Vigilante is a South Korean action crime thriller drama series created by Moon Yoo-seok. Based on the Naver webtoon of the same name by Kim Gyu-sam, the Disney+ series follows Kim Ji-yong, a student at the police academy whose mother was killed by a criminal in his childhood. Now he secretly goes out at night as a vigilante to kill criminals. Vigilante stars Nam Joo-hyuk, Yoo Ji-tae, Lee Joon-hyuk, and Kim So-jin. So, if you loved the bloody action, intensely thrilling story, and compelling characters in Vigilante here are some similar shows you should check out next.
The Killing Vote (Prime Video)
The Killing Vote is a South Korean legal crime drama series directed by Park Shin-woo from a screenplay by Jo Yoon-young. Based on Kakao Webtoon National Death Penalty Vote by Uhm Se-yoon and Jung Yi-pum, the SBS TV series revolves around the investigation into a mysterious figure known as Gaetal who hosts anonymous surveys where people decide the fate of vicious criminals. The Killing Vote stars Park Hae-jin, Park Sung-woong, Lim Ji-yeon, Shin Jung-geun, Go Geon-han, Oh Ha-nee, and Kwon Do-hyung.
The Devil Judge (Netflix & Viki)
The Devil Judge is a South Korean legal crime drama series directed by Choi Jung-kyu from a screenplay by Moon Yoo-seok. The tvN series is set in a dystopian South Korea where chaos reigns supreme while people’s distrust of the authorities grows and we follow the story of a judge who holds a live courtroom show where people vote if the suspect is guilty or not. The Devil Judge stars Ji Sung, Kim Min-jung, Park Jin-young, and Park Gyu-young.
Taxi Driver (Viki, Kocowa & Prime Video Add-On)
Taxi Driver is a South Korean action crime thriller drama series directed by Park Jan-woo from a screenplay co-written by Oh Sang-ho and Lee Ji-hyun. Based on the webtoon The Deluxe Taxi by Carlos and Lee Jae-jin, the SBS TV series follows Do-gi, a taxi driver at the Rainbow Taxi Company who helps the Korean people by exacting revenge against evil people who got away from the legal justice system. Taxi Driver stars Lee Je-hoon, Esom, Kim Eui-sung, Pyo Ye-jin, Jang Hyuk-jin, and Bae Yoo-ram.
Daredevil (Disney+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Daredevil is a superhero action adventure and legal crime drama series created by Drew Goddard. Based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name by Stan Lee and Bill Everett, the Netflix series follows Matt Murdock, who was blinded in an accident in his childhood which also heightened all of his other senses. Now he works as a lawyer with his best friend by day and fights New York’s criminals by night. Daredevil stars Charlie Cox in the lead role with Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Toby Leonard Moore, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Bob Gunton, Ayelet Zurer, Rosario Dawson, and Vincent D’Onofrio starring in supporting roles.
The Punisher (Disney+ & Rent on Prime Video)
The Punisher is an action crime thriller drama series created by Steve Lightfoot. Based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name by Gerry Conway, John Romita Sr., and Ross Andru, the Netflix series follows Frank Castle after he exacts revenge on the people who killed his wife and children. Soon, he uncovers a conspiracy that runs deeper than New York’s criminal underworld, in his quest he is helped by his best friend Billy Russo and an NSA analyst. The Punisher stars Jon Bernthal in the lead role with Amber Rose Revah, Ben Barnes, Giorgia Whigham, Floriana Lima, Jason R. Moore, Josh Stewart, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach starring in supporting roles.
Beyond Evil (Viki)
Beyond Evil is a South Korean psychological crime thriller drama series directed by Shin Na-yeon from a screenplay by Kim Su-jin. The JTBC series follows two policemen in a small town who do everything from legal to illegal to catch a serial killer and during their investigation they begin to suspect everyone including each other. Beyond Evil stars Shin Ha-kyun, Yeo Jin-goo, Lee Do-hyun, Jung Hyeon-jun, Choi Sung-eun, Chun Ho-jin, Son Sang-gyu, and Baek Seok-Kwang.
Revenge of Others (Hulu)
Revenge of Others is a South Korean teen revenge thriller drama series directed by Kim Yoo-jin from a screenplay by Lee Hee-myung. The Disney+ series follows Ok Chan-mi who doesn’t believe that her twin brother committed suicide and to investigate it further she transfers to his school where she comes across a masked vigilante who might be connected to her brother. Revenge of Others stars Shin Ye-eun, Lomon, Seo Ji-hoon, Chae Sang-woo, Lee Soo-min, Jung Soo-bin, Yeon-oh, and Wooyeon.