Several crime thriller Kdramas, based on real cases, are streaming on Netflix, Prime Video and other OTT platforms. From Through the Darkness to Taxi Driver, and more, here we have curated a list of top crime thriller Kdramas based on real cases.
Grab your popcorn and get ready to binge-watch these crime thriller dramas from the comfort of your home.
Crime Thriller Kdramas Based On Real Cases
Through the Darkness (Netflix & Prime Video)
Through the Darkness is based on the 2018 non-fiction book of the same title co-written by Korea's first criminal profiler Kwon Il-yong [ko] and journalist-turned-author Ko Na-mu, which highlights Kwon's field experiences.
Tunnel (Netflix & Prime Video)
Tunnel is inspired by the notorious real-life Hwaseong serial murders, which terrorised the country between 1986 and 1994. The series was a hit in China. It received a Thai remake in 2019 and an Indonesian remake was announced in 2020.
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Taxi Driver (Prime Video)
Based on the webtoon The Deluxe Taxi, Taxi Driver is inspired by actual real life heinous crimes committed in Korea. It set a record for the highest ratings achieved by any miniseries thus far in 2023.
Signal (Netflix)
The individual cold cases investigated in the show are heavily inspired by notorious, real-life criminal incidents that deeply shocked South Korea.