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S.C.I(S.C.I.谜案集)

2018China
Novel AdaptationBromanceCensored Adaptation Of Same-sex Original WorkChildhood Friends RelationshipCohabitationInvestigationLove Hate RelationshipMysteryPsychologicalPsychologySmart Male LeadSuspenseThriller

The tale of a high-stakes battle between good and evil, where some individuals strive to combat the darkness while others welcome it with open arms

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Visible Lie(犯罪心理小组X)

2018China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryPsychologicalPsychologySmart Male LeadSuspenseThrillerIllnessMental IllnessStrong Female LeadTeamwork

Like S.C.I, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Psychological, Psychology, Smart Male Lead, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

Talented student Xu Lang, an expert in Criminal Psychology, completed his Ph.D. at the University of Maryland. Upon his return to China, he decided to work for the public security bureau. Unfortunately, while solving a case, he suffered severe injuries and tragically lost his younger brother. Fast forward seven years, Xu Lang is now the youngest professor of Criminology at the National Police University. His friend Tang Sen approaches him with an offer to join their newly formed Criminal Psychology Team X. Together with a team of four, they delve into unsolved cases and discover new leads related to Xu Lang's life-changing case from seven years ago.

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Silent Voice Season 2(サイレント・ヴォイス 行動心理捜査官・楯岡絵麻 2)

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryPsychologicalPsychologySuspenseThrillerInterrogator Female LeadMiniseriesSmart Female Lead

Like S.C.I, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Psychological, Psychology, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

Tateoka Ema is an expert in interrogation, utilizing behavioral psychology to elicit confessions from suspects with a perfect track record. Through careful observation of micro-expressions, she is able to quickly identify deception in suspects. Her targeted suspects inevitably end up confessing under her scrutiny. (Jdrama Weblog)

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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 AdaptationInvestigationMysteryPsychologicalPsychologySuspenseThrillerMiniseriesPolice Department SettingPolice Sergeant Female Lead

Like S.C.I, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Psychological, Psychology, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% 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.

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The Long Night(沉默的真相)

2020China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryPsychologicalSmart Male LeadSuspenseThrillerConspiracyCorruptionCrime Against MoralityDramaWeb Series

Like S.C.I, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Psychological, Smart Male Lead, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 39% similarity match.

The murder case initially seemed straightforward, with numerous witnesses observing the suspect attempting to dispose of a body and a confession from the suspect himself. However, as the case progressed to court, the prosecutor uncovered that there was more to the situation than met the eye. The murder turned out to be a facade for a more disturbing injustice. The prosecutor dedicated a decade of his life unraveling the truth, sacrificing his youth, career, reputation, family, and ultimately his life in the process. (DramaWiki)

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Wind Chime(示铃录)

2016China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like S.C.I, 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" ( ).

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Evil Minds Season 2(心理罪2)

2016China
Novel AdaptationBromanceInvestigationMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerCriminal Profiler Male LeadDramaFriendshipKidnappingLGBTQ+Transgender Supporting Character

Like S.C.I, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Bromance, Investigation, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 37% similarity match.

Fang Mu comes back to join the police force as a criminal profiler. He teams up with Tai Wei once again to locate the abducted daughter of their captain.

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Shotenin Michiru no Minoue Banashi(書店員ミチルの身の上話)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationChildhood Friends RelationshipInvestigationMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerDeathInfidelityJealousyLottery Winner Female LeadMiniseriesMurder

Like S.C.I, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Childhood Friends Relationship, Investigation, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 37% similarity match.

The plot centers on Michiru, a bookstore employee who wins the 200,000,000 Yen (equivalent to 2.5 million USD) lottery by chance. As a result, she becomes entangled in unforeseen acts of betrayal and murder.

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Kiri ni Sumu Akuma(霧に棲む悪魔)

2011Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerRomance

Like S.C.I, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% 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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Keiji Yoshinaga Seiichi: Namida no Jikenbo(刑事吉永誠一 涙の事件簿)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

Like S.C.I, 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.

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Schrodinger's Cat(薛丁格的貓)

2018Taiwan
InvestigationMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerMiniseries

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Nomen Kenji(能面検事)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerProsecutor Male Lead

Like S.C.I, 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.

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Mofuku no Rendezvous(喪服のランデヴー)

2000Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

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

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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 S.C.I, 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.

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Yi Shuang Xiu Hua Xie(一双绣花鞋)

2003China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDrama

Like S.C.I, 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.

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A League of Nobleman(君子盟)

2023China
Novel AdaptationBromanceInvestigationMysterySmart Male LeadSuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaFriendshipHistoricalPoor Male LeadScholar Male Lead

Like S.C.I, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Bromance, Investigation, Mystery, Smart Male Lead, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

Zhang Ping, a destitute orphan from a rural area, relocates to Beijing with the intention of taking the civil service exam. However, he finds himself selling noodles on the streets instead. Despite his simple demeanor, Zhang Ping possesses a sharp mind and a knack for solving puzzles. On the other hand, Lan Jue, a refined government official with a mysterious background, is looking into a case. Their paths cross, and after some initial misunderstandings, Zhang Ping assists Lan Jue in solving the case, inadvertently discovering his hidden past. This marks the beginning of a unique partnership where the two men, despite their differences, join forces to unravel mysteries, such as uncovering the truth behind Lan Jue's father's death and exposing corruption in the royal court.

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Hello Monster(너를 기억해)

2015South Korea
BromanceInvestigationMysteryPsychologicalSmart Male LeadSuspenseThrillerCalm Male LeadCriminal Profiler Male LeadDramaEccentric Male LeadFemale Chases Male FirstHidden IdentitySlight Romance

Like S.C.I, this drama also features Bromance, Investigation, Mystery, Psychological, Smart Male Lead, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

Brilliant profiler Lee Hyun returns to South Korea after a detail from a case ignites a long-buried memory. Unbeknownst to him, Detective Cha Ji An, a member of his team, has been secretly investigating his past. She knows that his father was killed and that his brother vanished under suspicious circumstances linked to a criminal named Lee Joon Young—whom they are both determined to locate and bring to justice. Each is trying to uncover the truth about the other, unaware that they are entangled in a perilous game orchestrated by a master manipulator, and that the reality of both truth and evil is far more complex and sinister than they anticipate.

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Life on Mars(라이프 온 마스)

2018South Korea
BromanceInvestigationMysteryPsychologicalSmart Male LeadSuspenseThriller1980sActionCalm Male LeadComaComedyMurderPolice Procedural

Like S.C.I, this drama also features Bromance, Investigation, Mystery, Psychological, Smart Male Lead, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

As the head of a crime investigation unit, Han Tae Joo has advanced his career by prioritizing data above all else. During the course of an inquiry into a series of murders, he experiences an accident. Upon regaining consciousness, he discovers that he has inexplicably traveled back to the winter of 1988. Uncertain of the reasons behind this shift, he finds himself assigned as a detective in a small-town police department. In an effort to return to his own time, Han Tae Joo sets out to crack the case. (TMDb) This series is a remake of the British television show "Life on Mars" [2006].

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Justice in the Dark(光·渊)

2023China
BromanceCensored Adaptation Of Same-sex Original WorkInvestigationMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerActionAge GapCharacter DevelopmentDeath Of A MotherDetective Male LeadHeir Male LeadMurder

Like S.C.I, this drama also features Bromance, Censored Adaptation Of Same-sex Original Work, Investigation, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

The plot takes place in a futuristic Xinyuan Civilization Year 253, focusing on the increasing crime rate and its connection to the concept of "zero-degree empathy." When a deliveryman is murdered, it leads to the discovery of a criminal syndicate, with the perpetrator being identified as someone lacking empathy. Police officer Luo Wei Zhao, assigned to the case, realizes that the situation is more complex than it appears. Additionally, wealthy Pei Su becomes entangled in subsequent incidents. This adaptation is based on the novel "Silent Reading" by Priest, with the original series consisting of 30 episodes but being cancelled after 8 episodes. However, it was revived in 2025 by WOWOW, with all 30 episodes set to be aired.

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Byakuyako(白夜行)

2006Japan
Novel AdaptationChildhood Friends RelationshipInvestigationMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerDifficult AdulthoodMatricideMurderPatricideRomanceSchool ViolenceSexual Violence

Like S.C.I, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Childhood Friends Relationship, Investigation, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

After discovering that his father's inappropriate behavior was directed towards his childhood sweetheart, Yukiho, Ryoji decides to take matters into his own hands and ends his father's life. Shockingly, Yukiho reveals that her mother had coerced her into tolerating the abuse due to their financial struggles. Yukiho later enacts a plan to fake the deaths of her mother and herself as a form of retaliation. Over the past 14 years, Ryoji and Yukiho have been grappling with their forbidden love, navigating the challenges of keeping their past hidden and outlasting any legal repercussions. Ryoji delves into the criminal underworld to provide for Yukiho and safeguard her future.

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Dreamland Program Bureau(梦境规划局)

2016China
InvestigationMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerBoss-Employee RelationshipSci-Fi

Like S.C.I, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

The boss known as "defector" Feng Wei, the tech enthusiast Mi Ye, the young psychologist Dr. Yimin, the fiery Cici, and the genius Gamma are all skilled craftsmen and dream planners. Feng Wei's fiancée, Photon, used to be a dream planner until an accident caused her to lose her self-awareness in a dream black hole. As Feng Wei investigates, the true culprit behind the scenes begins to emerge. This is all connected to experiments conducted by the mysterious organization known as "Garden." What secrets lie within the depths of the dream black hole?

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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 S.C.I, 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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64 (2015)(64)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaMiniseries

Like S.C.I, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% 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.

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Liar's Love(危险爱人)

2022China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMarried Female LeadRomance

Like S.C.I, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% 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?

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Yokoyama Hideo Suspense(横山秀夫サスペンス 第1弾)

2010Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAnthologyMiniseries

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

Four episodes are inspired by short stories from mystery writer Yokoyama Hideo. Each episode features a unique murder mystery. The episodes are titled: 1. "18th Hole" (18 ), 2. "Misinformation" (Goho ), 3. "Autobiography" (Jiden ), and 4. "Someone Else's House" (Tanin no Ie ).

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Kami no Tsuki(紙の月)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaMiniseries

Like S.C.I, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% 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.

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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 AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Male LeadPolice Department Setting

Like S.C.I, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% 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.

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Go-nin no Junko(5人のジュンコ)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerCrimeMiniseries

Like S.C.I, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% 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."

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Medical Examiner Dr. Qin: Silent Evidence(法医秦明之无声的证词)

2021China
Novel AdaptationCohabitationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDifficult ChildhoodEccentric Male LeadForensic Medical Examiner Male LeadMurderSerial KillingsSlight Comedy

Like S.C.I, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Cohabitation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 32% similarity match.

Young and talented Qin Ming has recently entered the workforce. With the support of Lin Dang and others, he overcomes his childhood trauma and becomes a respected medical examiner in charge of the entire bureau. When a new murder occurs with similarities to one from 15 years ago, doubts arise about whether the wrong person was caught or if the murderer had an accomplice. Qin Ming is haunted by nightmares and memories from the past once again.

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Fallen Angel(フォールン・エンジェル)

2012Japan
BromanceInvestigationMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerBrothers' RelationshipDramaFriendshipMiniseriesNice Male LeadSci-Fi

Like S.C.I, this drama also features Bromance, Investigation, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 32% similarity match.

Aiba Tsubasa possesses incredible mathematical abilities. He has two younger siblings: Riku, a kind-hearted university student, and Umi, who was born with a fragile heart and requires an organ transplant for survival. To save Umi, their mother Takako, a skilled surgeon, left Tsubasa and Riku at a young age and sought help from a mysterious medical research facility. This facility is a secretive organization that conducts unethical experiments on individuals with extraordinary abilities in order to create scientifically advanced humans. Over time, Umi undergoes a successful transplant surgery. However, the donor had exceptional memory skills, causing Umi to inherit their memories and personality traits. Tsubasa and Riku strive to protect their brother, who escapes from the facility to seek their assistance, but they are pursued by members of the organization.

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BORDER(BORDER 警視庁捜査一課殺人犯捜査第4係)

2014Japan
InvestigationMysteryPsychologicalSmart Male LeadSuspenseThrillerCalm Male LeadDetective Male LeadGhostGhost-seeing Male LeadMiniseriesSupernatural

Like S.C.I, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Psychological, Smart Male Lead, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 32% similarity match.

Detective Ango Ishikawa is known for his intelligence and sharp observational skills. He maintains excellent physical fitness and possesses a strong drive for success. Ango prioritizes his work above all else, with little presence of a personal life. Following a gunshot wound to the head at a crime scene, Ango teeters on the edge of life and death. From that point on, Ango gains the ability to communicate with and see the deceased.

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The Truth (2020)(凶案现场)

2020China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySmart Male LeadSuspenseThrillerDeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMurderRevengeWeb Series

Like S.C.I, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Smart Male Lead, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 32% similarity match.

The ongoing investigation into a homicide from a decade ago exposes the depths of human depravity and reveals a carefully orchestrated act of vengeance. Feng Lang, a brilliant detective, uncovers a disturbing plot linked to a pharmaceutical company from the past while working on various cases. Teaming up with the youthful officer Fan Yun and a team of investigators, they must use their intellect and determination to unravel the enigma.

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Kamen Dosokai(仮面同窓会)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationChildhood Friends RelationshipInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerFlashback To PastMurderNaive Male LeadReturn To HometownSchool SettingSlight Romance

Like S.C.I, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Childhood Friends Relationship, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 32% similarity match.

After graduating from high school, Shintani Yosuke decided to move away from his hometown to escape the painful memories of his late brother and a cruel teacher. However, he recently returned to his hometown due to a job transfer. During a school reunion, he reunited with three old friends from his high school days. Together, they took revenge on their former teacher who used to physically punish students. The incident resulted in the teacher's death, which came as a shock to Yosuke and his friends who initially viewed it as a harmless prank.

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Anti-Fraud League(反骗天下)

2019China
BromanceInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionFriendshipInvestigator Male Lead

Like S.C.I, this drama also features Bromance, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

The story focuses on a group consisting of trendy Fang Yuan, prodigy Mi Ruo, lively Luo Xin, and sociable Niu Meng. Together, they operate a firm specialized in handling various insurance investigations. (ChineseDrama.info)

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Cloud Prison 2(云端 第二季)

2020China
InvestigationMysteryPsychologySuspenseThrillerMiniseriesShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like S.C.I, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Psychology, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

Following the disappearance of both Zhang Yan and the enigmatic man, Zheng Xiong chooses to lay low for a year, pretending to be mentally unstable while conducting a covert investigation for clues. Eventually, Zheng Xiong uncovers the true identity of the mysterious man, confirming Zhang Yan's earlier prediction that he is Liu Yang, also known as Yellow Scorpion. Slowly but surely, Zheng Xiong draws Liu Yang into a strategic game of chess that he has orchestrated. Under the intense pressure of Zheng Xiong's psychological tactics, Liu Yang eventually confesses to his actions over the past decade and the heavy toll it has taken on him. One heartbreaking revelation is that Liu Yang's own daughter, Liu Sirui, has been battling a mental illness. As a father, this is an unbearable agony for Liu Yang to endure. Zheng Xiong comes to understand that Liu Yang's story is more complex than it seems, with a mysterious organization looming in the background.

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Namonaki Fukushuusha ZEGEN(名もなき復讐者 ZEGEN)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaMiniseriesRevenge

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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.

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Tobosha (2004)(逃亡者)

2004Japan
InvestigationMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseThrillerCrimeDeathMurder

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Tetsuo Nagai works as a probation officer, helping to reform young offenders and guide them towards a better path. He leads a content life with his wife and son until tragedy strikes. His wife is murdered and his son is severely injured in an attack, leaving Nagai to grapple with the assailant who ultimately escapes. Nagai rushes his son to his father-in-law's hospital, only for his son to be targeted again and left in a coma. As police detectives investigate, Nagai becomes a prime suspect due to mounting evidence against him. Feeling cornered, he decides to go on the run in a desperate attempt to clear his name and uncover the true culprit, all while his son fights for his life in the hospital.

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Antique Bureau Midgame(古董局中局之鉴墨寻瓷)

2020China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerConspiracyCrimeTreasure Hunting

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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.

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Conspiracy (2020)(谋局)

2020China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerConspiracyCrimePolice Officer Male Lead

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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.

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Ningen no Shomei (2004)(人間の証明 )

2004Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseriesPolice Department SettingPolice Officer Male Lead

Like S.C.I, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% 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.

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Unexploded Bomb(不発弾 ~ブラックマネーを操る男~)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerActionBusinessMiniseries

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A major electrical manufacturer hosts a press briefing to address concerns regarding accounting irregularities amounting to 150 billion yen. The CEO of the company is believed to have been influenced by Finance Consultant Ryo Koga. Yumiko Kobori, a member of investigation unit 2, suspects fraudulent activities and questions why the company was not delisted from the stock market. Following the apparent suicide of the head of the management audit department, Ryo Koga has a clandestine meeting with Shozo Higashida. Yumiko Kobori begins to question the circumstances surrounding the supposed suicide and seeks to uncover the identity and motives of Ryo Koga.

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Don't Let Me See(别让我看见)

2015China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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The drama follows a band of courageous and unknown volunteers who initiate a battle of wits and bravery against criminals to uphold justice

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Orange Code(橙色密码)

2015China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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Tian Ji Mi(天机谜)

2016China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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Anthology of Abnormal Events(非正常事件集)

2017China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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Zhong Kun, a young man who lived a normal life, experienced a major turning point at 25. He was puzzled by the unusual occurrences he frequently witnessed. With a strong sense of justice instilled in him by his aunt, Zhong Kun found himself unexpectedly joining the criminal investigation team. Teaming up with "computer expert" Shan Zi, he worked on solving challenging cases and delving into the mysterious circumstances surrounding his parents' death in a series of unique investigations.

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Links to Temptation(誘情轉駁)

2010Hong Kong
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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The initial connection between lawyer Shing Wai Shun and exotic dancer Hung Long Kiu starts with a mobile phone. Kiu's behavior towards Shun has been inconsistent, leaving him feeling unsure about her intentions. Feeling suspicious, Shun decides to investigate discreetly. With the help of his friend Kwan Ho Ching, Shun discovers that Kiu is dating wealthy businessman Ko Wing Tai. When confronted by Shun, Kiu admits that she is after Tai's money and advises him to give up on her. It is revealed that a mysterious individual has been manipulating Kiu from the shadows.

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Red Eyes: Kanshi Sousa-han The First Mission(レッドアイズ 監視捜査班 The First Mission)

2021Japan
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like S.C.I, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

This tale unfolds three months prior to the formation of KSBC. During Fushimi's absence, the trio of investigators at the Fushimi Detective Agency receive a message from Fushimi tasking them with looking into the case of a married woman named "Ishiyama Reiko". The client is Reiko's spouse, Takahiro, and they have a young child. As they delve into the investigation, they soon discover that things are not quite what they appear to be...

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Secretly Sweetly(달콤살콤 시즌1)

2022South Korea
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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A private investigator has been hired by a group of eight mysterious artists to locate a hidden masterpiece in their works through solving puzzles. The artwork is valued at one billion dollars and was created by a renowned artist whose identity remains unknown.

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Secretly Sweetly Season 2(달콤살콤 시즌2)

2022South Korea
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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A private detective has been assigned a new case by a group of mysterious artists. His objective is to examine their paintings and uncover a valuable masterpiece by solving various puzzles. The artwork is worth a billion dollars and was created by a renowned artist whose identity remains unknown.

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Lan Se Ma Ti Lian(蓝色马蹄莲)

2001China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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The narrative kicks off with a tragic incident where a group of children succumbs to a severe contagious illness. Ling Ruo Yu, a youthful deputy director at the State-owned Assets Supervision and Inspection Office (SASSO), discovers a shipment of cotton fabrics contaminated with the virus. As the investigation progresses, it reveals a web of internal and external collusion, organized fraud, misappropriation of state-owned assets, and other major criminal activities.

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The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty(成化十四年)

2020China
Novel AdaptationBromanceCensored Adaptation Of Same-sex Original WorkInvestigationMysterySmart Male LeadComedyDramaFriendshipHistoricalMing DynastyMurderPolitical Corruption

Like S.C.I, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Bromance, Censored Adaptation Of Same-sex Original Work, Investigation, Mystery, and Smart Male Lead themes with a 30% similarity match.

During the 15th century in China, Tang Fan, a senior official, and Sui Zhou, a guardsman, team up to probe the suspected suicide of a landlord who was leasing property to Tang