C-Dramas Like Insect Detective
Loved Insect Detective (2020), Youku, and want more with the same feel? It is known for murder, investigation and forensic medical examiner female lead. Here are 10 Chinese dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.
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A Murderous Affair in Horizon Tower
摩天大楼
A beautiful coffee-shop owner is found dead in her flat at Horizon Tower with doll-like makeup on her face, and the press call it the Doll Murder Case.
Same feel: Murder, Investigation, Thriller, Mystery
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Justice in the Dark
光·渊
In a future city where rising crime is linked to people born without empathy, a murder case leads a young police officer into an organisation that operates in the shadows.
Same feel: Murder, Investigation, Psychological, Thriller
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Love Me If You Dare
他来了, 请闭眼
Bo Jin Yan is a brilliant criminal psychologist who can step into the minds of the most violent offenders.
Same feel: Murder, Investigation, Psychological, Thriller
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The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty
成化十四年
In the fifteenth century, a senior official and a guardsman look into what seems like a landlord's suicide.
Same feel: Murder, Investigation, Mystery
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Coroner's Diary
朝雪录
Shen Wan's whole family is wiped out after being drawn into a royal scandal, and she escapes by taking on a false identity in a distant town.
Same feel: Murder, Investigation, Mystery
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Mobius
不眠日
Detective Ding Qi discovers that at times he can rewind the same day and repeat it five times, a power he uses to solve many hard cases.
Same feel: Murder, Investigation, Thriller, Mystery
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The Bad Kids
隐秘的角落
Three children from a coastal town accidentally film a murder while on a day trip.
Same feel: Murder, Investigation, Thriller, Mystery
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Under the Skin
猎罪图鉴
Painter Shen Yi has a rare gift: he can draw a person's face from a description alone.
Same feel: Murder, Investigation, Thriller, Mystery
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Be Reborn
重生之门
A criminal investigation chief hunting a stolen ancient painting crosses paths with a brilliant university student who comes from a family of thieves.
Same feel: Investigation, Thriller, Mystery
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The Imperial Coroner
御赐小仵作
Chu Chu comes from a family of coroners and has a rare skill in reading the dead. She meets a sickly-looking but sharp prince who is short of trusted investigators.
Same feel: Investigation, Mystery
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About Insect Detective
When a death is traced back to a rare, dangerous insect, an entomology graduate becomes the prime suspect and has to team up with a sharp forensic doctor to clear his name. See the full page, cast and where to watch →
Questions about dramas like Insect Detective
What are the best dramas like Insect Detective?
Our top picks are A Murderous Affair in Horizon Tower, Justice in the Dark, Love Me If You Dare, followed by The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as murder, investigation and forensic medical examiner female lead, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.
Where can I watch Insect Detective?
Insect Detective is listed on Youku. Availability can differ by country, so check the service in your region.
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