Thriller Dramas & Movies 🤔
Here are some of the highest rated thriller Korean dramas and movies. Some I’ve seen and some I haven’t seen but I’ve heard really good things about! More to come…
Flower Of Evil
Trailer link: Flower Of Evil
Where To Watch: Viki, Netflix, Amazon Prime (*click for direct link*)
Episode Count: 16
Description: Flower of Evil is a gripping psychological thriller and emotional melodrama that follows Baek Hee-sung, a seemingly perfect husband and father hiding a dark past. His wife, Cha Ji-won, a dedicated detective, begins investigating a series of murders—unaware that the man she’s chasing may be closer than she thinks. As secrets unravel and loyalties are tested, the line between truth and lies blurs. Tense, emotional, and deeply layered, this drama explores love, identity, and whether someone with a dark history can ever truly change.
(I wrote a review on this! read here!)
Overall Rating: 9.1/10 (MyDramaList)
Blind
Trailer link: Blind
Where To Watch: Amazon Prime (*click for direct link*)
Episode Count: 16
Description: Blind is a tense crime thriller that follows a detective, a judge, and a social worker whose lives become entangled in a string of brutal murders targeting jury members. As the investigation deepens, buried traumas and long-hidden truths begin to surface, casting doubt on who can be trusted. With its dark atmosphere, layered mystery, and sharp social commentary, the drama keeps you questioning everyone and everything until the very end.
(This was SOO good! definitely recommend!!)
Overall Rating: 8.5/10 (MyDramaList)
One Ordinary Day
Trailer link: One Ordinary Day
Where To Watch: Disney+ (*click for direct link*)
Episode Count: 8
Description: One Ordinary Day is a gritty legal drama that follows a college student whose life is upended when he’s accused of murder after a seemingly normal night spirals out of control. As he’s thrust into the harsh realities of the criminal justice system, his only ally is a struggling, unconventional lawyer with little experience but a surprising amount of heart. Tense, raw, and thought-provoking, the drama explores guilt, truth, and how quickly an ordinary life can become a nightmare.
Overall Rating: 8.4/10 (MyDramaList)
My Name
Trailer link: My Name
Where To Watch: Netflix (*click for direct link*)
Episode Count: 8
Description: My Name is a gritty revenge thriller about Yoon Ji-woo, a young woman who joins a powerful crime syndicate after the sudden death of her father. Under a new identity, she infiltrates the police force to uncover the truth behind his murder—torn between loyalty to the gang that raised her and the law she’s sworn to uphold. With intense action, emotional stakes, and a fierce lead performance, this drama delivers a raw, fast-paced story of vengeance, identity, and betrayal.
Overall Rating: 8.7/10 (MyDramaList)
Save Me
Trailer link: Save Me
Where To Watch: Amazon Prime (*click for direct link*)
Episode Count: 16
Description: Save Me is a chilling psychological thriller centered on a young woman trapped in a pseudo-religious cult after her family moves to a quiet rural town. When former classmates begin to suspect something is wrong, they risk everything to uncover the truth and pull her out. Dark, intense, and deeply unsettling, the drama explores themes of manipulation, isolation, and the terrifying power of blind faith—all while keeping you on edge from start to finish.
Overall Rating: 8.5/10 (MyDramaList)
Mouse
Trailer link: Mouse
Where To Watch: Viki, Amazon Prime (*click for direct link*)
Episode Count: 20
Description: Mouse is a dark, twist-filled psychological thriller that asks: what if we could detect psychopaths before they commit crimes? Rookie police officer Jung Ba-reum gets pulled into a nationwide hunt for a ruthless serial killer, but the case quickly spirals into something far more personal and disturbing. As secrets unravel and moral lines blur, the drama dives deep into questions of nature vs. nurture, identity, and justice—keeping you guessing at every turn.
Overall Rating: 8.9/10 (MyDramaList)
Taxi Driver
Trailer link: Taxi Driver
Where To Watch: Viki (*click for direct link*)
Episode Count: 16
Description: Taxi Driver is a gritty action-thriller about Kim Do-gi, a former special forces officer who now works for a secret revenge service disguised as a taxi company. Alongside a skilled team, he helps victims get justice when the legal system fails them—by turning the tables on their abusers. Inspired by real-life cases, the drama blends intense action, social commentary, and emotional payback, delivering a cathartic ride fueled by justice and redemption.
Overall Rating: 8.8/10 (MyDramaList)
The Frog
Trailer link: The Frog
Where To Watch: Netflix (*click for direct link*)
Episode Count: 8
Description: The Frog is a slow-burning psychological thriller set in a secluded forest town, where Jeon Yeong-ha, a grieving widower, runs a quiet vacation cottage. His solitude is disrupted when a mysterious woman named Yoo Seong-a arrives, bringing with her unsettling secrets that begin to unravel the peace of the town. As past and present intertwine, the series delves into themes of isolation, trauma, and the haunting consequences of buried truths. With atmospheric tension and layered storytelling, this drama offers a chilling exploration of human psychology.
Overall Rating: 7.9/10 (MyDramaList)
