Great dramas that have little to no romance/romance isn't the main focus. Viki doesn't have them, but the cover dramas Duel, Move to Heaven, Hikaru no Go, and Strangers From Hell are really good 10/10 dramas.

Non-Romances

Rookie cop Jung Ba Reum (Lee Seung Gi) is dedicated to justice and his job. While he’s content with his life, everything changes when a psychopathic serial killer terrorizes the nation. Teaming up with his partner, Go Mu Chi (Lee Hee Joon), Ba Reum hunts down the elusive murderer, but surviving a deadly encounter with the killer alters his life forever. Shaken by the experience, Ba Reum becomes obsessed with understanding the mind of a psychopath, diving into a dark and dangerous quest for answers. As the line between right and wrong begins to blur, Ba Reum must confront terrifying truths that may shatter everything he thought he knew. This 2021 South Korean mystery drama was directed by Choi Joon Bae and Kang Cheol Woo.

Mouse

🐭 The Mouseketeers Team 🐭 

A serial killer is on the loose, preying on women who share a similar appearance. Top detective Cha Ji An (Jang Na Ra) is dispatched to the case, but as she and her team investigate the latest crime scene, her childhood friend Lee Hyun (Seo In Guk), a criminal profiler, joins them. He received an anonymous email that he believes to be from the serial killer, containing clues that Lee Hyun believes may be linked to an escaped criminal “monster” from his childhood who killed his father and was responsible for the disappearance of his younger brother. Ji An is cautiously optimistic to see Lee Hyun again, as she had a crush on him when they were kids, but he doesn’t seem to remember her at all. Can they join forces to crack the case – and discover the truth about the dark secrets that still haunt Lee Hyun? This 2015 South Korean drama series was directed by No Sang Hun and Kim Jin Won.

Remember You

The Profilers

Yook Dong Shik (Yoon Shi Yoon), a timid brokerage employee, witnesses a gruesome murder and finds the killer's diary. After being accidentally hit by police officer Sim Bo Kyung (Jung In Sun), he develops amnesia and believes he might be the serial killer. Bo Kyung, plagued by guilt, becomes determined to find the real murderer and protect Dong Shik. As Dong Shik's personality begins to change, questions arise about whether he could truly become a monster and if the actual serial killer will strike again. This is a 2019 South Korean drama directed by Lee Jong Jae.

Psychopath Diary

Psychopath's Minions

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Lee Dong Sik (Shin Ha Kyun), a former ace detective haunted by a failed serial killer case, now works at a small police station doing menial tasks. When Han Joo Won (Yeo Jin Goo), a privileged young detective sent by his police chief father, arrives, their initial friction gives way to an uneasy partnership after a new murder case emerges with striking similarities to the unsolved killings from 20 years ago. As they investigate, both men's hidden secrets and complex motivations come to light, testing their loyalties and pushing them to uncover the truth behind these mysterious murders. This is a 2021 South Korean crime drama directed by Shim Na Yeon that received 4 Baeksang Art Award nominations.

Beyond Evil

Beyond Evil team

Throughout his life, Han Kang Ho (Yoon Si Yoon) has never quite lived up to the same standards as his twin brother Soo Ho (also played by Yoon Si Yoon). While the brothers were always smart, Soo Ho ended up becoming a respected judge while Kang Ho became a career criminal. However, just as Kang Ho is being released from his fifth stint in prison, he learns that his brother has mysteriously gone missing. Kang Ho decides to take the opportunity to try out a different job – by posing as his brother. Now on top of the legal world, Kang Ho dispenses unconventional justice, often relying on his street smarts and intuition rather than legal precedent. Along the way, he finds himself drawn to paralegal Song So Eun (Lee You Young), who sees past his rough edges. But how long can this charade last, especially once Soo Ho returns?

Your Honor

Kang Yo Han (Ji Sung) is the "Devil Judge" who presides over a televised courtroom in a dystopian future South Korea, where justice is a public spectacle. His controversial methods expose corruption while blurring the lines between hero and villain. Jeong Seon Ah (Kim Min Jung), a powerful and ambitious foundation director, seeks to uncover Yo Han's secrets and challenge his authority. Childhood friends Kim Ga On (Jinyoung), a rookie judge, and Yun Su Hyeon (Park Gyu Young), a police officer, are drawn into this high-stakes battle for justice. As Yo Han's unconventional court captivates the nation, the complex dynamics between these characters threaten to unravel the very system of justice they seek to uphold. This is a 2021 South Korean drama series that was directed by Choi Jung Gyu.

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