The Backlight of Love - Asian drama recommendation
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The Backlight of Love(逆光之恋)

2015China
Novel AdaptationAngel Supporting CharacterDramaFantasyGhostInvestigationKarmaMysteryRomanceSecretSupernaturalSuspenseThrillerUnrequited Love

On the day of her wedding, Jiang Li fled and was subsequently stabbed. A heavenly figure materializes before her soul, revealing that she must uncover her assailant within a week. Struggling to recall her past since graduating from college, she embarks on a journey to unravel the mystery. It turns out that her perceptions were not entirely accurate.

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The Backlight Of Love

Recommendation: Psycho Detective Season 2 similar to The Backlight of Love
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Psycho Detective Season 2(詭探前傳)

2019Hong Kong
DramaFantasyGhostInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseThriller1980s

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Drama, Fantasy, Ghost, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 53% similarity match.

Taking place in the 1980s, the story revolves around Pang Pak Chuen, a Taoist expert and a professor of philosophy at a university. He takes on three young men - Cheung Hon Chung, Tsui Pak Keung, and Szema Chi Chuen - as his students. Together, they gain fame as fighters who specialize in dealing with ghosts. Eventually, they are approached by the secretive Seventh Assault Team, a police unit, to help solve a series of supernatural cases. It is during this time that they encounter Ghost Sing, a triad leader who is also a traditional Chinese healer.

Recommendation: In the Realm of Fancy similar to The Backlight of Love
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In the Realm of Fancy(繾綣仙凡間)

2003Hong Kong
DramaFantasyInvestigationMysteryRomanceSupernaturalSuspenseThrillerAdventureHistoricalImmortalTime Travel

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Drama, Fantasy, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Supernatural, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

In a tale featuring a youthful scholar/judge named Lei Yuen, he unintentionally transitions into a deity/immortal when he delves into the guidebook called Yuen Tin King, requesting to understand the essence of genuine love. Following Lei Yuen's request, the manual guides his spiritual form on a voyage where he meets lovers from different historical periods, spanning both the past and the future.

Recommendation: The Crossing Hero similar to The Backlight of Love
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The Crossing Hero(超级大英雄)

2015Taiwan
DramaFantasyInvestigationMysteryRomanceSupernaturalSuspenseThrillerActionMartial ArtsSci-FiTime Travel

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Drama, Fantasy, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Supernatural, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

Can Ming Dynasty imperial guards who find themselves transported to the future adapt to the modern world? Hong Xi Dong is the head of Emperor Zhu Yun Wen's personal bodyguard team in the Ming Dynasty. After a valuable pearl treasure goes missing and is suspected to be in Xi Dong's possession, two imperial military guards, Peng Ze and Xu Xiao Tian, pursue him. By a stroke of fate, the trio is transported to the 21st century, where Ze and Xiao Tian come across the contemporary Hong Xiao Dong, who bears a striking resemblance to his historical counterpart. Will Ze and Xiao Tian be able to navigate their way through modern life while unraveling the mystery of the missing treasure?

Recommendation: Candle in the Tomb similar to The Backlight of Love
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Candle in the Tomb(鬼吹灯之精绝古城)

2016China
Novel AdaptationDramaFantasyInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseThrillerActionAdventureHistoricalTomb Raiding

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Fantasy, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

In accordance with an ancient proverb from China, it is said that "a person lights the flame and spirits extinguish it." Hu Ba Yi possesses extensive knowledge in Feng Shui, particularly in the arrangement of burial sites, which he acquired from an ancient manual passed down through generations in his family. This expertise proved invaluable when he found himself trapped in a snowslide in Tibet. It also came to his aid when he and his companions joined an archaeological expedition to investigate the mysterious "ghost cave" situated in the Taklamakan Desert. While guiding the team through perilous obstacles, he couldn't shake the feeling that someone had anticipated their every move and orchestrated the traps and concealed passageways accordingly. (Apple TV)

Recommendation: To Get Unstuck in Time similar to The Backlight of Love
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To Get Unstuck in Time(隔世追兇)

2004Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysteryRomanceSupernaturalSuspenseThrillerDetective FictionTime Rift

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Supernatural, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

The series follows Ho Tin Kwong, a police officer who stumbles upon his late father's old cellphone during a stormy day. To his astonishment, after being struck by lightning, Tin Kwong realizes that the phone can communicate with his father from 20 years ago, before he passed away in a mysterious unsolved crime. With his father's assistance, they work together to revisit old cases and solve them across the 20-year gap in time.

Recommendation: Seven Sisters similar to The Backlight of Love
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Seven Sisters(七姊妹)

2001Hong Kong
DramaGhostInvestigationMysteryRomanceSupernatural

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Drama, Ghost, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, and Supernatural themes with a 43% similarity match.

Tse Chi Tong used to be the next in line to inherit a medicinal oil business that shut down over a decade ago. Presently, he is fully committed to his job as a postal worker, residing with his younger sibling Mei Ling and the faithful servant of his deceased father, Chan Tung. Tong's tranquil routine takes an unexpected turn when he encounters the ghost of a woman named Mak Chau Kuen, who shares her heartbreaking love story with him and implores him to fulfill a specific task. Determined to assist her, Tong joins forces with the spirited wealthy young lady Wong Yuk Cham on a mission to locate a missing letter from Kuen's lover, Miu Lin Sin, dating back 12 years.

Recommendation: Into Thin Air similar to The Backlight of Love
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Into Thin Air(人間蒸發 / 人间蒸发)

2005Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThriller

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Greed Mask similar to The Backlight of Love
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Greed Mask(謎情家族)

2006Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThriller

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Kiri ni Sumu Akuma similar to The Backlight of Love
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Kiri ni Sumu Akuma(霧に棲む悪魔)

2011Japan
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThriller

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% 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: Lu Xiang Dai similar to The Backlight of Love
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Lu Xiang Dai(录像带)

2006China
DramaInvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThriller

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

The plot revolves around the rivalry between a female offender and a policewoman. The narrative adheres to the prevailing theme of mystery and suspense dramas, with the discovery of a recording or video tape serving as a crucial clue to uncover the origins of the female criminal's misdeeds. Additionally, a romantic subplot between Lian Hai and Ning Jie intensifies the suspense of the storyline.

Recommendation: Yi Shuang Xiu Hua Xie similar to The Backlight of Love
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Yi Shuang Xiu Hua Xie(一双绣花鞋)

2003China
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

Prior to the liberation of Chongqing, Ye Da Long led a team from the PLA on secret missions in the area. Following the downfall of the national army, possessing the hidden spy list became crucial in controlling the underground network of Chongqing. Military special agent Ji Yu Tang has been feeling uneasy recently after discovering a pair of embroidered shoes in his boss Lin NanXuan's coffin during the funeral. Shen Chao took over as the head of public security after the liberation of the mountainous city of Chongqing.

Recommendation: Ferryman similar to The Backlight of Love
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Ferryman(灵魂摆渡)

2014China
FantasyGhostInvestigationMysteryRomanceSupernaturalSuspenseThrillerAdventureFriendshipGhost-seeing Male LeadHorrorSexual Content

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Fantasy, Ghost, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Supernatural, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 42% similarity match.

Xia Dong Qing, a seemingly invisible individual, possesses a unique ability to perceive the existence of otherworldly beings. Raised in an orphanage, he recently completed his university studies and is now focused on preparing for a postgraduate entrance exam and seeking employment. In the midst of his endeavors, Dong Qing lands a job at 444 Convenience Store. Rumored to be haunted after midnight, the store actually serves as a portal connecting two distinct dimensions in space. (iQiyi)

Recommendation: Barrack O'Karma 1968 similar to The Backlight of Love
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Barrack O'Karma 1968(金宵大廈2)

2022Hong Kong
DramaFantasyInvestigationMysteryRomanceSupernaturalSuspenseThrillerArchitect Male LeadHorrorKidnappingMother-Daughter RelationshipPsychiatrist Female Lead

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Drama, Fantasy, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Supernatural, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 42% similarity match.

Ella and her boyfriend Maurice, who works as a barista, are not a popular couple. One day, Maurice mysteriously disappeared in the Golden Night Building and underwent a drastic change in personality, almost as if he had transformed into a different person. Determined to uncover the truth behind his disappearance, Ella ventured deep into the Golden Night Building. Within the building, a series of peculiar events unfolded, including an e-racing team entering the virtual world to rescue their teammates, a heartbreaking mother-daughter story, a case involving a kidnapping that may or may not be real, and the emergence of comet particles triggered by insanity. Despite facing these challenges, Maurice and Ella's love for each other grew stronger, as they believed they were meant to be together by fate. However, Ella soon realized that her feelings were not for the real Maurice, but for the alternate version of him that existed within the Golden Night Building.

Recommendation: Lost in Baimu similar to The Backlight of Love
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Lost in Baimu(百慕迷踪)

2023China
DramaFantasyInvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerActionSci-FiWeb Series

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Drama, Fantasy, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 41% similarity match.

Engineer Peng Sen's partner, Lin Qi, went missing unexpectedly

Recommendation: Barrack O'Karma similar to The Backlight of Love
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Barrack O'Karma(金宵大廈)

2019Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysteryRomanceSupernaturalSuspenseThrillerCurseHorrorSupernatural Phenomena

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Supernatural, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 41% similarity match.

The plot centers around the otherworldly experiences of 10 individuals, such as the puzzling vanishing of a single mother's child, the peculiar behavior of a bookstore proprietor, a fanatical otaku observing his neighbor, and the sudden arrival of a young wife pushing a closed baby stroller. (JayneStars)

Recommendation: Love's Lies similar to The Backlight of Love
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Love's Lies(真爱的谎言)

2018China
DramaInvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerDrug Trafficking

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

A narrative about an undercover agent infiltrating a dangerous drug organization in order to dismantle it. The life of Dou Dou, a regular office worker, is disrupted when she receives a package containing illegal drugs from her ex-fiancé Jin Yuan, who disappeared on their wedding day seven years ago. Instead of going to the authorities, Dou Dou decides to confront Jin Yuan herself. Detective Qiao Liang has been monitoring Jin Yuan due to suspicions of his involvement in various criminal activities, including drug distribution and money laundering. Dou Dou, still attached to her ex, tries to help him start a new life without realizing that he is actually an undercover police officer.

Recommendation: 64 (2015) similar to The Backlight of Love
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64 (2015)(64)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% 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.

Recommendation: Game of Succession similar to The Backlight of Love
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Game of Succession(สายรักสายเลือด)

2025Thailand
DramaInvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerDeath Of A Mother

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Driven by the passing of his mother, an absent will, and hidden truths, Mekhin embarks on a quest for justice and to assert his rights as the rightful heir.

Recommendation: Liar's Love similar to The Backlight of Love
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Liar's Love(危险爱人)

2022China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerMarried Female Lead

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% 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: Kami no Tsuki similar to The Backlight of Love
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Kami no Tsuki(紙の月)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% 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: Goddess Bless You from Death similar to The Backlight of Love
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Goddess Bless You from Death(สิงสาลาตาย)

2025Thailand
DramaFantasyInvestigationMysteryNovel AdaptationRomanceSuspenseThrillerDetective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterGay RomanceGhost-seeing Male LeadHorrorLGBTQ+

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Drama, Fantasy, Investigation, Mystery, Novel Adaptation, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Thup, a young orphan endowed with remarkable senses, finds himself drawn into a decades-spanning murder investigation alongside Singha, a more pragmatic individual who dismisses anything related to the supernatural. However, the complexities they encounter challenge rationality; the case is intertwined with age-old beliefs, mystical influences, and the most sinister aspects of human longing. Every five years, new victims are enticed by their faith—lured to temples through spiritual fervor, only to end up being sacrificed in a malevolent ritual designed to extend the killer's lifespan. Thup and Singha must merge forensic analysis with ancient magic, confronting dangers that are both seen and unseen. As the truth emerges, the barriers between them begin to dissolve, leading to an unexpected closeness between these once-reluctant partners.

Recommendation: Through The Mystery similar to The Backlight of Love
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Through The Mystery(穿越谜团)

2016China
DramaInvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerDeathMedical

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% 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: Namonaki Fukushuusha ZEGEN similar to The Backlight of Love
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Namonaki Fukushuusha ZEGEN(名もなき復讐者 ZEGEN)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseriesRevenge

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

The series follows the story of the main character "Zegen" as he pursues vengeance following his wife's tragic death. Li Xue Lan arrives in Japan to seek employment to cover her husband's medical expenses back in China. With Zegen's help, she starts working at a massage parlor in Kawasaki. Worried about her situation due to her temporary visa, he suggests a fake marriage with an older man. Inspired by Jou Tomioka's novel.

Recommendation: Fantasy Tower similar to The Backlight of Love
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Fantasy Tower(환상거탑)

2013South Korea
DramaFantasyInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAnthologyMiniseries

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Drama, Fantasy, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

A collection of fantasy dramas that encompasses a range of creative ideas, enigmas, and suspenseful elements.

Recommendation: Yurei, Kashimasu o Some Koi no Shichihenge similar to The Backlight of Love
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Yurei, Kashimasu o Some Koi no Shichihenge(ゆうれい、貸します〜お染・恋の七変化〜)

2003Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaGhostInvestigationMysteryRomanceSupernaturalComedyEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionMiniseries

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Ghost, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, and Supernatural themes with a 37% similarity match.

The tale humorously depicts ghosts who are unable to depart our realm due to their strong connection to the living

Recommendation: Yaneura no Koibito similar to The Backlight of Love
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Yaneura no Koibito(屋根裏の恋人)

2017Japan
DramaInvestigationMysteryRomanceSecretSuspenseThrillerDeathFamilyMiniseriesMurderPsychological

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Secret, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 37% 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: The Twelfth Second similar to The Backlight of Love
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The Twelfth Second(第十二秒)

2021China
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerDeathDeath Of A WifeDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDisappearance

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 37% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Century Lao Che similar to The Backlight of Love
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Century Lao Che(百年老宅)

2009China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Recommendation: Be Irreconcilable similar to The Backlight of Love
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Be Irreconcilable(势不两立)

2014China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Recommendation: Two Women in the War similar to The Backlight of Love
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Two Women in the War(兩個女人的戰爭)

2016China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Recommendation: Double Characters similar to The Backlight of Love
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Double Characters(夜行人)

2017China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% 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.

Recommendation: Summer Heat (2006) similar to The Backlight of Love
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Summer Heat (2006)(心慌、心郁、逐個捉)

2006Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% 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?

Recommendation: Double Characters Season 2 similar to The Backlight of Love
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Double Characters Season 2(夜行人二)

2017China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Recommendation: Wind Chime similar to The Backlight of Love
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Wind Chime(示铃录)

2016China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% 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: Blind Spot (2014) similar to The Backlight of Love
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Blind Spot (2014)(探灵档案)

2014China
DramaGhostInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseHorrorMiniseriesSupernatural Phenomena

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Drama, Ghost, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 35% similarity match.

A detective who does not believe in the paranormal uses his scientific expertise to investigate mysterious occurrences. He remains steadfast in his conviction that ghosts only exist metaphorically within people's minds.

Recommendation: Psycho Detective similar to The Backlight of Love
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Psycho Detective(詭探)

2017Hong Kong
GhostInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseThrillerDetective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male Lead

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Ghost, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

In the Hong Kong Police Force, there exists a secretive unit referred to as the "7th Action Team" that focuses on probing paranormal incidents that defy scientific explanation. These cases are drawn from authentic urban myths originating in Hong Kong.

Recommendation: 100 Tales of Horror similar to The Backlight of Love
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100 Tales of Horror(怪談百物語)

2002Japan
GhostInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseThrillerEpisodic FormatHistoricalHorror

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Ghost, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

"100 Stories of Terror" follows the success of "Onmyoji Abe no Seimei" on Tuesday nights during the "Super Jidaigeki" time slot. Utilizing computer graphics and special effects, a fresh perspective is brought to these long-standing horror tales.

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Galileo Season 2(ガリレオ)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionPhysicsProfessor Male Lead

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

Manabu Yukawa, the brilliant physicist, is known for his exceptional talents and flawless character. Despite his good looks, athletic abilities, and sharp intellect, he has a disdain for children and can exhibit unreasonable behavior, earning him the nickname "the eccentric Galileo" among his peers. How will the clever Galileo tackle the otherworldly puzzles presented to him this time? Misa Kishitani, a detective with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's investigation unit, prides herself on her intelligence but also has a sadistic streak. A new addition to the TV series, her role will take on the responsibilities previously held by Kaoru Uchiumi. Taken from the novels "Galileo no Kunou", "Seijo no Kyuusai", "Kyozou no Doukeshi", and "Kindan no Majutsu" by Higashino Keigo.

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Light of Dawn(人之初)

2025China
InvestigationMysteryNovel AdaptationSecretSuspenseThrillerAdopted Male LeadSearching For A Biological ParentWeb Series

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Novel Adaptation, Secret, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

A body was discovered within the panda statue at Fangda Square in Binchuan City, prompting two young individuals connected to the case to unite in unraveling the mystery of their personal histories. Gao Feng, who hails from a modest background, has long sought to locate his biological parents after learning of his adoption. Following a thorough search and police inquiries, he uncovered that the corpse inside the panda statue was tied to the long-standing mystery of his identity. Adding to the oddness, Gao Feng's adoptive father, Gao Da Hua, who passed away unexpectedly, was present at the scene when the statue was destroyed. Meanwhile, Wu Fei Fei, from a prosperous family, is grappling with a familial crisis. After a series of events triggered by her fiancé Xu Zhi Yang's ex-girlfriend Wang Dan, she begins to suspect that the remains within the panda statue may be linked to her father, Wu Guo Hao, raising questions about her own background. The paths of these two seemingly unrelated individuals intertwine as they both confront and collaborate with one another. Throughout their journey, Gao Feng gradually appreciates the unconditional love that his adoptive parents have selflessly provided him over the years and comes to terms with his fixation on uncovering the truth about his biological relatives. Ultimately, due to the police's diligent efforts in gathering evidence and conducting arrests, a long-buried secret spanning two decades was uncovered, leading to the apprehension of the suspect.

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Tokyo Vice Season 2(TOKYO VICE Season2)

2024Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerCo-producedCrimeMiniseries

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Drawing inspiration from the memoir "Tokyo Vice: An American Journalist Covering the Police Beat in Japan" by Jake Adelstein, this project is a joint production with the United States.

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Meguru Mirai(めぐる未来)

2024Japan
DramaInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseThrillerAdapted From A MangaMiniseriesTime Loop

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Mirai, a 25-year-old man who prefers solitude, is concealing a secret from his wife, Meguru. He suffers from a mysterious illness that causes him to go back in time when he experiences strong emotions. Meguru has been his source of comfort during his struggles. However, tragedy strikes on their wedding anniversary when Meguru dies in a fall at her workplace. Mirai is left wondering why such a kind-hearted person met such a fate. As he grieves, he involuntarily travels back in time. Can he use this ability to save Meguru and uncover the truth behind her death?

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Remember, Hari 2(기억, 하리2)

2019South Korea
GhostInvestigationMysteryRomanceSupernaturalSuspenseHorrorMiniseriesYouth

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Ghost, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Supernatural, and Suspense themes with a 35% similarity match.

Ha Ri visits a cabin in the woods to spend time with her friends. While there, she encounters a tarot card reader who reveals that she is destined for an unrequited love. Additionally, who is that enigmatic girl referring to Kang Lim as "oppa"?

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The Supernatural Agent(특수공인중개사 오덕훈)

2022South Korea
FantasyInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseThrillerMiniseriesReal Estate Agent Male LeadWeb Series

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Fantasy, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

After studying psychic science at MIT and working as a researcher at the National Forensic Service, Oh Deok Hoon surprised many by becoming a licensed real estate agent. His unique skill set is now being utilized to unravel peculiar and enigmatic cases connected to properties. What is the secret behind Deok Hoon's abilities, and what motivated him to transition into real estate?

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Sunrise on the River(江河日上)

2024China
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerCity SettingEnvironmental IssuesSocial Issues

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

In H province's Qijiang City, an outbreak of blue-green algae occurred. Vice Mayor Wang Wu, responsible for environmental protection, had to take a break from his duties due to exhaustion. Renowned environmental protection expert Lin Han Jiang was appointed as the new director of the Environmental Protection Bureau of Qijiang City. Upon assuming his new role, Lin Han Jiang discovered that cyanobacteria posed a significant environmental threat, as revealed by years of water sample testing in Qijiang. With the organization's support, Lin Han Jiang fearlessly investigated the true cause of the blue-green algae outbreak, determined not only to address the immediate issue but also to improve the overall water quality of the Qijiang River. Addressing the root causes of environmental pollution in Qijiang was crucial, involving not just the city's largest industrial park but also the night market and boiler plant, all of which impacted residents' daily lives. Balancing economic growth with ecological preservation presented a challenging dilemma. Despite the obstacles, Lin Han Jiang remained steadfast in his commitment, ultimately restoring clean water and green landscapes to Qijiang while providing a model for effective ecological and economic harmony.

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Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP(最も遠い銀河)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathMiniseriesMurder

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% 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.

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Utsubokazura no Yume(ウツボカズラの夢)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseriesPsychological ManipulationTransformation

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

Saito Mifuyu, an 18-year-old girl from Nagano, had a simple upbringing. After her mother passed away, her father brought his new partner into their home, leaving Mifuyu feeling displaced. She received an invitation from her late mother's cousin, Kashimada Naoko, to stay at their luxurious house in Tokyo. Feeling envious of their wealth, Mifuyu decided to integrate herself into the Kashimada family. In the process, she transformed into a cunning girl who manipulated others to achieve her desires, much like a pitcher plant.

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Otto yo, Shinde Kurenai ka(夫よ、死んでくれないか)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathMurderRevenge

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% 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.

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Kanojotachi no Hanzai(彼女たちの犯罪)

2023Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Female LeadHousewife LeadMiniseries

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

Himura Mayumi, Jinno Yukari, and Kumazawa Riko come from diverse backgrounds with seemingly no connections between them. However, their lives take unexpected turns due to a missing woman's case, leading to the revelation of their hidden secrets and the truth behind the investigation. Himura Mayumi, a 32-year-old single woman working in the public relations department of a large clothing company, faces challenges at work and desires marriage as an escape. Despite her longing for ordinary happiness, the prospect of marriage now brings her anxiety. Jinno Yukari, a 34-year-old housewife from a wealthy family, leads a seemingly comfortable life but feels lonely due to the lack of children and her husband's distant behavior. Like Himura Mayumi, she also yearns for ordinary happiness. Meanwhile, Kumazawa Riko, a 29-year-old rookie detective, recently joined the detective division and shares the same desire for a sense of ordinary happiness in her life.

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xxxHolic(CLAMPドラマ ホリック xxxHOLiC)

2013Japan
DramaGhostInvestigationMysterySupernaturalSuspenseThrillerAdapted From A MangaAge GapAge GapEmotionally Strong Female LeadFriendshipGhost-seeing Male LeadPsychological

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Drama, Ghost, Investigation, Mystery, Supernatural, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

High school student Watanuki Kimihiro possesses the unique ability to perceive spirits and monsters, though he is constantly tormented by them. After yet another encounter with malevolent apparitions on his way home, he stumbles upon a peculiar shop. Inside, he meets Ichihara Yuko, the enigmatic proprietor who offers to fulfill Watanuki's desire to be free of the spirits. However, the exchange requires Watanuki to work temporarily in her shop, where wishes are granted, in return. This marks the beginning of his journey into a realm filled with supernatural phenomena.

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

2011China
Novel AdaptationInvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerDeathHeiress LeadLawyer Male LeadMurder

Like The Backlight of Love, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

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.