Shadow Detective Season 2 - Asian drama recommendation
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Shadow Detective Season 2(형사록 시즌2)

2023South Korea
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryWeb Series

Reveals the final retaliation of experienced detective Kim Taek Rok as he reemerges to uncover the mysterious figure orchestrating the schemes of the extortionist known as 'Friend'

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Shadow Detective Season 2

Recommendation: Keiji Teinen similar to Shadow Detective Season 2
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Keiji Teinen(刑事定年)

2010Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 86% similarity match.

Recommendation: Keishichou Sousa Ikkachou Season 2 similar to Shadow Detective Season 2
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Keishichou Sousa Ikkachou Season 2(警視庁・捜査一課長シーズン2)

2017Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 86% similarity match.

Recommendation: Crazy Rain similar to Shadow Detective Season 2
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Crazy Rain(クレイジーレイン)

2020Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 86% similarity match.

During a stormy night, four investigators convene at the residence where a homicide took place. Iguchi, known for his amiable demeanor, Watanabe burdened by gambling debts, the lackadaisical Imae, and the stern Kiyota are tasked with monitoring the house. As the night progresses, the detectives' dark pasts and secrets begin to unravel. The question remains: which of them will make it out alive?

Recommendation: Ore no Sora Keiji Hen similar to Shadow Detective Season 2
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Ore no Sora Keiji Hen(俺の空 刑事編)

2011Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryAdapted From A Manga

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 75% similarity match.

Ippei Yasuda hails from a privileged upbringing and gains acceptance into a prestigious law school. However, he opts to pursue a career in law enforcement in order to uphold his personal beliefs of justice. This story is inspired by the manga series "Ore no Sora: Keiji Hen" created by Hiroshi Motomiya, which was published from 1978 to 1981.

Recommendation: No Activity Season 2 similar to Shadow Detective Season 2
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No Activity Season 2(No Activity シーズン2)

2024Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryWeb SeriesComedy

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Web Series themes with a 75% similarity match.

The troublesome detective duo has returned! Originally assigned to stake out the area, Detective Tokita Shingo and his partner Shiina Asobu find themselves facing unexpected challenges. Their pursuit of the main suspect, Yakuza boss Orihara Tadato, goes awry when they inadvertently allow him to escape. As Tokita enlists the help of street musician Hiiragi Fuyuka in his quest to capture the suspect, a series of mishaps ensue, leading to a confrontation between the Yakuza and the Chinese mafia. The chaotic situation prompts radio operator Satomi Misato and her dedicated yet risky subordinate Ohira Arira to pursue new recruit Yotsukado Koki and Tokita, causing turmoil within the Metropolitan Police Department.

Recommendation: Zenigata Keibu Shinku no Sosa File similar to Shadow Detective Season 2
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Zenigata Keibu Shinku no Sosa File(銭形警部 真紅の捜査ファイル)

2017Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 71% similarity match.

Scheduled to be broadcast following the exclusive NTV program.

Recommendation: Jikken Keiji Totori similar to Shadow Detective Season 2
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Jikken Keiji Totori(実験刑事トトリ)

2012Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 71% similarity match.

Totori, a quirky ex-zoology scientist, transitions to a novice detective at 43 and teams up with a youthful detective known for their unwavering sense of justice. Despite their contrasting personalities, the duo collaborates to solve complex crimes, supporting each other along the way. (NHK)

Recommendation: Cross Road similar to Shadow Detective Season 2
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Cross Road(クロスロード)

2016Japan
Detective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 71% similarity match.

The narrative focuses on the enduring feud between police officer Tatsuro Ozeki and journalist Kohei Itagaki. A quarter of a century ago, Itagaki's article on Ozeki's case investigation led to Ozeki being removed from his position. In the meantime, Itagaki faced animosity from politicians and large corporations while working as a journalist. The story unfolds as the two former frontline figures reunite in Tokyo.

Recommendation: Chiisana Kyojin similar to Shadow Detective Season 2
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Chiisana Kyojin(小さな巨人)

2017Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 71% similarity match.

Chief Kosaka from the No. 1 Investigative Enforcement Division is a skilled individual who has been considered a likely candidate for Superintendent in the future. Despite successfully resolving the third HQ incident this year, a mistake during the investigation led to his demotion to a different position. While he may have strayed from the path to advancement, his new colleagues are dedicated to resolving minor incidents in their own unique way, always upholding their own principles of justice. As Kosaka contemplates his role as a police officer and his personal beliefs about justice, he gains confidence in himself as he battles against wrongdoing.

Recommendation: Zenigata Keibu Shikkoku no Hanzai Fairu similar to Shadow Detective Season 2
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Zenigata Keibu Shikkoku no Hanzai Fairu(銭形警部 漆黒の犯罪ファイル)

2017Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 71% similarity match.

Recommendation: Cross Road Season 2 similar to Shadow Detective Season 2
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Cross Road Season 2(クロスロード~声なきに聴き形なきに見よ~)

2017Japan
Detective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 71% similarity match.

With only one year left until his retirement, Ozeki Tatsuro is reassigned to the Criminal Affairs Division at Omori Rinko Police Precinct. Although he had found fulfillment in the Police Affairs Division and preferred to avoid investigation scenes, he accepts the new assignment without much enthusiasm and dedicates himself to the investigations. While working on a case, he visits Shizue, the widow of Maekawa Hiroki, a senior detective who has recently passed away. On the other hand, Itagaki Kohei returns to freelance writing and teams up with the lively journalist Katayama Asuko for a magazine assignment. Despite his wife's worries, Itagaki decides to pursue a career in journalism. The discovery of a woman's body, Kimizuka Hitomi, in a riverbed in Ota Ward reveals that her child from a previous marriage is not listed in any family register. As Ozeki delves deeper into the victim's background, he becomes suspicious of the investigation's direction. A previous case involving a coerced confession leads Ozeki to question the integrity of his former mentor, a senior detective. Strangely, Itagaki becomes involved in the same case as Ozeki, leading them to cross paths once again at the crime scene.

Recommendation: Keishichou Sousa Ikkachou Season 4 similar to Shadow Detective Season 2
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Keishichou Sousa Ikkachou Season 4(警視庁・捜査一課長 2020)

2020Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMystery

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 71% similarity match.

Junichi Oiwa, head of the non-carrier top-notch investigator team comprising more than 400 skilled detectives, is the newest addition to this lineup dedicated to resolving challenging cases. Joining him are familiar faces like Hirotaro Honda, Knights Nobuyuki Hanawa, Hiroki Suzuki, and Akio Kaneda. The narrative also delves into the most recent updates from Tokyo and unveils previously undiscovered corners of the city.

Recommendation: Keishicho Sosa Ikkacho Season 6 similar to Shadow Detective Season 2
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Keishicho Sosa Ikkacho Season 6(警視庁・捜査一課長season6)

2022Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 71% similarity match.

Recommendation: Specialist (2016) similar to Shadow Detective Season 2
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Specialist (2016)(スペシャリスト)

2016Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 67% similarity match.

A decade ago, Takuma Yoshito was arrested and charged with attempted murder. Despite receiving a 15-year prison sentence, evidence later revealed that he was wrongly accused, leading to his exoneration. Subsequently, Takuma was reinstated to the Kyoto Prefectural Police due to his expertise in criminal psychology. He then transferred to Tokyo, where he joined a newly formed unit without a designated name. Motivated by the tragic death of a significant individual, Takuma decides to join the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department to uncover a major conspiracy. He partners with a young female detective named Maria, who harbors a secret and happens to be the niece of the Commissioner General of the National Police Agency.

Recommendation: Problematic Detective Agency similar to Shadow Detective Season 2
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Problematic Detective Agency(문제적 탐정사무소)

2022South Korea
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryWeb SeriesLawLawyer Female Lead

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Web Series themes with a 67% similarity match.

Experienced filmmaker Moon Je Jeok transitions into the role of a detective with a hidden past, teaming up with recent law school graduate Hyeon Myeong Jin, a new attorney representing the MZ generation. Together, they embark on a journey of delightful and clever deduction. What led Moon Je Jeok to become a detective? What secrets lie behind the disappearance of an actress three decades ago? Anticipate the achievements of Moon Je Jeok's Detective Agency in the upcoming year of 2022!

Recommendation: Kesenai "Watashi": TVer Original Story similar to Shadow Detective Season 2
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Kesenai "Watashi": TVer Original Story(消せない「私」TVerオリジナルストーリー)

2024Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryWeb SeriesShort Length Series

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Web Series themes with a 63% similarity match.

It tells the tale of Jin and Shoko a decade prior to the commencement of the revenge plot

Recommendation: Kinkyu Torishirabeshitsu Season 4 similar to Shadow Detective Season 2
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Kinkyu Torishirabeshitsu Season 4(緊急取調室 4)

2021Japan
Detective FictionDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryDetective Female Lead

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 63% similarity match.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has chosen to dissolve the special interrogation unit known as Kintori. The disbandment is set to take place within 100 days, by September 2021, although the Kintori members continue to fulfill their duties.

Recommendation: Keishichou Sousa Ikkachou Season 5 similar to Shadow Detective Season 2
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Keishichou Sousa Ikkachou Season 5(警視庁・捜査一課長season5)

2021Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryPolice Department Setting

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 63% similarity match.

Recommendation: Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari similar to Shadow Detective Season 2
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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari(警視庁捜査一課9係)

2006Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryPolice Department Setting

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 63% similarity match.

Kano Rintaro, known as the most unconventional head of a department in the initial division of criminal investigation, strongly dislikes overly elaborate investigation meetings. He delegates the primary investigation tasks to his team members, and occasionally shows up at the crime scene without wearing a tie, actions that may appear enigmatic at first glance. In the detective room of the ninth sub-division, he organizes receipts and prepares his own meals, seemingly indifferent to others. Rumor has it that new detectives under his supervision rarely stay for more than six months.

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Kodomo Keisatsu(コドモ警察)

2012Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryPolice Department Setting

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 63% similarity match.

A veteran detective in his middle years working in the special investigation division of the Kanagawa Prefectural Police Department undergoes a transformation where his body regresses to that of a child after inhaling a unique gas while pursuing the notorious criminal organization known as Red Venus. (TokyoHive)

Recommendation: Kinkyu Torishirabeshitsu similar to Shadow Detective Season 2
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Kinkyu Torishirabeshitsu(緊急取調室)

2014Japan
Detective FictionDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryDetective Female Lead

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 63% similarity match.

Makabe Yukiko is a member of the #3 Special Investigation Team within the Metropolitan Police Department, known for her exceptional negotiation skills. During a bus hijacking incident, Yukiko's negotiation attempt fails due to unforeseen circumstances. Taking accountability for the outcome, she requests a transfer to the "Kintori" special interrogation team led by her boss, Kajiyama Katsutoshi. Despite a challenging history with Katsutoshi, Yukiko works alongside her colleagues Hishimoto Susumu, Nakata Zenjiro, and Koishikawa Haruo. Following a tragic incident where a police officer is killed by a can of cookies delivered to the police substation, detectives Watanabe Tetsuji and Kenmotsu Daijiro suspect renowned attorney Fujishiro, who specializes in miscarriage of justice cases. However, Fujishiro denies any involvement during questioning by the Kintori team. Meanwhile, a man confesses to causing an explosion at the police substation during this time.

Recommendation: Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 9 similar to Shadow Detective Season 2
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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 9(警視庁捜査一課9係 9)

2014Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryPolice Department Setting

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 63% similarity match.

Before becoming police officers, each member of the Ninth Section in the First Investigative Division faces personal challenges and difficulties. Despite their conflicting personalities, they are bound by a shared commitment to justice. While they may seem disorganized, they all dedicate themselves to capturing criminals and solving complex cases.

Recommendation: Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 10 similar to Shadow Detective Season 2
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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 10(警視庁捜査一課9係)

2015Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryPolice Department Setting

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 63% similarity match.

The unique detectives come together under the leadership of the division head, who may be underestimated but is actually very clever

Recommendation: Kinkyu Torishirabeshitsu Season 3 similar to Shadow Detective Season 2
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Kinkyu Torishirabeshitsu Season 3(緊急取調室)

2019Japan
Detective FictionDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryDetective Female Lead

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 63% similarity match.

Several months prior to the implementation of a new law mandating the recording of police interrogations, officers convene at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department to undergo training on handling suspects with more care. During the training session, they witness Yukiko Makabe from the special interrogation team Kintori interrogating a suspect who displays no remorse. Makabe uses harsh language and exhibits disrespect towards the suspect. In response to her conduct, Councilor Reiko Kikuchi assigns Makabe to train new recruits. Meanwhile, Yuta Nomoto, who was sentenced to 12 years, manages to escape while being transported to prison. He later breaks into a residence and holds a housewife hostage.

Recommendation: Sommelier wa Meitantei similar to Shadow Detective Season 2
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Sommelier wa Meitantei(ソムリエは迷探偵)

2021Japan
Detective FictionInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryWeb SeriesShort Length Series

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Web Series themes with a 63% similarity match.

Follow-up series to Chef wa Meitantei.

Recommendation: Shissonin Sosaku Han: Kieta Shinjitsu similar to Shadow Detective Season 2
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Shissonin Sosaku Han: Kieta Shinjitsu(失踪人捜索班 消えた真実)

2025Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryTeamwork

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 63% similarity match.

Kinosaki Tatsuhiko, a detective in the First Investigative Division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, worked alongside his partner Sasazuka Shinpei as the top buddy team known for their impressive arrest record. However, one fateful day, Kinosaki's cherished wife, Keiko, vanished without a trace. Shortly after, the body of a freelance journalist, who had been a mentor to Keiko, was discovered, leading Kinosaki to suspect that his wife was somehow connected to the case. Despite his concerns, the police chose not to pursue the investigation, and Kinosaki was taken off the case. Frustrated by the police's baffling inaction, Kinosaki decided to resign and launched the "Missing Persons Search Team," a private detective agency focused on locating missing individuals, with the goal of finding Keiko himself. With the assistance of an eclectic group of specialists and his loyal partner Sasazuka, Kinosaki began to uncover the "hidden truths" surrounding disappearances, revealing a significant darkness within society.

Recommendation: The Last Cop Season 2 similar to Shadow Detective Season 2
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The Last Cop Season 2(ラストコップ 2)

2016Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryComedy

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 63% similarity match.

In June 2015, Kyogoku suddenly awoke from a 30-year coma following an accident during an investigation

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Shin Keiji Yoshinaga Seiichi(新・刑事吉永誠一)

2014Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryNovel Adaptation

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 63% similarity match.

Yoshinaga Seiichi serves as a detective in the First Investigative Division of the Kanagawa Prefectural Police. He firmly believes that every case can be solved and never gives up on his investigations. His partner, Kagami Kiichi, is the son of Takashi, a renowned detective in the same police force. Kujo Kazumai, a police officer with a degree from Tokyo University, joins the First Investigative Division not as Director as originally planned, but as a detective in the field due to his own request.

Recommendation: Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 12 similar to Shadow Detective Season 2
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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 12(警視庁捜査一課9係 12)

2017Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryDeathMurderPolice Department Setting

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 60% similarity match.

The leader of the First Division 9th Sub-division is currently on a unique assignment, so an experienced teacher from the section's coroner has arrived to take his place

Recommendation: Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 7 similar to Shadow Detective Season 2
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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 7(警視庁捜査一課9係 7)

2012Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryDeathMurderPolice Department Setting

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 60% similarity match.

Before becoming police officers, each member of the Ninth Section of the First Investigative Division faces personal challenges and difficulties. Despite their individualistic nature leading to conflicting approaches in investigations, they are bound together by a shared commitment to justice. While their actions may seem disjointed, they all dedicate themselves to apprehending criminals and tackling complex cases with unwavering determination.

Recommendation: Ame ni Kieta Himawari similar to Shadow Detective Season 2
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Ame ni Kieta Himawari(雨に消えた向日葵)

2022Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryNovel AdaptationDisappearancePolice Officer Male Lead

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 60% similarity match.

Nara Kenichi, a police officer, is assigned to investigate the disappearance of an 11-year-old girl named Ishioka Aoi. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance - whether she was kidnapped, had an accident, or ran away due to her parents' impending divorce - remain unknown. Kenichi is particularly invested in this case due to his younger sister Mayuko's emotional trauma from a past attack, and he is determined to prevent a similar incident from occurring.

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Owaraseru Mono(終わらせる者)

2022Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryWeb SeriesDeathFilmed VerticallyMurderPolice Department SettingPolice Officer Male Lead

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Web Series themes with a 58% similarity match.

The unusual "Mannequin Serial Murders" involve a disturbing combination of corpses and mannequins. A similar shocking case has emerged within a particular family. Police officer Shimizu Takuya, who has dedicated a significant amount of time and effort to this case due to his peculiar obsession, suspects that the culprit is among the five individuals present during the incidents. He teams up with young police officer Hasui Kyoya, who has been assigned to the case by a mysterious individual named Hashimoto Junki. As Kyoya tries to rein in the intense and erratic Shimizu, he begins to uncover the peculiar truth behind the situation. Meanwhile, Shimizu encounters the cryptic phrase "the one who ends it," leading the case to take an unforeseen turn.

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Keishichou Sousa Ikkachou Season 3(警視庁・捜査一課長シーズン3)

2018Japan
Detective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 57% similarity match.

Season 3 of the show will introduce new cases to captivate mystery enthusiasts, along with featuring details about real-life Japan.

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Compete: Cartel Hunters(競爭之合謀有罪)

2022Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 57% similarity match.

Based on actual cases, the narratives in the series captivate viewers and raise awareness about relevant topics with their authentic storylines and characters. The focus of this show is on the members of the Investigation Team within the Commission, tackling a total of 4 different cases throughout the series.

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Sennyuu Tantei Tokage( 潜入探偵トカゲ )

2013Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 57% similarity match.

Tokage possesses an exceptional memory and shares Sherlock Holmes' meticulous nature. Before transitioning to a private investigator, he served as a top detective in the Metropolitan Police Department. However, a tragic error resulting in the loss of his partner led him to resign and pursue a career in private investigation. Despite his strong commitment to justice and determination to combat crime, his distant demeanor and lack of trust make collaboration challenging. These traits likely stem from the trauma of losing his partner. The storyline follows Tokage and his assistant as they collaborate with the Metropolitan Police Department on covert operations to solve complex and long-standing cases.

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Maruho no Onna - Houken Hanzai Chousain(マルホの女~保険犯罪調査員~)

2014Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 57% similarity match.

Kashiwagi Natsuko, a long-time resident of the United States, recently joined Adjust Research, an insurance investigation agency, as a new detective. Despite her scientific brilliance and considerable wealth, she often feels like she doesn't quite fit in with the highly logical Japanese society. In contrast, Tono Aki is a seasoned investigator at the same firm, hailing from the historic district of Tokyo and having a rough upbringing that has made her quite frugal. Despite her past as a troublemaker, she possesses exceptional memory and instincts. Together, Natsuko and Aki form an unconventional team as they tackle sophisticated crimes related to insurance fraud and uncover the truth.

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FACE - Cyber Hanzai Tokusouhan(フェイス―サイバー犯罪特捜班)

2017Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 57% similarity match.

Yuki Rin lost her parents and has been residing with her elder sibling Koichiro. Koichiro used to work as an IT specialist for the government before being lured by a dangerous cyber crime organization a year ago. This event marked the downfall of Rin's once happy and ordinary life. Despite being shot by her brother, Rin miraculously survived. She was then enlisted into FACE, a covert cyber crime investigation unit established by the Cabinet, due to her exceptional profiling skills recognized by Minegishi Shugoro. With faith in Minegishi, Rin decides to join forces with the unit's members in the fight against cyber crime threats that could potentially destabilize the country.

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Shukan Tsuikyu Premium(週刊追求 PREMIUM)

2021Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryWeb Series

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, and Web Series themes with a 57% similarity match.

Recommendation: Keiji to Kenji, Tokidoki Hanji similar to Shadow Detective Season 2
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Keiji to Kenji, Tokidoki Hanji(ケイジとケンジ、時々ハンジ。)

2023Japan
Detective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 57% similarity match.

Gota Nakaido is a detective stationed at the Minatomirai Police Station in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Before joining the police force, he worked as a high school Physical Education (PE) teacher for 8 years following his graduation from university. His decision to pursue a career in law enforcement was driven by his desire to combat negative influences that impact students. Despite facing obstacles in academic studies, Gota is dedicated to his work in apprehending criminals. He finds fulfillment in receiving gratitude from victims for his efforts in capturing wrongdoers.

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Fixer Season 2(フィクサー Season2)

2023Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

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Shinbun Kisha Okuzumi Nagisa to Giwaku no Onnatachi(新聞記者・奥泉渚と疑惑の女たち)

2023Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysteryWeb Series

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Three Unusual Detectives(长安三怪探)

2014China
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMysteryActionAdventure

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 56% similarity match.

Narrate the tale of the Tang dynasty intertwined with a mysterious string of serial killings. Secret agents intervene to shift the locations of the murders and combat malevolent forces. Inspired by the online novel "Chang An San Guai Tan" ( ).

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Keiji no Genba Season 2(刑事の現場2 )

2009Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 56% similarity match.

This tale follows a young detective and a seasoned detective who hold contrasting values, as they strive to maintain their professional integrity. Keigo is partnered with Umeki, an adept but obstinate detective on the verge of retiring. The story unfolds as the young detective navigates his career while clashing with Umeki, questioning whether to show compassion towards criminals or to treat them with animosity.

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Wakaresase-ya(別れさせ屋)

2001Japan
Detective FictionDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryComedyInvestigator Female Lead

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After being abandoned by her spouse, the despondent Miyo (Mirakami) discovers employment with PPI, a secretive spy agency that specializes in orchestrating scenarios to end relationships. Their covert operations enable clients to end relationships without feeling guilty or placing blame. (Credit: The Dorama Encyclopedia)

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Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 3 (2008)(警視庁捜査一課9係 season3)

2008Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryDeathMurder

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 56% similarity match.

The Criminal Investigation Division 1-9 is a specialized unit tasked with solving complex and seemingly impossible murders and crimes in the city. They are known as the most formidable team in Tokyo, comprised of top experts in the field. Unlike other units, they prioritize individual judgment and action over strict hierarchy or physical prowess. Despite not holding traditional investigation meetings, they have an impressive track record with the highest arrest rate for criminals.

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Keiji no Genba(刑事の現場 )

2008Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 56% similarity match.

In a television series, a new police officer joins forces with an experienced detective to form a strong bond while facing challenges together. Keigo begins working at a nearby police precinct and is paired with Shoichi, a seasoned detective who is reserved but kind-hearted and nearing the end of his career. The show depicts the growth of the young detective as he navigates his career alongside the veteran detective and others involved in their cases.

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Chase (2010)(チェイス~国税査察官~)

2010Japan
Detective FictionDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 56% similarity match.

The tale revolves around Haruma Sosuke, an experienced tax inspector, and Murakumo Shuji, a proficient consultant specializing in tax evasion. Haruma believed that his simple life and the world of tax evasion were unrelated, until one day their paths crossed...

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Jikken Keiji Totori 2( 実験刑事トトリ 2)

2013Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 56% similarity match.

Totori Hiroshi, formerly a professor specializing in bionomics, made a career change by taking the MPD mid-career recruitment exams. Upon successfully passing the exams, he was delighted to be placed in Division 1. Despite a year having gone by, Totori's partner, Yasunaga Teppei, continues to struggle with the fact that Totori, as a rookie, is older and more experienced than him.

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Keishichou Nasi Goreng ka(警視庁 ナシゴレン課)

2016Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryComedyDetective Female Lead

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 56% similarity match.

At the age of 25, Kazahaya Kyoko is named as the leader of an investigative unit within the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department known as the Nasi Goreng Division. She takes a unique approach to investigations, preferring to conduct them entirely from within a room and rejecting the traditional legwork methods of the Showa era. Despite rarely leaving her room during investigations, Kyoko demonstrates exceptional insight and deductive abilities in solving challenging cases. The dynamic changes with the arrival of Ishinabe Kanta, a middle-aged man who has always dreamed of becoming a detective and is now assigned to the Nasi Goreng Division. Despite Ishinabe's enthusiasm and insistence on his legwork skills, Kyoko dismisses him as an unnecessary hot-blooded individual.

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Keishichou Sousa Ikkachou (2016)(警視庁・捜査一課長)

2016Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMysteryDeathMurder

Like Shadow Detective Season 2, this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 56% similarity match.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's First Investigative Division is known as the top-performing unit within the department. Headed by Oiwa Junichi, this division consists of approximately 400 skilled detectives. Junichi carries a significant burden as he is responsible for leading initial investigations into all violent crimes in the city, coordinating various task forces, and actively participating in investigations when needed. Despite facing challenges, Junichi manages to fulfill his duties and is seen as a realistic hero and exemplary leader by his team members.