Doubt is a South Korean psychological crime thriller drama series directed by Song Yeon-hwa from a screenplay by Han Ah-young. The MBC TV series follows Korea’s best criminal profiler who faces a dilemma after he discovers that his daughter might be connected to a murder case. Doubt stars Han Suk-kyu and Chae Won-bin in the lead roles with Han Ye-ri, Oh Yeon-soo, Noh Jae-won, Yoon Kyung-ho, Kim Jeong-jin, Yoo Eui-tae, Lee Shin-ki, and Han Su-a starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the intensely thrilling story, complex arcs, and compelling characters in Doubt here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Defending Jacob (Apple TV+)
Defending Jacob is a crime thriller drama miniseries created by Mark Bomback. Based on the 2012 novel of the same name by author William Landay, the Apple TV+ series follows Assistant District Attorney Andy Barber and his wife Laurie who are mortified to find out that their 14-year-old son Jacob is the lead suspect in a murder. They try everything in their power to defend their son while also trying to figure out the truth. Defending Jacob stars Chris Evans, Michelle Dockery, Jaeden Martell, Cherry Jones, Pablo Schreiber, Betty Gabriel, Sakina Jaffrey, and J.K. Simmons.
Your Honor (Netflix, Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Your Honor is a legal crime thriller drama series developed by Peter Moffat. Based on the Israeli TV series Kvodo by Shlomo Mashiach and Ron Ninio, the Showtime series follows Michael Desiato, a respected judge whose son is involved in a hit-and-run case involving a mafia family. To protect his son Michael must hide the evidence and make some impossible choices. Your Honor stars Bryan Cranston, Hunter Doohan, Lilli Kay, Hope Davis, Carmen Ejogo, and Michael Stuhlbarg.
Beyond Evil (Viki)
Beyond Evil is a South Korean psychological mystery crime thriller drama series directed by Shim Na-yeon from a screenplay by Kim Su-jin. The JTBC series follows two policemen in a small town who investigate a cold case after a similar murder takes place in the present. While both of them try their hardest to solve the case they have their own secrets that get in the way. Beyond Evil stars Shin Ha-kyun and Yeo Jin-goo in the lead roles with Choi Sung-eun, Chun Jo-jin, Son Sang-gyu, and Baek Seok-Kwang starring in supporting roles.
Flower of Evil (Viki)
Flower of Evil is a South Korean psychological mystery crime thriller drama series directed by Kim Cheol-kyu from a screenplay by Yoo Jung-hee. The TVN series follows Baek Hee Sung a seemingly perfect man with a perfect family but what his detective wife doesn’t know is that he is not actually who he says he is because years before she ever met him he ran away from the police after supposedly committing a murder. Flower of Evil stars Lee Joon-gi and Moon Chae-won in the lead roles with Jang Hee-jin, Seo Hyun-woo, Jung Seo-yeon, and Son Jong-hak starring in supporting roles.
The Undoing (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
The Undoing is a psychological mystery thriller drama series created by David E. Kelley. Based on the 2014 novel You Should Have Known by author Jean Hanff Korelitz, the HBO series follows Grace Fraser, a successful therapist in New York City who is seemingly living a great life with her seemingly perfect husband and son but soon her turns upside down when a violent death is found to be connected to her family. The Undoing stars Nicole Kidman, Hugh Grant, Édgar Ramírez, Noah Jupe, Lily Rabe, Matilda De Angelis, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Edan Alexander, Annaleigh Ashford, and Fala Chen.
Watcher (Viki & The Roku Channel)
Watcher is a South Korean mystery crime thriller drama series directed by Ahn Gil-ho from a screenplay by Han Sang-woon. The OCN series follows police officer Kim Yeong-goon who transfers from the traffic police to join the internal corruption investigation team where he works with detective Do Chi-Kwang who is connected with a murder from Yeong-goon’s past resulting in him losing both of his parents. Watcher stars Seo Kang-joon and Han Suk-kyu in the lead roles with Joo-hee Park, Kim Hyun-joo, Heo Seong-tae, and Kim Soo-jin starring in supporting roles.
Mouse (Prime Video & Viki)
Mouse is a South Korean mystery crime thriller drama series directed by Choi Joon-bae and Kang Cheol-woo from a screenplay by Choi Ran. The TVN series follows police detective Go Mu-chi as he works alongside rookie officer Jeong Ba-reum with whom he has a past connection. Both officers try to hunt down a psychopathic serial killer who is killing people in gruesome ways. Mouse stars Lee Seung Gi and Lee Hee-joon in the lead roles with Park Ju-hyun, Kwon Hwa-woon, Kyung Soo-jin, Ahn Jae-wook, Jo Jae-yoon, and P.O starring in supporting roles.