The City of Chaos - Asian drama recommendation
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The City of Chaos(悍城)

2018China
ActionBromanceCrimeFriendshipIllnessInvestigationMental IllnessMysteryPolice Department SettingPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Prison SettingSuspenseThrillerViolence

In order to combat the growing presence of global drug trafficking networks, a collaborative task force was established. Both sides are plagued by distrust and double-crossing, with prominent figures including a criminal with numerous aliases and a corrections officer.

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Recommendation: Crisis: Kouan Kidou Sousatai Tokusou-han similar to The City of Chaos
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Crisis: Kouan Kidou Sousatai Tokusou-han(CRISIS 公安機動捜査隊特捜班)

2017Japan
ActionCrimeIllnessInvestigationMental IllnessMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerDramaHacker Supporting CharacterMiniseriesPolice ProceduralPolitical

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Crime, Illness, Investigation, Mental Illness, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

The Special Investigation Unit is a covert group of experts in different fields who report directly to the head of the Security Bureau of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. Each member has a troubled past they are trying to move on from. Inami Akira suffered severe trauma during a special mission and was discharged from the Self-Defense Forces. Tamura Saburo, a veteran of special missions, was transferred to the mobile unit from the Public Security Department following an incident. Handpicked by their leader Yoshinaga, they are joined by former hacker Oyama and explosives specialist Kashii to create a special team tasked with handling politically sensitive threats to the State that the government wants to keep under wraps. As they tackle these difficult cases, they are forced to confront ethical dilemmas that have the potential to greatly impact the country depending on their success or failure.

Recommendation: 4-go Keibi similar to The City of Chaos
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4-go Keibi(4号警備)

2017Japan
ActionBromanceFriendshipIllnessInvestigationMental IllnessMysteryPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Bodyguard Male LeadFather-Daughter RelationshipMiniseriesStalking

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Bromance, Friendship, Illness, Investigation, Mental Illness, Mystery, and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) themes with a 44% similarity match.

One day, Asahina, a security officer, is assigned to Security #4, known to be the most perilous security position that requires advanced skills. Asahina, a former police officer who retired after facing a setback, decided to join Guard Keepers, a security company. He is paired with Ishimaru, a middle-aged man who used to be a company president but transitioned into a security officer and is often seen as overly cautious. Despite their complaints about each other, their boss Ikeyama appears to have a hidden agenda and only responds with meaningful smiles, while their company president has concerns about their partnership. Despite their disagreements, Asahina and Ishimaru must work together to protect individuals in various challenging situations.

Recommendation: Fist Fight similar to The City of Chaos
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Fist Fight(兄弟)

2018Hong Kong
ActionBromanceFriendshipInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerConspiracyMartial Arts

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Bromance, Friendship, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

Cheung Fei Fan, Ha Tin Hang, and Ho Tit Nam are siblings who were separated for a long time due to financial difficulties during their childhood

Recommendation: Infernal Affairs Season 3 similar to The City of Chaos
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Infernal Affairs Season 3(無間道3)

2017China
ActionCrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

Recommendation: No Way for Stumer similar to The City of Chaos
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No Way for Stumer(伪钞者之末路)

2019China
ActionCrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

Diverging from the typical law enforcement storyline, a Chinese television series showcases a group of investigators who are willing to make significant sacrifices in order to combat the circulation of fake currency. When a new type of undetectable counterfeit bills emerges, police captain Qi Tian takes charge of the investigation with the help of his colleagues Xiang Bei and Wei Xian Yu. Caught in the midst of the operation is Xiang Bei's brother-in-law Tang Song, who succumbs to the allure of quick riches and becomes involved in the production of fake money. As it becomes evident that there are multiple sources of counterfeit currency, a specialized task force is assembled to apprehend all those responsible.

Recommendation: Tantei no Tantei similar to The City of Chaos
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Tantei no Tantei(探偵の探偵)

2015Japan
ActionIllnessInvestigationMental IllnessMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Female LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadRevenge

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Illness, Investigation, Mental Illness, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 41% similarity match.

An exciting, fast-paced detective mystery featuring the intelligent and stylish investigator, Sasaki Rena. She is the only detective employed by the medium-sized Suma Research Agency. Driven by the tragic loss of her sister at the hands of a stalker, Rena is determined to uncover and bring to justice corrupt detectives. Seeking vengeance for her sister's death, she relentlessly pursues the investigator responsible.

Recommendation: Aibo Season 13 similar to The City of Chaos
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Aibo Season 13(相棒 season13)

2014Japan
ActionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: Infernal Affairs Season 2 similar to The City of Chaos
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Infernal Affairs Season 2(无间道2)

2017China
ActionCrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDrama

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Boundary (2019) similar to The City of Chaos
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The Boundary (2019)(边境线之冷焰)

2019China
ActionCrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerUndercover Operation

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

The security and tranquility of the nation are safeguarded by unseen protectors. Behind the scenes, dedicated public servants risk their lives to combat crime and maintain peace along the Sino-Russian border. In a swift operation, Chinese border police successfully neutralized a group involved in illegal arms trafficking within seven minutes. Despite the capture of the group's leader, Xu Zhi Hai, police chief Li Jian remains concerned about the prevalence of gun-related crimes along the border. Following Li Jian's instructions, undercover investigator Zhang Meng infiltrates the prison to gather information from Xu Zhi Hai, who eventually develops a level of trust with Zhang Meng. However, no valuable information regarding gun smuggling is obtained. After a daring escape by Xu Zhi Hai, Zhang Meng pursues him relentlessly. Xu Zhi Hai meets his demise at the hands of law enforcement, but not before revealing a crucial detail to Zhang Meng: to seek out his older brother, Xu Zhi Qiang, in Russia.

Recommendation: Aibo Season 5 similar to The City of Chaos
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Aibo Season 5(相棒 season5)

2006Japan
ActionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

The Special Mission Task Team, led by Ukyo Sugishita within the Metropolitan Police Department, is often underestimated in terms of its significance. This team, comparable to The Odd Couple in Japan, tackles perplexing cases using unconventional and innovative methods.

Recommendation: Aibo similar to The City of Chaos
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Aibo(相棒)

2002Japan
ActionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Tokumei Gakari, also known as the Special Mission Task Team, holds a less significant status within the Metropolitan Police Department. Referred to as the "specialists in handling oversized garbage," this team is overseen by Ukyo Sugishita. Ukyo has gained the nickname "the guardian of human resources" due to the belief that those who work under him tend to depart from the team. However, there is a darker reason behind this moniker. Upon Ukyo's arrival at the department with a secret mission, all of his subordinates met mysterious deaths. Despite efforts to conceal the truth, Ukyo teams up with his partner Kaoru Kameyama, a passionate and straightforward individual, to uncover the real stories behind the cases they face.

Recommendation: Aibo Season 6 similar to The City of Chaos
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Aibo Season 6(相棒 season6)

2007Japan
ActionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

The Special Mission Task Team, led by Ukyo Sugishita, holds a humble position within the Metropolitan Police Department. Working alongside his partner, they tackle perplexing cases in unconventional and surprising ways, resembling Japan's unique take on The Odd Couple.

Recommendation: Aibo Season 2 similar to The City of Chaos
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Aibo Season 2(相棒 season2)

2003Japan
ActionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

The Special Mission Task Team, led by Ukyo Sugishita within the Metropolitan Police Department, holds a less prominent position than one might assume. Working alongside partner Kaoru Kameyama, the team tackles perplexing cases in unconventional and daring ways, resembling Japan's own version of The Odd Couple.

Recommendation: Aibo Season 3 similar to The City of Chaos
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Aibo Season 3(相棒 season3)

2004Japan
ActionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

The Special Mission Task Team, led by Ukyo Sugishita and his partner Kaoru Kameyama, operates within the Metropolitan Police Department's lower ranks. Despite its seemingly unimpressive status, the team tackles unconventional cases with a unique and creative approach, reminiscent of The Odd Couple.

Recommendation: Aibo Season 4 similar to The City of Chaos
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Aibo Season 4(相棒 season4)

2005Japan
ActionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

The Special Mission Task Team, led by Ukyo Sugishita within the Metropolitan Police Department, may not hold a high rank but is known for its unique approach to solving puzzling cases alongside partner Kaoru Kameyama. Often compared to The Odd Couple, this team tackles unconventional cases in Japan.

Recommendation: Aibo Season 7 similar to The City of Chaos
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Aibo Season 7(相棒 season7)

2008Japan
ActionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

The Special Mission Task Team, led by Ukyo Sugishita and his partner Kaoru Kameyama, is situated in the lower ranks of the Metropolitan Police Department. Despite its seemingly insignificant status, this team tackles perplexing cases in unique and unconventional ways, resembling Japan's own version of The Odd Couple.

Recommendation: Aibo Season 8 similar to The City of Chaos
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Aibo Season 8(相棒 season8)

2009Japan
ActionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Inspector Sugishita Ukyo, the leader of the Special Missions Division, comes back from a trip to London and is given a ride home by Assistant Inspector Kanbe Takeru in his sports car, even though Ukyo didn't request it. During their journey, Ukyo spots officers from the Metropolitan Police Department carrying out an operation in Chiba Prefecture, which is outside their usual jurisdiction, sparking his curiosity. The officers were on motorcycles, but when Ukyo tries to track them down, they suddenly disappear. Perplexed, Ukyo decides to launch a thorough investigation. Onoda Koken, the Head of the National Police Agency's Secretariat, approaches Ukyo with news that worries him - Honda Atsuto, a prominent figure in the radical group "Red Canary," has returned to Japan in secret.

Recommendation: Aibo Season 10 similar to The City of Chaos
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Aibo Season 10(相棒 season10)

2011Japan
ActionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

The Special Mission Task Team, despite its name, holds a low position within the Metropolitan Police Department, often referred to as the "clean-up crew". Ukyo Sugishita leads this team and is known as "the undertaker of staff" due to rumors of high turnover under his leadership. Another reason for this nickname is the mysterious deaths of Ukyo's subordinates when he first joined the team on a secret mission. The police have kept this incident sealed from further scrutiny.

Recommendation: Aibo Season 12 similar to The City of Chaos
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Aibo Season 12(相棒 season12)

2013Japan
ActionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: Aibo Season 15 similar to The City of Chaos
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Aibo Season 15(相棒 season15)

2016Japan
ActionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

After completing his training at the police academy, Wataru returns to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. However, he is placed in the public relations division instead of the investigation department. At the same time, Hatsue Kurusu confesses to murdering Futoshi Miyata and is assigned to the #1 investigation division. Futoshi's body was discovered three days prior at an irrigation channel, with the police initially ruling his death as accidental drowning. Hatsue Kurusu requests to be held accountable for his crime. Intrigued by Hatsue's confession, Ukyo initiates a personal investigation into the matter.

Recommendation: Aibo Season 16 similar to The City of Chaos
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Aibo Season 16(相棒 season16)

2017Japan
ActionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Ukyo Sugishita, a member of the Special Missions Unit at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, works alongside his partner Wataru Kaburagi to crack difficult cases. (jhollywoodnet)

Recommendation: Aibo Season 18 similar to The City of Chaos
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Aibo Season 18(相棒 season18)

2019Japan
ActionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Renowned Metropolitan Police Department special mission officer Ukyo Sugishita teams up with his partner to unravel a mysterious case. In the initial episode, Watanabe Castle ventures to the farthest northern island in search of the elusive Ukyo. (Nikkan Sports News)

Recommendation: Miman Keisatsu: Midnight Runner similar to The City of Chaos
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Miman Keisatsu: Midnight Runner(未満警察 ミッドナイトランナー)

2020Japan
ActionBromanceFriendshipInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerViolenceComedyHuman TraffickingNice Male LeadPolice AcademyProstitutionSmart Male Lead

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Bromance, Friendship, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, Thriller, and Violence themes with a 40% similarity match.

Introducing Honma Kai and Ichinose Jiro, two cadets at the police academy. Honma is a studious individual who prefers a more theoretical approach to law enforcement. He excels in academics, possesses a sharp analytical mind, and has a remarkable memory that aids in his development of profiling skills. Despite his reserved demeanor, he remains committed to helping those in need. On the other hand, Ichinose relies on his physical strength and emotional intelligence to tackle challenges. Known for his fearless nature and formidable combat skills, even those trained in martial arts tend to steer clear of him. Although his quirky behavior may be perplexing to some, he is sincere, kind-hearted, and always ready to assist those in distress. These unconventional rookies make up for their lack of practical experience by combining their academy training with youthful enthusiasm. Honma and Ichinose form a harmonious partnership, complementing each other's strengths and weaknesses.

Recommendation: Aibo Season 19 similar to The City of Chaos
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Aibo Season 19(相棒 season19)

2020Japan
ActionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Inspector Sugishita Ukyo, a member of the Special Missions Unit at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, is known for his exceptional deductive skills and ability to solve challenging cases alongside his partner Kaburagi Wataru, a former government official from the Ministry of Justice.

Recommendation: Aibo Season 20 similar to The City of Chaos
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Aibo Season 20(相棒 season20)

2021Japan
ActionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: Aibo Season 21 similar to The City of Chaos
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Aibo Season 21(相棒 season21)

2022Japan
ActionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: Aibo Season 22 similar to The City of Chaos
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Aibo Season 22(相棒 season22)

2023Japan
ActionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: Aibo Season 23 similar to The City of Chaos
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Aibo Season 23(相棒 season23)

2024Japan
ActionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Hunting Genius similar to The City of Chaos
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The Hunting Genius(寻人大师)

2017China
ActionFriendshipInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Agency SettingDrama

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Friendship, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Five people - Lin Yuan Su, Die Qi, Qiu Ling, Xia Gu Duo, and Zhou Qi - come together during a quest to find a lost dog. Despite their diverse backgrounds, they decide to establish a team dedicated to locating missing persons. Through their collaboration, they build a profound bond and uncover the real significance of their mission. As their friendship grows stronger, Lin Yuan Su gains the confidence to embark on a search for his absent father, with the support of his companions.

Recommendation: Anti-Fraud League similar to The City of Chaos
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Anti-Fraud League(反骗天下)

2019China
BromanceFriendshipInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionInvestigator Male Lead

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Bromance, Friendship, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Aibo Season 11 similar to The City of Chaos
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Aibo Season 11(相棒 season11)

2012Japan
ActionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerDramaPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

The latest season kicks off with a unique investigation that takes the pair to the Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong. This marks the first occasion that Aibo has ventured outside its usual setting, following a previous trip to London in the second season. Mizutani noted that the Hong Kong backdrop is a perfect fit for inspector Sugishita Ukyo, given the city's history as a former British colony, which aligns with Ukyo's interest in British culture. Joining Ukyo as his new partner is Kai Toru, who is set to inject a fresh energy into the series.

Recommendation: Aibo Season 14 similar to The City of Chaos
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Aibo Season 14(相棒 season14)

2015Japan
ActionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerDramaPolice Inspector Male Lead

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Sugishita Ukyo's colleague, Kai Toru, was taken into custody, leading to Sugishita being placed on an indefinite suspension

Recommendation: Homeland Guardian similar to The City of Chaos
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Homeland Guardian(守城者)

2025Hong Kong
ActionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerDramaWeb Series

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Renowned Hong Kong police officer Ho Ho Fai, celebrated for his association with the Three Tigers, experiences a significant decline in his reputation following an unsuccessful operation. As a member of the Special Duties Unit, he and his team, which includes the young officer Siu Tzu Tsun, strive to unveil and prevent a conspiracy targeting Hong Kong’s financial infrastructure.

Recommendation: White War similar to The City of Chaos
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White War(战毒)

2020Hong Kong
ActionCrimeInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerDrug TraffickingMafiaOrganized CrimePolice Officer Male LeadTriad

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 37% similarity match.

Ching Tin, Wai Chun Hin, and Hui Sau Ping had a strong bond growing up and decided to join the HK Police Force together, focusing on fighting drug crimes. After successfully taking down a major drug operation, Ching Tin and Sau Ping are shocked to see that Chun Hin, who had been working undercover, has changed. Sau Ping is framed by a criminal gang, leading him to reluctantly team up with the now corrupted Chun Hin out of anger. Meanwhile, the drug trade in Southeast Asia escalates as a new group of drug traffickers rise to power, leading to conflicts between Chun Hin and Thai drug lords. The trio of friends are faced with moral dilemmas and their loyalty is tested as they navigate through a world filled with greed and deceit.

Recommendation: Undercover 2 similar to The City of Chaos
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Undercover 2(卧底2)

2017China
ActionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

This follow-up installment details the disruption of the golden triangle pattern, the dramatic reversal orchestrated by powerful drug lords, and the intense struggle of undercover agents Jian Dong Ha and Lu Zhi as they face the threat of their true identities being revealed

Recommendation: Fen Jie Xian similar to The City of Chaos
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Fen Jie Xian(分界线)

2022China
FriendshipInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Friendship, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

The tale of a boatman and a corrupt police officer evolving from strangers to close friends. (Dramawiki)

Recommendation: Code: M Code Name Mirage similar to The City of Chaos
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Code: M Code Name Mirage(CODE:M コードネームミラージュ)

2017Japan
ActionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Japan lacks an official intelligence agency, making it a target for criminal organizations both foreign and domestic. To address this issue, a secretive unit known as K13 was formed within the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. Operating under the leadership of a skilled agent named Mirage, K13 is tasked with tackling violent crimes and handling sensitive cases that cannot be resolved through conventional means. As discussions arise about establishing a FBI-like agency in Japan to enhance law enforcement capabilities, K13 becomes entangled in a complex conspiracy that threatens to expose its clandestine operations.

Recommendation: Not a Murder Story similar to The City of Chaos
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Not a Murder Story(非殺人小說)

2024Taiwan
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Dong, a hopeful actor who is presented with a rare chance for stardom, wakes up next to a deceased woman named Meng. With no recollection of the previous night, Dong is determined to overcome this obstacle. He cleans the area and stages it to look like a failed robbery, inadvertently leaving behind evidence. As the police investigate the crime scene, it becomes clear that all the tenants in the building are harboring secrets. Identifying the cause of Meng's death proves challenging, as each person appears to have a possible motive for the murder.

Recommendation: Red Poppy similar to The City of Chaos
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Red Poppy(红罂粟)

2004China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Recommendation: Head above Water similar to The City of Chaos
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Head above Water(浮出水面)

2017China
ActionCrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerEspionageNational SecuritySpy Male Lead

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

Confidential research regarding the latest advancements in Bathyscaphe technology has been unlawfully taken

Recommendation: A World Without Thieves (2012) similar to The City of Chaos
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A World Without Thieves (2012)(天下无贼)

2012China
ActionCrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAdapted From A Short StoryPsychologicalThief Female Lead

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

Based on Zhao Ben Fu's short story "A World Without Thieves" ( ).

Recommendation: Phoenix Rising similar to The City of Chaos
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Phoenix Rising(蘭花劫)

2008Hong Kong
CrimeInvestigationMysteryPrison SettingSuspenseThrillerDeathDramaMurder

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Prison Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Shadow of Justice (2018) similar to The City of Chaos
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Shadow of Justice (2018)(蚀日风暴 蝕日風暴)

2018Hong Kong
ActionInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerRomanceSmart Male LeadWeb Series

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

The special episode titled "Decline of an Era" narrates the tale of Ling Feng and Fan Yi, close friends who took a stand against scorpion smuggling. Due to their involvement with criminal elements and a sinister plot, they found themselves heading towards different destinies. Ling Feng, a police officer committed to justice, faced numerous unjust predicaments orchestrated by dark forces. Through persistent investigation, he discovered that the trail ultimately led back to his once trusted comrade, Fan Yi. Produced in collaboration with China.

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The Leopard Cat Scholar Season 2(狸猫书生 第二季‎)

2025China
BromanceFriendshipInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerFantasyShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Bromance, Friendship, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

A millennium-old feline demon joins forces with a PhD student to unravel the mystery of a historical family slaughter, journeying through time and confronting concealed threats throughout their adventure.

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Breaking Dawn(晨阳)

2019China
ActionIllnessMental IllnessMysteryPolice Department SettingPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)ThrillerAgent Male LeadCensored Adaptation Of Same-sex Original WorkPolice Officer Male LeadSlight ComedyUndercover Agent Male LeadWrongfully Accused

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Illness, Mental Illness, Mystery, Police Department Setting, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

A narrative about a group of police officers solving multiple ongoing cases, battling drug-related crimes, and dismantling an international criminal organization. Elite operative Guo Yang successfully entices the Anguo drug lord to cross the country's borders for his arrest. However, the unexpected demise of Zhu Dui prompts Guo Yang to retire. Two years later, undercover detective Zhang Chen discovers a new drug lord operating in the country. Zhang Chen seeks out Guo Yang, and together they collaborate to combat the criminal syndicate. (ChineseDrama.info)

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Highs and Lows(雷霆掃毒)

2012Hong Kong
ActionBromanceCrimeFriendshipPolice Department SettingSuspenseThrillerCorruptionDetective Male LeadDrug TraffickingMultiple MainsPolice Inspector Male LeadRomance

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Bromance, Crime, Friendship, Police Department Setting, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

In his role as a Senior Inspector in the Narcotics Bureau Operation Unit, Heung Wing strongly opposes wrongdoing. He has worked closely with Wai Sai Lok, the Senior Inspector of the Intelligence Unit, as mentor colleagues, successfully solving drug trafficking cases for the Police Force. During an operation targeting suspects, Sai Lok uncovers evidence suggesting that Heung Wing may be involved in a corrupt scheme with drug dealers. Sai Lok not only starts a covert investigation into Heung Wing but also faces hostility from Pun Hok Lai, the Chief Inspector of the Operation Unit, who has ill intentions. As conflicts arise between them, the once close relationship between Sai Lok and Heung Wing becomes strained. Meanwhile, after falling in love with an informant named Chan Ka Pik, who has a troubled past, Sai Lok faces rejection as Ka Pik chooses to pursue a relationship with Ko Hei Suen, a new police officer. This leads to a complicated dynamic among the three individuals. Feeling hopeless, Ka Pik eventually gets involved in drug trafficking, causing tension with the Police Force. In a heartbreaking turn of events, Sai Lok teams up with Heung Wing to confront Ka Pik, resulting in a series of intense clashes.

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Moral Peanuts(毛骗)

2010China
CrimeFriendshipInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaDysfunctional FamilyMultiple MainsTeamwork

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The Lost Temple(失踪的上清寺)

2010China
ActionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerTreasure Hunting

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Fan Zui Xian Yi Ren(犯罪嫌疑人)

2005China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Male Lead

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

During a mission, Wu Dong, an officer from the Criminal Investigation Department, happened to apprehend the main culprit of a major drug syndicate

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Brave Wuju(勇者无惧)

2022China
ActionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDrama

Like The City of Chaos, this drama also features Action, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

To uncover the truth behind his former colleague's death, border police officer Wu Ju embarks on a dangerous mission as an undercover agent in a high-stakes anti-drug operation. Wu Ju teams up with Qi Tian, the son of a notorious drug lord, to seek vengeance for his fallen comrade. Together, they evade a relentless pursuer and discover that a mysterious figure known as "Doctor" is the true mastermind behind the criminal network. As Wu Ju infiltrates "Doctor's" inner circle, he must outwit both ruthless drug traffickers and unsuspecting police detective An Ning. Through bravery and cunning, Wu Ju confronts formidable adversaries and faces personal challenges until he can ultimately dismantle the drug cartel.