Asian Dramas Like How to Get Away with Murder

Same energy. Different language. These Korean, Chinese, and Japanese dramas share the exact DNA of How to Get Away with Murder — same tropes, same emotional beats, same kind of story.

2014 TV Show Crime Drama Thriller
10 Asian Drama Matches

Doctor Lawyer

27% match
16 eps MBC Crime Legal Thriller

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 …

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.

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Juvenile Justice

25% match
10 eps Netflix Legal Drama Thriller

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

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.

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The Art of Sarah

24% match
8 eps Netflix Crime Mystery Thriller

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 t…

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.

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Doubt

23% match
16 eps Disney+ Original Legal Thriller Drama

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 r…

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.

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16 eps tvN Crime Thriller Legal

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

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.

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The Devil Judge

22% match
16 eps tvN Thriller Drama Dystopian

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

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.

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Big Mouth

21% match
16 eps MBC Thriller Action Drama

A third-rate lawyer is falsely accused of being a genius conman and must survive prison while finding the real criminal.

Both are built around the pursuit of justice in a system that was never built for it. The pacing is tense enough to make you watch through your fingers.

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The Good Detective

21% match
16 eps JTBC Crime Thriller Drama

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

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.

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Shadow Detective

21% match
8 eps Kakao TV Crime Thriller Drama

A veteran detective is framed for murder and must uncover the truth while working with a young detective who distrusts him.

The pacing is a slow-burn dread that accumulates until the weight of it is unbearable.

Connection

21% match
14 eps Disney+ Crime Thriller Drama

A detective becomes addicted to drugs after being injected during an investigation, uncovering a drug cartel tied to his past.

The pacing is a slow-burn dread that accumulates until the weight of it is unbearable.

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Asian Dramas Like How to Get Away with Murder: FAQ

What K-drama should I watch if I like How to Get Away with Murder?

If you love How to Get Away with Murder, start with Doctor Lawyer or Juvenile Justice — both share the same Crime and Drama DNA. DramaMatch found 10 Asian drama matches total.

Is there a Korean version of How to Get Away with Murder?

The closest Korean equivalent to How to Get Away with Murder is Doctor Lawyer (2022), which scores a 27% match on DramaMatch. 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.

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

Asian dramas similar to How to Get Away with Murder are available on Netflix, Viki, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and Hulu. DramaMatch shows the exact streaming platform for each recommendation so you can start watching immediately.

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

How to Get Away with Murder fans tend to love K-dramas because Korean drama storytelling delivers the same emotional intensity, strong character arcs, and genre-blending — especially Crime and Drama. K-dramas often tell tighter, season-long stories without filler episodes.

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