10 Best K-Dramas for How to Get Away with Murder Fans

Same emotional DNA. Different language. These Korean, Chinese & Japanese dramas share the exact Crime and Drama energy that makes How to Get Away with Murder so addictive.

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Defendant

30%
K-Drama 18 eps SBS Thriller Crime Legal
Wrongly Accused Race Against Time Memory Loss
Why you'll love this

Both are built around the pursuit of justice in a system that was never built for it. The pacing is a slow-burn dread that accumulates until the weight of it is unbearable.

A star prosecutor wakes up on death row with no memory of the past several months — charged with murdering his wife and daughter. As fragments of memory return, he realizes he's been framed by a psych…

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Where to Watch
▶ Netflix▶ Viki
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Doctor Lawyer

27%
K-Drama 16 eps MBC Crime Legal Thriller
Revenge Thriller Wrongfully Destroyed Career Infiltration
Why you'll love this

Both are built around the pursuit of justice in a system that was never built for it. The pacing is a slow-burn dread that accumulates until the weight of it is unbearable.

Han Yi-han was once the best thoracic surgeon in Korea — until a powerful pharmaceutical company destroyed his career by framing him for a patient's death. Years later, he returns as a medical malprac…

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Where to Watch
▶ Viki
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Juvenile Justice

25%
K-Drama 10 eps Netflix Legal Drama Thriller
Anti Hero Judge Redemption Social Commentary
Why you'll love this

Both are built around the pursuit of justice in a system that was never built for it. The pacing is a slow-burn dread that accumulates until the weight of it is unbearable.

A strict judge who hates juvenile criminals takes on juvenile court cases and confronts the complexities of youth crime.

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Where to Watch
▶ Netflix
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Confession

25%
K-Drama 12 eps OCN Legal Thriller Drama
Wrongly Accused Revenge Mission Conspiracy
Why you'll love this

Both are built around the pursuit of justice in a system that was never built for it. The pacing is a slow-burn dread that accumulates until the weight of it is unbearable.

A man who has spent 15 years maintaining his father's innocence for a murder conviction — while secretly knowing his father was protecting someone else — becomes a defense attorney to finally unravel …

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Where to Watch
▶ Viki
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The Art of Sarah

24%
K-Drama 8 eps Netflix Crime Mystery Thriller
Con Artist Cat And Mouse Unreliable Narrator
Why you'll love this

Both are built around the pursuit of justice in a system that was never built for it. The pacing is a slow-burn dread that accumulates until the weight of it is unbearable.

A Korean-American woman builds an elaborate false identity as a high-society luxury brand executive, targeting the ultra-wealthy elite of Seoul. When her fabricated persona — and then her supposed bod…

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Where to Watch
▶ Netflix
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Doubt

23%
K-Drama 16 eps Disney+ Original Legal Thriller Drama
Mentor Vs Protege Legal Cat And Mouse Moral Grey Area
Why you'll love this

Both are built around the pursuit of justice in a system that was never built for it. The pacing is a slow-burn dread that accumulates until the weight of it is unbearable.

A veteran defense attorney who has never lost a case takes on a client he privately believes is guilty — and a young prosecutor who idolized him discovers that the idol's winning record might be built…

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▶ Disney+
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The Knockout

23%
C-Drama 39 eps iQiyi / CCTV Crime Drama Thriller
Cat And Mouse Parallel Lives Moral Ambiguity
Why you'll love this

Both are built around the pursuit of justice in a system that was never built for it. The pacing is a slow-burn dread that accumulates until the weight of it is unbearable.

A meticulous police officer and a street-born kingpin cross paths across two decades of Chinese social transformation. One climbs through the law; the other climbs through crime. The story of how they…

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Where to Watch
▶ Viki
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Stranger (Secret Forest)

22%
K-Drama 16 eps tvN Crime Thriller Legal
Odd Couple Partners Conspiracy Political Intrigue
Why you'll love this

Both are built around the pursuit of justice in a system that was never built for it. The pacing is a slow-burn dread that accumulates until the weight of it is unbearable.

An emotionless prosecutor and an empathetic detective team up to uncover corruption within the prosecution.

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Where to Watch
▶ Netflix
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The Devil Judge

22%
K-Drama 16 eps tvN Thriller Drama Dystopian
Anti Hero Judge Dystopian Society Political Intrigue
Why you'll love this

Both are built around the pursuit of justice in a system that was never built for it. The pacing is a slow-burn dread that accumulates until the weight of it is unbearable.

In a dystopian Korea, a charismatic judge runs a live courtroom show while harboring mysterious motives.

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Where to Watch
▶ Viki
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The Good Detective

21%
K-Drama 16 eps JTBC Crime Thriller Drama
Buddy Cop Moral Dilemma Corruption
Why you'll love this

Both are built around the pursuit of justice in a system that was never built for it. The pacing is commits fully to every emotional beat — no half-measures.

An honest but struggling detective partners with an experienced but morally flexible colleague to solve a difficult case.

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Where to Watch
▶ Viki▶ Kocowa
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K-Dramas for How to Get Away with Murder Fans: FAQ

What are the best K-dramas for How to Get Away with Murder fans?

The top K-dramas for How to Get Away with Murder fans are Defendant, Doctor Lawyer, and Juvenile Justice. All three share the same Crime and Drama DNA that makes How to Get Away with Murder so compelling.

Are there Korean dramas similar to How to Get Away with Murder?

Yes — there are 10 strong K-drama matches for How to Get Away with Murder. Korean drama storytelling excels at Crime and Drama, often in tightly-paced 16-episode seasons. The closest match is Defendant at 30% similarity.

Where can I watch K-dramas like How to Get Away with Murder?

Most K-dramas similar to How to Get Away with Murder stream on Netflix, Viki, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+. Each title on this page has a Watch Now button showing exactly which platforms carry it.

Why do How to Get Away with Murder fans love K-dramas?

How to Get Away with Murder fans love K-dramas because they deliver the same emotional intensity and genre mastery — especially in Crime and Drama stories. K-dramas tend to tell complete stories without filler, which fans of binge-worthy series appreciate.

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