The Winter Solstice - Asian drama recommendation
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The Winter Solstice(冬至)

2004China
Bank SettingCrimeDeathDramaInvestigationMysteryRobberySuicideSuspenseThriller

Winter solstice brought together Chen Yi Ping, a bank accountant, and Jiang Han, a criminal policeman, through a treasury theft case. Chen Yi Ping cooperated with the police in the investigation after they intervened. The focus then shifted to Xue Fei, who tragically took his own life when the case gained attention. Despite this, Chen Yi Ping, who had uncovered Xue Fei's secret, decided to resign and move on. However, upon receiving a mysterious floppy disk after submitting his resignation, Chen Yi Ping found himself entangled in a dangerous situation. Meanwhile, Jiang Han made progress in uncovering a potential conspiracy behind Xue Fei's death. As the truth unfolded, Chen Yi Ping found himself on an irreversible path. On the night of the winter solstice, he was left in shock, only able to jot down December 20, 2002, in his diary.

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Recommendation: Black Ice similar to The Winter Solstice
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Black Ice(黑冰)

2001China
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 60% similarity match.

In Haizhou, there have been numerous severe cases where suspects have been apprehended by Liu Mei, who serves as the general manager of Haizhou Building under Haizhou Pharmaceutical Group. Wang Jing Wen, an expert in public security aesthetics, joined the group company as a representative for Hong Kong investors to assist in the investigation. Dr. Guo Xiao Peng, the successful and well-known president of the group, quickly met with Wang Jing Wen, sparking a reaction from his longtime lover Liu Mei who had harbored hostility towards him.

Recommendation: Phoenix Rising similar to The Winter Solstice
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Phoenix Rising(蘭花劫)

2008Hong Kong
CrimeDeathDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMurderPrison Setting

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Crime, Death, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 58% 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: Infernal Affairs Season 2 similar to The Winter Solstice
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Infernal Affairs Season 2(无间道2)

2017China
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAction

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% similarity match.

Recommendation: Brutally Young similar to The Winter Solstice
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Brutally Young(十八年後的終極告白)

2020Hong Kong
CrimeDeathInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMurder

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Crime, Death, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Fairy Valley Incident similar to The Winter Solstice
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Fairy Valley Incident(神仙谷事件)

2012Taiwan
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 55% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Mi Yu similar to The Winter Solstice
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Mi Yu(谜语)

2025China
DeathDramaInvestigationMysterySuicideSuspenseThrillerFilmed VerticallyShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Death, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suicide, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 54% similarity match.

Following her sister's tragic suicide, a note left behind triggers a series of suicides in the family

Recommendation: Century Lao Che similar to The Winter Solstice
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Century Lao Che(百年老宅)

2009China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Be Irreconcilable similar to The Winter Solstice
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Be Irreconcilable(势不两立)

2014China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Two Women in the War similar to The Winter Solstice
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Two Women in the War(兩個女人的戰爭)

2016China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Through The Mystery similar to The Winter Solstice
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Through The Mystery(穿越谜团)

2016China
DeathDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMedicalRomance

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Death, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Double Characters similar to The Winter Solstice
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Double Characters(夜行人)

2017China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% 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: Life Under My Skin similar to The Winter Solstice
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Life Under My Skin(皮肤之下)

2020China
DeathInvestigationMysterySuicideSuspenseThrillerPsychotherapist Female LeadTattoo Artist Male Lead

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Death, Investigation, Mystery, Suicide, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

A collection of individuals with past traumas gathered at a tattoo parlor, united by a tragic fire they were all affected by. As mysterious tattoo artist Lin Yuan and therapist Qin Chuan delve into the suicide of a wealthy businessman's wife, secrets hidden within their hearts begin to unravel. Lin Yuan's shop serves as a sanctuary for clients seeking to immortalize their own stories through ink. The haunting memories of events from five years prior disrupt the lives of many, leading to loss, shattered dreams, and fractured families.

Recommendation: Summer Heat (2006) similar to The Winter Solstice
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Summer Heat (2006)(心慌、心郁、逐個捉)

2006Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% 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: Last One Standing (2008) similar to The Winter Solstice
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Last One Standing (2008)(與敵同行)

2008Hong Kong
DeathDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMurderWrongfully Accused

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Death, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Not a Murder Story similar to The Winter Solstice
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Not a Murder Story(非殺人小說)

2024Taiwan
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% 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: Double Characters Season 2 similar to The Winter Solstice
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Double Characters Season 2(夜行人二)

2017China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Red Poppy similar to The Winter Solstice
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Red Poppy(红罂粟)

2004China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Tobosha (2004) similar to The Winter Solstice
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Tobosha (2004)(逃亡者)

2004Japan
CrimeDeathInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMurderPsychological

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Crime, Death, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Tetsuo Nagai works as a probation officer, helping to reform young offenders and guide them towards a better path. He leads a content life with his wife and son until tragedy strikes. His wife is murdered and his son is severely injured in an attack, leaving Nagai to grapple with the assailant who ultimately escapes. Nagai rushes his son to his father-in-law's hospital, only for his son to be targeted again and left in a coma. As police detectives investigate, Nagai becomes a prime suspect due to mounting evidence against him. Feeling cornered, he decides to go on the run in a desperate attempt to clear his name and uncover the true culprit, all while his son fights for his life in the hospital.

Recommendation: Ryu no Michi: Futatsu no Kao no Fukushusha similar to The Winter Solstice
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Ryu no Michi: Futatsu no Kao no Fukushusha(竜の道 二つの顔の復讐者)

2020Japan
CrimeDeathDramaInvestigationMysterySuicideSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationFraternal Twin Male LeadRevengeStaged DeathStolen IdentitySurgical Procedure

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Crime, Death, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suicide, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Twin siblings Ryuichi and Ryuji were left by their birth parents as babies before being taken in by the Yoshie family, who owned a small shipping company. Their joyful upbringing came to an abrupt end when a competitor named Genpei Kirishima caused the Yoshies to go bankrupt, resulting in their parents' tragic deaths. Determined to seek retribution, the twins made a pact when they turned 15. Fast forward seven years, Ryuichi now operates in the criminal underworld under a new identity, while Ryuji is employed by the government overseeing shipping corporations.

Recommendation: Yoru ga Dorehodo Kurakutemo similar to The Winter Solstice
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Yoru ga Dorehodo Kurakutemo(夜がどれほど暗くても)

2020Japan
DeathDramaInvestigationMysterySuicideSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationJournalist Male LeadMiniseriesMurder

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Death, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suicide, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Dalah: Death and the Flowers similar to The Winter Solstice
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Dalah: Death and the Flowers(ดาหลา บุปผา ฆาตกรรม)

2025Thailand
CrimeDeathDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerFlorist Female LeadMiniseriesMurderSinger Supporting CharacterViolence

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Crime, Death, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

As law enforcement hurries to apprehend suspects in a highly publicized murder investigation, the enigmatic death marks the onset of a cascade of sinister truths waiting to be revealed. The narrative centers on Dalah, a fashionable floral designer tasked with creating flower arrangements for the eagerly awaited wedding of Ohm, the frontrunner for Prime Minister, and his fiancée Risa. Their impending marriage has garnered widespread media attention as it is set to merge two of the nation’s most influential families. However, when the groom is discovered deceased on the day of the wedding, all attendees find themselves under suspicion in the murder inquiry. Caught in a tangled web of clandestine relationships and elite scandals, Dalah takes it upon herself to investigate, uncovering dark secrets and a conspiracy that connects to her own history.

Recommendation: Moral Peanuts Season 3 similar to The Winter Solstice
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Moral Peanuts Season 3(毛骗 终结篇)

2015China
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseriesSwindler Female LeadSwindler Male Lead

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% similarity match.

These individuals are skilled manipulators with high intelligence. While lacking in morals, they excel in their craft. With meticulous strategies, they ensnare their targets and set traps for them. They serve as a reflection of all levels of society, highlighting unseen aspects. This is the tale of their rise to legendary status.

Recommendation: The Doll Master (2017) similar to The Winter Solstice
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The Doll Master (2017)(人偶师)

2017China
DeathDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMurder

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Death, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% 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: Fei Chang Jie Chi similar to The Winter Solstice
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Fei Chang Jie Chi(非常劫持)

2022China
CrimeInvestigationMysteryRobberySuspenseThrillerKidnappingMiniseriesPolice Officer Male Lead

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Robbery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% similarity match.

Recommendation: LINK (2013) similar to The Winter Solstice
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LINK (2013)(リンク)

2013Japan
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseriesMultiple MainsProsecutor Female Lead

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% similarity match.

Terahara Ken, a former police officer now employed by a private security company, is called back to Japan from Taiwan to provide protection for Matsuoka Takanori, the secretary-general of the Democratic Party. Meanwhile, public prosecutor Sakurai Satoko, who had been relocated to the Kochi District Public Prosecutors Office due to a previous whistleblowing case, is reassigned back to the Special Investigation Department of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office by her former boss in order to prosecute a high-profile individual. During this time, a branch of Tokyo Aoba Shinkin Bank is bombed and its armored cash transport vehicle is stolen. The mastermind behind these crimes is a young man named Aoyagi Tomoya, whose actions bring together Terahara, Matsuoka, Satoko, and Ishikawa Aki, an employee at Aoba Shinkin Bank.

Recommendation: Tokyo Vice Season 2 similar to The Winter Solstice
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Tokyo Vice Season 2(TOKYO VICE Season2)

2024Japan
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationCo-producedMiniseries

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: The Resurrected similar to The Winter Solstice
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The Resurrected(回魂計)

2025Taiwan
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerFraudKidnappingRevenge

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% 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 Winter Solstice
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Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP(最も遠い銀河)

2013Japan
DeathDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationMiniseriesMurder

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Death, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% 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: Otto yo, Shinde Kurenai ka similar to The Winter Solstice
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Otto yo, Shinde Kurenai ka(夫よ、死んでくれないか)

2025Japan
DeathDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationMurderRevenge

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Death, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% 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: Infernal Affairs Season 3 similar to The Winter Solstice
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Infernal Affairs Season 3(無間道3)

2017China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAction

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 45% similarity match.

Recommendation: No Way for Stumer similar to The Winter Solstice
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No Way for Stumer(伪钞者之末路)

2019China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAction

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 45% 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: Fan Zui Xian Yi Ren similar to The Winter Solstice
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Fan Zui Xian Yi Ren(犯罪嫌疑人)

2005China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Male Lead

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 45% 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

Recommendation: Brave Wuju similar to The Winter Solstice
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Brave Wuju(勇者无惧)

2022China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAction

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 45% 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.

Recommendation: Day and Night Season 2 similar to The Winter Solstice
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Day and Night Season 2(白夜破晓)

2024China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 45% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around twin siblings, Guan Hong Feng and Guan Hong Yu, who find themselves entangled in a tragic family murder. They join forces with various parties to uncover the truth behind the 213 family massacre and triumph over the criminal organization lurking in the shadows.

Recommendation: The Abyss similar to The Winter Solstice
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The Abyss(灭罪)

2025China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 45% similarity match.

After experiencing the killing of his father and the vanishing of his mother, Ning Zhen finds himself entangled in a dangerous puzzle once again when the mysterious symbol "Abyss" reemerges. With the past intersecting with the present, two different eras must reveal the reality to prevent a tragic recurrence.

Recommendation: Into Thin Air similar to The Winter Solstice
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Into Thin Air(人間蒸發 / 人间蒸发)

2005Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerRomance

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 45% 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 Winter Solstice
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Greed Mask(謎情家族)

2006Hong Kong
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerRomance

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 45% 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 Winter Solstice, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 45% 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.

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A Life for a Life(借命而生)

2025China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerCyber Security

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 45% similarity match.

During the 1980s, Du Xiang Dong, the top student at the police academy, was reluctantly placed in charge of a detention center. Following the escape of two suspects, one perished while the other managed to flee. Tormented by guilt, Du Xiang Dong hastily resigned from his position. Over the next two decades, he engaged in a battle of wits with the escaped suspect, Xu Wen Geng, each leading their own distinct lives and navigating the changing times through a strategic showdown.

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Hyoryu Net Cafe(漂流ネットカフェ)

2009Japan
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAdapted From A Manga

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 45% 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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Double Track Puzzle(黑白局)

2025China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 45% similarity match.

Zhan Peng's father served as a railway policeman and was posthumously recognized as a martyr for his selfless service many years prior. Inspired by this legacy, Zhan Peng always dreamed of following his father’s path and working at the same station where his father had served. However, upon his arrival in Xiaotong to start his duties, he quickly realized that the circumstances were much more intricate than he had anticipated. Initially, he felt distrustful towards Tu Hong Jiang, a seasoned police officer he met. Zhan Peng became cautious of Tu Hong Jiang's questionable behavior during the investigation of a drug trafficking case. Yet, as time went on, Tu Hong Jiang demonstrated his integrity through his actions. As they collaborated on various cases, Zhan Peng began to respect Tu Hong Jiang, and eventually, they united their efforts to capture the mastermind behind the criminal activities.

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Mikkoku wa Utau Season 2(密告はうたう2)

2024Japan
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseries

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 45% 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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Lu Xiang Dai(录像带)

2006China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerRomance

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 45% 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.

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Yi Shuang Xiu Hua Xie(一双绣花鞋)

2003China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel Adaptation

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 45% 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.

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Orphan Black: Nanatsu no Idenshi(オーファン・ブラック~七つの遺伝子~)

2017Japan
DeathDramaInvestigationMysterySuicideSuspenseThrillerHidden IdentityImposterLGBTQ+MurderSci-FiSingle Mother

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Death, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suicide, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

Aoyama Sara is a struggling single mother who is desperate to live peacefully with her daughter Moe. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she witnesses a woman who resembles her committing suicide. In a bid to escape her troubles, Sara decides to assume the woman's identity, only to uncover a web of secrets and challenges. She soon realizes that she is not just a look-alike, but actually a genetic clone of the woman, and she is not the only one. As Sara connects with other clones, she begins to view them as a newfound family. However, she must protect herself and her newfound relatives as they are targeted for assassination by an unknown assailant. This series is a remake of the Canadian TV show "Orphan Black" from 2013.

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Moral Peanuts(毛骗)

2010China
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDysfunctional FamilyFriendshipMultiple MainsTeamwork

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

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Crimson River(非常目击)

2020China
DeathDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMurderPolice Officer Male LeadReturn To HometownWeb Series

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Death, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

A cold case involving the murder of a young girl resurfaces two decades later, stirring up memories in a tranquil town. Shan Feng, who had witnessed the crime in the past, comes back to the town as a police officer, haunted by the painful recollections. Determined to uncover the truth, he finds that everyone connected to the case has experienced significant transformations.

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Hide Games(搏忆)

2025China
CrimeDramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDrug TraffickingShort Length SeriesUnderworldWeb Series

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Crime, Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

Situated in a different reality, the narrative centers on a puzzling murder investigation—the killing of a drug enforcement officer. Filled with relentless suspense, the series examines the battle between righteousness and malevolence. In addition to the adrenaline of uncovering each hint, it also investigates the intricacies of human behavior as startling revelations emerge over time.

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Love's Lies(真爱的谎言)

2018China
DramaInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDrug TraffickingRomance

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Drama, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 42% 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.

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The Boundary (2019)(边境线之冷焰)

2019China
CrimeInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerActionUndercover Operation

Like The Winter Solstice, this drama also features Crime, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 42% 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.