The Wanted Detective

Same genres for both dramas: thriller, detective, mystery… Coroner’s Diary is the best detective drama in 2025 so far with exciting plot, excellent acting, and perfect visual with great cast.

During the Lantern Festival, Princess Huai Si mysteriously dies at a banquet. Li Pei Yi, the chief guard, and Xiao Huai Jin, the Lingtai Lang, are tasked with the investigation, uncovering that the princess was the murderer. Betrayed and wronged, she avenged herself by punishing her betrayer and the daughter of a powerful family before jumping off the Penglai Terrace to escape her marriage fate.

Li Pei Yi and Xiao Huai Jin then uncover a series of strange cases in the inner court, exploring the fate of women in the Tang Dynasty harem. In the process, Li Pei Yi unravels the truth behind a ten-year-old murder and exposes a conspiracy involving the right prime minister and a concubine.

ALON is a bromance while TWD has a het couple, but both shows focus on the investigations with a friend group/found family.

Both shows have a similar vibe, mystic elements mixed with detective work.
Both include a major case conspiracy.
In both shows the group tries to clear someone's name.
could list more, but don't want to give spoilers ^^

Difference: ALON ML is a scholar trying to join the justice system & Sherlock type & hinted neurodivergent; while TWD ML is at the beginning a more daredevil constable & capable fighter (but unable to fight for large parts of the show).

Each series features a mystery set in a historical context. "The Wanted Detective" follows Xiao Beiming, who seeks to clear his name while uncovering conspiracies. "Strange Tales of the Tang Dynasty" shows a detective duo solving eerie crimes tied to supernatural rumors.

Ml has a rival obsessed with defeating him
Poisoned and weakened ml who fell from his former grace
Hidden identity of ml with major plot twist
Detective work with lots of secrets

The story is also a bit dark, and is an investigation of grave injustice that happened in the past.

Ning Jin Hai is an assassin from Bai Yu Jing - a place where homeless women gather and train to become female assassins. These assassins are then dispatched under the name of “Yin Niang”. This drama tells the story of the “Yin Niang”.

Feng Miao Jun, a princess of the fallen Anxia Kingdom, crosses paths with Yun Ya, a cruel master from Wei. Despite initial distrust, their fates intertwine. Together with Master Mo Ti Zhun and Saintess Han Yue, they become close allies in their battle against the Heavenly Demons. Through trials, love, and mutual support, they grow into powerful beings capable of facing all challenges.

For those who enjoy a gritty investigative story, then Justifiable defense is a good watch. Both tackle the impact of convictions on the lives of the accused and sentenced.

-both are historical mysteries with smart detective mls and twisty cases.
-also same FL actress
-both mls have loyal side-kicks
-both are non-romance

Zhan Zhao, now a fourth-rank imperial guard, receives evidence from an old friend about an unsolved case and sets out on a quest to uncover the truth. He encounters attacks from various factions, and along the way, he meets Huo Ling Long, the talented and unyielding daughter of Linglong Villa, and Bai Yu Tang, the passionate and ruthless "Golden-Haired Rat." These like-minded individuals pursue clues, fight for justice, apprehend criminals, and tear apart the web of influence Prince Xiang Yang has woven across the court and the underworld.

Liang Chen Mei Jin is a female-centered historical drama set in the Ming Dynasty, following the story of Gu Jin Chao, a resilient woman who is given a second chance at life through rebirth. After a tragic past, she awakens in her younger body, determined to rewrite her fate and take control of her destiny. Surrounded by multiple male leads with varying loyalties and intentions, Gu Jin Chao navigates a web of palace intrigue, family conflict, and emotional entanglements. With her intelligence and inner strength, she rises against the constraints of a patriarchal society, challenging not only her enemies but the expectations placed upon women of her time. The drama blends romance, revenge, and political power plays, all set against the backdrop of lavish costumes and the intricate beauty of the Ming court. Ideal for fans of strong female protagonists and reincarnation narratives, Liang Chen Mei Jin promises a gripping tale of empowerment, love, and second chances.

Synopsis:
Jiang Zhu, a jade-waisted slave, must find a Jade Lang on the night of the full moon after coming of age and engage in dual cultivation to absorb his yang energy in order to survive the Cold Bone Syndrome. The powerful statesman Shen Miu, once determined to capture jade-waisted slaves, unexpectedly becomes afflicted by a love curse planted by Jiang Zhu. Bound by the curse’s effects, he is compelled to protect her. Passionate and free-spirited Jiang Zhu brings a vivid, unprecedented experience to the self-disciplined and restrained Shen Miu. As they spend time together, they gradually awaken to the true meaning of love and ultimately join forces to clear the wrongful accusations against the jade-waisted slaves.