K-Dramas Like Watcher
Loved Watcher (2019), OCN, and want more with the same feel? It is known for smart male lead, smart female lead and corruption. Here are 10 Korean dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.
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Chief Detective 1958
수사반장 1958
A retired detective once famous as the Columbo of Korea remembers his early years in the 1950s, when he first arrived at a Seoul police station.
Same feel: Police Corruption, Thriller, Mystery, Drama
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The Smile Has Left Your Eyes
하늘에서 내리는 일억 개의 별
Moo Young works at a beer brewery and has a reputation as an unpredictable, dangerous man some call a monster.
Same feel: Psychological, Investigation, Thriller, Mystery
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Hello Monster
너를 기억해
Lee Hyun is a genius profiler who returns to Korea after a case triggers a memory he thought he'd lost forever.
Same feel: Psychological, Investigation, Thriller, Mystery
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The Good Detective
모범형사
When doubts arise about a five-year-old murder conviction, a veteran detective teams up with a young hotshot to look into the case's hidden truths.
Same feel: Corruption, Investigation, Thriller, Mystery
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Beyond Evil
괴물
Twenty years ago a girl vanished from a quiet town, and her disappearance has never been solved. Now a series of new murders has shaken the same place.
Same feel: Corruption, Investigation, Thriller, Mystery
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Bad and Crazy
배드 앤 크레이지
Soo Yeol is a skilled but morally flexible officer who has made his career by keeping his bosses happy.
Same feel: Corruption, Investigation, Thriller, Mystery
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Again My Life
어게인 마이 라이프
Hui U claws his way from a low-ranked high schooler to a public prosecutor, only to be killed while chasing down political corruption.
Same feel: Corruption, Investigation, Mystery, Drama
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Stranger
비밀의 숲
As a child, Hwang Si-mok had brain surgery that left him almost unable to feel emotion, and he has grown into a prosecutor known for cold logic and a sense of justice that cannot…
Same feel: Corruption, Investigation, Thriller, Mystery
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Ghost
유령
Woo Hyun graduated top of his class at the police academy and joins the cyber investigation unit, where he uncovers a web of corruption hidden behind computer screens and false…
Same feel: Corruption, Investigation, Thriller, Mystery
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My Secret Terrius
내 뒤에 테리우스
Ae Rin is a single mother who unexpectedly gets swept up in a spy conspiracy after her husband's death.
Same feel: Corruption, Mystery
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About Watcher
An inspector chooses to spend his life quietly watching for corruption after being betrayed by someone he trusted. See the full page, cast and where to watch →
Questions about dramas like Watcher
What are the best dramas like Watcher?
Our top picks are Chief Detective 1958, The Smile Has Left Your Eyes, Hello Monster, followed by The Good Detective. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as smart male lead, smart female lead and corruption, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.
Where can I watch Watcher?
Streaming details for Watcher are on its page, and availability can differ by country.
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