized Crime themes with a 29% similarity match.

Kubota Tamotsu, a struggling university student burdened with debt, finds himself in a dire situation after falling victim to a scam in an attempt to alleviate his financial troubles. Fortunately, he crosses paths with a dealer of criminal tools who offers him a way out. Together, they navigate the criminal underworld of Ikebukuro, where they encounter three dominant groups: the Jinbokai yakuza, Gozugumi yakuza, and the Taiga group specializing in bank transfer scams. Amidst these factions, a mysterious duo emerges, adding another layer of intrigue to their dangerous world.

Recommendation: Yamegoku - Yakuza Yamete Itadakimasu similar to Scams
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Yamegoku - Yakuza Yamete Itadakimasu(ヤメゴク〜ヤクザやめて頂きます〜)

2015Japan
Black ComedyComedyCrimeDramaMafiaOrganized CrimeDifficult AdulthoodHidden PastInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingRedemptionSlapstickWarm Man-Cold Woman

Like Scams, this drama also features Black Comedy, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mafia, and Organized Crime themes with a 29% similarity match.

Nagamitsu Bakushu works as a police officer in the Organised Crime Department of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police. She runs a hotline for yakuza members looking to leave their criminal lifestyle. When a call comes in, Bakushu must reach out to the yakuza, ensure their safety, mend relations with their former criminal group, and help them find legitimate work. Despite her efforts to assist in their rehabilitation, Bakushu maintains a hostile attitude towards the yakuza and inadvertently involves those around her in the process.

Recommendation: Morimoto Keiji no Ojisan Kansatsu Nikki similar to Scams
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Morimoto Keiji no Ojisan Kansatsu Nikki(森本刑事のオジさん監察日記)

2020Japan
CrimeDramaMafiaOrganized CrimeMedicalYakuza

Like Scams, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Mafia, and Organized Crime themes with a 27% similarity match.

Ken Kurono, a swindler known for his self-assurance, is under pressure to repay a loan from the yakuza loan shark Deebo within a week. Deebo is notorious for inflicting pain on those who fail to meet their financial obligations.

Recommendation: Rikon Shinai Otoko: Salaried Otto to Waru Yome no Damashi Ai similar to Scams
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Rikon Shinai Otoko: Salaried Otto to Waru Yome no Damashi Ai(離婚しない男―サレ夫と悪嫁の騙し愛―)

2024Japan
Black ComedyComedyDramaMiniseriesAdapted From A MangaSexual Content

Like Scams, this drama also features Black Comedy, Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

In the story, a man named Okatani Wataru chooses to turn a blind eye to his wife's affair while secretly gathering evidence and navigating the challenges of a father fighting for custody of his daughter. This plot is based on the manga series "Rikon Shinai Otoko" by Ohtake Reiji.

Recommendation: Double Cheat: Itsuwari no Keikan Season 2 similar to Scams
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Double Cheat: Itsuwari no Keikan Season 2(ダブルチート 偽りの警官 Season2)

2024Japan
CrimeDramaFraudMiniseriesSwindler Male LeadUndercover Operation

Like Scams, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Fraud, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

Takara Keisuke, also known as the notorious "K" who tricks scammers and punishes wrongdoers, is being chased by law enforcement and is a target for Kaito Shu, the enigmatic salon owner. Hikari from the Second Investigation Division, worried about Takara Keisuke, seeks out his former colleague, Yashiba Hitoshi. Meanwhile, Tago Yuto, a con artist with a record of committing fraud overseas, suddenly appears before Takara Keisuke. What is Tago Yuto's true intentions?

Recommendation: Futagashira similar to Scams
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Futagashira(ふたがしら)

2015Japan
CrimeDramaMafiaMiniseriesOrganized CrimeActionAdapted From A MangaBloodEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionYakuza

Like Scams, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Mafia, Miniseries, and Organized Crime themes with a 25% similarity match.

Benzo and Soji are colleagues at a delivery service that is actually a group of thieves known as Akame. They target corrupt individuals and steal their ill-gotten gains. The leader of Akame, Tatsugoro, is highly respected by both Benzo and Soji. When Tatsugoro unexpectedly passes away, he leaves a conflicting message about who should take over Akame. Despite their confusion, Benzo and Soji decide to part ways with Akame and embark on a significant mission.

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Prison Hotel (2017)(プリズンホテル)

2017Japan
ComedyCrimeMafiaMiniseriesOrganized CrimeNovel AdaptationHorrorHotel SettingRomanceSuspenseThrillerYakuza

Like Scams, this drama also features Comedy, Crime, Mafia, Miniseries, and Organized Crime themes with a 25% similarity match.

After dedicating 25 years to the Crown Hotel Group, a prominent hotel chain in Japan, Kazuma Hanazawa finally achieves his goal of becoming a manager. His excitement quickly fades as he arrives at his new assignment and is greeted by intimidating individuals and foreign employees. To his surprise, the hotel's owner, Kido Nakazo, is a powerful figure in the yakuza. The hotel primarily caters to yakuza members who are typically unwelcome at other establishments due to their tattoos. This realization dawns on Hanazawa as he discovers that the hotel is essentially managed by Nakazo's associates, serving as a haven for yakuza gatherings. The hotel has earned the nickname "Prison Hotel" due to its reputation among the public.

Recommendation: Sujibori similar to Scams
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Sujibori(すじぼり)

2019Japan
CrimeMafiaMiniseriesOrganized CrimeNovel AdaptationGraphic ViolenceYakuza

Like Scams, this drama also features Crime, Mafia, Miniseries, and Organized Crime themes with a 25% similarity match.

The Yakuza have seen better days and are now just a mere shadow of their former selves. Their traditional customs appear to be outdated and their body art sets them apart from society. A young and unsuspecting student named Ryou accidentally gets involved with the Yakuza, finding himself caught up in dark schemes. He is lured by the allure of power and indulgence, descending further into a world of crime, exploitation, and brutality. Little did Ryou know that once you're part of the Yakuza, there's no turning back! (Japan Film Fest Hamburg)

Recommendation: Enjiya similar to Scams
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Enjiya(演じ屋)

2021Japan
Black ComedyComedyCrimeDramaMiniseriesActress Female LeadAttempted SuicideFound FamilyHidden PastHit And RunRevengeStabbingWrongfully Accused

Like Scams, this drama also features Black Comedy, Comedy, Crime, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 24% similarity match.

On the eve of his wedding, Tomoki finds himself wrongly accused of sexual harassment. As a result, he loses his job and his fiance breaks off their engagement. Feeling hopeless, Tomoki contemplates suicide. However, as he stands on the edge of a rooftop, he witnesses a woman being attacked by a man with a knife. Tomoki intervenes and ends up getting "stabbed," only to later discover that it was all a staged incident known as "enjiya." Intrigued by this concept, Tomoki decides to hire Aika to seek revenge on those who falsely accused him.

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

2009Taiwan
ComedyCrimeDramaMafiaOrganized CrimeActionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingPolice Officer Male LeadPolice ProceduralSlight RomanceTriad

Like Scams, this drama also features Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mafia, and Organized Crime themes with a 24% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: The Naked Director Season 2 similar to Scams
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The Naked Director Season 2(全裸監督 シーズン2)

2021Japan
CrimeDramaMafiaMiniseriesOrganized CrimeNovel AdaptationBased On A True StoryEroticFull NudityMatureNudityProlonged NuditySex Industry

Like Scams, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Mafia, Miniseries, and Organized Crime themes with a 24% similarity match.

By 1990, Muranishi had reached the pinnacle of his success, with his company generating billions in annual revenue

Recommendation: Crime Family similar to Scams
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Crime Family(クライムファミリー)

2023Japan
Black ComedyComedyDramaMiniseriesEccentric Male LeadFamily RelationshipFound FamilySwindler Male Lead

Like Scams, this drama also features Black Comedy, Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 24% similarity match.

Matsuda Go is a fraudster who deceives a family by posing as a tutor and becomes entangled in the illicit dealings of the criminal family

Recommendation: Kyo kara Hitman (2023) similar to Scams
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Kyo kara Hitman (2023)(今日からヒットマン)

2023Japan
ComedyCrimeDramaMiniseriesActionAdapted From A MangaHitman Male LeadOffice Worker Male Lead

Like Scams, this drama also features Comedy, Crime, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 24% similarity match.

Inaba Tokichi, a regular office worker, finds himself unintentionally implicated in the demise of a renowned assassin

Recommendation: Dekabeya: Roppongi Okashi na Sousahan similar to Scams
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Dekabeya: Roppongi Okashi na Sousahan(刑事部屋〜六本木おかしな捜査班〜)

2005Japan
ComedyCrimeMiniseries

Like Scams, this drama also features Comedy, Crime, and Miniseries themes with a 23% similarity match.

Recommendation: Heaven's Rock similar to Scams
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Heaven's Rock(ヘヴンズ・ロック)

2010Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseries

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Teppei and Takuma, who are part of the well-known Rock group Sekitoba, along with Ryuuichi, Jun (who are both in the rival band SHADOWS), and their supporter Yuusaku, all perish in a sudden incident. To be revived, they must collaborate and complete a series of challenges set forth by the shinigami.

Recommendation: Edison no Haha similar to Scams
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Edison no Haha(エジソンの母)

2008Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseries

Like Scams, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 23% similarity match.

The series centers around Noriko Ayukawa, a teacher for a group of first-grade students. When Kento, a troubled boy from a different school, joins her class, Noriko discovers that he may actually be a gifted prodigy. Drawing from the childhood experiences of renowned inventor Thomas Edison, the story explores Noriko's journey in guiding Kento and helping him reach his potential despite his reputation as a problem child.

Recommendation: Ueno Juri to Itsutsu no Kaban similar to Scams
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Ueno Juri to Itsutsu no Kaban(上野樹里と5つの鞄 )

2009Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseries

Like Scams, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 23% similarity match.

In the series, Ueno plays five different characters in five separate episodes. Each episode revolves around a different type of bag, like a guitar case or a mysterious package. The episodes are titled: 1. Guitar Case Girl 2. HOPE 3. Akira Next Door 4. While Traveling 5. One Evening, Hinata Suddenly

Recommendation: Sousa Chizu no Onna similar to Scams
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Sousa Chizu no Onna(捜査地図の女)

2012Japan
CrimeDramaMiniseries

Like Scams, this drama also features Crime, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 23% similarity match.

Tachibana Tamako, also known as Maya, is a seasoned member of the Criminal Investigation division within the Kyoto Prefectural Police. She has a reputation for being a devoted enthusiast of maps and possesses an unparalleled knowledge of every corner of Kyoto that can be depicted on a map. Her exceptional talent as a "human GPS" is utilized by the police in creating meticulous investigation maps that are capable of debunking any false alibis. Despite her invaluable skills, there are instances when Tamako is absent from a crime scene because she has stumbled upon a location that has yet to be documented on a map. Surprisingly, this marks Maya's debut in a television drama series. With the captivating setting of Kyoto, there are compelling reasons to tune in to "Sousa Chizu no Onna" this autumn.

Recommendation: Konnichiwa, Joyuu no Sagara Itsuki Desu. similar to Scams
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Konnichiwa, Joyuu no Sagara Itsuki Desu.(こんにちは、女優の相楽樹です。)

2017Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseries

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Recommendation: Time of Miracle: Loss Time similar to Scams
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Time of Miracle: Loss Time(기적의 시간 로스타임)

2016South Korea
ComedyDramaMiniseries

Like Scams, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 23% similarity match.

A humorous story centered on individuals confronted with unexpected mortality who are granted additional moments to enjoy life before their end.

Recommendation: Ryu ga Gotoku: Beyond the Game similar to Scams
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Ryu ga Gotoku: Beyond the Game(龍が如く~Beyond the Game~)

2024Japan
CrimeDramaMafiaMiniseriesOrganized Crime1990s2000sActionAdapted From A GameCo-producedCompetent Male LeadDetermined Male LeadSkilled FighterThriller

Like Scams, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Mafia, Miniseries, and Organized Crime themes with a 23% similarity match.

The narrative of the series unfolds in two different eras, specifically in 1995 and 2005. It centers around the experiences, relationships with childhood companions, and the consequences of the choices made by a formidable and unmatched Yakuza fighter characterized by a deep commitment to justice, obligation, and compassion. This information was sourced from variety.com and is inspired by the SEGA video game series Yakuza Like a Dragon. Additionally, it is a collaborative production involving the United States.

Recommendation: Vincenzo similar to Scams
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Vincenzo(빈센조)

2021South Korea
Black ComedyComedyCrimeDramaMafiaBadass Male LeadCorruptionEccentric Female LeadLawRevengeSkilled KillerSlight RomanceSlow Burn RomanceSmart Male Lead

Like Scams, this drama also features Black Comedy, Comedy, Crime, Drama, and Mafia themes with a 23% similarity match.

At the age of eight, Park Joo Hyeong was adopted and moved to Italy. As an adult, he goes by the name Vincenzo Cassano and works for a Mafia family as a consigliere. When conflicts arise within the Mafia, he travels to South Korea and crosses paths with lawyer Hong Cha Young, known for her fierce determination to win cases. Returning to his homeland, Vincenzo seeks revenge against a powerful corporation by serving them a taste of their own medicine and delivering his own brand of justice.

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Kokou no Sakebi(孤高の叫び)

2017Japan
CrimeMafiaMiniseriesOrganized CrimeActionGangSuspenseThrillerYakuza

Like Scams, this drama also features Crime, Mafia, Miniseries, and Organized Crime themes with a 22% similarity match.

Following the violation of a truce by two Washizu yakuza members, their irresponsible behavior leads to a violent and deadly outcome.

Recommendation: Kai Xin Ma Hua Ju Chang similar to Scams
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Kai Xin Ma Hua Ju Chang(開心麻花劇場第一季)

2012China
ComedyDramaMiniseriesShort Length Series

Like Scams, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 21% similarity match.

Recommendation: Nihon Toitsu: Kanto Hen similar to Scams
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Nihon Toitsu: Kanto Hen(日本統一 関東編)

2023Japan
CrimeDramaMiniseriesAction

Like Scams, this drama also features Crime, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 21% similarity match.

Following the death of a Kyowakai member, detectives Shima and Hayami begin looking into the case, which appears to be linked to a series of previous unsolved murders

Recommendation: Nichijo no Zekkei similar to Scams
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Nichijo no Zekkei(日常の絶景)

2023Japan
Adapted From A BookDramaMiniseriesTown Setting

Like Scams, this drama also features Adapted From A Book, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 21% similarity match.

The narrative follows two women from diverse backgrounds embarking on a journey to explore breathtaking landscapes in their everyday lives, forging a deeper bond with each other and finding solace and rejuvenation in the beauty of nature

Recommendation: Chemistry of Love similar to Scams
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Chemistry of Love(연애의 재구성)

2007South Korea
ComedyDramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Scams, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 21% similarity match.

Yeong Seok, a student gearing up for the bar exam, experiences an instant attraction to the lovely Yu Jin when he goes to pick up his nephew from kindergarten

Recommendation: To Be Or Not To Be (2021) similar to Scams
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To Be Or Not To Be (2021)(可不可以不)

2021China
ComedyDramaMiniseriesWeb Series

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Recommendation: No One Lies similar to Scams
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No One Lies(大誠實家)

2023Hong Kong
ComedyDramaMiniseriesCEO Male Lead

Like Scams, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 21% similarity match.

Having relied on dishonesty for personal gain, losing the ability to lie can have a significant impact on one's life. Renowned direct marketing company founder Lo Man Nai recognizes the endless pursuit of power and wealth by individuals. By utilizing his exceptional lying skills, he assembles a team of dedicated employees to promote his health products. However, at an annual meeting, Lo is afflicted with a strange illness that renders him incapable of lying. Forced to speak only the truth, he exposes the deceit behind the company's products and sales strategies. He also admits to his wife about his extramarital affair. Subsequently convicted of fraudulent practices and abandoned by his family, Lo tries to take his own life. Fortunately, he is rescued by a fellow prisoner, who turns out to be a leader of a criminal organization.

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Tiger Cubs Season 2(飛虎II)

2014Hong Kong
CrimeDramaMiniseriesAction

Like Scams, this drama also features Crime, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 21% similarity match.

The members of the Special Duties Unit (SDU) continue to collaborate effectively, despite facing new challenges such as adapting to the different work methods of their new Chief Inspector. During a hostage rescue mission, Jin Hon Tou encounters Chung Wai Yan, an undercover agent being pursued by the triads. Her courage and ingenuity make a lasting impression on him. Jin Hon Tou assists her in returning to the Criminal Intelligence Bureau (CIB), and they gradually develop romantic feelings for each other. However, he becomes suspicious of her secretive behavior. Furthermore, his leadership is called into question when a team member is disciplined following a failed mission. Seeing the escalating internal conflicts, Jin Hon Tou decides to step down. Meanwhile, Chung Wai Yan goes to great lengths to uncover the traitor who compromised her cover, even at the expense of the SDU team. With various threats looming, Jin Hon Tou and the SDU members unite to address these challenges.

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Let's Go Nagata-cho(レッツ・ゴー!永田町)

2001Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseriesAdapted From A Manga

Like Scams, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 21% similarity match.

The show is a comedic portrayal of the inner workings of politics, focusing on a fictional secretary of the House of Representatives. The characters' names are largely inspired by real-life politicians and political parties.

Recommendation: Tokyo Niwatsuki Ikkodate similar to Scams
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Tokyo Niwatsuki Ikkodate(東京庭付き一戸建て)

2002Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseriesFamily

Like Scams, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 21% similarity match.

Every parent dreams of their children growing up and becoming independent, no longer relying on them for support. This was also the case for retired professor Tameyama Kazuo, who had five daughters, both married and single, who were all strong-willed and independent. Despite expectations, Kazuo actually wanted to bring his entire family back together under one roof. Despite his daughters' objections, Kazuo used his retirement savings and money from a cancelled insurance policy to search for the perfect home in a prime location in Tokyo, close to a good school for his grandchildren and with easy access to transportation. Against all odds, he found a beautiful home and moved in with all nine family members. However, as they settled in, they discovered that the house had some costly surprises of its own.

Recommendation: The Bad Dad similar to Scams
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The Bad Dad(オトコの子育て)

2007Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseriesFamily

Like Scams, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 21% similarity match.

Atsushi Yajima, a father of three children and a husband, should be heading home after work to assist with household chores and bond with his kids. However, he chooses to socialize with friends and engage in flirtatious behavior with other women instead. Everything changes when Atsushi's wife unexpectedly passes away, leaving him to take on the role of a single parent. Now faced with all the responsibilities that come with parenting alone, the question remains: will Atsushi rise to the challenge or will he seek to pass on these duties to someone else?

Recommendation: Rikon Doukyo similar to Scams
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Rikon Doukyo(離婚同居)

2010Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Scams, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 21% similarity match.

"Rikon Doukyo" follows the story of Konaka Masaru and Ichinose Naoko, a couple who initially appear to have a content family life. However, their happiness is disrupted when they choose to separate. Despite their divorce, the couple ends up living together once more under unexpected circumstances.

Recommendation: Lotto 6 de San-oku Ni-senman En Ateta Otoko similar to Scams
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Lotto 6 de San-oku Ni-senman En Ateta Otoko(ロト6で3億2千万円当てた男)

2008Japan
Adapted From A BookComedyMiniseriesLottery Winner Male Lead

Like Scams, this drama also features Adapted From A Book, Comedy, and Miniseries themes with a 21% similarity match.

Satoru Tachibana works at an advertising company where he is constantly working under a younger supervisor for a low salary. Despite his addiction to pachinko, lack of savings, and no romantic prospects after his divorce, Tachibana is uncertain about what the future holds for him. One day, he impulsively buys a lottery ticket in hopes of earning enough money to cover his child support, but he is overcome with self-disgust. However, his curiosity leads him to check the ticket later on, only to discover that he has become a millionaire overnight. (Tokyograph)

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Ura Aibou 2(裏 相棒 2)

2008Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseriesShort Length Series

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A spin-off series of Aibou was launched shortly before the premiere of the first Aibou movie.

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Kamisama no Nyobo(神様の女房)

2011Japan
Adapted From A BookDramaMiniseriesBiographical

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The story of Matsushita Konosuke, the founder of Panasonic, and his wife Mumeno is a tale of love and entrepreneurship. Born in 1894, Matsushita tied the knot with Iue Mumeno in 1915 when she was just 19 years old. Three years later, he established Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., which eventually grew into a global electronics giant known today as the Panasonic Corporation. Matsushita, affectionately known as "the god of management," passed away in 1989. (Tokyograph)

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Shichou wa Mukudono(市長はムコ殿)

2012Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseriesFamily

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Following the passing of his father-in-law, Akiyoshi Hiromasa is urged by his wife and mother-in-law to take over his father-in-law's role and run for mayor. Hiromasa accepts the challenge and successfully wins the mayoral election. Despite being a new mayor, he initiates various reforms while also dealing with personal family issues. Throughout this journey, Hiromasa discovers his authentic self.

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Yamikin Ushijima-kun Season 2( 闇金ウシジマくん Season 2)

2014Japan
CrimeDramaMiniseriesAdapted From A Manga

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The TV show depicts the experiences of individuals in debt who face challenges from Kaoru Ushijima. Additionally, Kaoru Ushijima's business, Kaukau Finance, encounters a crisis.

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Toho Nanahun(徒歩7分)

2015Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseriesLife

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Kurosaki Yoriko, aged 32, finds herself without a partner, without companions, and without employment. As she embarks on living independently for the first time, she discovers a whole new world around her. Follow along as this story unfolds, showcasing the minor events that take place within a 7-minute stroll from her apartment.

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Yamikin Ushijima-kun Season 3(闇金ウシジマくん Season3)

2016Japan
CrimeDramaMiniseriesAdapted From A Manga

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Mayumi (Mitsumune Kaoru), an employee at a publishing company, crosses paths with a enigmatic individual who goes by the name Shindo (Nakamura Tomoya). Foretold by a fortune teller of a fated encounter, she takes notice. However, instead of the anticipated meeting, she finds herself face to face with Ushijima Kaoru (Yamada Takayuki), the leader of Cowcow Finance, a notorious underground money lender. Operating with an exorbitant interest rate of 5% every 10 days, Cowcow Finance aggressively pursues those in debt.

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Denshichi Torimonochou(伝七捕物帳)

2016Japan
CrimeDramaMiniseriesHistorical

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Denshichi from Kuromoncho works under a police officer and enforces justice in the alleys of Edo using a violet club given to him by Inspector Toyama Saemon, the magistrate of Kitamachi. Denshichi focuses on condemning the wrongful acts instead of the individuals committing them, displaying compassion and kindness in his approach.

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Sayonara, Enari-kun(サヨナラ、えなりくん)

2017Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseriesRomance

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25-year-old Kiriyama Saori has experienced numerous romantic relationships in her lifetime and continues to search for true love and her ideal partner through different methods of seeking marriage. However, she encounters deceitful individuals along the way, including a womanizer, a man overly attached to his mother, and a penny-pincher. Unbeknownst to these men, Saori possesses a unique ability that causes her personality to drastically shift in an instant. What mysterious power does she hold?!

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Makanai Sou Season 2(まかない荘 2)

2017Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseriesFood

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Kazama Nozomi arrived to collect the kitchen car she had bought with her savings, only to discover she had been deceived by the seller. Yamanaka Keita, the caretaker of Makanaiso, turned out to be the actual buyer. Keita persuaded Nozomi to stay as a new resident of Makanaiso. The diverse group of residents at Makanaiso, including a young student, a high school student, a youthful middle-aged woman, and an elderly man, all had a tendency to interfere in each other's affairs. As Nozomi navigated the daily chaos of her new living situation, she found herself reflecting on her own identity.