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Specialist (2016)(スペシャリスト)

2016Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

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.

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Recommendation: Keiji no Genba Season 2 similar to Specialist (2016)
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Keiji no Genba Season 2(刑事の現場2 )

2009Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 88% 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.

Recommendation: Keiji no Genba similar to Specialist (2016)
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Keiji no Genba(刑事の現場 )

2008Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 88% 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.

Recommendation: Chase (2010) similar to Specialist (2016)
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Chase (2010)(チェイス~国税査察官~)

2010Japan
Detective FictionDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 88% 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...

Recommendation: Jikken Keiji Totori 2 similar to Specialist (2016)
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Jikken Keiji Totori 2( 実験刑事トトリ 2)

2013Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 88% 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.

Recommendation: Kyoto Ninjou Sousa File similar to Specialist (2016)
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Kyoto Ninjou Sousa File(京都人情捜査ファイル)

2015Japan
Detective FictionDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerFormer Detective Male Lead

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 78% similarity match.

A specialized division within the police force, known as the Crime Victims Support Unit, provides assistance to individuals and their families who have been affected by a crime. They offer support, answer questions, assist with funeral arrangements, and handle media inquiries. Unlike other units, they do not have the authority to conduct official investigations, which can make it challenging to uncover the truth for those seeking answers. TogakureTetsuya, a former detective from the First Investigative Division of the Kyoto Prefectural Police, takes it upon himself to conduct independent investigations.

Recommendation: Tokuso 9 Season 3 similar to Specialist (2016)
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Tokuso 9 Season 3(特捜9 season3)

2020Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerPolice Department Setting

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 78% similarity match.

Nine months have passed since the departure of the former leader of the Special Investigations Unit. Asawa Naoki and his team no longer receive assistance requests from the First Investigation Division, but they continue to be involved in tasks like ensuring security. The impact of Mihara Tatsuro, the ex-chief of criminal investigations who harbored resentment towards the Special Investigations Unit and was removed from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, lingers within the organization.

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Voice: 110 Emergency Control Room Season 2(ボイスII 110緊急指令室)

2021Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerStrong Female Lead

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 78% similarity match.

Detective Shogo Higuchi and Leader Hikari Tachibana of the Emergency Command Center collaborate closely to rescue victims and apprehend wrongdoers promptly. Their current adversary is a malevolent individual displaying intense rage, reflecting the frustrations of certain youths towards society. These younger individuals perceive the criminal's actions as a form of self-expression rather than just criminal behavior.

Recommendation: Shin Kuko Senkyo similar to Specialist (2016)
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Shin Kuko Senkyo(新空港占拠)

2024Japan
Detective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerAction

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 78% similarity match.

A recent incident involving a significant takeover has taken place in an undisclosed location within Kanagawa Prefecture

Recommendation: National Heroes similar to Specialist (2016)
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National Heroes(国门英雄)

2011China
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 75% similarity match.

Centers on the inquiry into the "506 Extraordinary Magnesium Smuggling Case"

Recommendation: Keiji Teinen similar to Specialist (2016)
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Keiji Teinen(刑事定年)

2010Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 75% similarity match.

Recommendation: Keishichou Sousa Ikkachou Season 2 similar to Specialist (2016)
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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 Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 75% similarity match.

Recommendation: Crazy Rain similar to Specialist (2016)
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Crazy Rain(クレイジーレイン)

2020Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 75% 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: Mikkoku wa Utau Season 2 similar to Specialist (2016)
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Mikkoku wa Utau Season 2(密告はうたう2)

2024Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 75% similarity match.

The First Personnel Division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department is a specialized team tasked with conducting inspections to uncover misconduct among the large workforce of over 40,000 personnel in the police department. Simply being under inspection can potentially ruin a police officer's career. Inspectors like Sara Masaki are known as the police within the police, carrying out their duties in solitude. After two years, Sara stumbles upon a conspiracy that will have far-reaching implications for the entire police organization.

Recommendation: Detective Cheng Xu similar to Specialist (2016)
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Detective Cheng Xu(侦探成旭之龙城岁月)

2008China
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 75% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Doll Master (2017) similar to Specialist (2016)
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The Doll Master (2017)(人偶师)

2017China
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathMurder

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 70% similarity match.

In reality, every individual on this planet is like a marionette, with invisible strings controlling their actions. Two decades ago, the renowned psychologist Ouyang Qiu, along with his friend and colleague Ruan Haotian, traveled to Dawn City for a confidential research project. Tragically, Ouyang met his demise by falling from a building, while Dr. Ruan vanished under mysterious circumstances. Subsequently, the project was abruptly terminated. Fast forward twenty years, Ouyang Qiu's son, Ouyang Yiming, has grown up and joined a specialized SCI Team as an agent. When a gruesome mutilation case arises in Dawn City, Ouyang Yiming takes it upon himself to investigate. However, just as he nears a breakthrough, the perpetrator takes their own life, prompting Ouyang to delve deeper into the mystery. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes apparent that Pandora's Box is on the verge of being opened... (Q1Q2)

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Hanzai Shokogun Season 2(犯罪症候群 Season 2)

2017Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationRevenge

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 70% similarity match.

Season 2 of the show centers around Kaburagi, who was in a relationship with Muto's sister in the past

Recommendation: Stained similar to Specialist (2016)
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Stained(心冤)

2019Hong Kong
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDisappearancePolice Inspector Female Lead

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 70% similarity match.

Inspector Bo Fei Fung is under suspicion for potential criminal involvement and disloyalty to the police department following the sudden disappearance of her husband, Lau Wai Yi, who is now a key suspect in a corruption case as a former police detective. In order to clear her name, Inspector Fung must work alongside detective Kei Tak Sing to unravel the truth behind her husband's vanishing, all while tackling a series of real-life high-profile crime cases in Hong Kong.

Recommendation: Tokuso 9 similar to Specialist (2016)
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Tokuso 9(特捜9)

2018Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerPolice Department SettingPolice Procedural

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 70% similarity match.

The group known as the #9 investigation team has been dissolved, leading to its members being dispersed. A year later, Kandagawa Sojiro, the Chief of the National Police Agency, decides to establish a special investigative unit to handle the initial inquiry before it is transferred to the prosecutor's office. Munakata Sakutaro is chosen by Kandagawa Sojiro to lead this special team. Joining Munakata Sakutaro are former members of the #9 investigation team such as Asawa Naoki, Komiyama Shiho, Murase Kengo, Aoyagi Yasushi, Yazawa Hideaki, as well as new recruit Shindo Ryo.

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Mirror Twins Season 2(ミラー・ツインズ2)

2019Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerIdentical Twin Male LeadKidnapping

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 70% similarity match.

Yugo, the older twin son of a wealthy family, was abducted. Two decades later, his younger brother Keigo is now working as a detective in the First Investigative Division of the Metropolitan Police Department. Despite the case of Yugo's disappearance being closed without any resolution or knowledge of his whereabouts, Keigo becomes convinced that his brother is still alive when the DNA of a suspect in a murder case matches his own. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Mikkoku wa Utau similar to Specialist (2016)
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Mikkoku wa Utau(密告はうたう)

2021Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDeathDeath Of A Co-workerTorture

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 67% similarity match.

Sara Masaki, a detective in Investigation Team 1 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, faces the tragic loss of his colleague, Detective Saito Kota, during a murder investigation. Following this, Masaki is reassigned to Personnel Department 1 within the Inspection Division, still grappling with the death of his coworker. Despite his grief, Masaki encounters hostility from his coworkers. When a mysterious letter arrives at the personnel department accusing Detective Minaguchi Nako of leaking confidential information, Masaki launches his own investigation. This leads him to delve into the unresolved case of his colleague's death.

Recommendation: Zouka no Mitsu similar to Specialist (2016)
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Zouka no Mitsu(造花の蜜)

2011Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Supporting Character

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 67% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Ore no Sora Keiji Hen similar to Specialist (2016)
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Ore no Sora Keiji Hen(俺の空 刑事編)

2011Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryAdapted From A Manga

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 67% 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: 64 (2015) similar to Specialist (2016)
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64 (2015)(64)

2015Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel Adaptation

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 67% 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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Tokuso 9 Season 2(特捜9 season2)

2019Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerPolice Department Setting

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: Tokuso 9 Season 4 similar to Specialist (2016)
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Tokuso 9 Season 4(特捜9 season4)

2021Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerPolice Department Setting

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: Shadow Detective Season 2 similar to Specialist (2016)
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Shadow Detective Season 2(형사록 시즌2)

2023South Korea
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryWeb Series

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 67% similarity match.

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'

Recommendation: Fairy Valley Incident similar to Specialist (2016)
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Fairy Valley Incident(神仙谷事件)

2012Taiwan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerCrime

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 67% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: The Dangerous City similar to Specialist (2016)
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The Dangerous City(城市·獵人)

2013Taiwan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerAction

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira Season 3 similar to Specialist (2016)
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Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira Season 3(コールドケース3 ~真実の扉~)

2020Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Female LeadFlashback To PastMultiple MainsPolice Department Setting

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 67% similarity match.

Updated version: Revamp of the American television show "Cold Case" that originally aired in 2003.

Recommendation: Kami no Tsuki similar to Specialist (2016)
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Kami no Tsuki(紙の月)

2014Japan
DramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel Adaptation

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 67% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: The Conspirators similar to Specialist (2016)
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The Conspirators(同谋者)

2016China
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical Fiction

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 64% similarity match.

Lei Ming, a detective working in the Republic of China, uncovered a puzzling case involving theft and vandalism three decades ago, which ended up implicating him in the investigation.

Recommendation: Paranormal Mind similar to Specialist (2016)
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Paranormal Mind(開腦儆探)

2015Hong Kong
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerSci-FiSupernaturalSupernatural Power

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 64% similarity match.

In a detective series with a supernatural theme, the focus is on exploring mysterious cases using scientific concepts and realistic methods instead of traditional ghosts and spirits. The story follows Hung Gei Yuen, a former high-ranking police inspector who gains the unique ability to enter other people's subconscious after the tragic death of his son, which he believes was a murder hidden within the depths of the mind. As he delves into the hidden subconscious, he also grapples with a split personality, all while trying to uncover the truth behind his son's death. Each character in the series possesses a special ability, despite being considered abnormal or weird by society, they use these abilities to solve various enigmatic cases without letting it affect their self-esteem.

Recommendation: Quiz similar to Specialist (2016)
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Quiz(QUIZ)

2000Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerFamilyGameKidnapping

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 64% similarity match.

A mother's son is taken, with the only hint being a message that begins with "This is a test." The story unfolds rapidly and with flair as lead detective Kaoru Kiriko from the Special Investigation Team follows a series of challenging puzzles that appear to taunt the authorities. Kaoru, with her sharp instincts, matches wits with the kidnapper, but as she gets nearer to the truth, she realizes she is the one being pursued, not the pursuer.

Recommendation: Aka no Shou - Keishicho Shomugakari Hitomi no Jikenbo similar to Specialist (2016)
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Aka no Shou - Keishicho Shomugakari Hitomi no Jikenbo(赤の章~警視庁庶務係ヒトミの事件簿)

2017Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerFriendshipLawyer Male LeadStrong Female Lead

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 64% similarity match.

Hitomi Nakano is a regular employee at the General Affairs Section of the Metropolitan Police Department. Tasked with reviewing expense receipts for investigations paid in advance by detectives, she exhibits exceptional keenness in identifying cases due to her upbringing by her father, a con artist. When a string of murders and assaults take place, she is quick to recognize a pattern where the victims' names are connected through a word game, where one victim's name ends with the same letter that the next victim's name begins with. To uncover the truth behind the case, Hitomi enlists the help of Detective Togawa from the First Investigative Division, whom she met while uncovering irregularities in his receipts, and the cunning lawyer Shirai Shinnosuke, who ingratiates himself with victims to secure lucrative cases.

Recommendation: Sakurako-san no Ashimoto ni wa Shitai ga Umatteiru similar to Specialist (2016)
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Sakurako-san no Ashimoto ni wa Shitai ga Umatteiru(櫻子さんの足下には死体が埋まっている)

2017Japan
Detective FictionDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationEccentric Female LeadOsteologist

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 64% similarity match.

Upon their first encounter, Shoutarou Tatewaki is certain that meeting Sakurako Kujou will have a lasting impact on his life. Initially suspecting her involvement in a local disappearance, he soon discovers her expertise in analyzing bone specimens. Sakurako possesses an extensive collection of reconstructed animal bones, yet she longs for more human remains, much to the disapproval of those around her. As Shoutarou joins the peculiar osteologist on various unsolved cases involving decomposing bodies, they find themselves entangled in a series of mysterious incidents. Could there be a larger enigma unfolding in their lives? "Sakurako-san no Ashimoto ni wa Shitai ga Umatteiru" follows the unlikely duo as they demonstrate that while bones reveal how one perished, it is only through people that their life stories can be told.

Recommendation: Century Lao Che similar to Specialist (2016)
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Century Lao Che(百年老宅)

2009China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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Recommendation: Be Irreconcilable similar to Specialist (2016)
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Be Irreconcilable(势不两立)

2014China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 63% similarity match.

Recommendation: Zenigata Keibu Shinku no Sosa File similar to Specialist (2016)
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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 Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 63% similarity match.

Scheduled to be broadcast following the exclusive NTV program.

Recommendation: Two Women in the War similar to Specialist (2016)
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Two Women in the War(兩個女人的戰爭)

2016China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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Recommendation: Double Characters similar to Specialist (2016)
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Double Characters(夜行人)

2017China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 63% similarity match.

Three years ago, Tang Ming Xuan's wife Xie Wei passed away in what was believed to be a suicide, a situation that has troubled the family ever since. At the wedding ceremony of Ke Yuan and Ming Xuan three years later, new information came to light when a mysterious individual, Solution Days, appeared, bringing back memories of the past. Ke Yuan stood by Ming Xuan, refusing to believe Solution Days' accusations and remaining convinced of Ming Xuan's innocence. Solution Days suspected foul play in Xie Wei's death and set out to uncover the truth, using various tactics to take control of the company and investigate the real cause of Xie Wei's demise. As new evidence emerged, the hidden secrets surrounding Ming Xuan began to unravel, bringing danger closer to Ke Yuan as she navigated a world of love and deception. Ultimately, Ming Xuan's true nature was revealed.

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The Girls (2020)(女孩们在那年夏天)

2020China
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 63% similarity match.

A group of women who once shared a dormitory together are now in their thirties, facing challenges in their personal lives, careers, and marriages. An unexpected reunion brings them back together, but they soon realize that there are hidden complexities among them. The host of the gathering, Lin Ji (played by Fan Shiqi), receives a video from 15 years ago that belonged to their former roommate, Jiang Yuanyuan, who tragically took her own life that summer. In the video, Jiang mentions feeling betrayed by a close friend. The incident continues to haunt the women, especially when Lin Ji brings up Jiang's death during the reunion. As they try to leave, they discover that the door has been locked from the outside. The mystery of what truly happened that fateful summer and why Jiang Yuanyuan died unfolds as the night progresses.

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Summer Heat (2006)(心慌、心郁、逐個捉)

2006Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 63% similarity match.

When Sui Ning was young, she had a close bond with her father after her mother passed away. However, as she got older, their relationship became strained. Sui Ning became consumed with work and found her father irritating. One day, her father invited her to visit their ancestral village for a vacation. Sui Ning couldn't understand why her father was so attached to his hometown. When she was called back to work, her father decided to go alone. Later that night, Sui Ning rushed to the village after finishing work, only to find her father's yacht had exploded. Believing her father was inside, she contacted her police officer boyfriend Lau Ho Fat. Despite their efforts to search the water, her father's body was not found. Sui Ning suspected foul play and began to distrust the villagers, uncovering her father's troubled history with them. Will she be able to uncover the truth and find the person responsible for her father's death?

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Jikken Keiji Totori(実験刑事トトリ)

2012Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 63% 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)

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Sodom no Ringo(ソドムの林檎)

2013Japan
InvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Investigation, Miniseries, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 63% similarity match.

Editor Shitara Mari learns that Miwa Yoshio, her ex-boyfriend whom she broke up with following an argument six months ago, has tragically taken his own life. Yoshio was in a relationship with Miyamura Megumi, whom he met on a dating website. Megumi is facing allegations of killing several men after deceiving them with promises of marriage. Mari decides to attend Megumi's trial in order to investigate further. She embarks on a journey to the island where Megumi was born, accompanied by sports journalist Kitano Kengo.

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Cross Road(クロスロード)

2016Japan
Detective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 63% 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.

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Chiisana Kyojin(小さな巨人)

2017Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 63% 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.

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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 Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 63% similarity match.

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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 Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 63% 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.

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Keishichou Sousa Ikkachou Season 4(警視庁・捜査一課長 2020)

2020Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMystery

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 63% 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.

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Keishicho Sosa Ikkacho Season 6(警視庁・捜査一課長season6)

2022Japan
Detective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMystery

Like Specialist (2016), this drama also features Detective Fiction, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Miniseries, and Mystery themes with a 63% similarity match.