
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.
Review coming soon! 😉
Overall Rating: 9.1/10 (MyDramaList)
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Rating: 5 out of 5.
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)
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Rating: 4.5 out of 5.
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)
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Rating: 4.5 out of 5.
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)
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Rating: 4.5 out of 5.
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)
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Rating: 4.5 out of 5.Hi, I’m Aya!
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