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The King of Pigs(돼지의 왕)

2022South Korea
Detective Female LeadDetective Male LeadDramaFlashback To PastInvestigationMental IllnessMurderMysteryRevengeSchool BullyingSchool ViolenceSuspenseThriller

Kyung Min and Detective Jong Suk, who have not been in touch for two decades, reunite after receiving a message from a long-lost friend. This message brings back painful memories of their school days and triggers a series of unexplained murders. As Jong Suk delves into the investigation, he uncovers links to the past, while the story delves into the roots of school violence and its lasting effects on society. Inspired by the animated movie "The King of Pigs" by Yeon Sang Ho, which is based on a true story.

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Recommendation: Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira Season 2 similar to The King of Pigs
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Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira Season 2(コールドケース2 〜真実の扉〜)

2018Japan
Detective Female LeadDetective Male LeadDramaFlashback To PastInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDetective FictionMultiple Mains

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Detective Female Lead, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Flashback To Past, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

Reboot of the American television show "Cold Case" from 2003.

Recommendation: Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira Season 3 similar to The King of Pigs
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Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira Season 3(コールドケース3 ~真実の扉~)

2020Japan
Detective Female LeadDetective Male LeadDramaFlashback To PastInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionMiniseriesMultiple MainsPolice Department Setting

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Detective Female Lead, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Flashback To Past, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: The Doll Master (2017) similar to The King of Pigs
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The Doll Master (2017)(人偶师)

2017China
Detective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDetective Fiction

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Otto yo, Shinde Kurenai ka similar to The King of Pigs
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Otto yo, Shinde Kurenai ka(夫よ、死んでくれないか)

2025Japan
DramaInvestigationMurderMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDeath

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% 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: Beneath the Undertow similar to The King of Pigs
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Beneath the Undertow(暗潮缉凶)

2025China
Detective Male LeadDramaFlashback To PastInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDifferent TimelinesInvestigator Male LeadSecretWeb Series

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Drama, Flashback To Past, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

In the once-thriving state-owned Asahi Factory, the remains of a female college student, whose foot has been severed, are inadvertently discovered in an abandoned sewage tank. The victim, identified as Shen Xiao Zhou, is the daughter of an employee at the factory. Lian Hai Ping, the leader of the criminal police team, is assigned to look into the matter. On the first day of the case, Shi Qiang Feng, a young criminal officer who reported the incident, finds himself unexpectedly placed on Lian Hai Ping's investigative team. This unforeseen case propels both of them into a fateful quest to track down the perpetrator. Concurrently, the investigation stirs up a concealed past within Lian Hai Ping's memory, while his new partner, Shi Qiang Feng, appears to harbor his own secrets. Throughout the inquiry, Lian Hai Ping uncovers that a mysterious force is orchestrating events surrounding the case. A partner with an enigmatic background, a first love tragically lost, a deeply entrenched entrepreneur, and a once-bustling factory area now in decline... This investigation weaves together truths that link the past and the future. The haze begins to lift, but the currents underneath are already in motion.

Recommendation: Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira similar to The King of Pigs
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Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira(コールドケース ~真実の扉~)

2016Japan
Detective Female LeadDetective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDetective FictionEpisodic FormatMiniseriesPolice Department Setting

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Detective Female Lead, Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

Yuri Ishikawa and her colleagues work on solving long-standing unsolved cases in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. This project is inspired by the American television show "Cold Case" from 2003.

Recommendation: Ishi no Mayu similar to The King of Pigs
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Ishi no Mayu(石の繭 殺人分析班)

2015Japan
Detective Female LeadDramaInvestigationMurderMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDeathFather-Daughter RelationshipMiniseriesMother-Daughter Relationship

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Detective Female Lead, Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

Toko Kisaragi, a fresh addition to the female detective team, recently joined the 11th Section of the 1st Investigation Division at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, fulfilling her desire to follow in her father's footsteps. A murder case was reported on March 9, with the victim's body discovered encased in cement. The following day, the perpetrator, who goes by the name Toremi, boldly contacts the police department. Kisaragi is appointed as Toremi's point of contact, as he continues to disrupt the investigation by providing details about his crimes. Toremi eventually leads the police to another crime scene where another victim's body is found cemented.

Recommendation: Ryojin no Ono similar to The King of Pigs
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Ryojin no Ono(両刃の斧)

2022Japan
Detective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMurderMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDeathDetective FictionMiniseriesPolice Officer Male Lead

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

Detective Shibasaki Sachio's daughter, who was a member of the First Investigation Division, is tragically murdered. Together with Kawasumi Shigekatsu, a young detective who looks up to Shibasaki as a mentor, they try to uncover the truth behind the heinous crime. Despite their efforts, the case remains unsolved. Fast forward 15 years, Shibasaki is now retired and caring for his sick wife, Miwako. Things take a turn when a new unit is formed to reinvestigate cold cases, with Kawasumi joining the team. As they revisit the case, a suspect emerges, leading Shibasaki to seek justice on his own. A fateful phone call sets off a chain of events that ultimately lands him in a difficult situation. (jdramas.wordpress.com)

Recommendation: Tantei no Tantei similar to The King of Pigs
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Tantei no Tantei(探偵の探偵)

2015Japan
Detective Female LeadInvestigationMental IllnessMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerActionEmotionally Strong Female LeadIllness

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Detective Female Lead, Investigation, Mental Illness, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% 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: The Burning River similar to The King of Pigs
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The Burning River(迷雾追踪)

2020China
Detective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerBased On A True StoryDeathPolice Captain Female LeadPolice Department Setting

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 41% similarity match.

In a small town in Xinan, there have been two puzzling incidents that have left the community baffled. A female police captain teams up with a young detective to investigate these mysteries. Despite an apparent motive, they uncover a web of hidden truths. One of the cases involves a late-night ride booked through an online platform that takes a dangerous turn. As more clues come to light, the investigations become more complex and intertwined. In a race against time to find the real perpetrator, the past, present, and future of the town are closely interconnected through the unfolding events.

Recommendation: Last One Standing (2008) similar to The King of Pigs
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Last One Standing (2008)(與敵同行)

2008Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathWrongfully Accused

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% 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: Xenos similar to The King of Pigs
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Xenos(クセノス)

2007Japan
Detective Female LeadDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionReporter Male Lead

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Detective Female Lead, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

Ishibashi Naoto, a successful journalist, recently tied the knot with his girlfriend, Saki, whom he had only met a month prior. However, after embarking on married life, strange occurrences unfold. Saki vanishes without a trace, and Naoto's investigation reveals that her identity is a fabrication. As Naoto delves deeper into the mystery, he starts receiving menacing messages from an unknown source. Feeling helpless, Naoto seeks out Yoshino Mariko, a detective who may have the key to unlocking the truth.

Recommendation: Specialist (2016) similar to The King of Pigs
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Specialist (2016)(スペシャリスト)

2016Japan
Detective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionMiniseries

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Namonaki Fukushuusha ZEGEN similar to The King of Pigs
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Namonaki Fukushuusha ZEGEN(名もなき復讐者 ZEGEN)

2019Japan
DramaInvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationMiniseries

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% 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: Shin Kuko Senkyo similar to The King of Pigs
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Shin Kuko Senkyo(新空港占拠)

2024Japan
Detective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerActionMiniseries

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Interlaced Scenes similar to The King of Pigs
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Interlaced Scenes(错位)

2024China
Detective Female LeadDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDeathDetective FictionFictional WorldWeb Series

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Detective Female Lead, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 39% 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: Malice (2023) similar to The King of Pigs
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Malice (2023)(MALICE)

2023Japan
Detective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathMiniseriesProfessor Female LeadReporter Male LeadWeb Series

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 39% similarity match.

Kozono Yohei, the secretary general of Shoto University, was discovered dead from stab wounds in his residence. Hoshino Naoto, a detective at Fujimi Police Station, hurries to the crime scene and observes the murder scene in the living room. Tanimura Kaho, a lecturer in the Department of International Studies at Shoto University, is determined to advance in life by any means necessary and has been involved in a romantic relationship with Kozono, who oversees personnel matters, for six months. Following Kozono's murder, Kaho is taken into custody as the prime suspect. Meanwhile, journalist Maruyama Sota receives details about the affair through an anonymous email and suspects that someone is trying to manipulate the narrative of the incident. He initiates his own inquiry. Amidst this, Hoshino grows uneasy with the investigative approach taken by senior police officials, who hastily conclude that Kaho is the perpetrator. He eventually comes to the realization that Kaho may have been set up by someone.

Recommendation: The Truth (2020) similar to The King of Pigs
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The Truth (2020)(凶案现场)

2020China
Detective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDeathDetective FictionSmart Male LeadWeb Series

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 39% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Century Lao Che similar to The King of Pigs
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Century Lao Che(百年老宅)

2009China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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

Recommendation: Be Irreconcilable similar to The King of Pigs
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Be Irreconcilable(势不两立)

2014China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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

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

2016China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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

Recommendation: Double Characters similar to The King of Pigs
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Double Characters(夜行人)

2017China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% 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 King of Pigs
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Summer Heat (2006)(心慌、心郁、逐個捉)

2006Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% 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 King of Pigs
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Double Characters Season 2(夜行人二)

2017China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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

Recommendation: Hanzai Shokogun Season 2 similar to The King of Pigs
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Hanzai Shokogun Season 2(犯罪症候群 Season 2)

2017Japan
Detective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDetective FictionMiniseries

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Truth or Death similar to The King of Pigs
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Truth or Death(真心话杀机)

2025China
DramaInvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerManhua AdaptationShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

A frantic robbery results in a deadly incident, resulting in a man being incarcerated and his daughter believing that another family has destroyed their lives. Years down the line, she pursues vengeance, ensnaring them in a perilous game fueled by misinterpretation.

Recommendation: Phoenix Rising similar to The King of Pigs
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Phoenix Rising(蘭花劫)

2008Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerCrimeDeathPrison Setting

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% 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: Psycho Detective similar to The King of Pigs
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Psycho Detective(詭探)

2017Hong Kong
Detective Female LeadDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionGhostSupernatural

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Detective Female Lead, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% 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: Sakura - Jiken wo Kiku Onna similar to The King of Pigs
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Sakura - Jiken wo Kiku Onna(SAKURA~事件を聞く女~)

2014Japan
Detective Female LeadDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerFamilyMiniseriesPolice Department Setting

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Detective Female Lead, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Mizusawa Sakura excels at listening attentively. She starts her day as a DJ on a local FM radio station, tuning in to the voices of her audience. In the afternoons, she listens to complaints from residents at the inquiry desk of the Community Safety Division at Komagome Chuo Police Precinct. In the evenings, she gathers information from regular patrons at her grandmother Ume's restaurant, who used to work in law enforcement. When a case arises, Sakura goes undercover, concealing her true identity as a special investigator working under the command of the precinct's chief, Igarashi Kyoko. She teams up with the passionate detective Takeuchi Masato to unravel the mysteries behind each case they encounter.

Recommendation: The Resurrected similar to The King of Pigs
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The Resurrected(回魂計)

2025Taiwan
DramaInvestigationMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerCrimeFraudKidnapping

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Set in the imaginary city of Benkha, The Resurrected follows two mothers brought together by their mutual hatred as they seek vengeance for their daughters entangled in a case of fraud and abduction. With the assistance of a mysterious goddess, they bring back to life the deceased mastermind behind the fraud to exact their punishment. However, even after inflicting severe suffering, their rage remains insatiable. As hidden truths come to light, their partnership is challenged, compelling them to face the boundaries of justice and their own ethical beliefs.

Recommendation: Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP similar to The King of Pigs
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Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP(最も遠い銀河)

2013Japan
DramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationDeathMiniseries

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% 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: Kanojotachi no Hanzai similar to The King of Pigs
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Kanojotachi no Hanzai(彼女たちの犯罪)

2023Japan
Detective Female LeadDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationHousewife LeadMiniseries

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Detective Female Lead, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% 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.

Recommendation: The Kidnappers similar to The King of Pigs
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The Kidnappers(失控)

2019China
DramaInvestigationMurderMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerActionDeathDoctor Male LeadHematologyKidnappingWeb Series

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 37% similarity match.

Upon his release from prison, a enigmatic man wanders through the city that once held fond memories for him, now filled with bitterness. Driven by the desire to lay his daughter to rest and seek revenge on those who ruined his life, he embarks on a dark path. The lives of hematologist Li Xiao Feng, insurance agent Ji Fan, career woman Li Ruo Nan, rebellious daughter Wang Yi Han, and financial elite Liu Ge become intertwined in a kidnapping case that will alter their fates.

Recommendation: Unknown Number similar to The King of Pigs
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Unknown Number(时空来电)

2019China
Detective Female LeadDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerSci-FiSmart Female LeadSmart Male LeadStrong Female LeadTime AlteringTime Rift

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Detective Female Lead, Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 37% similarity match.

He Jun, a dedicated detective, crosses paths with Gu Ming Zhe, an enthusiastic criminal profiler. Gu Ming Zhe's life takes a turn when he stumbles upon a strange old phone that links him to Cao Zheng, a bumbling but determined detective missing for two decades and calling from 1998. Together, they tackle unsolvable cold cases.

Recommendation: A Murderous Affair in Horizon Tower similar to The King of Pigs
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A Murderous Affair in Horizon Tower(摩天大楼)

2020China
DramaInvestigationMental IllnessMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationBlackmailDeathFoster CareFriendshipPoor Family

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mental Illness, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 37% similarity match.

Zhong Mei Bao, the owner of a charming café, was discovered deceased in her apartment at Horizon Tower, her face adorned with doll-like makeup

Recommendation: Mouse similar to The King of Pigs
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Mouse(마우스)

2021South Korea
Flashback To PastInvestigationMurderMysterySchool BullyingSuspenseThrillerCharacter DevelopmentDark FictionDeathGrandma-Granddaughter RelationshipPsychologicalSexual Assault

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Flashback To Past, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, School Bullying, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 37% similarity match.

An intriguing tale that poses the important query: What if it were possible to detect psychopaths ahead of time? The nation is in a state of panic as a violent serial killer's brutal crimes sow terror and disorder

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Rondo(輪舞曲)

2006Japan
Detective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerBetrayalForeigner Female LeadLanguage BarrierPhysically Strong Male LeadRomanceTrauma

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 37% similarity match.

Starring top actors from Japan and Korea, this large-scale drama follows the story of Nishijima Sho, a Japanese detective whose father was killed in Korea when he was a child. Determined to uncover the truth about his father's death, Sho goes undercover within a major covert organization. Meanwhile, Choi Yuna, a Korean woman, travels to Japan in search of her missing father. Setting up a Korean restaurant with her younger sister, Yuna soon finds herself at the mercy of fate. The two meet in Tokyo and fall in love, but what challenges lie ahead for them? A "rondo" of fate, love, and history is set to unfold.

Recommendation: Red Eyes: Kanshi Sousa-han similar to The King of Pigs
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Red Eyes: Kanshi Sousa-han(レッドアイズ 監視捜査班)

2021Japan
DramaInvestigationMurderMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerDeathDetective FictionFormer Detective Male LeadHacker Supporting CharacterInvestigator Male LeadSerial Killings

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 37% similarity match.

The Investigation Support Analysis Centre of the Kanagawa Prefectural Police utilizes big data in criminal investigations, including footage from approximately five million surveillance cameras nationwide. Fushimi Kyosuke, a special investigator and former detective from the First Investigation Division, leads the team. He is driven by the murder of a loved one by a serial killer. The team also consists of a seasoned profiler, a single mother with a military background, and a young hacker prodigy. While they may appear to be an exceptional team, each member has a troubled past involving criminal activities.

Recommendation: Gap Dong similar to The King of Pigs
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Gap Dong(갑동이)

2014South Korea
Detective Male LeadDramaInvestigationMurderMysterySuspenseThrillerCriminal Male LeadDeathDetective FictionHwaseong Serial MurdersInspired By A True StoryPsychopath Male Lead

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 37% similarity match.

Moo Yeom works as a detective. Two decades prior, he was a Buddhist monk, but he found himself in a difficult situation involving a man named Gap Dong. In an effort to sever his connection with him and eliminate any negative karma that might stem from their association, Moo Yeom chose to become a detective. Once the statute of limitations had lapsed, Gap Dong resurfaced. Determined to apprehend him for good, Moo Yeom embarks on a mission inspired by the "Hwaseong serial murder case."

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Missing Noir M(실종느와르 M)

2015South Korea
DramaInvestigationMurderMysteryRevengeSuspenseThrillerCalm Male LeadChild Prodigy Male LeadDifficult AdulthoodInvoluntarily Missing PersonSmart Male LeadSuicide

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 37% similarity match.

Gil Su Hyeon possesses exceptional intelligence. At just 10 years old, he enrolled at Harvard University, and following his graduation, he began his career with the FBI. A decade later, he chose to return to South Korea, where he now leads the Special Missing Persons Unit. This unit handles approximately 1% of unique missing cases that involve violent crimes. While his appearance is nearly flawless, he harbors a secret. Detective Oh Dae Yeong has recently joined the Special Missing Persons Unit. With two decades of experience as a detective, he is known for his meticulous adherence to the law and has earned a reputation as an expert in missing person investigations. (MUBI)

Recommendation: Seiren no Zange similar to The King of Pigs
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Seiren no Zange(セイレーンの懺悔)

2020Japan
DramaInvestigationMurderMysterySchool BullyingSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationAttempted SuicideDeathKidnappingReporter Female LeadTrauma

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Murder, Mystery, School Bullying, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 37% similarity match.

Takami has been employed as a journalist for two years at a television station. She is part of the team behind the news show "Afternoon Japan," which is currently facing the threat of cancellation. Takami takes great pride in her work as a journalist. When a high school girl goes missing, Takami and her colleague Taichi set out to cover the story in the hopes of saving their news program. While following a police officer, Takami comes across the body of the victim, who had been brutally murdered.

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National Heroes(国门英雄)

2011China
Detective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Fiction

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Fan Zui Xian Yi Ren similar to The King of Pigs
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Fan Zui Xian Yi Ren(犯罪嫌疑人)

2005China
Detective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerCrime

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% 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
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAction

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

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Into Thin Air(人間蒸發 / 人间蒸发)

2005Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerRomance

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

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Greed Mask(謎情家族)

2006Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerRomance

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

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Love Exchange(疑情別戀)

2008Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerInfidelity

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

A man and a woman were discovered deceased in a vehicle. Zita Sit Chi-Yiu (Anita Yuen) finds out that the man is her spouse, Dick Ling Ho-Leung (Eddie Kwan), and the woman is named Bonnie Fong Cheuk-Ling (Angela Tong). Devastated by her husband's passing, Zita is also saddened to learn about his extramarital affair. Unexpectedly, Mike Yiu Lap-Tin (Michael Miu), an old school friend of Dick's, appears and offers her support. Eventually, Zita learns that Mike, who is employed by a security company, is actually Bonnie's husband and not an acquaintance of Dick's at all.

Recommendation: Hyoryu Net Cafe similar to The King of Pigs
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Hyoryu Net Cafe(漂流ネットカフェ)

2009Japan
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAdapted From A Manga

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

It all began at a cyber cafe. Toki Koichi, a soon-to-be father living a mundane life, encounters his first love Kaho from junior high school after a heated argument with his wife. A mysterious incident at the cafe causes a blackout and traps Koichi and Kaho inside overnight. When they emerge the next day, they discover a completely transformed world. Determined to uncover the reason behind their sudden transportation and return home, Koichi faces various challenges and mysteries as people start disappearing. Will they survive this crisis and unravel the secret of Koichi's past with Kaho?

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Mikkoku wa Utau Season 2(密告はうたう2)

2024Japan
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

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

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

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Detective Cheng Xu(侦探成旭之龙城岁月)

2008China
Detective Male LeadInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Fiction

Like The King of Pigs, this drama also features Detective Male Lead, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.