Take What to Save You My Love - Asian drama recommendation
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Take What to Save You My Love(拿什么拯救你,我的爱人)

2011China
Novel AdaptationDeathHeiress LeadInvestigationLawyer Male LeadMurderMysteryRomanceSuspenseThriller

Talented attorney Han Ding successfully captures the heart of wealthy heiress Luo Jing Jing, only to find himself caught up in a murder investigation linked to her former flame, Long Xiao Yu. Derived with some modifications from the book "Na Shen Me Zheng Jiu Ni, Wo De Ai Ren" by Hai Yan.

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Take What To Save You My Love

Recommendation: Misleading Track similar to Take What to Save You My Love
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Misleading Track(叠影危情)

2005Hong Kong
DeathInvestigationLawyer Male LeadMurderMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerDramaLawWrongfully Accused

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Lawyer Male Lead, Murder, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 62% similarity match.

Yan Ting was wrongly accused of killing her husband Yuen Man San in Taiwan, leading to her imprisonment for five years. With her family in Hong Kong turning their backs on her, Yan Ting's son was taken care of by her close friend Wun Suk Lan. Due to her good behavior in prison, she was released early and returned to Hong Kong. There, she meets a compassionate lawyer named Lo Lei Ho and starts working at his law firm. Along with searching for her son, Yan Ting is also trying to mend her broken relationship with her family. Meanwhile, she believes she sees Man San in the bustling streets of Hong Kong, leading her to question his death. Man San, now married to Chiang Nga Yi, is attempting to gain approval from her father. Unexpectedly, Suk Lan returns to Hong Kong from America claiming to be Man San's wife as well. As more surprising events unfold, the true identity of Man San is revealed to the other characters, leading to a series of deaths in order to protect his secret.

Recommendation: Kiri ni Sumu Akuma similar to Take What to Save You My Love
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Kiri ni Sumu Akuma(霧に棲む悪魔)

2011Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThriller

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 60% 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)

Recommendation: Shotai similar to Take What to Save You My Love
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Shotai(正体)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseriesPrisoner Male Lead

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 58% similarity match.

Kaburagi Keiichi was taken into custody on suspicion of murder and given the death penalty. He managed to escape from prison during transport, but instead of fleeing, he helped the individuals he encountered in his hiding spot. As these individuals discovered Kaburagi's identity as a death row escapee, they questioned whether he was truly a killer.

Recommendation: Bluetick similar to Take What to Save You My Love
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Bluetick(已讀不回)

2018Hong Kong
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerCo-producedFuneral

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 58% similarity match.

Join the suspenseful journey of ten strangers at a funeral who are entangled in a web of mystery and danger

Recommendation: Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP similar to Take What to Save You My Love
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Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP(最も遠い銀河)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaMiniseries

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 58% similarity match.

Detective Seiichiro Watari from the Otaru Police Precinct in Hokkaido is retiring soon with unresolved business from seven years ago. The unidentified skeleton of a woman was discovered in the sea of Otaru, halting the investigation. Watari is determined to identify her before leaving the precinct. Three years after retirement, he stumbles upon a clue that could solve the case, despite his limited life expectancy. With the help of detective Kaoru Saotome, he begins reinvestigating, much to the dismay of his wife Suzuko. They travel to Tokyo to meet a jewelry designer who provided a clue, but she has mysteriously disappeared. Watari's obsession with the case stems from the tragic drowning of his daughter Kozue 20 years ago. As he delves deeper, he encounters architect Haruyuki Kiryu, whose connection to the case remains unclear. Kiryu is determined to succeed in his company, even as he becomes involved with Akane Seike, the president's daughter who bears a striking resemblance to his deceased girlfriend. Their entangled fates lead to a dangerous pursuit of ambition and truth.

Recommendation: Onna no Naka ni Iru Tanin similar to Take What to Save You My Love
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Onna no Naka ni Iru Tanin(女の中にいる他人)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerFamilyMiniseries

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 58% similarity match.

Tanuma Yuriko is a homemaker residing with her spouse Kazuo, their two kids, and mother-in-law Hatsue. When Saori, the spouse of Kazuo's friend Kusumoto Masafumi, is found murdered, Kazuo admits to having an affair with her. Yuriko suspects him of being responsible for Saori's death. Despite Kazuo's attempt to turn himself in to the authorities, Yuriko stops him, choosing to conceal his crime to maintain their family's tranquility. As Yuriko grapples with the situation, a newfound determination to protect her family emerges within her.

Recommendation: Otto yo, Shinde Kurenai ka similar to Take What to Save You My Love
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Otto yo, Shinde Kurenai ka(夫よ、死んでくれないか)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaRevenge

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 58% similarity match.

As they entered their late thirties, Komoto Maya, Kagami Riko, and Sakaki Yurika realized they regretted marrying for the sake of happiness. They started to feel the limitations of their careers and questioned the direction of their lives. These three college classmates often went out for drinks together, sharing complaints about their husbands and releasing their pent-up frustrations. One fateful evening, Maya and Riko were summoned to Yurika's home, where she shockingly confessed, "I have killed my husband!" Subsequently, Maya's husband mysteriously disappeared, setting off a chain of events that would alter the destinies of these three women. Thus begins the tale of their vengeance as they strive to reclaim the happiness stolen from them by their marriages.

Recommendation: The Appearance of the Murderer similar to Take What to Save You My Love
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The Appearance of the Murderer(凶手的样子)

2024China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% similarity match.

Haunted by the mysterious death of a fellow student, Lin Chuan dedicates a decade to uncovering the truth. In parallel, Shen Xia and her sibling Shen Dong find themselves entangled in the criminal underbelly following a personal loss. Their fates collide, leading to a gripping narrative of justice versus crime, intertwined with themes of love, hatred, and vengeance. (Credit: TMDb)

Recommendation: Monopoly Exposure similar to Take What to Save You My Love
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Monopoly Exposure(独家披露)

2014China
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysteryRomanceReporter Male Lead

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 55% similarity match.

A journalist delves into a perplexing case involving the unsolved murder of his mother two decades earlier. Derived from the book "Du Jia Pi Lu" authored by Hai Yan. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Brutally Young similar to Take What to Save You My Love
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Brutally Young(十八年後的終極告白)

2020Hong Kong
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerCrime

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% similarity match.

Nearly two decades ago, a group of seven teenagers from the same neighborhood got into a heated argument with a villager named Kai Sze, resulting in a tragic death. In a panic, they decided to bury the body and keep the incident a secret. As time passed, they all moved on with their lives, only for the truth to resurface when Kai Sze's body was found. Inspector Yuen Lai Ken took on the case and began unraveling the mystery, revealing shocking connections along the way. With pressure mounting, the teenagers faced a difficult choice: confess to their crime or continue living with the burden of their secret. As relationships became entangled and the true culprit lurked in the shadows, the group found themselves at a crossroads, unsure of which path to take.

Recommendation: Liar's Love similar to Take What to Save You My Love
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Liar's Love(危险爱人)

2022China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerMarried Female Lead

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% 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?

Recommendation: Kyokugen Suiri Coliseum similar to Take What to Save You My Love
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Kyokugen Suiri Coliseum(極限推理コロシアム)

2004Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeath GameGameMiniseries

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 54% similarity match.

Upon awakening in a mysterious building, seven individuals are informed via computer that a murderer is among them. They must determine the killer's identity to avoid being the next victim. Meanwhile, another group of seven is locked away in a separate location with a hidden killer of their own. The computer sets the rules for the game: correctly guess the killers in both groups to win 10 million yen and freedom. However, guessing incorrectly results in execution, being murdered before guessing leads to failure, and unforeseen events can halt the game. If the other group identifies the killers first, everyone will be killed. Can they uncover the killer in time and trust the information provided by the other group? Survival hinges on their ability to work together and solve the deadly mystery.

Recommendation: Repeat similar to Take What to Save You My Love
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Repeat(リピート〜運命を変える10か月〜)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerMiniseriesOlder Woman-Younger ManSci-FiTime ManipulationTime Travel

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 53% similarity match.

Shinozaki Ayumi receives an unexpected phone call warning her of an upcoming earthquake in one hour. Initially dismissing it as a prank, she later experiences the predicted earthquake. The caller, Kazama, explains that he can foresee the future due to a unique form of time travel he calls "Repeat." Ayumi, along with Mori Keisuke and Tendo Taro, is invited by Kazama to take part in Repeat. As they revisit past regrets, the group faces unforeseen challenges, leading Ayumi and Mori to develop a close bond. This story is inspired by the novel "Repeat" by Inui Kurumi.

Recommendation: Unforgiven (2016) similar to Take What to Save You My Love
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Unforgiven (2016)(灭罪师)

2016China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerSerial KillingsSet In A Foreign Country

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Through The Mystery similar to Take What to Save You My Love
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Through The Mystery(穿越谜团)

2016China
DeathInvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerDramaMedical

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Wei Rong found a mysterious man using a deceased person's phone. Initially, she suspected him of being involved in the death of her close friend, Zong Si Ning, and causing trouble for her aunt, Zong Feng. However, she later discovered that the man, Ma Dong, was actually investigating Si Ning's death, which he believed was linked to his mother's suicide at her aunt's hospital a year prior. Working together, they retraced Si Ning's final steps before his tragic demise. What they uncovered was a shocking secret that could have torn their families apart if Si Ning had survived to reveal it.

Recommendation: Target Person similar to Take What to Save You My Love
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Target Person(目标人物)

2020China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerComedyWeb Series

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

A mysterious escape room game brings together a group of individuals who soon discover a hidden conspiracy among them

Recommendation: Dareka ga Kono Machi de similar to Take What to Save You My Love
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Dareka ga Kono Machi de(誰かがこの町で)

2024Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeath Of A DaughterKidnappingMiniseriesVillage Setting

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Masaki Yuichi is employed as a detective at a legal office. Previously, he served as a personal assistant to a government official, but he struggled with his participation in an illicit fund and coped with the tragic loss of his daughter. His daughter's passing inflicted a profound emotional wound and remorse upon him, which he has yet to overcome. One day, a young woman named Mochizuki Maki seeks assistance from the law firm to locate her relatives. Maki was separated from her parents as a baby and was raised in an orphanage. Together, Yuichi and Maki travel to the town where she lived with her family in the past. They discover that the town had a history of a boy being abducted and killed. Could this incident be connected to the disappearance of Maki Mochizuki's family?

Recommendation: Last One Standing (2008) similar to Take What to Save You My Love
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Last One Standing (2008)(與敵同行)

2008Hong Kong
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaWrongfully Accused

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Cheung Sing Hei served time in prison after being convicted of killing his stepfather. Surprisingly, his cousin Tong Lap Yeen was the main witness in the case. After a decade behind bars, Sing Hei is released, only to find that Lap Yeen has become a prominent figure in the city, while his own reputation is tarnished. Feeling frustrated and suspicious about the events of ten years ago, Sing Hei is determined to uncover the truth behind his stepfather's murder. Through his own investigation, he identifies the true culprit, but struggles to find a motive or concrete evidence. This is a story of Sing Hei's quest to reveal the truth and clear his name.

Recommendation: Naomi and Kanako similar to Take What to Save You My Love
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Naomi and Kanako(ナオミとカナコ)

2016Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDomestic ViolenceFriendshipMiniseriesSismance

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Oda Naomi had dreams of working as a curator in an art gallery, but she currently holds a position at a department store where she caters to VIP clients. Despite her job, she is dissatisfied with her current situation. One day, her college friend, Hattori Kanako, pays her a visit at her apartment and reveals that she is being physically abused by her husband, Tatsuro, who is a high-ranking employee at a bank. Kanako is hesitant to leave her husband out of fear for her life, as he becomes violent when under stress. When Naomi spots a Chinese stowaway who bears a striking resemblance to Kanako's husband, she devises a plan to eliminate him. With Kanako's cooperation, they put their plan into action.

Recommendation: Aishite tatte, Himitsu wa Aru similar to Take What to Save You My Love
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Aishite tatte, Himitsu wa Aru(愛してたって、秘密はある。)

2017Japan
DeathInvestigationLawyer Male LeadMurderMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerDifficult AdulthoodDomestic ViolenceDramaLawTraumaViolence

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Lawyer Male Lead, Murder, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Legal intern Okumori Rei is about to tie the knot when he is confronted by an individual from his past, revealing a long-held secret. Eight years earlier, as a high school student, Rei was forced to take drastic measures to protect his mother Akiko from an abusive situation by staging his father Kosuke's disappearance. This act created a bond of secrecy between Rei and his mother, shaping his cautious and solitary lifestyle as he pursued a career in law. Everything changes when he meets Tachibana Saya at law school, bringing light into his shadowed existence and leading to a blossoming romance. However, as Rei's wedding to Saya approaches, he starts receiving threatening messages from someone privy to his dark past.

Recommendation: Black Postman similar to Take What to Save You My Love
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Black Postman(ブラックポストマン)

2023Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseriesSerial Killings

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Once, there existed a special mailbox where children could seek justice against abusive adults. The Neverland Devil would punish these wrongdoers upon receiving a letter from a child. However, after a certain incident, the Neverland Devil vanished without a trace. A decade later, a man named Soejima Rikiya, who used to be a mail carrier but now works at a hospice, receives a cryptic message hinting at the Neverland Devil's return. In response, Soejima decides to return to his former job at the post office. Meanwhile, a murder victim is discovered by the river, with a note in their mouth suggesting the Neverland Devil's resurgence. Soejima Rikiya finds himself entangled in the investigation of this serial killer known as the Neverland Devil.

Recommendation: Pursue similar to Take What to Save You My Love
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Pursue()

2007China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerPolice Department SettingPolice Officer Male Lead

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

A murder investigation unfolded in Xincang City involving the death of Xiao Hai Yun, the owner of a real estate company. Xiao had recently teamed up with Zhou Guo Qin, a police captain, to uncover corruption within the development zone led by Xu Zhong Lu. Tragically, Zhou died while pursuing the killer. This led to suspicions falling on Jiang Dong Zhi, a taxi driver involved in the case, who decided to go on the run. As young officer Lu Yang searched for Jiang, he unraveled the complexities surrounding the case. Jiang, evading capture, used clues left by Zhou and his own methods to seek the truth.

Recommendation: Danger Zone: The Dark Night similar to Take What to Save You My Love
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Danger Zone: The Dark Night(逆局 第一季)

2021Taiwan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationLawyer Male LeadMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerActionDismembermentDramaPrisoner Male LeadSerial KillingsWrongfully Accused

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Lawyer Male Lead, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

An unsolvable serial murder case is being investigated, where there is no suspect in sight

Recommendation: Tobosha (2004) similar to Take What to Save You My Love
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Tobosha (2004)(逃亡者)

2004Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerCrimePsychological

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Wind Chime similar to Take What to Save You My Love
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Wind Chime(示铃录)

2016China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

The narrative centers around Ji Tang Tang, who uses her unique abilities and specialized tools to unravel mysteries on behalf of the deceased. Once a cheerful girl surrounded by loving parents, she tragically lost them one fateful night. Fearing connection with others, she has roamed alone for four years, growing into a strong and self-reliant individual unafraid of danger. Yue Feng, a righteous companion, stands by her side as she navigates through her adventures. Extracted from Wei Yu's novel "The Voice of Death" ( ).

Recommendation: Shinhannin similar to Take What to Save You My Love
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Shinhannin(真犯人)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThriller1980sDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMiniseries

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

In 2008, there was a tragic incident involving the death of Sudo Isao, a dealer of pre-owned cars, in Shizuoka Prefecture. Detective Kusaka Satoru, working at Susuno Precinct of the Shizuoka Prefectural Police, begins investigating Sudo's background. Through his investigation, Kusaka discovers that Sudo had a son named Obata Mamoru from a previous marriage, who was tragically killed in a kidnapping case in Shizuoka back in 1974. In 1988, a special task force was established by the Shizuoka Prefectural Police, led by police chief Hashibami Yasuhide, just before the statute of limitations on the kidnapping case expired. Shigeto Seiichiro, a non-career officer who had risen to the position of superintendent, was appointed as the director of this task force, which consisted of six skilled detectives, to re-investigate the case. Kusaka is puzzled as to why Sudo, who had been living in Tokyo for over two decades following his son's death, was murdered in Shizuoka Prefecture. He believes that revisiting the kidnapping and murder of Sudo's son will bring clarity to the current case. Kusaka seeks help from Shigeto, who had left the police force long ago, and together they reach out to Mamoru's mother, Saeko, and her sister, Rie, as they get closer to uncovering the true culprit.

Recommendation: Yoru ga Dorehodo Kurakutemo similar to Take What to Save You My Love
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Yoru ga Dorehodo Kurakutemo(夜がどれほど暗くても)

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaJournalist Male LeadMiniseriesSuicide

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Michinari Shiga is employed as an assistant editor at the weekly publication Shukan Jiryu, which has experienced an increase in sales thanks to its coverage of various scandals. He leads a life dedicated to journalism ethics, until his own son, who is in university, commits a double murder before taking his own life. Now, instead of uncovering scandals, Shiga is thrust into the midst of one. Facing pressure from his colleagues, he is demoted to a monthly magazine and his marriage begins to deteriorate rapidly. Despite his challenging circumstances, Shiga is resolute in his mission to uncover the truth surrounding his son's actions.

Recommendation: The Witness (2020) similar to Take What to Save You My Love
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The Witness (2020)(木棘証人)

2020Hong Kong
DeathInvestigationMurderMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerComedyFamily RelationshipLawLawyer Female LeadPolice Department Setting

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

The Witness opens with a gunshot that results in the death of one person. Sergeant Ko Lik Kei is assigned to protect Lee Ho Fan, the most crucial witness in the case. Despite initial difficulties in their relationship, Kei and Fan eventually develop a strong bond and support each other when needed. In the meantime, Ho Fan's company becomes entangled in another criminal investigation, with Yip Cheung Lok and his son Yip Ming Kwan playing significant roles. Together, Kei, Fan, and Fan's sister Lee Chung Ying, who is a lawyer, team up to look into the company's affairs, forming a formidable trio. Kei's sister, Ko Wing Yam, also becomes involved in the situation.

Recommendation: Interlaced Scenes similar to Take What to Save You My Love
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Interlaced Scenes(错位)

2024China
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadFictional WorldWeb Series

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

Detectives Jiang Guang Ming and Shi Luo are tasked with investigating a case that appears to mirror the crime scene described in a novel penned by Gu Yu Ming. As they delve deeper into the investigation, the lines between fiction and reality blur. Could this uncanny resemblance be purely coincidental?

Recommendation: Melody of Secrets similar to Take What to Save You My Love
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Melody of Secrets(ความลับในบทเพลงที่บรรเลงไม่รู้จบ)

2025Thailand
DeathInvestigationMurderMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerCriminal Profiler Male LeadGay RomanceJournalist Male LeadLGBTQ+Psychological

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

An unseen force compels crime reporter Botphleng to seek out his partner, Tankoon, yet his recollections are strangely muddled, leaving him unable to recall what the man looks like. Is Tankoon, the criminologist who insists he is Botphleng's lover, truly who he says he is?

Recommendation: Yaneura no Koibito similar to Take What to Save You My Love
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Yaneura no Koibito(屋根裏の恋人)

2017Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerDramaFamilyMiniseriesPsychologicalSecret

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

Saijo Kinuka, a homemaker, resides in a Western-style house in Kamakura with her husband and two teenage children after inheriting it from her late father-in-law. She fulfills her dream of opening a flower arrangement school in the salon of her new home. However, her past resurfaces when her ex-boyfriend, Seno Itsuki, unexpectedly shows up at her housewarming party. Strange occurrences begin to unfold in the household, such as missing food and clothing, as it is revealed that Seno has been secretly living in the attic. This leads to the unraveling of hidden secrets among those close to Kinuka, ultimately impacting her mental state. The situation escalates when a murder occurs, drastically altering her fate.

Recommendation: Chou no Rikigaku similar to Take What to Save You My Love
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Chou no Rikigaku(蝶の力学 殺人分析班)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Female LeadDetective FictionFather-Daughter RelationshipMiniseriesSerial Killings

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

Detective Kisaragi Toko works in Investigation 1 Section 11 of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, under the supervision of Detective Hideaki Takano. Hideaki Takano is preparing to transfer to the Public Security Bureau in a week. Meanwhile, a murder occurs where a wealthy man is discovered dead in his residence with his throat slit and a blue flower inserted in the wound. The victim's wife, Mayumi, is also missing. A message from an individual claiming to be the killer, named Kurasuta 16, is sent to a newspaper, hinting at Mayumi's whereabouts. With the imminent transfer of Detective Hideaki Takano, Toko Kisaragi feels an increased sense of urgency and responsibility to solve the case.

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Hanzai Shokogun(犯罪症候群 Season 1)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDetective Supporting CharacterFormer Detective Male LeadRevengeSuicide

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

Muto Takashi, a former police detective, resorts to unconventional methods to solve challenging cases that the police struggle with. His colleague, Kaburagi Wataru, supports him, while Tamaki oversees the special missions entrusted to Muto. The drama delves into the moral dilemma of whether seeking revenge is justified. In Season 1, the series follows Muto's quest for vengeance after his younger sister was killed by a juvenile perpetrator who escaped punishment. However, when the culprit unexpectedly takes his own life, Muto confronts the dark side of his desire for retribution and decides to leave the police force. A year later, he reemerges to tackle cases that the police are unable to handle, at the behest of Tamaki.

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The Bad Kids(隐秘的角落)

2020China
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerAdventureAge GapAge GapChild Female LeadChild Male LeadWeb Series

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The narrative revolves around three youngsters living in a seaside community who inadvertently capture a homicide on camera. Their interaction with the suspect leads to the unraveling of a complex case that ensnares multiple families in an unforeseeable conclusion. This story is adapted from the book "The Gone Child" by Zi Jin Chen.

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The Twelfth Second(第十二秒)

2021China
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerDeath Of A WifeDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDisappearanceDrama

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Detective Zhao Yi Chen's pregnant wife, Hu Jia Ying, vanishes suddenly, leaving only an 11-second distress call. Nearly a decade later, he is led to a stranger's house by a letter, discovering that his wife passed away a year prior and left behind a silent 9-year-old daughter. The series delves into Zhao Yi Chen's emotional journey with Hu Jia Ying and his quest to unravel the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death, unveiling shocking revelations about her past.

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The Truth (2020)(凶案现场)

2020China
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDetective Male LeadRevengeSmart Male LeadWeb Series

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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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Gui An(诡案)

2015China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseriesPolice Officer Male LeadWriter Male Lead

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Former police officer turned mystery author, Han Bing, discovered a disturbing pattern as his high school classmates began to die in the same manner as the characters in his novels. With suspicions mounting, Han Bing delved deeper into uncovering the dark secrets lurking behind the scenes.

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The Doll Master (2017)(人偶师)

2017China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDrama

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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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The Lie Detective(谎言真探)

2021China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerBased On A True StoryPolice Department SettingWeb Series

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% similarity match.

Twelve years ago, a series of murders shocked the city as the victims, all belonging to the lower class, were discovered in isolated locations. It is suspected that the same individual is behind these crimes, but due to their cunning nature, the case remains unsolved. After relentless investigations and gathering of evidence, the authorities gradually identified the prime suspect. Tragically, while on his way to meet his daughter Ling Ran, the detective Ling Bin was killed in the line of duty while pursuing the suspect. Fast forward twelve years, Ling Bin's daughter Ling Ran (portrayed by Yu Nan) works at the Polygraph Center within the Technical Division of the Criminal Police Detachment. Utilizing polygraph technology, she successfully cracked several major cases and gained recognition. Working alongside Chen Hu, the head of the Interpol Detachment Crime Unit (played by Xing Jiadong), the two partners, despite differing approaches to solving criminal investigations, share a deep understanding but are faced with a series of enigmas. Based on a true story, this series was produced by Xiaoran Pictures and Kujing Pictures, starring Yu Nan and Xing Jiadong in their second collaboration after many years.

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Proof of Silence(沉默的证明)

2021China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerPolice Officer Male LeadRich Female LeadTV Presenter Female Lead

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In order to solve a perplexing case, rookie police officer Chen Mo launched a thorough investigation. Assisted by the honorable successor Wang Zi and the courageous and resolute presenter Su Wen, they were able to successfully apprehend the perpetrators.

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Serial Homicide(乱码迷局)

2025China
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerActionSerial KillingsWeb Series

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The tranquil city of Luzhou is disturbed by a string of murders purportedly motivated by a quest for justice. In response, officials establish the 909 Special Task Force, dedicated to diligently peeling back the complexities of this harrowing cycle of revenge killings.

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Phoenix Rising(蘭花劫)

2008Hong Kong
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerCrimeDramaPrison Setting

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Crystal, Louisa, and Leila grew up as siblings after being orphaned at a young age. Each of them was adopted into different families with diverse backgrounds. When Louisa was imprisoned for a crime she committed, Crystal took the blame to protect her sister. Leila, known for her kindness, attempted to help by falsifying evidence but ended up being incarcerated as well. Tensions between the three sisters and the prison owner escalate, leading to a desire for revenge. This series delves into the underworld of women in prison, exploring their struggles and conflicts.

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Master of Play(心戰)

2012Hong Kong
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerMultiple MainsSerial KillingsStage Actor Male Lead

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After his daughter disappeared and he divorced his wife, stage actor Kan Siu Nam went through a significant transformation in his personality. Focusing solely on his acting career, he became entangled in a bizarre serial killer case while playing the role of a murderer in a play. In the course of the investigation, he crossed paths with his colleague Lee Chor Kiu's partner, Jeung Sai Yin, and her sister, Jeung Sai Ting. Siu Nam couldn't shake the feeling that Yin resembled the suspected serial killer and had an unsettling interest in Ting. The dynamics between the four individuals became increasingly complicated. As Siu Nam attempted to uncover the truth behind the case, he found himself drifting further from it, causing his sense of reality to become even more unsettling and disheartening.

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Kasouken no Onna Season 20(科捜研の女 Season 20)

2020Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerForensic ScienceMedicalMiniseries

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Renzoku Satsujinki Kaeru Otoko(連続殺人鬼カエル男)

2020Japan
DeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerIllnessMiniseriesSerial Killings

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% similarity match.

The lifeless body of a woman is discovered wrapped in a beige sheet and suspended from the roof of a dilapidated apartment building. A note claiming responsibility for the act is attached to the sheet, stating, "Today, I caught a frog and experimented with a bagworm." This peculiar incident captures the attention of the media. Kotegawa Kazuya, a rookie detective, and the experienced Watase from the Saitama Prefectural Police's First Investigation Division are assigned to the case. Criminal psychiatry expert Omaezaki Munetaka notes the immaturity of the crime and suggests it may lead to more murders. As Kotegawa and Watase search for the perpetrator, another killing occurs, with a mutilated body found in a car trunk at a scrapyard. A similar message is left behind, instilling fear and confusion among the public. Can Kotegawa and Watase uncover the identity of the elusive "Frog Man" and bring him to justice?

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Shokuzai no Sonata(贖罪の奏鳴曲)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathInvestigationLawyer Male LeadMurderMysteryDetective Supporting CharacterLawMiniseries

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Investigation, Lawyer Male Lead, Murder, and Mystery themes with a 46% similarity match.

Reiji Mikoshiba is known as an unbeatable attorney who will go to great lengths to secure a lenient sentence for his clients, regardless of the charges against them. Due to the questionable nature of his clientele, he is often ostracized for his unscrupulous tactics. When he volunteers to defend Mitsuko in a high-profile murder case, the odds seem stacked against her. Meanwhile, a body is found in a river in Saitama Prefecture, sparking an investigation by Inspector Watase. As Watase delves deeper, he uncovers a connection between the victim, a journalist, and Mikoshiba. It is revealed that Mikoshiba has a dark past as the true perpetrator of a heinous crime. The mystery deepens as Watase tries to uncover Mikoshiba's motives for becoming a lawyer despite his criminal history.

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Into Thin Air(人間蒸發 / 人间蒸发)

2005Hong Kong
InvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerDrama

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Michael Miu, portraying the character Ko Chung Ching, left his position as a police officer to establish a private detective agency following the disappearance of his son, Tsun Sing. This happened while Miu was investigating the "Rose Killer" case. His team consists of Power Chan as Man Kai Ching Super, Bernice Liu as Man Tai Po, and Vivien Yeo as Lam Yan Yan. Kenneth Ma plays a police officer who becomes involved in the "Rose Killer" investigation alongside Miu. Ching continues the search for his son, meeting Melissa Ng's character Lai Siu, who manages a group of part-time actors. Lai Siu discovers her connection to Sing's disappearance and agrees to assist in locating him out of feelings of guilt.

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Greed Mask(謎情家族)

2006Hong Kong
InvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerDrama

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Ko Fung is the heir to a successful cosmetics company, where his girlfriend Lok Pui Pui serves as the brand ambassador. During a promotional event for their new makeup line, Pui Pui shocked everyone by appearing in a red traditional dress instead of the planned wedding gown, before suddenly collapsing. Rumors spread that she may have been targeted by the vengeful spirit of a deceased celebrity, known for inspiring copycat suicides. Si To San, a company employee, was later invited to dinner at Ko Fung's home by his father, who claimed to be close friends with Si To San's uncle. Tragically, Ko Fung's father was discovered dead in his study weeks later. With numerous suspects in the mix, it is now up to Ko Fung, Si To San, and Zhou Yee Tong to solve the mystery, unless one of them is the culprit themselves.

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Keiji Yoshinaga Seiichi: Namida no Jikenbo(刑事吉永誠一 涙の事件簿)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

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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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Nomen Kenji(能面検事)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerProsecutor Male Lead

Like Take What to Save You My Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 45% 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.